Elsewhere on this website, we have seen archaeological evidence of human activity in the Nettleton area, such as Neolithic burial mounds, Roman shrines and Medieval causeways. These are features either visible on the ground or which were discovered through excavation. Here we take to the skies to discover more about Read more
Our landscape, our history The landscape we see today tells us much about how we lived in the past. It has evolved over thousands of years of human activity, settlement and exploitation of the land. We take a look at just some of the landscape archaeology and physical features evident Read more
The Ghost by Robert Harris Description A body washes up on the deserted coastline of America’s most exclusive holiday retreat. But it’s no open-and-shut case of suicide. The death of Robert McAra is just the first piece of the jigsaw in an extraordinary plot that will shake the very foundations Read more
Top 10: Schemers and Opportunists Fictional characters we love to hate.
Sapphire Skies (2015) by Belinda Alexandra Description A love bigger than a war. A beautiful woman lost. A mystery unsolved … until now. 2000: The wreckage of a downed WWII fighter plane is discovered in the forests near Russia’s Ukrainian border. The aircraft belonged to Natalya Azarova, ace pilot and Read more
Top 10: Love Stories With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we celebrate with a list of the best books about love. Bubbling Under: The following books just missed out of the Top 10. Nevertheless, they each include a beautiful love story.
Article by Aimee, General Manager at the OHH With it being the start of a new year, I wanted to thank the residents for welcoming me and embracing change at The Old House at Home, since joining the team in May 2022. I feel so lucky to be managing now your Read more
Anxious People (2021) by Fredrik Backman Description It’s New Year’s Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their Read more
There are many ways we can reduce our energy usage – and save money at the same time. The UK Government has published tips ranging from no cost, low cost improvements, to spend-to-save home improvements. These tips include doing things as simple as closing all curtains and blinds at night Read more
Top ten road trips in books As we move into a new year, our thoughts often turn towards planning for a holiday. Whether you travel by car or on foot, how about a road trip, this year? The following ten books – some fiction, some non-fiction – might give you Read more