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
Author: Castlesandturrets
Hi there!
I'm Isobel and I blog over at castlesandturrets.com!
I'm a history travel blogger, who details my visits to castles, historic buildings and all my adventures!
I always try my best to provide you with helpful travel posts, either of places that you need to visit or what you can do to make your travels better!
When it comes to my days off work, I'll either be doing research on whichever bit of history takes my fancy, or you can find me outside and exploring as many places as I can with my boyfriend, Luke!
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
5 Most Beautiful Medieval Abbeys in the UK to Visit!
The UK: a country of kings and queens, knights and castles. It is certainly one country that is well known for its ruins and rich history. It has plenty of historical houses, stunning villages and impressive bridges (such as Swarkestone Bridge - I just love it for some reason) and iconic cathedrals. But there’s also… Continue reading 5 Most Beautiful Medieval Abbeys in the UK to Visit!
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