Asides
Noticing What Was Always There
I’ve walked past them countless times without seeing them – two old plaques on a wall. Then one day, I actually looked… and fell headfirst into six centuries of local history, hidden in plain sight.
Asides
This tag, Asides, was originally called ‘Asides’ at nevillehobson.fyi, a project I started during the Covid pandemic in 2020, to write about topics in brief narrative form, or topics I didn’t usually cover on my primary WordPress site, nevillehobson.com, now an archive. I'm continuing the idea in this blog on Ghost.
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Sacred Spaces and Soulful Reflections in Northwest England
In late May, time away in Chester and a side trip to Liverpool gave my wife and me moments to explore two very different cathedrals. One wrapped us in history and warmth. The other, though grand in scale, left us searching for spirit. Both offered space for reflection.
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A Victorian Gothic Masterpiece called Tyntesfield
A personal visit to Tyntesfield reveals more than Victorian grandeur – it’s a story of global trade, religious devotion, and architectural splendour. From guano riches to Gothic revival, this North Somerset estate tells a fascinating tale.
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A Towering Chronicle of English History
The story of Dunster Castle spans nearly 1,000 years, from Norman fort to Victorian country house. I explore the castle’s rich history and share highlights from our visit to this remarkable Somerset landmark.
Ghost
In a Nutshell
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