A new theory arises about Berkhamsted figure, Peter the Wild boy. ** Who was Peter the Wild Boy? ** From feral child to "human pet" at court in Georgian England, Peter the Wild Boy caused a sensation. And new analysis of his portrait solves the mystery of the genetic condition that affected him - Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome. < http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/magazine-14215171 >

Not quite the horse whisperer This heron was more friendly! Into the jungle! Cute!

It's been about four or five years since I last visited the street I grew up on. Our local park My primary school My secondary school

Evacuees in the "Battle of Britain" Mum doing her bit gardening for Britain Inside a Sunderland Aaron helping the bombardier

Church where Shakespeare is buried Inside the church Some interesting carvings on the seats at the top end of the church Shakespeare's birthplace Aaron's not very impressed at subway next to Shakespeare's birthplace! Beautiful poppies!

Gorgeous blue sky... ...but the water's still freezing! Rose made me swim! Aaron whoosed out! Barri Island funfair

 St Fagans is an amazing open air museum in Wales. We added another Welsh castle to our list...although we didn't think this was a very castly castle. As well as exploring the buildings there's a chance to explore nature too.