Evening all! Those reading this blog since its inception (and anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with me) will know that I absolutely love living within an easy distance of London. Studying in the centre of the City means that much of my week is spent travelling back-and-forth for lectures and the like, … Continue reading Literary Excursion: London (Take 1)
Continuing the theme of neglecting my work in favour of running off into the countryside, I spent a surprisingly sunny afternoon in Wallington, Hertfordshire (admittedly only just down the road from where I live) to follow in the footsteps of my favourite political author, George Orwell. Orwell and I have a long history. To this … Continue reading Literary Excursion: An Orwellian Outing
Hi everyone! Well, it's finally looking like Spring here in the UK (although I've obviously now cursed it) and I have been taking full advantage of the tropical weather. For the young at heart or those who, like me, think the definition of a good time is journeying to America in a piece of … Continue reading Literary Excursion: A Day of Roald Dahl
I am lucky enough to live in the UK and just outside of London, meaning that I have easy access to a huge number of literary hotspots. While our fabulous capital offers more destinations for the fictionally-minded than one person could possibly hope to explore in a lifetime, I always appreciate the opportunity to venture … Continue reading Literary Excursions: The Bronte Pilgrimage
The Book Habit 