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
After a long day of exploring historical sites, we thought we’d sneak in one more 😉. And Abergavenny Castle is really close to where we…
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In response to the Welsh revolt, King Stephen decided to bring together three castles to defend the Monmouthshire region. The “Three Castles Lordship” was thus established…
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After my exploration of Newcastle’s Castle Keep, it was only logical to pop into the Black Gate too. These two magnificent building are only a…
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This is such a good example of how disappointment can turn into shear joy when history exploring. Let me explain. It was a very hot…
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I’m off to explore a historical secret! This has been on my bucket list for a while, so I’m very excited to be able to…
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With lockdown restrictions easing evermore in England, it has become possible to start history exploring again – thank goodness! Some heritage sites are…
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As lockdown measures in England are slowly being lifted, I was delighted to be able to start visiting the inside of historical sites. So, for…
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne is an old city. Very old. With deep history. Of course, it wasn’t always called by its present name. This area was known as Pons…
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We’ve been looking forward to this trip for a while. I love Amsterdam. It is a city with a rich and diverse history and we…
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I was determined to go history exploring. I’ve heard of the medieval merchant house on the Newcastle quayside, called the Bessie Surtees House and I…
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