Category: Europe

Top 3 Sea-side Towns of the North East: #3 Bridlington

Top 3 Sea-side Towns of the North East: #3 Bridlington

| October 31, 2012 | Reply

Bridlington was the town that was always just out of reach. As a child we didn’t frequent it much when I was growing up, not because it wasn’t a completely charming little seaside spot, but rather that it was 80kms from home and Whitby and Scarborough were on the way. Bridlington for me was a [...]

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A Guitar Speaks Every Language – an interview with musician Rob Knowles

A Guitar Speaks Every Language – an interview with musician Rob Knowles

| October 12, 2012 | Reply

Meeting Rob Knowles was one of those completely random occurrences that resulted in a much-valued friendship and off-and-on artistic collaboration.   I often refer to writing as painting with words, my paintbrush now a laptop keyboard. If that has any element of truth then Rob’s music is most definitely painting with notes; an auditory artwork [...]

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Top 3 Seaside Towns of the North East: #2 Scarborough

Top 3 Seaside Towns of the North East: #2 Scarborough

| August 19, 2012 | 2 Replies

Scarborough is one giant playground for children of all ages, even ones in their 30s. Lemon Tops, fish and chips, cosy pubs, not-quite-that-cold pints and the salty sea air that puts “hairs on your chest” – Scarborough will fulfil all of your nostalgic senses. Located about a leisurely 30 kilometre drive south of Whitby on [...]

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Top 3 Sea-side Towns of the North East: #1 Whitby

Top 3 Sea-side Towns of the North East: #1 Whitby

| June 17, 2012 | 2 Replies

The North East of England has some of the most beautiful seaside towns in all of the UK.  I grew up in the North East and spent many weekends and holidays at these towns. Rich in history and attractions, there really is something appealing about every little village and township.  Over the next few months [...]

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