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Turning a Victorian Cellar into an Underground Garden
Steven and I have been working on a new idea to turn part of the Swan Hotel coach house into an underground garden.
Jul 14
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Turning a Victorian Cellar into an Underground Garden
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Should we hold a séance in our cellar?
A few weeks ago, a well-known medium expressed interest in visiting my cellar to see if he sensed anything unusual.
Jul 2
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Should we hold a séance in our cellar?
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June 2025
On the Up
A few weeks ago, I shared the story of Mary Wilson, a former resident of my house who ended up going insane.
Jun 12
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Black Mirror
Imagine a world where blocking someone doesn’t just remove them from your digital life - it makes them cease to exist in real life.
Jun 7
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Black Mirror
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May 2025
What Lies Beneath?
A Dog, A Swan and a Flock of Seagulls
May 13
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What Lies Beneath?
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False Memories and the Bombing of the Swan Hotel
Have you ever recalled a childhood event only to realise it didn’t happen, or perhaps it happened to someone else?
May 3
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False Memories and the Bombing of the Swan Hotel
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April 2025
Making Hastings Great Again
In Praise of Gentrification
Apr 18
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Making Hastings Great Again
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On the Level?
One hundred and thirty years ago, builders buried a Victorian coach house in Hastings, UK, and built my house on top of it.
Apr 15
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On the Level?
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An Update and a Question for New Subscribers
One hundred and thirty years ago, builders buried a Victorian coach house in Hastings, UK, and built my house on top of it.
Apr 11
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"A Pugnacious Fellow"
A few weeks ago, I shared some insights about what guests might have experienced at the Swan Hotel in Hastings back in 1780.
Apr 7
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"A Pugnacious Fellow"
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March 2025
Before and After - How not to manage a damp problem
Before we moved into our cottage on the site of the old Swan Hotel, we knew there had been a problem with damp in the main bedroom.
Mar 23
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Before and After - How not to manage a damp problem
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The Rise and Fall of the Swan Hotel
Slavery, Prostitution and Bankruptcy
Mar 12
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The Rise and Fall of the Swan Hotel
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