
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
We’ve taken a little country road off the busy A40 to see a castle that is not really a castle. Llawhaden Castle in Pembrokeshire,…
Read MoreLocated in the North-East of England, Corbridge saw its fair share of violent attacks during the Middle Ages. The Scots often ran amok in…
Read MoreEven though it was bucketing down with rain, we were determined to drive onto the island of Anglesey and explore Beaumaris Castle. And I…
Read MoreHaving visited both White Castle and Grosmont Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales earlier in the day, we decided to set off on the B4521 road…
Read MoreIt was hot – very hot! So, you can imagine my delight when we found a parking space under a large tree, in the…
Read MoreOn a quick, work-related trip to York in December 2020, I took the opportunity to walk through the Museum Gardens. With many restrictions in…
Read MoreAttacked, robbed and “despoiled”, Queen Margaret (1430 – 1482) was in fear of her life and that of her son, young Prince Edward. Not…
Read MoreSt David’s is rich in history. And was certainly a very important destination during the Middle Ages. In the 12thcentury, the Pope decreed…
Read MoreAs Wiston Castle is only 7 Miles from Haverfordwest where we stayed over, we knew it would be ridiculous not to stop there to…
Read MoreSt David’s is the United Kingdom’s smallest city in population (population of 1841 in 2011). It is also the resting place of St David,…
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