Mythical Britain is the home of Michael Smith - author, printmaker, translator and performer of medieval romances

St Nicholas Church in Castle Hedingham, Essex contains a rich collection of Norman, mediaeval and Tudor work. Of particular interest is a ra

I read a lot of books when undertaking my research into printmaking but occasionally my mind is drawn by something different. Just such a...

When the moment is right, and the will permits, there is no greater pleasure than pottering along ancient lanes on an old motorcycle -...

The church of St Mary’s at Great Canfield in the county of Essex is remarkable. While from the outside its windows and decoration give...

I’ve always been fascinated by the simplicity and emotional power of early mediaeval architecture; in particular Romanesque and Saxon...