London once had city walls. This summer I was researching for my new book "Castles around London" and I set off to explore what could still be seen. I started off at the Barbican Centre. Its an open development and you can just walk in. This medieval tower is right next to the church ofContinue reading "The Walls of London"
Summer in Suffolk
How much time have you ever spent in Suffolk? It takes less than an hour to get from London to Suffolk, and yet I feel certain that most of my friends don't go there much. This summer I was putting the final touches to a new book on the Castles of Eastern England and IContinue reading "Summer in Suffolk"
Castles in Kent
Last week I was down in Kent. There are three counties in England which have far more castles than all the rest. Cumbria and Northumberland have castles built to keep out the Scots and Kent has castles which were built to guard our coasts against the threat of invasion from Europe. Kent is a beautifulContinue reading "Castles in Kent"
Interview Fun!
Someone I know asked me to set them up with a few interview tips, but I am not really an expert. My first three interviews were actually pretty straightforward. I got into Exeter University, then got my first job, and then my first promotion. Three interviews, three successes, I can’t remember a single question theyContinue reading "Interview Fun!"
Bruce W Johnson 