Out & about in Herefordshire & beyond
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St Michael and All Angels Parish Church Ledbury
If you are making a visit to Ledbury, it is hard to miss its parish church. Its spire can be…
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In Praise of Cork
Cork, a beautiful material which has fallen from favour in recent years following over-exposure in the 1970’s, has a fascinating…
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Kilpeck Church
The beautiful little church of St Mary and St David at Kilpeck is one of the glories of Herefordshire. Head…
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It’s All About Expression – Petr Horáček – Artist, Illustrator and Writer
Today I had my passport photograph taken. I sat in a booth and followed a disembodied voice instructing me to…
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Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs – tightening the chains……
Following last year’s trip to Ukraine, we are bringing some of Ukraine to Ledbury this March with a Pysanky Egg…
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Things to do and see in Ledburyshire 2018
We are so lucky to be based in Herefordshire, which we maintain is the most beautiful and interesting county in…
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Philip Clissett, chairmaker of Bosbury by Terry Rowell
Exactly two hundred years ago, Philip Clissett was born in Birtsmorton, Worcestershire, into a family of chairmakers. He was to…
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Tinsmiths Ukranian Visit
In a bid to make my lifestyle business provide me a lifestyle that takes me beyond the office I booked…
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Top of the Tree – Chair-maker Lawrence Neal
A sweet, hay-like smell hits you as chair-maker, Lawrence Neal, answers his door. The door opens in to what appears…
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Settin’ Off Again – Chairmaker Mike Abbott
Above: an ash settin’ chair, right, Mike Abbott settin’ “I tried retiring in September 2015 – that lasted about six…