Art Lane Gallery As an island, England has many ferry ports that you can sail to. Although ferries emit far less carbon emissions than aeroplanes, they are obviously not eco-friendly (unless they are solar ferries!), with major operators using electric batteries, solar panels and reducing speed to try to reduce emissions. Many ferries are also…
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a guide to Isles of Scilly, naturally
Junk Mail Art The Isles of Scilly are located around 28 miles off Cornwall’s coast, and although there are many islands, only five are inhabited by humans (though you may find the odd barn or boatshed from years gone by). This area resembles the Caribbean with warmer weather (though not that warm!), blue seas and…
a guide to Lincolnshire, naturally
Siobhan Beer Lincolnshire is a beautiful county situated mostly on the coast. Inland you’ll find the city of Lincoln. But this is mostly coastal Heaven, including the popular seaside resort of Skegness. Find more ways to help your local wildlife rescue and animal shelter. Regarding wildlife, the main attraction here are grey seals (England is home to half…
a guide to Tyne & Wear, naturally
Tyne Bridge, Emily Ward Tyne and Wear is home to the England’s most northerly city of Newcastle. Bring an extra jumper here, as it’s on the same latitude as Sweden – very chilly indeed! A cultured lot, there is an excellent university and these political folks like to follow current affairs. Quite left-wing too, they…