by gayemack | Oct 12, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
By the fall of 1539, Thomas Cromwell’s methodical eradication of England’s abbeys and monasteries on behalf of King Henry VIII had well been underway for a few years. Beginning with the smaller houses in 1537, the campaign eventually found it’s way to...
by gayemack | Sep 6, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
As I write this post, I’m currently ensconced in one of my favorite English cities, Oxford, where tomorrow I’ll be tramping around what remains of Godstow Nunnery just outside of the city and the setting for book #3 in my ‘Flight Through Time’ historical mystery...
by gayemack | Aug 7, 2012 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
If one could board the ‘way back machine’ with Mr. Peabody and Sherman from the endearing ‘Rocky and Bullwinkle’ show, it might be interesting to dial in coordinates for May 1186, Eynsham Abbey, Oxfordshire. Upon arrival, we might very well hear the town crier...
by gayemack | Aug 10, 2011 | Writer's Work and History's Mysteries
Glastonbury and its once powerful Abbey are arguably among the most enigmatic and mystical sites in England. The place simply exudes legends, mysteries and improbable lore. One cannot speak about Glastonbury without the mystical King Arthur immediately coming to...
