Welcome to the Village Green
A new publication all about the wonders of the British Countryside
There is nothing quite like the British Countryside. Small fields lined by ancient hedges; old wooden churches with their spires peaking over the rolling hilltops; expansive heathlands with their unique assemblage of fauna; and upland fells bisected by dry stone walls that hem in locally adapted breeds of sheep. And all this rich and abundant diversity can be found on our small island. There is nothing quite like the British Countryside (capitalised for good reason!) — and its treasures, intrigue, heritage, traditions, and beauty is what I want to show you here on The Village Green.
You can expect to read posts that tell the stories of our countryside and its inhabitants and posts that describe and explain the features and particularities of the landscape enabling you to see Britain with eyes afresh and with a deeper understanding of how the countryside works and what makes it special. There will be posts on the wonder of local churches, unique farming traditions, cherished traditions, and treasured species and breeds. And photographs. Lots of photographs. Some by others but many taken by myself as I travel around these green and pleasant lands.
I have decided that most of these posts will be for paid subscribers only, though they will all come with a free preview which should give you a good flavour of what is in store. Being a full-time writer is not cheap or easy in this age of AI-enhanced competition and travelling around the country to see and take pictures of sites is not without cost. I hope you understand the need for the paywall. There will, however, be the odd free post and all the poetry pieces I publish will be free for all to read and enjoy.
I hope you will join me as we discover the wonder and beauty of Britain — and how we can all become stewards of the wonders that we see, hear, and enjoy.
Warmly,
Hadden
My other publication Over the Field, can be found here
