If you were a historical romance or paranormal writer, it would be difficult not to find inspiration in this city, and indeed the countryside. At each corner of a dimly lit historic building, down cobblestoned lanes, along old riverbanks and through the winding country lane...there is a tale waiting to unfold.
It just needs you, the storyteller to weave your magic. Last weekend it rained.
Yes, I know! Surprisingly, England does get wet on occasion. Alas, my Sunday BBQ plans were cancelled at the last minute, and I looked elsewhere for entertainment. I found it! The
Roman Villa at Lullingstone in Kent.
If ghosts of Roman past did not wander by me here, then where else?
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| Mosaic at the Roman Villa, Lullingstone. |
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| Water Nymphs in the 'Cult Room'. |
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| Decorated coffin, the remains of a young man found within. |
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| The old kitchen, perhaps? |
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| Medusa |
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| The Hunter or the hunted? |
Has the storyteller in you awakened?
A/N: I love that our
rained out BBQ led me to these ruins. Thank you Rain Gods!
Photocredits courtesy of Scribe Snr.
Comments
I don't know if I could write historical Roman era. The culture is so distinctly different, I wouldn't be able to relate enough to be believable. I think I could write about a Roman ghost though. :) It would be a fun project.
Fab pics, and still so much Roman stuff kicking around in the UK no excuse for historical writers to be lacking inspiration for this time period re GB, let alone wandering off abroad.
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I love seeing old pieces and entering ancient buildings. It is inspirational. For paranormal, the magic goes back hundreds or thousands of years. I always think about the root of it.
@ Carol - You made me laugh so hard!! Love your sense of humour. Dare I suggest, you can always create your own ruin under the patio and explore? ;))
@ Francine - Absolutely, this is just one place. There's so much more up and down the country begging our Inner Muses attention. ;)
@Theresa - Thank you! I like how you think. The magic does go back many years, and these places are so inspiring. ;
@ PK - Bath is lovely isn't it? Next time you'll have to pop down there. Its has a little activity sheet for little kids too. ;)
@KarenG - Love it!! When your muse wants to shut the world out, you know its serious. Thanks so much for visiting too. ;)
And, yes, curse it, inspiration just occurred. Not helpful. I do not need more characters jumping up and down in my head going, "Pick me! Pick me!"
@ Bish, Oh its Way Cool! Its something I like about this city, there's alot of old and new places to see and then there's these amazingly ancient sites which I wouldn't normally get anywhere else. Feel very lucky too. ;)
@Meredith, its a great place. Thank you, I'm pondering on an idea for story. *whispers* I just have to sneak it in between my main WIP. ;)
Nancy
N. R Williams, fantasy author
Nancy
N. R Williams, fantasy author
How fitting :)
@Kelly - thanks!!
@Nancy - I think you'd love it! ;)
@Samantha - jump in the channel in Chanel??? Mon dieu! Coco would roll in her grave, elegantly of course. ;) Worth the swim though my dear. LOL.
@OOh Nancy - I'll be right over.
@Joanne - thank so much! Its great if you can see/feel the old buildings and where the surroundings. I always like to imagine what they looked like way back when. ;) Please come visit again. ;)
@ Jen - thanks hun! And Greek Mythology - look forward to hearing more about your story. Happy NaNo writing my dear!
Thank you.
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@ Ruma - I quite agree! Thank you too. ;)