Welcome to my blog about all things South East of England – a fascinating region full of amazing and often hidden history
For the Love of Kentish Apples!
“Kent, Sir – everybody knows Kent – apples, cherries, hops and women” says the famous quote by Charles Dickens …
Love on St Valentine’s Day
Known as the patron saint of lovers, epileptics and beekeepers, St Valentine still plays an important role in our lives today …
St Clement’s Day
23rd November is known as Saint Clement’s Day but in the Middle Ages was also considered to be the beginning of Winter …
St George’s Day
The 23rd April is known as St George’s Day with St George being the most revered saint in the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches …
St Gregory the Great
St Gregory is commemorated on 12th March each year. Read the story of the patron saint of musicians …
St Andrew
The patron Saint of Scotland and responsible for building a church in Fife- now the town of St Andrews, known today as the ‘Home of Golf’ …