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Category: history

blogging, history, Motherhood, northern ireland, sailing, Uncategorized6 Comments

A girl called Neeltje

July 14, 2019July 16, 2019 hilaryhunterwriter

Drie Gebroeders (Three Brothers) is a common name for a Dutch vessel, often the result of several brothers co-owning her, or as in the case of my 121-year-old lady, the original skipper having that many sons. A quick look through … Continue reading A girl called Neeltje

blogging, Environment, history, ireland, Life, northern ireland, responsible travel, travel, wellbeing, women4 Comments

A Homeland Odyssey Beckons.

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 hilaryhunterwriter

For the first time in my life, I had to listen to what my body was saying, concentrate on calming my mind and learn a whole raft of new skills to cope with a suddenly less able physique. Continue reading A Homeland Odyssey Beckons.

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Water Fountains – have they always been a place for office politics?

April 2, 2017June 16, 2018 hilaryhunterwriter

next time you pause by the water cooler in a shop or office, or indulge in a bit of “water cooler gossip”, remember you are following in the footsteps of many a Victorian worker Continue reading Water Fountains – have they always been a place for office politics?

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Tender Loving Care and the revival of a historic Dutch lady

March 30, 2017February 12, 2020 hilaryhunterwriter

when I became enchanted by a very elderly and somewhat neglected Dutch sailing barge, all the warnings fell on deaf ears Continue reading Tender Loving Care and the revival of a historic Dutch lady

Environment, history, Life, responsible travel, travel1 Comment

A day trip to Audley End – in search of unexpected Essex

March 29, 2017June 16, 2018 hilaryhunterwriter

I ventured to the regal setting of Audley End House and Gardens, little guessing what a treat was in store Continue reading A day trip to Audley End – in search of unexpected Essex

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Number 13 – could it be lucky for you?

March 27, 2017June 16, 2018 hilaryhunterwriter

Should I even write a thirteenth blog? In our western culture, it stands alone as the number most likely to affect our actions and choices. Continue reading Number 13 – could it be lucky for you?

Environment, ethics, history, Life1 Comment

Have we forgotten what happened in our shared history?

March 22, 2017June 16, 2018 hilaryhunterwriter

The current worldwide hysteria over immigration has left me, and I am sure many others, disturbed, saddened and uneasy Continue reading Have we forgotten what happened in our shared history?

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Sunday – Solemn Sabbath or News day?

March 19, 2017June 16, 2018 hilaryhunterwriter

So, how do you spend your Sunday; in praise, in bed with a mountain of print or heading for a leisurely brunch? Continue reading Sunday – Solemn Sabbath or News day?

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