Latest Blogs By Ilay

 
April 5, 2025
A pair of Roe deer and golden gorse near Purbeck's south coast.

96. Spring Returns

March 6, 2025
A page from the visitors' book of 1927 illustrated by satisfied holiday-makers. (courtesy Charlie Newman)

95. The Square And Compass

February 6, 2025
Celebrating my 80th birthday with family in the Square & Compass's big bar. photo Jed Corbett

94. The Square And Compass 1

January 2, 2025
White-Tailed Sea Eagles wheel above Chapmans Pool

93. Beachcombing, Birds And The Netherlands

December 5, 2024
The main weapons against winter cold are a bow saw and an axe.

92. Gathering Winter Fuel

November 8, 2024
One of Trev Haysom's ashtrays fashioned from Purbeck marble offcuts from the Temple Church restoration

91. Purbeck Marble