# leigh (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover leigh. Page: Feed: --- ## [We have a true book-loving Queen – and she is a marvel](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/08/15/we-have-a-true-book-loving-queen-and-she-is-a-marvel/) _2026-08-15 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ Shepherd Market, W1, has many ghosts, some of whom are literary. In the shadow of Patrick Leigh Fermor’s former digs – the scene of ‘wild and continuous’ parties in the summer of 1933 – Heywood Hill has just celebrated 90 years of bookselling. In today’s Republic of Letters, we have a true book-loving Queen and \[ \] ## [Ralph Stockbridge – Crete Memoir](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/08/01/ralph-stockbridge-crete-memoir/) _2026-08-01 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ Almost the very first article I posted back in 2010 when I started this blog was not about Paddy at all, although he does get a mention. It was the obituary of SOE officer Ralph Stockbridge which you can read here. A fellow blogger, Kyle Glover, spent some time in the National Library of Scotland \[ \] ## [Traveling At The Speed Of The Soul](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/07/18/traveling-at-the-speed-of-the-soul/) _2026-07-18 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ I recently came across an article published a couple of years ago by our friend Nick Hunt, he who walked in Patrick Leigh Fermor s footsteps in 2011 and 2012. His book, Walking the Woods and the Water (Nicholas Brealey, 2014), tells the story of that 2,500-mile walk from the Hook of Holland to Istanbul. If \[ \] ## [Dresden to Magdeburg – a photo journey](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/07/05/dresden-to-magdeburg-a-photo-journey/) _2026-07-05 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ I returned from my river Elbe charity walk three weeks ago since when I have been recovering and catching up with some work, the ever present To-Do list. Thank you to all those donated. I beat my fundraising target for Combat Stress, but it s not too late to contribute! In the end I walked 310 \[ \] ## [Stourpaine event: An Evening of All Seasons](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/07/01/stourpaine-event-an-evening-of-all-seasons/) _2026-07-01 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ Many of you have asked about further events related to Harry Bucknall s new book A Road for All Seasons. There is good news if you live in or near Dorset. If you wish to shake hands with Blandford Forum s greatest living travel writer, this is the one for you! Event Details Saturday 11th July 2026. \[ \] ## [Dumbleton Hall: A Return to Life Lived Grand](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/06/28/dumbleton-hall-a-return-to-life-lived-grand/) _2026-06-28 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ You may be interested to know that following a meticulous two-year restoration under new ownership, Dumbleton Hall, Joan s familial home, has re-opened its doors. The historic Grade II listed building has been restored to its former glory as an elegant country manor hotel. Hotel magazine describes it as having interiors shaped by its storied past, \[ \] ## [A question: Sons of Odysseus](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/06/06/a-question-sons-of-odysseus/) _2026-06-06 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ A reader, Jamie McCallum, has made a request and perhaps someone can help? Some years back I mentioned a book called: Sons of Odysseus by Alan Ogden, regarding SOE in Greece. Jamie is very keen to get hold of a copy but all the obvious places (Amazon etc.) have no copies as it is out \[ \] ## [Dresden to Magdeburg – continuing my walk down the River Elbe](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/05/28/dresden-to-magdeburg-continuing-my-walk-down-the-river-elbe/) _2026-05-28 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ It doesn t seem like four years have passed since I commenced my objective of walking the entire length of the River Elbe in eastern Germany. Time really does fly! You can read a little about the first part of that journey here. I m back at it again and I start on Sunday 31 May. I \[ \] ## [“The Outward Gaze”: Joan Leigh Fermor photography exhibition opens in Hydra](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/05/13/the-outward-gaze-joan-leigh-fermor-photography-exhibition-opens-in-hydra/) _2026-05-13 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ A major exhibition dedicated to the photographic work of Joan Leigh Fermor is now on display in Hydra, offering a rare glimpse into her artistic vision and travels across Greece and beyond. The exhibition features a curated selection from approximately 5,000 photographs, slides and prints preserved at the National Library of Scotland. Taken mainly during \[ \] ## [13th May Event Postponed](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/05/11/13th-may-event-postponed/) _2026-05-11 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ Apologies for the very late notice message but just in case anyone was planning to make the trip, I have been informed that the Road for All Seasons event on 13th May in Ebbesbourne Wake has had to be postponed. A new date will be announced in due course. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ff2NaWYfhI4M) _2026-05-11 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Video available now of the lecture – Patrick Leigh Fermor: Broken Roads, Fractured Histories, Convenient Identities](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/05/03/video-available-now-of-the-lecture-patrick-leigh-fermor-broken-roads-fractured-histories-convenient-identities/) _2026-05-03 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ Many of you requested access to the video of Professer Charles Lock s talk about the life and work of Patrick Leigh Fermor held on 30 March 2026 at King’s College London. It is now available on You Tube here. ## [Event: A Road for all Seasons talk](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/04/29/event-a-road-for-all-seasons-talk/) _2026-04-29 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ It s always good to have messages and emails from readers, and I do receive quite a few. This most recent one was from James Hamilton who helps to manage the village hall in Ebbesbourne Wake, in the beautiful Chalke Valley in Wiltshire, which is noted for its very successful annual History Festival. James informs me \[ \] ## [This summer Greece will launch the Peloponnese Trail network](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/04/25/this-summer-greece-will-launch-the-peloponnese-trail-network/) _2026-04-25 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ Good news for us walkers! Greece s Peloponnese is having a moment, thanks to the summer release of Christopher Nolan s upcoming film, The Odyssey, which features scenes filmed in the mountainous destination. Beyond the latest screen adaptation of Homer s epic poem, due out in July, there s another reason to plan a trip to the Greek mainland s \[ \] ## [Riddled with contradictions: the enigma of Jan Morris](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/04/07/riddled-with-contradictions-the-enigma-of-jan-morris/) _2026-04-07 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ The self-made woman remained obstinately masculine; the admirer of imperialism was a passionate Welsh nationalist; and the travel writer could be both superficial and profound. Artemis Cooper reviews Jan Morris: A Life, written by Sara Wheeler and published on 7 April 2026 by Faber. By Artemis Cooper First published in The Spectator Jan Morris was \[ \] ## [Celebrating the idiosyncrasies and landscape of Britain: Harry Bucknall’s A Road for All Seasons](https://patrickleighfermor.org/2026/04/01/celebrating-the-idiosyncrasies-and-landscape-of-britain-harry-bucknalls-a-road-for-all-seasons/) _2026-04-01 · proverbs6to10 · Patrick Leigh Fermor_ The launch of Harry Bucknall’s latest book, A Road for all Seasons, was recently held in the Officers’ Mess at Wellington Barracks, and was pure Bucknall. A wonderfully eclectic mix of Harry’s old friends and acquaintances including Chelsea Pensioner, Warrant Officer Class 2 Colin Thackery a British Korean War veteran and singer who won the \[ \] ## [Football | Stockport County lose against Leyton Orient on penalties](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/05/football-stockport-lose-against-leyton.html) _2025-05-16 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Heartbreak for Stockport as Orient edge tense semi-final on penalties Stockport County’s hopes of reaching the League One play-off final were dashed in agonising fashion as they lost out to Leyton Orient in a dramatic penalty shootout at a packed and passionate Edgeley Park. Author - Mark Lee After a controversial and tightly contested first leg ended level, the return fixture proved just as… ## [Rugby League | Wigan Warriors 22 - 20 Warrington Wolves](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/05/rugby-league-wigan-warriors-22-20.html) _2025-05-07 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Wigan edged past Warrington in a Magic Weekend thriller Wigan Warriors reclaimed second place in Super League with a narrow but gripping 22-20 victory over Warrington Wolves in a pulsating Magic Weekend encounter at St James’ Park. Author - Amy W Jai Field opened the scoring with a trademark burst of pace before Bevan French added a second to give Wigan an early cushion. Jake Thewlis responded for… ## [Rugby League: Hull FC 12 - 36 Wigan Warriors](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/05/rugby-league-hull-fc-12-36-wigan.html) _2025-05-01 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Wigan Warriors climbed to second in the Super League. This was a composed and clinical victory over Hull FC at the KCOM Stadium. Author - Amy W The visitors made an immediate impact, opening the scoring within five minutes as Bevan French capitalised on a defensive lapse to claim his sixth league try of the season. Hull responded through Will Pryce, who cut inside smartly to reduce the deficit. ## [Football: Stockport County 3 - 2 Lincoln City](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/football-stockport-county-3-2-lincoln.html) _2025-04-30 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Stockport County came from two goals down to secure a stirring 3-2 victory over Lincoln City. Substitute Isaac Olaofe struck a late winner as they remain in 3rd place, still needing a win to secure a home 2nd leg in the play-offs. Author - Jamie P With a play-off place already assured, County appeared destined for defeat after first-half goals from Ben House and Erik Ring put the visitors firmly… ## [Running: A guide to the Manchester Marathon](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/running-guide-to-manchester-marathon.html) _2025-04-25 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Will you be taking part in this year's event? More than 35,000 runners are expected to descend on Manchester this weekend as the city prepares for its annual marathon. Author - Sophie T Source | Manchester Marathon YouTube Participants from across the globe are set to take on the 26.2-mile route on Sunday, with this year’s race finishing outside the University of Manchester on Oxford Road, a new… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uYeDMZUJoBvx) _2025-04-25 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Football: Stockport County 2 - 1 Huddersfield Town](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/football-stockport-county-2-1.html) _2025-04-24 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Stockport County confirmed their place in the play-offs This was secured with a late victory over a Huddersfield Town side that was reduced to ten men. Author- Josh D A closer look at what happened at Edgeley Park Josh Koroma gave the visitors the lead just after the hour, finding too much space on the edge of the box before drilling past Corey Addai. But County responded with resilience, skipper… ## [Football: Wigan Atheltic 1 - 0 Rotherham United](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/football-wigan-atheltic-1-0-rotherham.html) _2025-04-24 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Wigan Athletic will be playing League One football next season James Carragher's first-half header gave his side a 1-0 victory over Rotherham that mathematically secured their League One safety with three matches left to play. Author - Amy W Almost an unchanged squad for Wigan For the third game running, the Wigan Athletic boss picked an unchanged starting side. The only alteration in the entire… ## [Football: Lincoln City 4 - 2 Bolton Wanderers](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/football-lincoln-city-4-2-bolton.html) _2025-04-24 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Lincoln all but ended Bolton’s play-off ambitions on Easter Monday. This was achieved with a pulsating 4-2 win at the LNER Stadium, where veteran striker James Collins struck twice. Author - Sophie T Erik Ring and Reeco Hackett were also on the scoresheet for the hosts. Jay Matete and Alex Murphy replied for Bolton, who slipped to a fourth straight defeat at the worst possible time. The Imps took… ## [Football: Everton 0 - 2 Manchester City](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/football-everton-0-2-manchester-city.html) _2025-04-19 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Manchester City edged past Everton to stay in Champions League hunt Manchester City took a step closer to securing a place in next season’s Champions League with a hard-fought win at Everton, sealed by two late goals. Author - Macca It had been a largely forgettable contest until the closing stages, when City finally found a breakthrough. With just six minutes left, 19-year-old full-back Nico… ## [Football: Bolton Wanderers 0 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers](https://manchestersupernews.blogspot.com/2025/04/football-bolton-wanderers-0-2-wycombe.html) _2025-04-19 · Unknown · Manchester Super News_ Bolton's play-offs dented again Bolton Wanderers' hopes of securing a play-off place took another hit as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Wycombe, extending their difficult run of form to three straight losses. Author - Sophie T Steven Schumacher's side struggled to create clear chances at the Toughsheet Community Stadium and failed to register a single shot on target over the 90 minutes. The…