A magical blend of artworks, evidence, fact, and imagination
Forgotten Stories of England’s Stones is an incoming book series set to be published in 2025/26, with the first book focused on lesser-known archaeological sites in England. The past comes alive again with visions of long-gone castles, stone circles, villages, and churches as they may have once been. Imagery, coupled with genuinely intriguing site-specific research from the Neolithic to Medieval Ages, ensures the first book speaks to anyone from art and culture enthusiasts to students and life-long learners.
Forgotten Stories of England’s Stones
Sites Featured
To Name A Few…
Cemetery and Burial Sites:
Spong Hill
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
Kit’s Coty House
Medieval Villages, Town, & Hillforts:
HoundTor Medieval Village
Chysauter Ancient Village
Old Oswetry Fort
Bratton Camp and White Horse
Gainesthorpe Medieval Village
Henges:
Thornborough Henges
Castles:
Odiham Castle - Kings John’s Castle
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle
Tintagel Castle
Baconsthorpe Castle
Brough Castle
Sutton Valence Castle
Landscapes, Earthworks, Stones:
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Silbury Hill
Churches, Abbeys, and Priories:
Lindisfarne Priory
White Ladies Priory
Greyfriars
Inspiration
My inspiration for writing and illustrating this first book stems from intrinsic and extrinsic factors. As a historian and artist, I approach writing and illustration through an anthropological lens. The oldest form of data keeping among humans is oral storytelling and art; our world's most remarkable preservation of knowledge comes from what is written and shared. This accumulation of knowledge is the central intention behind all books and artworks: to preserve and learn from our valuable insights.
The written word and informative artwork genuinely allow us to immerse ourselves in another world. My mind functions like a time machine, using research and data to create images of what once existed (based on our current understanding). My artistic recreation of ancient sites transports you through time, inviting you, as the readers, to engage with complex aspects of human history in a more accessible way. I strive to make the multifaceted aspects of history more accessible and understandable by creating visual aids. Through this, I hope to inspire a deeper appreciation for our shared heritage and journey through humanity and encourage you to reflect on your role in preserving and disseminating cultural heritage!
Although I may not be able to physically explore ancient sites due to the challenges of chronic illness, I find solace and fulfilment in immersing myself in research, pursuing this meaningful and optimistic endeavour that I can soon share with you all.
Thank you for supporting this project; it means the world to us at WGW :)
