Chichester, Goodwood, The South Downs and Sussex – Immerse yourself in History, Culture, Art and Nature
As a professional tour guide and history graduate, I am passionate about bringing the past alive. Drawing upon my extensive knowledge and love of the area, I present a series of walks, talks and tours which are fun and sociable as well as being enlightening. Who really enjoys exploring and learning using a phone app or struggling to read tiny print in a leaflet? Take a look at my calendar and join me on one of the public events. Or maybe you’d like me to arrange a bespoke tour or talk for a group of you. Click on the tabs above to view my wide range of walking tours and talks – something to interest everyone. I look forward to meeting you sometime soon!
The most recent entries in my journal are shown below – I try to it keep up to date – recording visits to interesting places, exhibitions, books and articles I’ve read, plus details of bespoke tours and talks arranged for special interest groups. You will notice that sometimes I do stray beyond the border of Sussex!
Making Mischief: Folk Costume in Britain
My Mum and Dad were folk dancers! Morris and many forms of serious country dance were discussed, toyed over, practised and performed on a weekly basis. Just a few months before my elderly Mum died, I remember her drawing out 'moves' on paper in preparation for an...
A Master Painter Revealed – Compton Verney
I was so happy to eventually get a date fixed to visit my best friend who volunteers at Compton Verney Art Gallery. She had told me about two exhibitions that would really tickle my fancy... and I really didn't want to miss out! This exhibition is described as a...
What colour was smalt?
During Ying Yangs talk about the restoration of Louise de Keroualle by Sir Godfrey Kneller we learnt a little bit about how colours for paints were made and used in the 17th century. One such colour was smalt - a ground blue potassium glass containing cobalt used...