Suffolk in England is a peaceful part of a peaceful country. But if you know where to look, between its pretty villages, sandy beaches and open countryside there are many traces of war and violence. Often full of paddling children, the sea eats towns. From an historical perspective, whether they are French, Spanish, German, Dutch or… Continue reading Orford Ness – nuclear bombs and gravel ridges
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The town eaten by the sea
Some towns have all the luck. A thousand years ago Southwold, in Suffolk on England’s east cost, was a fishing village dwarfed by Dunwich, a major port town to its south. Nowadays Southwold is a thriving seaside town and Dunwich is just a few houses, one pub and a museum. Its priory, leper hospital and… Continue reading The town eaten by the sea
The hungry sea
Things have been quiet over here for a while. I’ve been singing a lot (Olympic torch ceremony, recording) plus other things have been taking up my remaining time and energy. I feel a burst of energy now as I’m going off on holiday soon, to Suffolk in the east of England. Part of me still… Continue reading The hungry sea
Cycling in the Pennines – 300 million years ago
The north of England is dominated by rocks of Carboniferous age, which give it a distinctive scenery and history, where local coal fuelled the world’s first industrial landscape. The geology is extremely well known, because of the importance of the coal deposits, but also because of the continuing excellence of the British Geological Survey. A recent… Continue reading Cycling in the Pennines – 300 million years ago