Category: Walking Artist
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Just checking in
Hello, It might have been a while since you last read any of my posts — no apologies needed if you haven’t had time to read any. Life is definitely busier when you don’t live on an Island, as I do. I sailed to the mainland recently, and it’s very busy, especially In North Devon,…
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A Midsummer Walk Among Lundy’s Standing Stones
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.
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The Midsummer Light at St Helen’s Church, Lundy
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.
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Bring Puffin money back to Lundy
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.
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Saltwater sisters – Mermaids, Ice swimmers and a Lundy swim.
Whilst dipping with regular visitor Kathy, she commented that I had not written anything on my blog, about the Lundy Bluetits and in general swimming on lundy. Kathy, is of course right. I think the problem has always been that cold water swimming is such a big part of my life, that i could not…
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Lundy’s little hidden Soldier
People often ask me where the ideas for my blogs come from. The truth is, most of them come to mind whilst I am walking on Lundy. I find getting out and walking in the fresh air, is great for creativity. Moving outside of home’s four walls allows the thoughts to expand. Lundy has a…
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Shakespeare, Turner and a Cave at Brazen Ward, Lundy
If you walk along the Lower East path, on the cliffs between Brazen Ward and Mousehole & Trap, you’ll find one of the island’s more mysteriously named places — Queen Mab’s Grotto, Lundy. The History of Queen Mab’s Grotto The cave is thought to have been formed naturally, thousands of years ago by the action…
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Cancelled Sailings and Fog-Bound Flights: Unexpected Life on Lundy
Life on Lundy Island rarely goes exactly to plan. From cancelled sailings and fog-bound flights to unexpected walks and a surprise decision to stay for the season, this is a story about weather, uncertainty and the adventures found in changing plans.
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Reflections at Benjamin’s Chair: A Lundy Experience
Reflecting on life on Lundy, this blog explores how encounters with visitors become embodied memories through walking, place, and shared experience.