Hello, and welcome to the Historiette site
My name is Tiana Wilson-Buys. I love history – always have. And I love sharing my history explorations with other like-minded people. Hence the birth of Historiette.
I have a particular interest in the medieval period (but I do explore and write about other historical periods too!). And I love buildings and architecture in general. So it’s no surprise then that you can often find me exploring medieval churches, old town walls, castles and forts. And then I share my experiences with others – here and on social media.
You see, I believe we all need to know more about our history. Our heritage. This is where we come from. It is part of our DNA. For me, understanding more about our history somehow completes me, in a way. And what is more fun than going on mini adventures to explore the past?
I hope, through Historiette, to inspire more people to explore amazing historical sites and buildings.
I invite you to explore the wonderful world of history with me.
Tiana
Recent Posts
They came from Dijon in France – the Valliscaulians – and settled here at Beauly Priory in the Scottish Highlands. The monks belonging to…
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Stepping into the sacred landscape of Clava Cairns left me utterly awestruck. In this place, prehistoric farmers gathered to lay their own to rest. …
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I never need an excuse to explore a castle. So, making the trip North to the Scottish Highlands to visit Castle Leod, was no…
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Finchale Priory in County Durham, Northern England has a long and interesting history – and it is incredibly beautiful to explore. What started out…
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Carved into the 112-foot cliffs towering over Marsden beach, is arguably Britain’s most unusual restaurant. And the history of these caves is as turbulent as…
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Robert Skelton was executed because he overslept. And so, he became the “Cauld Lad of Hylton” – a ghost said to haunt Hylton Castle. …
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“Water Connects Worlds” – A great motto for a maritime museum. And, if you think about it, it is very true. The Dutch have…
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Almost hidden behind the current St Mungo’s Church stands the ruins of the old, original church of the same name. It is surrounded by…
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With spectacular views over the little town of Penicuik and the Pentland Hills to the North and West, Uttershill Castle stands atop a rocky…
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From a Leper Hospital to violent riots to today’s popular visitor attraction, St Giles’ Cathedral on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile covers it all. Steeped in…
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