I am Dee La Vardera, writer, historian and photographer from Wiltshire. I have published non-fiction books about Wiltshire, and the Second World War. My latest book is C. & T. Harris (Calne) Ltd, an illustrated history (Amberley Publishing). I write magazine features, short stories and dabble in poetry.
‘Dewfall-hawk’ is Thomas Hardy’s poetic word for the nightjar which appears in ‘Afterwards’, a favourite poem of mine.
Whatever the medium – poetry, prose, music, painting, sculpture or photography, it is a joy to have the freedom to express oneself and to share one’s view of the world with others.
One hundred years of BBC radio drama
Celebrating 100 years of radio drama My Top Ten sitcom & comedy drama series BBC Radio 4 celebrates 100 years...
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The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists
I was lucky to catch this exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, before it closed. It’s hard to believe...
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A Man for All Seasons
‘Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying.’ Romans 12:15 April 1911...
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Five good things about 2024 – so far
WINNER First prize in SWWJ - Society of Women Writers and Journalists, Flash Story competition – 500...
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