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England 1731 George II had been on the throne since 1727; he had been born and brought up in Northern Germany but at least, unlike his father George I, he could speak English. The average person in the street, or out in the field, was probably little bothered by this as they were never going…

Enborne & the First Battle of Newbury

The church of St Michael & All Angels, Enborne is situated in what must be one of the most peaceful and picturesque corners of West Berkshire. The view from the back of the church looking south, is across farm and woodland to the distant Beacon Hill just over the border in Hampshire. It’s a view…

Jethro Tull: Not a rock band, but part of a quiet countryside revolution.

On March 24th 1741, the Kentish Weekly Post printed the following: “A few Days since died at his Seat at Prosperous near Hungerford in Berkshire, Jethro Tull, Esq; Author of an useful and ingenious Book, entitled, The Horse-Hoing (sic) Husbandry, and has been very well received by the Curious in that Art.” There is no…