Built: completed in the 16th Century Location: Coughton, Alcester B49 5JA History: Coughton Court estate has been owned by the Throckmorton family since 1409. It was acquired through marriage to the De Spinney family, but it was rebuilt by Sir George Throckmorton. Interestingly, the great gatehouse at Coughton was dedicated to King Henry VIII by Throckmorton. This time… Continue reading Going Back in Time: Exploring Coughton Court
The History of Valentine’s Day
It's February 14th and that can only mean one thing - it's Valentine's Day and love is in the air! Around the world sweets, flowers and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St.Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from? As it turns… Continue reading The History of Valentine’s Day
5 Things Travel Has Taught me
There are so many quotes out there about how travel is the greatest teacher. The people you meet, the places you see, these are experiences that you would never had if you just stay at home. You go away to somewhere that you've never been before, and you come back home with exciting stories, all… Continue reading 5 Things Travel Has Taught me
Pet Care 101: Medieval Style
Morning all! So last week I wrote a post about the importance of animals through the years, and it got me thinking of what other posts I could write that were pet related. So here we are - how to take care of your pets: medieval style. Now admittedly, it was highly discouraged by the… Continue reading Pet Care 101: Medieval Style
The Importance of Animals Through the Years
Throughout history, animals have played a key role in human life. People have depended on animals for food, clothing, transportation and nowadays, as companions. In the last several hundred years, there has been a massive increase in the number of animals kept solely for companionship and pleasure. In many cultures around the world though, animals… Continue reading The Importance of Animals Through the Years
