A Collection of Time Travel experiences and ‘atmospheres’

I have always had a yearning to travel back in time….

Ecclesiastical public bars

I first came across a church that had been turned into a public house a while ago when we went to York.  I loved it! (see ‘Throwing yourself on the mercy of the parish these days’……….post)   At first I felt a bit uncomfortable about the idea, – but the conversion was so tastefully done and it

A postcard from Yorkshire

We’re always going off to Haworth, (famous for being the home of the Bronte family).  Nothing much changes in Haworth.  We’ve even stayed there a few times, at the bottom of the hill in a 16th century hotel called Haworth Old Hall.  One time, a bat flew in to the bedroom – so I bit

Window Shopping

Shops spring up all the time in York – they come and they go.  It’s amazing what sort of shops make a go of it and others who you would think would be  popular just go out of business.  One of the most famous streets in York is Stonegate.  I love this street, not only has

Legless fish and other food oddities

Haworth Old Hall a lovely place to stay I had a few nice meals whilst I was away.  One of them – a Venison Noisette in red wine, bacon, onion, mushroom and juniper (Haworth Old Hall) was absolutely delicious.  Another contender was something called Lamb Jennings – described as being slowly braised until it falls

Jorvic Calls

I will be back by the time your read this post.  I have been away celebrating my birthday.  Where have I been?  Where do you think?  To one of my favorite cities ever York – that’s where! I never get sick of going to this place and we always eem to find new and exciting

York Break: Haworth still Wuthering after all these years

On the way back from our York break, we called in at  Haworth, the Yorkshire village famous for it’s association with the Bronte’s.   There was a time when we used to go once or twice a year, but this was the first time we had been in 3 years.  Nothing had changed.  Perhaps a few

York Break: A brief summary

Micklegate York A quick post today as I’m working.  Here are the links for the York Break we went on just after Easter.  Starting with; ‘Alas poor Jorvik (Centre), maybe next time..’ ‘Throwing yourself on the Mercy of the Parish these days…..‘ ‘Onwards Roman Soldiers marching through the Treasurers House’  ‘When in the ancient city