Astuti pectoris virilisque constantiae femina (Having the virile, courageous breast of a man, but the constancy or fortitude of a woman) Travelogue Faversham, August 23rd 2025 Despite having one of the best 'stories' to tell, Matilda's gather has been a bit limp. I knew it would be, I knew all I could do was walk... Continue Reading →
Empress Matilda (1102-1167)
Rouen Cathedral, Rouen... I haven’t found her yet, but I needed to stop and take stock because I am totally overwhelmed. I’m in the cathedral and I caught the last half hour of the mass and even though I didn’t understand any of it, I still felt the weight of the ritual, it was reassuring... Continue Reading →
Matilda of Scotland (1080-1118)
The benchmark of morals and the ornament of life Hackney, Wednesday August 21st 2019 This probably won’t be very long: I’ve just stopped for lunch in a place that feels like a living room while I rest and regroup. It wasn’t stressful getting here, but it felt like an effort and I’m very hot and... Continue Reading →