Tag Archives: Ashby de la Zouch

Carucates or Hides…

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Guthlac

Any English school child will have been told about the Danelaw. As these children grow into adulthood the memories fade. Most would have a vague recollection …something to do with King Alfred… perhaps burnt cakes? Certainly vikings. A few might … Continue reading →

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12 Images of 2023…

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Guthlac

I have had a love/hate relationship with my iPhone this year. Be that as it may – these are my selection of images captured with my iPhone in 2023. Are they the best images? Probably not as I tried to spread things out … Continue reading →

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Possibly, Probably Not…

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Guthlac

In 1514 Francis Hastings was born. He went onto become the 2nd Earl of Huntingdon and had a very successful life marrying very well indeed. However, according to his Wiki entry, he possibly was the son of Henry the 8th. … Continue reading →

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Must Be An…

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Guthlac

It is around 10 years since I visited Ashby de la Zouch town centre. To make things even more ancient it must be around 50 years since I sat in the pews of St. Helen’s Church. Then I was some … Continue reading →

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