Nobody strikes a medal for the Royal Military Canal campaign any more, but a pint in the back bar of the ancient Mermaid Inn, perched in front of one of the biggest and oldest inglenooks you're ever likely to see, is its own reward. David Hewson ancientbackbar share on social
Flash photography can be horrible. In the hands of an expert who knows how to bounce all that searing bright light in the right direction, it may make an impossible picture workable. David Hewson bouncebrightdirection Change image and share on social
Opinions are 10 a penny. In the spin-driven, PR-controlled world of the 21st century, hard facts are rare indeed. David Hewson 21stcenturycontrol Change image and share on social
The hearing test, which involved sitting in a quiet room listening to noises of various pitch played through headphones, confirmed the worst. I had no hearing in my left ear whatsoever. David Hewson badconfirmear Change image and share on social
The truth about the Costa del Sol is that what endures, what is worthwhile, is what is Spanish. David Hewson costadelendure Change image and share on social
If you look at the play very closely, this is a thirdhand report of what a wonderful hero Macbeth is for saving Scotland. And in the next scene, he's planning to murder Duncan, and you never really know why or what's behind Macbeth. David Hewson closelyduncanhero share on social
I think there is this huge hole in Shakespeare that you do not know why Macbeth is who he is. David Hewson holehugemacbeth Change image and share on social
The problem is not that the PC you need always costs more than you can afford. The problem is that whatever the price, it is still too much. David Hewson affordcostprice Change image and share on social
Historic Amsterdam, that old part you first see when you turn up at Centraal Station, may have its monuments, but it's also the most tawdry and overcrowded part of the city. David Hewson amsterdamcentraalcity Change image and share on social
Lympne Castle opens its doors to visitors during the summer only. It is privately owned, and more an interesting medieval manor than a castle. David Hewson castledoorinterest Change image and share on social
