On 14th October 1066 much of the English aristocracy fell on Senlac Hill near Hastings. This is the battle that people think of when consi...

It’s that time of year again, the anniversary of when the course of Saxon England irretrievably juddered hard left. Over the past coupl...

As a novelist using historical settings, I particularly enjoy yomping across the landscapes I'm interested in, even if they aren...

Home from a holiday and still unpacking. Armed with whip & chair, I hit my mountain of emails to discover that I've won an award. W...