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Welcome to my website. I am a medieval historian based in Wales with close links to a number of heritage and community organisations.

 

Latest Blog Posts

Newsletter 2024

The year began with Rachel, Sean and boys moving in while their kitchen was rebuilt and other work done. It was all great fun – here we are in early morning mode But... READ MORE

Early mining on Cefn Carnau

Following on from my blog posts on deserted cottages and farmsteads above Cardiff, I have been sent some information about early coal mining on Cefn Carnau. In his History of Caerphilly, H. P.... READ MORE

Mitchel Troy

Amy and I set off to Mitchel Troy, just south of Monmouth, to look for this https://twitter.com/johnevigar/status/1716331933066572125 which the wonderful John Vigar posted on Twitter back in October. It’s a medieval church, probably... READ MORE

Grandparenting 2023

Seth and Ethan are both growing – which means they are more able to play together. Here they are at St Fagan’s last summer And here sharing the joy of puddles and jigsaw... READ MORE