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Where?
I was first attracted to Where? as being born in Shropshire I was instantly intrigued by the book’s subheading ‘Life and death in the Shropshire hills’. Being born in nearby…
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Heavy Time
I’ve been reading a few bits and pieces about psychogeography lately and with my own academic interest in Religious History then Heavy Time, by Sonia Overall seemed the very book…
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Stories of Place and Belonging
‘Where do you come from?’ I used to hate that question. I never knew how to answer. Did it mean ‘Where were you born?’ or ‘Where do you live?’ Or…
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The Seafarers
Stephen Rutt has written a devotional tribute to two liminal tribes, seabirds and the ornithologists who have sought to unearth some of their secrets. In this illuminating book, you will…
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Time Among the Maya
From a young age I've been fascinated with ancient cultures around the world, whether it be the Druids, Egyptians, ancient Greeks or indeed the Maya there's always a sense of…
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Berkshire’s Healing Landscape
I write about how the land holds us closer than we know and heals us always. I wrote earlier on of how the rivers of Warwickshire silently supported me and…
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The Accidental Pilgrim
A Pilgrim’s Joy My feet burn, but my heart is light. My body aches, but my spirit soars high. My worldly goods are rags and tatters, but I am wealthy…