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History and mystery of Combermere Abbey

Flintshire Chronicle — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:04:00 GMT

With over nine hundred years of history, Combermere Abbey in the south of Cheshire is a very

Tim Prevett asks do you believe in fairies?

Flintshire Chronicle — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:59:00 GMT

Do you believe in fairies? I’d like to but am not sure. From time to time I get a whiffof places which give a vibe of being near the Realm of Fae. In August 2011 perhapsthe Tylwyth Teg -welsh for the fair folk - perhaps said a hello while out for a walk inNorth Wales. It would be fantastic if they had.

Tim Prevett explores are these stones actually ancient?

Flintshire Chronicle — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:22:00 GMT

When looking for ancient stones, another puzzle which can present itself is the dilemma - are these

Hunting for a megalithic needle in a haystack at Llanbedrog

Flintshire Chronicle — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:56:00 GMT

The activity of hunting for megaliths can sometimes be akin to hunting for the proverbial needle

Exploring prehistoric marvels of North Wales and Cheshire

Flintshire Chronicle — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:23:00 GMT

“The mountains are calling and I must go”. These words come from John Muir, an ecologist,

Celebrating Crewe's 175th birthday

Flintshire Chronicle — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:41:00 GMT

The 4th of July is a very significant date, you know. Not only if you’re an American celebrating

City's monument has links with Anglican Communion

Flintshire Chronicle — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:54:00 GMT

WITH recent talk of the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning, Chester’s outskirts may not be the kind of place you might associate with archbishops, but nevertheless, there is a wonderful monument linked to the most senior position within the Anglican Communion.

Exploring road history in North Wales

Flintshire Chronicle — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:40:00 GMT

IF YOU'VE ever done research for a project, you’ll know that things you find along the way of researching can be a real surprise. A proper delight you were not expecting. I had several of these moments when doing field visits to further document my first book, “Roads and Trackways of North Wales”.

Exploring St John's Church in Chester

Flintshire Chronicle — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:00 GMT

CHESTER is my favourite English city. Not that I’ve visited every city in England. Just that Chester has given me several years of enjoyable work, day trips and good memories from a compact place that’s just about as full of history as you could get.

Introducing Anglesey’s Megaliths - Maen Addwyn

Flintshire Chronicle — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT

FOR the megalithic enthusiast (also known as megalithomaniacs, or megaraks), Anglesey is a veritable paradise. Indeed, it’s where much of my interest in history was nurtured and grew.

Chance to experience living history at Holly Holy Day

Flintshire Chronicle — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:26:00 GMT

IF YOU are wanting a vivid encounter with history, to experience "living history", there's nothing quite like a reenactment event to perform that function.

Haunted happenings in South Cheshire pubs

Flintshire Chronicle — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:05:00 GMT

IF YOU were wanting a compact, pretty, historic town with lots of shops and good eateries, then Nantwich in South Cheshire fits the bill perfectly.

Remembering Crewe's hidden wartime heritage

Flintshire Chronicle — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:35:00 GMT

AS WE approach Armistice Day (or Remembrance Day), we look to remember those lost in conflicts past and present.

New section on The Unexplained on our website

Flintshire Chronicle — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:53:00 GMT

Hello, my name is Tim, and I’d like to introduce myself. I’ve got some really interesting places to tell you about.