The celebrated author Charles Dickens created colourful characters from his observation of life in the city of Rochester and the small coastal resort of Broadstairs, Kent, England.
The art of warfare and the history of castle building unfold as the region of Kent in England defends itself through the ages from Roman, Norman and French invasion. Many castles have now evolved into heritage properties set in beautiful grounds throughout Britain. The Great British Heritage Pass (HeritagePassBritain.com) is only available to non-UK residents and allows unlimited admission to nearly 500 historic properties. For more info on this episode and others in the series check the “Journeys” category, then “read more” and “episode info“. Additional info: www.visitkent.co.uk and www.visitbritain.com
Jane Austen, one of the world’s best loved authors, spent most of her life in Southern England and used her knowledge of the castles, gardens, cities and beautiful scenery to backdrop many of her novels. In this 3-day mini-break we explore the region and the City of Bath and follow in her footsteps. For more information www.visitbath.co.uk and Jane’s haunts.
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.