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Book Review: ‘A Walk in the Woods’ by Bill Bryson

Today I review Bill Bryson‘s very entertaining account of his attempt at walking the entire Appalachian Trail alongside Katz, an ill-prepared friend, who becomes the highlight of the book. A Walk in...

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Sunset over the Sea at Newquay, Cornwall

Today I share some views from Narrowcliff at Newquay, Cornwall. I took these photos on 6th and 7th July 2023. Sometimes blogs are best with fewer words! Sign up here to join my mailing list. I send...

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Cover Reveal for ‘A-Z of Warwick’ to be released on 15 November 2023 by Amberley

I’m delighted to share the cover design of my forthcoming book A-Z of Warwick, due out on 15 November 2023. Cover design of A-Z of Warwick by SC Skillman In A-Z of Warwick I look at the past, the...

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Book Review: ‘St Nicholas Owen: Priest-Hole Maker’ by Tony Reynolds

This past weekend I visited Harvington Hall in Worcestershire – a 14th century house built upon an island and surrounded by a moat both of which can be traced back to the 13th century. A recusant...

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New book coming 2024/25: Paranormal Gloucestershire

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve just signed a contract to write a fourth book for Amberley which is Paranormal Gloucestershire. Woodchester Mansion, Nympsfield, Gloucestershire (photo credit Jamie...

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The Beauty of the Sea: East Sussex Coast, England

Today, I share photos of the south coast of England where I’ve just spent four days. Eastbourne, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters together form one of England’s loveliest coastlines. Enjoy these...

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Tolcarne Beach, Newquay, Cornwall

Here I am in Cornwall and, as always, for someone who lives in the Midlands, mesmerised by the sea! I think these photos tell the story, with little need for more words. The last few photos are of...

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My new book ‘A-Z of Warwick’ is out now from Amberley

I’m delighted to announce that my new book ‘A-Z of Warwick‘ is now available online and in all bookshops. This completes my trilogy of Warwickshire books – ‘Paranormal Warwickshire‘, ‘Illustrated...

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Book Launch for ‘A-Z of Warwick’ by SC Skillman pub Amberley

I enjoyed my book launch event at Warwick Visitor Centre on Saturday, 25 November 2023. Thank you to the Warwick Visitor Centre staff for making space for us next to the new Guy of Warwick exhibition...

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A Visit to the Newly-Reopened Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick December 2023

Lord Leycester Hospital is one of the town of Warwick‘s great medieval treasures, formerly a home for the Brethren (injured military heroes of Queen Elizabeth I‘s wars), and the pride and joy of Sir...

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