What a privilege it is to be part of New South Wales History Week. It’s an opportunity to speak on subjects close to my heart, and this year a chance to see a part of the state I have never visited before; Singleton in the Upper Hunter.
Read more →As many of my friends know, I have a great love for the sound of church bells. They ring to call the faithful to worship and to proclaim joyful events such as declarations of peace after war. They celebrate births and marriages and toll to commemorate the
Read more →During an extended stay at our holiday home near Marlow, my partner Rob and I were joined by Brisbane friends Margie and Lance, who were making their first visit to the UK. The prospect of this extremely laid-back couple spending six weeks with a manic history
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