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About Nancy Bright-Thompson

A widely-respected travel editor, Nancy is a past president of the Guild of Travel Writers (GTW). She and her husband Phil now run a horse sanctuary in East Sussex. More Posts

Bath – an overview

I’m really here going to plug the gaps of the previous posts. Bath is certainly worth a visit but 48 hours would do it.  The preservation of its architecture, the history of both Roman and Georgian bath are all fascinating. It’s a convenient size to walk every where which is just as well [...]

August 20, 2021 // 0 Comments

WRITE AROUND THE WORLD (BBC 4)

The last episode in this excellent series featured Andalusia and writings thereon. Throughout Richard E Grant has been a superb presenter: enthusiastic, well-informed and – above all – he does not get in between the viewer and the subject. Blessed with a beautiful voice his readings [...]

August 18, 2021 // 0 Comments

Write around the world/BBC4

I was attracted to this programme presented by actor Richard E Grant for several reasons. Firstly, I had seen his programme on the art of The French Riviera and enjoyed it. Secondly I knew the Analfi coast which he was visiting well. Thirdly most of the books he was discussing set in that region I [...]

August 4, 2021 // 0 Comments

Vacation or staycation?

It’s been a most confusing time for the traveller and therefore the industry. You simply do not know whether foreign travelling is feasible. Before the Indian variant came along it seemed that on or after June 21st all restrictions would be lifted. Of course you can go to a green light country [...]

May 21, 2021 // 0 Comments

Tragedy at sea

A few months ago some good friends of mine recommended a fresh fish delivery company called Pesky fish. Every morning at around 8 am I receive an email with today’s market of fresh fish caught. This is so popular that by 8-10 most of the catch is sold out. I especially enjoy the plump and [...]

November 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

Winkworth Arboretum

I was probably two weeks late to appreciate the autumnal colours of the trees at Winkworth Arboretum near Godalming but still enjoyed yesterday the trails, views and colours. Laid down by a local doctor Wilfred  Fox at the start of the twentieth century and bequeathed to the National Trust [...]

November 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

Gravetye Manor

As – to use a vogue phrase – a circuit breaker from the daily domestic routine, I made a reservation sometime ago for lunch yesterday at Gravetye Manor near East Grinstead. I had only heard good things of a hotel which was once the home of Victorian gardener and writer William Robinson [...]

October 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

Great Dixter Gardens

Yesterday I visited Great Dixter Gardens. These are the brainchild of gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd now under the stewardship of Fergus Garrett and the Great Dixter Charitable Trust. I was disappointed. The first negative is that the Gardens are not that accessible. They are to be found to [...]

September 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Riviera/A History In Pictures/BBC4

Since lockdown it’s been meltdown for the travel industry and not the most upbeat of times for me. I was heartened therefore to watch a programme on the history of the art of the Riviera last week  which brought many memories of Rust trips there. The first part, narrated by Richard E Grant, [...]

July 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

Winter warming

There are those including me and several Rusters who cannot face the rigours of a British winter: the cold and a cold, dark nights etc. Feelings of gloom are especially prevalent this time of year when the credit card bills descend and Xmas did not go not quite as expected. November and February [...]

January 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

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