Made Glorious Summer: Entrances and Exits
We complete our Shakespeare story aptly enough in the place that witnessed his beginning and his end; the market town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Made Glorious Summer: A Shakespeare Holiday in Three Acts
The first of three blog posts about my summer of exploring places linked to William Shakespeare in Lancashire, London and Stratford.
A dew-drop on the grid-iron plain: Laurie Lee in Madrid
Laurie Lee’s first visit to Madrid in 1935 captures a city that has changed in many ways, but retains an atmosphere he may well have recognised today.
Conquerors and Quesos: Tourism in Trujillo
Both cheese and conquistadors are on the menu in Extremadura – tuck in to find out more!
The Aguas of Aragón
In the heart of Aragón, lies a thermal spa town, enjoyed by visitors for over 2000 years.
Go Fish! The Burial of the Sardine
The fishy tradition of Madrid’s Burial of the Sardine Procession.
Málaga: A (sort of) river runs through it
Why is Málaga’s Guadalmedina river such an eyesore and what are the plans to make it more attractive for walkers and visitors.
History Lives in Carabanchel
A re-enactment of life in Iron Age and Roman Spain, in the Madrid suburb of Carabanchel that has a long and interesting history.
Seeing a saint: San Isidro
The celebration of Madrid’s patron Saint, San Isidro and the rare opportunity to see his preserved body.
La Alberca: A portal to the past
The medieval town of La Alberca has a lot of history in its decorative doorways.