Author Biography: colpeakbagger

Not the most famous of England's counties, but Shropshire is very much worth a good look at nonetheless.

My fiancee is a Bedford girl and is a little miffed that I have not done her county yet. So, with a little help from her, here is our Bedfordshire miscellany.

Another one of my "A Journey Around ..." series; this is possibly my favourite county of all. About an hour drive from home is some of the most spectacular scenery in England.

"God's own country" or, to me, "the people over the hill". Land of cricket and puddings - Yorkshire.

I am back from a quick holiday to Pembrokeshire and full of ideas to quiz you about from this beautiful part of the world.

Alfred Wainwright wrote the definitive guide books to the mountains (fells) of the English Lake District. Over the seven volumes of his "Pictorial Guides" he hand drew the maps and wrote detailed descriptions for 214 separate hills.

Not literally - that would a long way! Instead let's have some questions about going out for a walk in the country whether it be a gentle stroll in a park or climbing a mountain.

After the success of the quiz "A Journey Around Cheshire", I thought I would venture over the border to Derbyshire to see what I can quiz you on about my near neighbours.

You want verification? Take a bite. (The first nine questions will lead to the answer to question ten.)

It's about time I did the county of my forefathers, the ancient county palantine of Lancashire, (not including bits of Greater Manchester).

Even though I'm a hills kind of person I really love Norfolk. The coast especially is one of the most beautiful parts of the country I have ever seen.

Whether you agree with his ideas or not he was one of the most influential 19th century philosophers. A quiz on his life.

Cheshire is an ancient county in the northwest of England. It is rich in history, myth and legend. Come for a journey around this fascinating county.

For a while back in the late 80s and early 90s, Manchester was the coolest city on the planet. A host of new bands, as well as some of the older ones, new fashions and new nightclubs made for a vibrant music scene. It was an exciting time to be 20!

Ten questions on the ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester.

Britain is littered with the remains of prehistoric cultures. Most people will recognise Stonehenge but the story does not end there - come and have a look.

Otters are highly intelligent, playful, semi aquatic mammals that are found the world over. I have always liked them but never yet managed to see one in the wild.