Tag Archives: British Isles

Emerald Isle: Gift of the Blarney

Discovering the origins of the word “Blarney” in the Emerald Isle: who has the Gift and why kiss the stone? The scenery for which … Continue reading

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The Isle of Man – Manx Heritage

The Isle of Man sits in the middle of the Irish Sea midway between the coasts of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Travelling on … Continue reading

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Journeys: In the Footsteps of Charles Dickens

The celebrated author Charles Dickens created colourful characters from his observation of life. He grew up in England at a time when the country … Continue reading

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