Tag Archives: Silves

Spectacular Medieval Fair at Silves

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It’s here! Our favourite time of year has returned – for ten days the town of Silves is transported back to Medieval Times, with feasting, dancing, jousting and market stalls! We’ve posted up our favourite photos from this year’s event … Continue reading →

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2012 in words and pictures

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Well – where did 2012 disappear to? It seems to have gone so quickly! It seems an opportune time to sit down and have a quick review of 2012 – with a little help from WordPress too! So I thought … Continue reading →

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My Algarve Insider tips for photographing the Algarve

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It seemed like the perfect challenge! In conjunction with Easyjet Holidays write a guide to the Algarve. With our blossoming art and photography business there seemed to be only one obvious choice for a theme – write a ‘camera guide’ … Continue reading →

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Medieval Enchantment

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“I’d like to do a story about the medieval ages where in every scene you’d sort of feel that you were in the 12th century. That would be great to get that feeling” Oliver Stone As promised, a post to … Continue reading →

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It’s Medieval time again!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

It’s Medieval Fair time again! Mega excited about being able to experience this wonderful event again in Silves. 

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Castle, Cathedral, cobbles and Medieval charm – Spotlight on Silves

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it” John F. Kennedy This is the first of our ‘Spotlight Series’ where we take you on a tour of a town or city, bringing to … Continue reading →

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The 7 day holiday guide to the Algarve

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours” John B. Priestly. We have had friends and family staying with us in recent weeks, and it is a time of exploring the area … Continue reading →

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Silves Medieval Fair 2011

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

“History is a mighty dramos, enacted upon the theatre of times, with suns for lamps and eternity for a background” Thomas Carlyle This week we thought we’d share a photo blog with you of the amazing Medieval Fair at Silves. … Continue reading →

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