Could the Puffin return to British currency? Discover the story of Lundy’s famous Puffin coin, Martin Coles Harman’s island currency, and why we’re voting for the Puffin in the Bank of England’s wildlife banknote consultation.
A house on the Camino Português near Tomar, Portugal — on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela and connected to the Knights Templar history of Lundy.
Walking the Saints Way, an ancient 30-mile pilgrim route from Padstow to Fowey, through standing stones, burial barrows and Cornish landscape
I came home from Portugal with a suitcase containing duty-free tobacco, rum, Portuguese port… and six rubber ducks.
Everything was perfectly legal—but somewhere between Faro Airport and the Oldenburg, I found myself wondering whether this was how a smuggling story once began.
That thought led me into Lundy’s remarkable history of pirates, hidden caves and one of North Devon’s most notorious smugglers.
And yes… the ducks are part of the story.
Read the full tale on my blog and let me know which duck you’d back to win this year’s Lundy staff duck race!
There is something rather magical about walking amongst Lundy’s Standing stones on a Midsummer’s evening. As the light softens and the island quietens, the landscape invites you to slow down.
Discover the midsummer light phenomenon inside St Helen’s Church on Lundy Island, where sunset, stained glass and island history combine to create a magical June experience.
Could the Puffin return to British currency? Discover the story of Lundy’s famous Puffin coin, Martin Coles Harman’s island currency, and why we’re voting for the Puffin in the Bank of England’s wildlife banknote consultation.
A visit to Lundy’s puffins becomes a reflection on island life, departures, commuting, and appreciating extraordinary places before they change.
I think Teresa rather enjoys finding me new places to swim in Portugal. As a blogger, I feel I should write about them properly so