The Ark in Somerset is my latest book to be published and my first novel. The seventeenth century comes alive as a king in exile escapes through Somerset and Dorset. In the aftermath of the Battle of Worcester in 1651, a defeated king becomes the most hunted man in England. The Ark In Somerset tells…
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The Bayeux Tapestry Arrives in London
The Bayeux Tapestry has finally arrived in the United Kingdom. After a few years of debate and uncertainty the historic loan has been realised. It was delivered overnight to the British Museum last week amidst high security. This all follows an historic agreement between France, promoted by President Macron, and the British Government. The 70-metre-long…
The Bayeux Tapestry coming to England in 2026 after all.
The Bayeux Tapestry is coming back to Britain after an absence of over 900 years. I first reported this in January 2021 but there have been delays centred around the condition of the tapestry. Anyway it has recently been announced that the loan will take place in exchange for some British treasures such as objects…
St Andrews at Trent – My First Book is Published
Well after years of research and the stress of getting it over the line, my book was finally published on 15th April. Rather than finding new words I will just reproduce the jacket notes. A parish church is often the largest and most significant building in a rural British village. St Andrew’s at Trent is…
Happy Christmas to one and all
Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes. Thank you for following and supporting the White Box Art Channel in the last year.
