Archive for July 2015
Dispelling the Myth… Manorial Lordship Titles and their origins.
One of the most common misunderstandings about manorial lordship titles is their origins. Their origins date back to Roman times when the Roman Empire set up a taxation system to pay for central Roman administration. It was remarkably simple and efficient. Instead of taxing people they taxed land. As there were so…
Read MoreGuest blog… A knight in shining armour
Saturday was a lovely summer’s day here in beautiful middle England. So I decided that I would take my family to Stratford-Upon-Avon for a delicious “waffle and Gelato” brunch in our favourite café and a walk along the picturesque River Avon. Whilst walking through the bustling town we came upon some performing street artists, all…
Read MoreA day with Jazz musician and composer Alex Hutton
Last week some members of the team traveled down to Wraysbury to meet Jazz musician and composer Alex Hutton who has just completed his fourth album entitled Magna Carta Suite, released on the 13th July. Alex is blessed to live in a beautiful part of the country just across the river from Runnymede, where Magna…
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