Tag: Landmarktrust
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When the Past Lingers: Ghosts, Spirits and an Island
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, Lundy is a place where stories linger. This Halloween, I’m exploring the island’s eerie atmosphere, from whispered tales in the Marisco Tavern and strange childhood memories to shipwrecks beneath the waves and place names that spark the imagination. I’ve never seen a ghost on Lundy, but the island…
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In Search of Lundy Cairns
Inspired by Kathleen Jamie’s Cairn, I set out to find some of Lundy’s cairns. My search led me across Acland Moor, to a place to sit, some unexpected thoughts about the landscape and a reflection on my own borrowed time on Lundy.
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Stonechat, a Lundy Quarry Song
A chance conversation on Lundy led to the creation of Stonechat, a song inspired by the island’s quarries, wildlife and granite history. This is the story of how music, landscape and creative collaboration came together in Smith Point Quarry.
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Chasing Fog on Lundy
When fog envelops Lundy, familiar paths become mysterious. A walk to the Old Light sparks reflections on weather, history, navigation and creativity
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September Arrives on Lundy
A lunchtime walk with no destination becomes a reflection on the changing season. From signal flags flying aboard the Oldenburg to fading yarrow and visitors catching the last days of summer, this is a story about September arriving on Lundy Island.
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World Letter Writing Day on Lundy: The Joy of Sending a Letter
Living on Lundy has made me rediscover the pleasure of letter writing. From choosing stationery and stamps to watching a letter begin its journey by boat or helicopter, sending mail from the island feels like a small act of connection in an increasingly digital world. For World Letter Writing Day, I reflect on correspondence, memory…
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A Lundy Beach Through the Seasons
For National Beach Day, I reflect on one special Lundy beach that I have returned to for five years, exploring its changing seasons, wild swimming and coastal conservation.
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Learning to Read Lundy Through Its Flags
After five years living on Lundy, I realised the island’s flags are more than markers in the wind. Discover their history, stories and how they help me read island life.
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Swimming in Bioluminescence on Lundy
Experience the magic of swimming in bioluminescence on Lundy. Discover glowing seas, night swimming, Manx shearwaters and unforgettable island adventures.