Imagine an agricultural fair that has existed since the time of William the Conqueror’s invasion of Britain, and continues to this day. That’s around 500 years before the Pilgrim Fathers arrived in North America! Horses remain at the heart of … Continued
There are doubtless many forgotten secrets relating to the long history of la Ducrie. Sadly, we may never know most of them, but back in 2002, we discovered one such fascinating story, still within living memory. One day, we were … Continued
73 Years ago this very week, the noise here would have been both terrific & terrifying! It’s a miracle that La Ducrie survived the heavy ‘Bocage’ fighting that raged all around here, not to mention the unprecedented carpet bombing that … Continued
It hardly seems like yesterday, but 2016 marks the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent Norman Conquest of Britain. The French don’t often have a reason to celebrate any sort of victory over England, so as … Continued
Troubadours à la Hurdy Gurdy! If you love all things medieval then the annual Bayeux Medieval Festival is definitely a date for your diary. The event usually takes place over the first weekend in July, but 2016 marks the 30th … Continued