Britain’s National Railway Museum in York is huge and better than that, it is free and indoors, so exploring the monsters of the steam age is pleasant whatever the weather.
A MUSEUM THAT MOVES YOU
Nigel Napier-Andrews
MUCH ADO ABOUT DIDDLY SQUAT
Jeremy Clarkson’s hit new TV series is filming it’s second season and I explore his tiny farm shop.
IN PRAISE OF TREES
Trees play a major role in combating climate change by removing carbon emissions from the air around us. It’s time for me to plant a tree.
LEST WE FORGET
On Remembrance Day 2021, I remember and honour those members of my family who fought to defend us in World Wars I & II and other conflicts. Let us never forget them.
WORDS TO AVOID IN POLITE CONVERSATION
Words and phrases that can trip you up when you travel to a country where you think they understand English!
LONDON’S MOST ECCENTRIC MUSEUM
Architect Sir John Soane’s former houses are packed with his collections, making for an intriguing tour.
MISUNDERSTOOD BRITISH FOODS
Find out what Brits think about some of their more strangely named traditional dishes.
ESCAPE TO THE OLD COUNTRY
Canada has been put on the green list for the UK and travel across the pond is possible again. I’m off as soon as I can get organized.
TINY PEOPLE IN A GIANT LAND
Opened in August after a $24 million, 10-year development, Little Canada is Toronto’s newest tourist attraction.
COOKBOOK OFFLINE
Due to a glitch in a third-party firewall, access to the online version of Gentleman’s Portion: The Cookbook is currently on hold. The publisher’s IT department has promised a speedy response. We’ll […]
Gentlemans Portion 