Rosemarie Cawkwell
From a Small Town in the Middle of No-where, England, I'm interested in pretty much everything except cars, shopping and 'celebrity culture'. This unfortunate affliction means that I have a lot of random information rattling around in my head, useful in a pub quiz but not appreciated in my place of work. My solution? Get another job where being able to provide answers to the random questions people ask is actually considered a positive ability. And thats why I'm here. Also, I quite like writing,
I have worked in a variety of jobs and studied a fair few subjects in different fields (Horticulture, Literature, History, Mythology, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Complementary Therapies etc), as well as having a wide ranging collection of hobbies, and more books than the local library (almost, its a very small library).
Some of my articles are based on the notes I am making for a book about Anglo-Saxon women who, while important to history have often been ignored in favour of their male contemporaries , working title 'Loaf Givers: the Lives of (number unconfirmed) Anglo - Saxon ladies'.
Latest Articles
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Review: Timeless (The Parasol Protectorate 5) by Gail Carriger
Alexia finally gets some answers in the fifth installment of The Parasol Protectorate
Mar 15, 2012
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Review: The Parasol Protectorate 4 - "Heartless" by Gail Carriger
Alexia Tarrabotti returns for further adventures.
Aug 24, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Review: The Parasol Protectorate books 1 - 3
Gail Carriger's Alexia Tarrabotti novels provide an entertaining introduction to the 'steampunk' sub-genre
Jul 20, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Lady Godiva: The Life of a Legend
In legend Lady Godiva rode naked through Coventry to free the population from an oppressive tax - but how much is actually known about her?
Jul 19, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Great Anglo-Saxon Women 3: Queen Eadgyth (Edith)
Her husband was a Saint and her brother a King, but without Edith their reputations could have been very different.
Apr 4, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Great Anglo-Saxon Women 2: Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia
Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia brought the Danes to their knees but nobody has heard of her.
Mar 25, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Great Anglo-Saxon Women: Lady Gytha of Wessex
The years between 459 and 1066 saw many changes in the land that became England. Women played their part in the major events but are often ignored.
Mar 24, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Grow Your Own Vegetables in Containers
Many vegetables can be grown as easily in containers as in the vegetable garden or on an allotment.
Mar 17, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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Blackwork Embroidery: A Brief Introduction
Blackwork is a simple yet effective embroidery form with a long history. Still worked today, blackwork is an interesting style for any embroiderer to try.
Mar 12, 2011
- Rosemarie Cawkwell
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