Bits and pieces by Lois

Richard King of the Romans

Not a very good photo, but an intriguing plaque. Many years ago I studied medieval history for A-level, but even so I had never heard of Prince Richard, son of King John who was crowned King of the Romans in Aachen (not Rome as you might imagine) in 1257. King John who we’ve been hearing lots about this […]

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Places by Lois

Lichen my new camera

I have a new camera… I loved my old one, but it was slow and sometimes the pictures looked dull unless in brilliant sunshine… so I got a new camera! First photo was of my beloved, but then we went out and first outside photo had to be lichen! And then I found a tree… lots […]

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