A walk with M.N Hopwood gathering love stories throughout the English Counties.Tumblr (3.0; @anenglishlovestory)http://anenglishlovestory.info/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1f73d796849824937b0084ab155c861c/tumblr_mn95phOjSn1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Glasgow….the Glasgow School of Art, sun, sleet and a meet later with Alistair McKintosh and the folk from GalGael x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/51145525200http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/51145525200Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:41 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/59426c3c7cc7ab7d45671adeb1baac26/tumblr_mmp5guQ5ZI1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span>An English Love Story from Brighton - April and into May</span></strong><br/><br/><span>Thanks to all the beautiful people who shared their love stories during April. I will continue gathering love stories in Brighton towards the end of the year……..in the next months ‘An English Love Story’.    </span></p> <p><br/><strong><span>x Stories to follow x</span></strong></p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/50272687967http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/50272687967Sun, 12 May 2013 18:48:30 +0100<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e6071d588199984cf4fde3bbb4c3340a/tumblr_mm7rjiHNcZ1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>‘An English Love Story’ in Wiltshire, Berkshire, to Pitchcombe in the Cotswolds and on into Wales…a beautiful journey. Thanks to everyone who was involved, including Pet, Bruce, Maria/Phil, Steve and Sheila. x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/49500905427http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/49500905427Fri, 03 May 2013 09:28:30 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/62998ab81de0e06006c4d7d74a8e6d62/tumblr_mlq26zshEK1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/be9f277b5f033267aa0bda1b4e442698/tumblr_mlq26zshEK1rp4zv5o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0b09fd07f1a41084b7a487060033e455/tumblr_mlq26zshEK1rp4zv5o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/504377fdc7122738dfe2090deb4e7dd5/tumblr_mlq26zshEK1rp4zv5o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>‘An English Love Story’ in Brighton</strong> throughout April…..thanks to all those sharing their stories so far, it has been a pleasure and a privilege.  These are some of your feet, many more to come.  The stories will be here soon.</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/48708652768http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/48708652768Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:01:47 +0100<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F60882925&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>A love story from the foot of the South Downs. A love story from Sussex spanning a lifetime, shared with a frankness and openness. Thanks x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/48686564409http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/48686564409Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:12:00 +0100SoundCloudAn English Love StoryPodcastM.N HopwoodLove StorieslovestorieslovewalkingWalkSussexThe South Downs WayThe South Downsenglish love stories<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a2945133ec2dc8c8ac75a348fab368e0/tumblr_ml41jfhb1c1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>‘An English Love Story’ in Brighton as the sun sets and the sea fret covers the coastline x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/47727981862http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/47727981862Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:40:27 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e06b45158132e626499f9469d20c62a5/tumblr_mkzf8wNZgI1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An English Love Story from Brighton-spending the day meeting with wonderful people in Brighton, sharing our stories x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/47529635752http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/47529635752Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:48:32 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0093f990342b05aedf6823ff0b5da992/tumblr_mkq7az7aE11rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span class="Apple-style-span"><strong>‘An English Love Story’ staying in Pitchcombe - April 25th -28th</strong><br/><br/>At the end of April I will be staying with the people of Pitchcombe, sharing ‘An English Love Story’ with them: playing music, gathering love stories and hopefully drinking plenty of tea, and having lots of time to talk and eat cake.</span></p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><br/>Special thanks to Steve Rowley who is doing all the hard work…can’t wait to be with you there. x</span></p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/47098741158http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/47098741158Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:18:35 +0100An English Love StoryM.N HopwoodWalkwalkinglove storieslovelove storygloucestershireThe Cotswold Way<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/879b631e14c7d50a777fdd7c00e88098/tumblr_mjxfwtKbOD1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An English love story in last weeks snow.  Oving graveyard, Sussex.  x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/45782099472http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/45782099472Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:34:05 +0000An English Love StoryM.N HopwoodSussexWalkwalkingenglandlove storieslovelove story<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F92188394&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>A love story from Brighton and Hove sharing a beautiful and emerging love story.</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/51003409271http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/51003409271Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:13:00 +0000SoundCloudAn English Love StoryRadiolovelove storyenglandBrightonHoveSussexEnglish love stories“‘Eros is the personification of love in all its aspects…the passions of love, in its deepest meanings…’ it is ‘the full extension of feeling’: it is how we feel with our hearts what it’s like truly to be alive, and start living.”<br/><br/> - <em><p><em>(Alistair McKintosh exploring the thoughts of Audre Lorde)</em></p> <p><strong>Happy Birthday <em>Audre Lorde.  </em></strong>Born February 18, 1934 and passed away on  November 17th, 1992.   A warrior poet who spoke powerfully on many things including the erotic, ‘eros’ and love.  An inspiration for ‘An English Love Story’.   x </p></em>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/43419094276http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/43419094276Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:29:00 +0000An English Love StoryM.N HopwoodAudrey Lourdelove storiesLove<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a8d998576dfc580bbbdc11de0c6a15ce/tumblr_mgkw8rDk4Q1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>‘An English Love Story’ along The Cotswold Way</strong> in the rain!</p> <p>In November, amidst the deluge, with fields flooded, rivers bursting their banks, and mud up to my knees I made my way along The Cotswold Way with guitar in hand.  Staying in local churches and with local people I continued along the way, until a sprained knee, mud and rain brought the journey to a cold and damp end.  <strong>In 3 episodes, hear about my journey soon</strong>.  x </p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/40447373167http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/40447373167Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:17:00 +0000An English Love StoryM.N HopwoodThe Cotswold WaygloucestershirebathWalkwalkingenglishEnglandlove storiesradioradio programmes<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F48393586&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>A love Story, from Amberley, West Sussex, England. Along the South Downs Way I passed through the village of Amberley, nestling at the foot of the Downs. It was a breezy and chill with beautiful winter sunshine. Noon, January 2012. I met this man whilst visiting the Parish Church, prior to playing a concert. He shared his love story.   x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/24535881285http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/24535881285Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:43:00 +0000AmberleyAn English Love StoryEnglishM.N HopwoodNatureSussexThe South Downs Waylove storieswalkwalkingEnglish love stories<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/34f31fba34a33276875c380ab524df73/tumblr_mf89dd9z471rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>A peaceful and happy Christmas and mid winter</strong> from ‘An English Love Story’ as we look forward to a new year with countless more love stories from the English shires.</p> <p><strong>“As long as I live I’ll hear the birds, the winds, i’ll interpret the rocks…and get as near to the heart of the world as I can”.</strong> <em>John Muir</em>    I hope this new year brings you closer to the heart of the world and to each others hearts.    M.N Hopwood</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/38222683726http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/38222683726Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:58:00 +0000An English Love StoryM.N Hopwoodlove storiesEnglishSussexwalkingwalk<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F51691558&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>A love Story, from Wiltshire, England. When journeying through Wiltshire I met this lady who was perfectly hospitable and generous in spirit. She shared her love story as part of my journey along the Ridgeway from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon.</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/26573289729http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/26573289729Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:19:00 +0000An English Love Storylove storiesthe ridgewayEnglish love storiesM.N HopwoodwalkingwalkNatureEnglish<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me7hgnA9jz1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>An English Love Story: day 3, end of the road….!</strong></p> <p>Thanks for all your support, today I had to call a halt to my journey along the Cotswolds. The rain, the heavy mud and paths like rivers conspired, with a twisted knee, to bring this journey to a halt for now! Next year I will complete what has been started…Podcasts and Love stories to follow. Thanks to all the wonderful people met on my journey so far, looking forward to seeing you again soon x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/36742444693http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/36742444693Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:21:00 +0000An English Love StoryThe Cotswold WayM.N HopwoodGloucestershirewalkingwalkEnglishlove storiesNature<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me6trkusf41rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>‘<strong>An English Love Story’ along the Cotswolds.</strong></p> <p>Mud and rain!! Day 3 promises more of the same x Wooton under Edge to Pitchcombe.</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/36727795536http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/36727795536Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:50:00 +0000An English Love StoryThe Cotswold WayM.N HopwoodwalkingwalkNatureEnglishlove stories<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me559jCdfM1rp4zv5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An English Love story - bed for the night!!!! Mud and more mud on the path….knee sore!!!! Day 2 x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/36658223337http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/36658223337Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:03:00 +0000An English Love StoryThe Cotswold WayM.N.HopwoodwalkingwalkGloucestershireBathNaturelove storiesEnglish<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F67631030&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>M.N Hopwood’s travel Journal, with love stories from local people met along the way</strong></p> <p>‘These travel journals represent my thoughts as I move through England, the country I love, sharing my love story and my love for the land with local people and hearing their love stories in return.’</p> <p>On Day 6 the journey takes us from Watlington, along the Ridgeway National Trail to Monks Risborough and the final performance of the tour. x</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/35835202736http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/35835202736Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:06:00 +0000An English Love StoryM.N Hopwoodthe ridgewayRadio programmesEnglishlove storiesOxfordshirewalkingwalkNature<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F65084577&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>In April 2012, <strong>M.N Hopwood</strong> journeyed the length of the Ridgeway National Trail as part of ‘An English Love Story’, gathering love stories from local people, sharing his music and talking about love stories and the importance of love.</p> <p><strong>On Day 5</strong> Matthew makes his way from South Stoke along the Thames and the Ridgeway Trail to Watlington with love stories from local people met along the way.</p>http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/34694785674http://anenglishlovestory.info/post/34694785674Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:23:00 +0000An English Love StoryEnglishM.N HopwoodOxfordshireThe Thameslove storiesthe ridgewaywalkwalkingRadio programmes