This is an extract from a short story I’ve thrown together for Halloween. It’s inspired by Hackney Park – a park built over an old graveyard. The graves were dug up and re-buried circa 1894. There are headstones lined up against the wall, dating back to the 1700’s. They’re all clumped together in piles. Even…
Tag: history
At The Tower Of London, The Poppies Blow
We’re used to hearing about blood being spilled from the Tower of London. But this image is a haunting, poignant one that – fittingly -‘we will never forget.’ A chilling sound of a single trumpet, rings through the air. It’s a sombre moment for those of us gathered around the stunning poppy exhibition at the…
Chrissy's Notebook 