Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Out & About
History of the hospital quoted from a sign on the gateway that enters the courtyard:
“Take a moment to imagine coming home to me more than 500 years ago for very little here has changed. Founded by wealthy wool merchant and benefactor William For, I began life in 1509, the same year Henry VIII ascended to [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 9th 2025
Filed under Books
Synopsis (from the book cover):
Bestselling writer Bill Bryson’s brilliantly readable biography of our greatest dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is updated to mark the 400th anniversary of his death.
Examining centuries of myths, half-truths and downright lies, Bill Bryson tries to make sense of the man behind the masterpieces. In a journey through the streets of [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on May 31st 2024
