Don’t forget about The 10th Annual Witches’ Ball Orlando 10/22/21 ( yes it says 2019 but it’s for this year!)Pirate is the theme! Mermaids, Sea Witches and muggles welcome! Tickets are still on sale! Witches Ball Orlando 2019 (Florida)

Or right here-Witches’ Ball Single Ticket -Pirate!

Mural unveiled celebrating local pioneer helps mark Black History Month in Nottingham

Art in the Form of Film

with Paul Marino

The Princess Bride (1987)

Friday, October 15, 5:45-9pm

Beloved by millions, The Princess Bride manages to be endearing, scary, and funny, all at the same time. While at its core, the film is a cheesy love story with Robin Wright in the title role, the narrative centers around an odyssey taken by her true love, a farmhand, who sets off to rescue the princess from an arranged marriage to the evil Prince Humperdinck.

10 ‘Fits & Accessories That Say Goodbye to Summer and Hello, Fall

10 Beautiful English Market Towns

Hexham is a historic market town where the sheep and cattle farmers of Northumberland gathered weekly near Hexam Abbey.

it is a town that had all manner of important visitors—it was attacked and sack at least twice by William Wallace and by Robert the Bruce as well—you Americans will remember them both from Braveheart.

Hexham, Northumberland【4K】| Town Centre Walk 2021

Hexam once had an abbey—-with a large enclosure—This enclosure area is now

The Sele Park

which is now a public park which sets on the Abbey Grounds near the town center.

Set in Stone – the Story of Hexham Abbey

The Abbey

Like most historic building in the UK this one has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in it’s 1,300 years of providing a place of worship for the people of Hexham. Unlike many Abbey’s that were destroyed completely during Henry VIII (yeah him again) this church has continued and/or returned to it’s original life and remains a place of worsphip to this day.

[Image via The Urban Pre-Historian]

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Hexham Heads

The head on the left was made by Des Craigie to prove he could make little stone heads, the one on the right was made – rather suspiciously – by one of the boys who found the original heads (source: Screeton 2012)

In 1972 2 boys unearthed a couple of crudely carved stones in their yard here in Hexam….They were reported to be Celtic sculptures representing: one a man and the other a woman.

Dr Anne Ross, A Celtic Specialist at the University of Southampton eventually received them. From here on there were reports of the doctor being awaken late at night by lurking figure a man of sorts on top and wolf on the bottom. But of course it disappeared upon futher investigation.

With furture checking there were stories in Hexham of strange occurances including one the boy’s sister’s bed full of glass shrads and his neighbor’s reported seeing the wolf creaturre

The Doctor found a place to move the items (or they were lost—I have read both accounts) away from her—it is rumored she got rid of all her Celtic head carvings at that time.

Nedless to say this was always a bone of contention as to what caused all this —-not to mention questions as to whether anyone actually saw anything really—this was even further questiond later whrn a previous occupant of the boys’ home town claimed to have carved the heads in 1956 for his kids.

THE HEXHAM HEADS AND THE WEREWOLF

Ghost Hunt -Hexham Gaol

Hexham Goal—Now Old Goal Museum

Behind Moot Hall

on Hallgate is one of the first purpose built goals (jails) in all of England.

it is now a museum.

Queen’s Hall Hexham – a guided tour

Queen’s Hall

Built in the style of a French Chatau

it is a space that contains a Library, theatre, art center and Display area.

The Tyndal Tapestry (early 1980)

Harlequin theme

is housed here at the hall as well.

Housesteads Roman Fort – Full Tour. Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

Hexham is located near to Hadrian’s wall and

Housestead

which has been described as the most impressive of the forts. Here you can see outlins of storehouse, hospital, even the latrines.

Here also is a modern museum of these ancient times and places. The Settlement includes remains of terraced shops and taverns.

the fort is said to be the best preserved on the wall with fine views of the country side.

On 5 acres of land with museum in a cliff top setting

And finally one more wolf.

A Tale of Two Wolves in Hexham

The Hexham Wolf (also called the Allendale Wolf)

on December 10, 1904 there were reports of a loss of livestock–mostly sheep, many of them bitten around the neck and shoulders. Not use to this kind of loss anymore people reacted by burning lanterns about the area as a means of protection of the flocks and hounds were brought in to find the beast(s?)—-but no one or dog seemed to be able to locate it (or them).

Thru December and over Christmas the hunt for the wolf continued.

Then in January the body of a wolf was found 30 miles away—-But no wolves were ever found or even seen in the Hexham area—some began to say that it was a werewolf. On Januay 21 the attacks stopped and nothing more was seen or heard of th Wolf of Allendale.

The Best Things to Do in Hexham

Plan your next trip here

Falconry Days

On the web:

https://www.falconrydays.com/

Britain’s Last Surviving Witch | Helen Duncan

Helen Duncan: Scottish 1887 – 1956: Medium and Spirtualist she was the last person to be tried and imprisioned for witchcraft in Britain. She is famous for claiming to be able to conjure up spirits and extoplasm from her body–which investigations reveald was just props and cheescloth that she shallowed and regurgutated for her seances.

Through History: Charms & Amulets

All About History

Witches in Scotland

This includes: (There’s even a refernce to witchcraft in the Outlander series)

Historical Witchcraft Places to Visit in Scotland

Modern Witchcraft Celebrations in Scotland

More Information about Dark Travels and Dark History in Scotland

Giant snails that were eating Florida homes finally eradicated … again

Twelve films to watch this October

WATER SPORTS

Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon: The waterway is open to all. A favorite pastime for youngsters (and uninhibited adults) is “tubing” That’s simply floating down the river on a big old innertube. You can launch your fleet at the KP Hole and drift on down to a prearranged destination (You’ll need to have a car waiting or you.) You can rent them (tubs) from the concession at KP Hole. Tubers should always keep an eye out for boat traffic. Sunbathers or swimmers can enjoy the public beach. Boaters can launch from the ramp at KP Hole, and head up river to see the springs. No fishing is allowed at the springs, but fishing is permitted in other areas of the river, KP Hole is off SR 41 about equal distance between Dunnellon and SR40. Watch for signs on the east side of SR 41.

Where Do You Find The Uncommon in Ocala

Selde Gibbsons and Christie Gay

7 local haunted places

12 Best Things To Do In Tavernier, Florida – Updated 2021

As most of you may have gathered from reading this Blog—the Keys are one of my two favorite places in the world to visit—so thought I’d look around at something that I always enjoyed in the Keys—-though it might not be high on your list as to why you visited — it was a pleasure for my visits: The Art Scene.

In Tavenier there was the Frame Gallery—-

I still find vague reference to it on the net—but nothing substantial—is it still there on the Overseas Highway (MM 91.9) It featured local artists—infact that’s what the stories say that Janet Fowler opened it for. Janet was the owner and a member of the Purple Isle Arts and Craft Guild. In 1990 she bought a little framing company and developed it into a co-op for local artists to exhibit their art: The Frame Shop Galley. One of the artists she featured was Geraldine Green–a retired guidance councelor who did water color paintings of the sea and land as well. She also featued Helen Burton, Farrel Yesner and Bob Jessup.

CARYSFORT REEF LIGHT

–Haunted Place

Welcome to Islamorada!

Next Stop:

The Rain Barrell Village

86700 Oversas Hwy.

Isalamorado

The art work here is from a community of artists and craftspeople and includes Handblown glass, paintings, leather crafting, pottery and stained glass to name a few.

Founded 1977 as a small shop it has grown over the years to its present village size. Carol Cutshall was the original owner who started the village to encourage local artists to presue their art and hone their talents.

Rocking Islamorada– Morada Way’s Arts & Cultural District

Halloween Party at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery

A killer Halloween party goes down at the “Phi B Zee” House!

REGISTER YOUR TRUNK EARLY FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT AT FOUNDERS PARK. EVENT IS SATURDAY OCTOBER 23.

5 Places to Learn Something New in Key West

One more stop:

Haitian Art Company

605 Simonton St

Key West, FL 33040

United States

Father and daughter Boris and Ruth Kravitz opened this gallery in Sept. 1980.

Boris became a permanent residence of Haiti in the 1970’s and found that he loved the art there: varied paintings that depict the daily lives of the Haitain people. some influenced by the religion of some of the inhabitants: Voodoo.

Robert “The Haunted Doll” Rules After Dark at Ft. East Martello Museum Key West

Located in Southeast Alachua County, about 20 miles from Gainesville, Cross Creek connects Orange Lake and Lochloosa Lake

Cross Creek: Here, visitors also have occassion to inspect a typical lat 19th century “Florida Cracker” house. Because of the intense, humid summer heat in this part of the country, porches, breezeways and numerous windows wer essential. But there were times too, where the onerous damp weather could and still can–chill a person’s marrow. FIreplaces heated the bedrooms.

Marjorie Kennan Rawlings Stat Historic Site

From the Florida One Day Trip Book

Edward Hayes 1985

Haunted Houses in Gainesville, Florida

17 Spooky Snacks That’ll Satisfy Your Little Monsters

Secrets of the Specter (The Meowing Medium)

East Texas History:

Fastrill Logging Camp

Kilgore, Tx: In the eearly 1930’s, two gushers mils apart signald th disovery of the biggst oil field of its time. Overnight, the tiny farming community of Kilgore swelld to 10,000 people agr to strike it rich. Today, a park filld with replicated derricks marks the spot once known as “the world’s richest acre.” The excitement and harsh realitis of that period are ralizd at East Texas Oil Museum, where visitors can walk the streets of Boomtown, USA. In the realistic, full-sized street scene, workers toil to free vehicles mird in the mud, while visitors, like yesteryear boomtown residents, can enjoy an ice cream soda, go to the theatre, listen to a jukebox or brows the shops. Kilgore’s glamorous side is on displayat thee Rangerette Showcase which honors the world-famous Kilgore Colleg precision drill and dance teeam. Visitors can get a kick out of sing memorabilia dating back to the team’s founding in 1940.

Texas Forest Trail Region

Exploring The Heritage of East Texas

Small East Texas Town Considered The Most Haunted In The State

18 legendary places you must visit in Wales and the mystical stories behind them

Gwynn ap Nudd: Wales: First known as the King of the Fairies and Lord of thee Underworld, this god later ruled over the Plant Annwn, subterranean fairis. He is the master of the wild hunt. He is also known as Gwynwas.

Whisperingwood Homstead: Celtic Gods

4 Midwest Towns That Do Halloween Right

With the marginalization of witches and the destruction of Pagan systems, the evil foundation of the old entities tended to be transferred to witches. Thus emergd th strega in ancient Rome. The Strega, or witch, was first kown as the strix, a night-flying demon that attacked infants and killed them by sucking their blood. Over a period of time the styix was identified as an individual who had the power of transformation into the owls and crows and who in that guise attacked infants. The styix then became the strega of mdieval Italy and the stigoi of Romania.

The Vampire Book

J. Gordon Melton

20 Places Every Vampire-Obsessed Traveler Should Visit

There are many places that are associated with vampires, whether it was a real life situation, or a fictional one.

Erica’s Tea Room

Spooky Halloween Cookies

Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled

“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” ― Daphne Du Maurier, Rebecca

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Day 6: From Hotel to Booking Offce For Car Unit 12 Embarkment Lane–Plymouth

Ok this is where we enter the unknown zone—I mean I know that they (or we–who ever you’re talking to) drive on the wrong side of the road and the steering wheel is an an opposite side of the car and so on and so forth—and we didn’t even know how horribly narrow the average road was when you get away from the main routes—and we didn’t know that double parking in lanes of traffic in smaller villages was often done making it extremely hard to maintain two way traffic through those roads with all that double lanes in a small but busy downtown.

The gentleman who owned the inn dropped us off and we had no problem getting a vehicle except it was a nine passenger SUV making it an even busy hazard on the biggr roads. At least it was automatic

Round abouts are insane—-and not common in this country when we made this trip in 2008—–Getting on is relatively easy but picking wher you get off and how you can get over there maybe a bit of a challenge if you’re anything like me.

TIPS FOR AMERICANS (OR FIRST TIMERS) DRIVING IN THE UK

What’s the best way to travel the UK? By car, of course! How else can you witness the splendor of the Lake District or Brecon Beacons? But wait, before we go off on a tangent about our favorite places, we’d like to focus on driving. Driving in the UK is a little different than the USA (as well as most other parts of the world) and you should probably know a few things before getting behind the wheel.

“How Narrow?” – More Tips For Americans Driving In The UK

More hints and tips for visitors driving in the UK for the first time, especially from the USA.

CAR RENTAL UK

With over eleven thousand miles of stunning coastline, the United Kingdom provides some of the most scenic drives you will ever experience. Arrange a car rental in the UK with Auto Europe and make your way from one historic landmark to the next. Drive your UK rental car to England and get your fix of stylish city life in London, then break west to bask in the sunshine of beautiful St. Ives. Travel to Scotland and get lost in the myth and wonder that encompasses this unique country, as sparkling lochs litter the sprawling landscapes and ancient fortresses and stoic towers break into the sky. Explore the rugged coastline in Wales and meander through beautiful villages of ancient legends and traditional lifestyle.

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Plymouth—North Hill toward Marlborough Rd .3 miles

Bear Left on Mutley Plain (B3250) and go .3 mile

At roundabout, take scond exit onto Mannamad Rd (B3250) go 1.3 miles

At the roundabout, take second exit onto A38 (Portions toll) and go 1.1 mi

At round about, take first exit onto A38 go .9 mile

At round about, tak secon exit onto A38—go 3 miles

Turn right on West Lane–go 0.9 miles

Continue on Cutcrew Lane–go 1.2 miles

Bear right on Tideford Cross Lane –go 0.1 mile

Continue on Bones Lane—go 0.2 mile

Bear Right on East Road–go 4.6 miles

Arrive at the centre of Roseland, England.

The Roseland Pennisula is an attractive area of quiet beaches, impressive coastal and river scenery and picture perfect villages.

Roseland

One of the most attractive routes is to take the King Harry Ferry from Trelissick. The ferry is close to the National Trust gardens at Trelissick and is just a few miles from the main Truro to Falmouth road. Although there has been a ferry crossing here for hundreds of years, the present chain ferry began in 1888. There are plans to replace the current ferry with a much larger one in 2005.

I would like to take this opportunity to explain the differences between roundabouts and traffic islands in Britain and give some hints on how to safely navigate each.

CORNWALL WALK – St Just-in-Roseland

Our walk today is taken from a brand new book called Roseland Walks, it’s a circular walk of nearly 3 miles around St Just in Roseland, on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall. This walk offers stunning views across the Carrick Roads towards Falmouth. The walk takes you to St Just Creek before heading towards St Mawes, before returning to St Just in Roseland over elevated fields. Within this video we also explore the beautiful St Just in Roseland Church, the current day church dates back to the 13th century, and sits in the most unique waterside semi-tropical garden setting.

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Liskard (above)

This village is a market town along our next route. A stannary and market town above the Looe river valley that still retains many of its original VIctorian shop fronts: Guild Hall, Clock Tower and town hall. There is a renovated Stuart House–venue for the arts with a garden and a site that King Charles I stayed for 6 night in 1644 during the Civil War.

It was orginally called Liscarret and had a market from ancient times (See Doomsday book)

Liskard & District Museum

Includes ancient pipe well and mural of a pig meadow

Starting in Roselan where left off go .9 mile

Turn right on A38–go 3.7 milees

left on A390–go 8.7 miles

Bear left on Castle Hill—go 1.4 miles

Turn left on B3269–go 3.6 miles

Continue on A3082–go 1.0 mile

Arrive at the centre of Fowey England

Cornwall’s history has been shaped by the tin and copper mined here for at least 3,000 years—when overseas merchants were the distributors for the metal mined here. It was a thriving industry from then until mid 19th century when it began to decline. This resulted in changes in employment and large numbers imigrated to Australia, New Zealand, South Africia and of course to the US and Canadia—resulting in the relocation of some 20% of the areas’ males between 1861-1901. The method of cornwall’s survival first came to the area in the second half of the 19th century with the building of the railways and with the trains came the first tourists who are still the main contributor to Cornwall’s income.

Fowey totters down the steep slopes of the estuary

Attractions in Liskeard

This former quarry is now a paradise for thrill-seekers with a huge zip wire ride, cliff top swing, freshwater coasteering and a host of other high adrenaline activities on offer.. The main attraction is the Zip which measures nearly 500m..

Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence

Use this tool to see if you can drive in Great Britain with your non-GB driving licence. Great Britain is England, Wales and Scotland.

Lostwithiel which is along this section of our route:

Lostwithiel is situated in a beautiful wooded valley at the tidal reach of the River Fowey. Located in central Cornwall, it is within easy reach of both coasts and the moors and is well placed for exploring the county.

It is the Antique Capital of Cornwall

The Battle of Lostwithiel – A virtual tour

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Tristan Stone and Inscription


Tristan Stone and Inscription

Located beside the road leading to Fowey stands an ancient weathered stone masuring som 7′ the standing stone is set on a concrete base. It was relocated from an area closer to Castle Dore

The inscription is in Lating and says Drustanus lies here—Drustan being a variant of the nam Tristan.

Photograph: Nicole Kwiatkowski/Shutterstock

Foye (Foy)

We stoppd in Foye and had lunch in a cafe just down the winding, slanting streets—with a stone veranda over looking the water—-in a town that Daphne du Maurier oft visited—where her parents purchased a holiday home and at that cottage she wrote her first novel. When we visited there the white former boathouse with royal blue-painted eaves near the ferry’s moorings housed her son Kit private residence.

But Daphne was not the only writer who wrote here…Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch (1863-1944) called it Troy Town, not Foye—in his humourous novels that put the town on the map. He resided here in a house called Haven.

The Haven, Fowey Home of Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

Attractions in Fowey Cornwall

When visiting Fowey, you are surrounded by a host of attractions to expand your knowledge and keep you entertained. Right here in town, there is the aquarium, museum and St Catherine’s Castle, whilst not far away there is a host of gardens, stately homes and other varied attractions for people of all ages.

Step by Step Car Hire Process in UK

At VroomVroomVroom, we understand that renting a car can be confusing at times. Understanding the process from research to return means that your car rental experience can be a positive one. Take a look below at our step-by-step guide next time you rent a car in the UK.

Fowey – Cornwall – England – 4K Virtual Walk

Join us for a walk around Fowey, Cornwall, England. Our walk starts on Fowey Town Quay with beautiful picturesque views over the River Fowey and across to Polruan. From here you can catch the Polruan passenger ferry, which is well worth the trip!

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St. Finbarrus

This church marks the end of The Saint’s Way Footpath from Padstow ––A reminder of the Celtic missionaries who arrived in Cornwall at the shores and went on to convert the People of Cornwall to Christianity. The path at the church here is flower lined and leads to dynamic porch and carved tower.

The church contains 17 c memorials to the Rasleight family—whose seat was the inspiration for Daphine du Maurie’s Rebecca (1938) She lived there much of her life but it is my understanding that she never was able to buy the property though she tried and it still remains in thepossession of the same family.

Legend says that while she was wandering about the woods near Fowey she came across a large abandoned house call Menabilly. She returned often to the ivy-covered dwelling, catching glimpses thru the shutters of tattered wall paper, family portraits and all the once grand estate. She is even said to have obtained entranee thru a window. The

house would be the setting for three of her novel, the most memorial Rebecca where it would become Manderley

Menabilly

The romantic story of Menabilly – the real life inspiration for Manderley in Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’

Just as the sprawling house of Manderley cast a spell over the second Mrs de Winter, so too did its real life inspiration, Menabilly, which Du Maurier eventually lived in after the novel’s publication

DRIVING IN THE UK: TIPS FOR VISITORS

Last updated: September 10, 2021. Written by Laurence Norah -We’re big fans of self-drive road trips when we travel, and we especially love road tripping around the UK since we are currently based there. We’ve written a number of guides to exploring the UK on your own, including a detailed 1 week UK itinerary and a 2 week UK itinerary, as well as a detailed guide to driving Scotland’s epic North Coast 500.

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF DAPHNE DU MAURIER’S CORNWALL

includes video How to Spend a Weekend in Cornwall

Jamaica Inn (1939) Full Movie

Set in the Georgian era in Cornwall in 1819. After the death of her mother, young Mary (Maureen O’Hara) travels to the Cornish coast seeking her Aunt Patience (Marie Ney) . Stranded on a windswept, isolated road, Mary meets Humphrey Pengallan (Charles Laughton)

Rebecca – Daphne Du Maurier – BBC Saturday Night Theatre

This one is a radio production and one of the actresses is Jane Asher

Rebecca is a 1938 Gothic novel by English author Dame Daphne du Maurier. It concerns an unnamed young woman who impetuously marries a wealthy widower, only to discover that he and his household are haunted by the memory of his late first wife, the title character

Hear the book read not a play

or watch the Movie

Rebecca (1940) Saturday Night Movies

“We can never go back again, that much is certain. The past is still close to us. The things we have tried to forget and put behind us would stir again, and that sense of fear, of furtive unrest, struggling at length to blind unreasoning panic—now mercifully stilled, thank God—might in some manner unforeseen become a living companion as it had before.” — Daphne Du Maurier, Rebecca

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we will reeturn to Cornwall trip next Tuesday….

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. Eleanor Roosevelt

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A patented “flying machine” is now known as what?

Discover More Events in Mount Dora

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Canine dates Raise $5,660 for Mount Dora Heroes Foundation

Fall Foliage Scone and Gift Bundle

More of all my Halloween decors—-there have been so many over the years—all three pictures

sueños de dalí 2021

His picture keeps still in my presence, twixt him and thee there is no difference.

Bedlam: London and It’s Mad

Zora Neale Hurston Fieldwork 1928

Tewkesbury Abbey – Where Royal Bones Lies

Returning to Gloucestetshire—in Medieval Times where we left off last week.

The history of England was decided in the 15th c

Battle of Tewkesbury

The town by the same name: Tewkesbury

Every year the town celebrates it’s past with a re-creation of the Battle with a re-enactment held in sight of the impressive Norman tower of Tewkesbury Abbey—England’s tallest.

The Abbey is full of mdieval mason’s art. While the town”s streets are said to follow the original medieval Street plan.

Tewkesbury Abbey and Town – YouTube

Throughout this period the Cotswolds did well with their wool trade—-with the Cotswold Sheep (which were called Lions) with their heavy fleeces of excellent quality. The wool trade made much money for many people and there are numerous wool towns and wool churches to see in the area.

71 amazing facts and things you might not know about Gloucestershire

Croft tomb, St Mary’s Church, Chipping Norton

The Tudors

A Tour Of Sudeley Castle | Part 1 | In 1080p HD

A Tour Of Sudeley Castle | Part 2 | In 1080p HD – YouTube

Only 3 generations—but 3 Kings and two queen would rule before the dynasty saw it’s end (though they were related to the Stewarts through one of Henry VIII’s sisters—but back to my original statement:) Only 3 generations of the Turdor’s set the throne and of those three men (well one was really still a boy when he died) and two woman. So really only four made the Tudors the most famous

dynasty to set the British Throne—

Of course Henry VII took over the throne of England when his armies defeated the armies of Richard III (who was killed in the battle) which makes him quite famous—but lets look at the rest of the family.

-The FIrst Women was Mary I who was a Catholic in a basically Protestant land—who married a Spanish Royal (and he was none too popular either—) Phillip and together they managed to burn several English persons at the stake.

Then came Elizabeth I, in my opinion one of the top 5 or higher of persons to set the throne…who burned her share of Catholics but manages to stay single, respected and who saw the Spanish defeated among the other high points of her reign. But she like her sister died w/o issue and so the dynasty ended.

But come on folks we all know why the Tudors are most famous—the second Tudor ruler and 8th Henry—-who was most famous for his many wives—six of them and he actually brought the Isle into the reformation because the pope wouldn’t give him a divorce from his first wife (another Spanish Royal–Kathern of Argon–mother of Queen Mary I) he brought about the English Reformation—but he actually planned on keeping all the Catholic rules except placing him in charge of the church—something that British Monarchs are Still at least technically to this day.

Now Henry wasn’t the first choice (by the fate of birth) to the throne—his brother Arthur was—Arthur was married to Katherine of Arrgon—the Daughter of Ferdina and Isobele—-the fol goto ks that freed Spain form the Moors and sent Columbas to th new world. But Arthur wasn’t in good health and eventually past on , leaving Henry the heir to th throne. And Katherine was kept in England cause th 7th didn’t want to send her back cause sh would take her dowary money with her. So eventually Henry and he hit it off and eventually got married.

But ater many years of marriage (and several mistrsses for the king,) the queen had had multiple miscarriages and the like—but only one child—a useless (to her father’s plans) female named Mary. And his eye settled on an intelligent and well traveled girl Ann Boelyn—but she refused his advances unless they were married—and the king moved heaven and risked hell to rid himself of Kathern and marry Ann Boleyn

But after he divorced Kathern, who lived out her days in seclusion on the outer areas of the land:

Kimbolton Castle: The Final Days and Death of Katherine of Aragon

Henry and Ann Bolelyn who again made the mistake of birthin’ no living son—only another useless girl—this one named Elizabeth—-andispleased the king, and remember he was now in charge of the church now Anne was arrested for Being unfaithful to Henry—and Under laws–thus rrommitting treason (something his anti-Boleyn fraction of nobles and others that did his bidding were more than happy to get behind and come up with charges) with several men in the court as well as incest with her brother. Anne and all the accussed men as well were arrested–one a court muscian who was put on the rack (etc) to get his coperation. Interesting enough her brother George’s wife Jane (both Boelyns) testified against her husband and Anne. They all were executed where Anne could see them die from her royal suite in that same fortress. She was executed within tower (of London) grounds shortly thereafter.

Ann was buried under the floor of the chapel at the Tower.

Then he married Jane Seymour, who died from complications of child birth—-she was buried at St. George Chapel at Windsor. Oh and the baby who was finaly a son lived on—-Henry would profess to mourn for this lost queen the est of his life and would eventually join her at Windsor’s St. George’s Chapel and there they both lie to this day.

Why Is Charles I Buried with Henry VIII and Jane Seymour?

He then married a German (or what is Germany now)–sight unseen

–well there was a painting—but he wasn’t fond of Anne of Cleves—-but they came to an agreemeent and she ended up with an annullment (Henry said he never slept with her—she evidentally wasn’t too good looking.) She also got a couple castles and a yearly allowance and access to the court—and being treated as one of Henry’s sisters. In fact she outlived the King all of his wives and when she passed away Mary was on the throne and Mary ordered her buried in Westminster Abbey. She lies on the south side of the High Altar, her monument showing her initials.

Burying the Tudors: More Tales from Inside the Vault

Catherine Howard was attractive and Henry who over ate and over drank and sufferede from smelly leg ulcers was hot for her….But she was just a teenager and evidentally had a couple affairs (unlike Ann who most historians agree with me that she was framed) some before and some after her marriage —–the people who wanted rid of the Howards got the evidence on this and Henry tearfully—–as he wasn’t ready to get rid of her gave her up to the court, who found her guilty and she was beheaded and buried close to Anne —in the tower of course—-Oh and remember Anne’s brother’s wife—well seems after her husband’s death she had gone on to be a companion of certain young females and one was Katherine Howard—and when it was shown that she had been responsible for her when some of the affairs took place, ended up going the way of her late framed husband—-don’t you just love Karma????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula and Tower Green

His final wife Catherine Parr had been married to two older men previous to her marriage with Henry as the third and managed to hang on to the Queendom and her head until the fat and decaying Henry died. She survived him and eventually married a third husband and much younger husband who was a Seymore and a brother of Queen Jane

And how does the castle fit in all of this?

Sudeley Castle & Gardens is also the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Catherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives who lived, bore a child and died here. Today visitors can explore the beautiful 15th-century church where she lies entombed. She died a few days after her daughter Mary birthday—probably of a complication of the pregnancy and Catherine’s husband was executed for treason so the baby was left an orphan—but what happened to this daughter–Mary– next? For you see the records of her existance ends about 6 month from her second birthday.

Check out the rest here:

30 August 1548 – Catherine Parr’s daughter is born

30 August 1548 – Birth of Lady Mary Seymour

We’ll finish our history of Gloucestershire and places it can be seen Next week.

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The Chalice Well and its cover

MAGICAL, MYSTICAL GLASTONBURY

The town of Glastonbury is a great place to visit—-I’ve been there a couple of times and if I ever get to go back to the UK I plan to go there again.

Glastonbury Chalice Well, White Spring & Wearyall Hill

One of the truely lovely and magical places is the Chalice well—pictured above—and I’m sure you noticed the lovely design of the well cover. I have heard it described as a symbol of unity from heaven and earth and down to masculine and feminine and all manner of other things in between. It appears in many other places of the garden and is an ancient symbol that has only in later days been assciated with the well.

There are two source of holy water in Glastonbury, the other is clalled the white Sping and originates out of the area and eventually ends it’s journey opposite this famous site, down the lane to the base of Glastonbury Tor, lies its sister the White Spring.

The name of the Blood well—given due to the iron in its depths which gives it a red tint. The name Chalice can be linked to ancient beliefs of Chirst and of later tales of King Arthur (these Kin Arthur reference to chalice and this well are in fact Medieval).

There is a legend here that Joseph of Arimathea an uncle of Jesus brought a (the?) chalice here—-but stories differ as to describes it as a cup used in the Last Supper, while others that it was used to collect Christ’s blood as he hung from th cross —-but they all seem to agree that it was buried on the hill (now sacred) from which the well runs.

The Truth About the Holy Grail: Magical Chalices Around the World

As you move about note the trees–the Yew are traditional on church grounds in England—-but if you trace that back you find that it was a favorite for the Celts and their Druid teachers and priest for their holy places as well—-infact there was at least one ancient one found in the area of the well that was said to be near 2,000 years old.

Churchyard yews

There are also the Thorn trees that also tie in to Joseph o Arimathea’s legend and they are said to bloom at Christmas and Easter as wll.

What are holy wells?

The Well is said to produce 25,000 gallons of drinkable water a day and legend says that it has never gone dry even in the worst of droughts. This water is said to have healing powers as well.

Chalice Well: The Red Spring of Ancient Avalon – Megalithomania Tour with Peter Knight

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The Lost Years of Zora Neale Hurston

Zora Neal Hurston (1901? = 1960_ grew up in Eatonville, Fl, surrounded by African-American culture of that self-governing, all black town. She spent much of her life seeking a literary form that cold blend her experince in the rural Black south, her anthropological studies at Barnard and the artistic revolt of the Harlm Renaissance. One of her novels, Their Eyes Were Watching God, brought to perfection the creative artist and the folklorist. Hurston’s adventurous spirit led her to Haiti to study hoodoo, to Honduras to seek a lost civilization and from Florida to New York on a 1,500-mile houseboat voyage and it made her a central figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Still writing and with her visions unfulfilled, Hurston had to send an unsolicited manuscript to a publisher in 1959, even though she was the most published Black woman in the US. “I shall wrassle me up a future or die trying.” she said. Hurston died in poverty and obscurity in a Florida state nursing home. She left a wealth of material on the Black folk community, and the recent feminist revival of interest in her life and work has brought many of her writings back into print.

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Zora Neale Hurston Hometown Tour

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Jane’s Art Center

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Robert Shirk: Passionate, Intelligent & Powerful Women

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Jane’s Art Center

In the Main Gallery

Florida Women’s Arts Association: ArtWorks

Opening Reception: Sat., October 2, 4-7 PM

Exhibit through: October 30, 2021

Cocoa

Cocoa, Fl. in 1741 the British Ship “H.M.S. Wolff” sank a few miles off the shore. The British warship was caught in a hurricane and sank with 26 guns most of which were bronze. The ship was sailing from Kingston, Jamaicia to New York. Many lives were lost in the wreck.

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And we return to our finding thing to see in our own back yards

Muller House

469 Aulin Ave

A one story concrete house built in 1951 for Mr & Mrs Stanley Mueller. He was a principal at Jackson Height School for 25 year. She taught at Seminole Co Schools for 33.

Continue north until you come to Clark and turn right—stay on the right side of the street.

Metcalf House

436 Clark St.

Built 1954: One story lbock home—when it was built there was an orang grov across the street. There was a later addition consisting of a livingroom, foyer, master bedroom and bath. Mrs Metcalf was a home economic teeacher at the local high school.

continuine walking east to Lake Jessup and turn left—but walking on the left side of the road as well.

Philpot House

855 Sl Lake Jessup

Built 1956 by Mr & Mrs Douglas Ward on the edge of a grove acquired from his father. He developd it into Th Grove Hill Subdivision. It was rentd until 1978 when it was purchasd by the Philpots

Turn right on Broadway–either side is OK

Estes House

231 W Broadway

Built in 1942, the original structure on this site was a wooden school house, later it was convrtd into a house by Mr & Mrs Spencer R. Wainwright and their four children. In 1958 the doubl garage was convertedto a rumpus room. A double carport was added at this time. Th focal point of the back yard is a huge camphor tree that is 100 years old.

continue to 201 W. Broadway

This two room building was originally located at South Central Ave. near High Street and was used as a school house. It was moved again to th corne of Central Avee and Garden Street, whre it continued to b usd as a school. Still latr it was moved to Broadway and Lake Jessupand several room wre addd to the structure at the time. Around 1938, Mrs Libby Wainwright sold the house and the adjoining property to R.W. Esteswho tore down all xcept the original two rooms and addd 3 new rooms with a bath.

T.W. Lawton Sr. House

200 W. Broadway

Built in 1890

White frame house was originally located in downtown Oviedo on the property where the Memorial Building now stands. The present location was a 10 acre orange grov which had been in the family since the 1880s. The property was baught by Mr and Mrs. T.W. Lawton from her father, Mr. J.H. Le, Sr, around 1910 and the houose was moved on piers or rollers to its present location. A deepwell, still in us, hasfurnishd the house with water since 1910. The water was stored in a large wooen tank with a gaug on it and a windmill on top. Th tank was latr replaced with a metal one. A Delco system furnishd lights in the house before electricity became available. A story and a half house addition was added and eventually the house has seven rooms with hardwood floors and hadwood walls with up and down board construction The Cracker-Style architecture is typical of that period’s grove houses.

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