A visit to Yoho National Park reveals a remarkable array of both natural wonders and man-made creations
Exploring the Yoho National Park
Author: Natalie Mayhew
Originally a London girl, now living in Rochester, Kent. Fascinated by social history and passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion
A prairie roadtrip to the Badlands
A roadtrip across the prairie to explore the stunning Badlands of Alberta, Canada, followed by an unforgettable steak lunch
Protected: How it all began
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My visit to Canada 2023
While the stories from my recent visit to Canada may initially appear unrelated to family history, they are, in fact, deeply intertwined
My grandmother’s house
Wyke Regis is a village and ancient parish in southern Dorset which looks out over the Isle of Portland to the south, Portland Harbour to the south and east, and Chesil Beach and the Fleet lagoon to the west. Historically, the area gained a reputation for both smuggling and the looting of wrecks thanks to … Continue reading My grandmother’s house
One of the lucky ones
Ted Mayhew (1890-1971): A journey of service from volunteering in 1914 to returning home
Guernsey Cans
I do love a Guernsey Can and was recently delighted to find an addition to my small collection in our local Demelza Hospice charity shop for just a very few pounds. These wonderful copper milk jugs have a fabulous history, are unique to the Channel Islands and, as with any traditional artifact, hold a historical … Continue reading Guernsey Cans
Farming the future
John Mayhew (1716-1769): a Norfolk farmer at the cutting edge of a rural revolution
Exploring creative expression
My brother and I enjoyed exploring arts and crafts during our childhood. We had easy access to pencils, crayons, and paint, which we eagerly used on rolls of unused ancient wallpaper which smelled slightly of damp and coal due to being stored in our cellar. The paints were little rectangular or round lozenges of dried … Continue reading Exploring creative expression
Make-believe play
Growing up in a rather unorthodox and bohemian environment in the early 1960s, I don’t remember my brother or I having expensive and commercially produced ‘toys’, rather we were encouraged to play with the things around us and explore our world. Perhaps because our father was ‘in films’ we were especially encouraged to take part … Continue reading Make-believe play
