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Welcome to Fennel's Priory
Fennelspriory.com is the website of Nigel 'Fennel' Hudson - writer, artist, photographer, angler and English countryman. In the Priory section you can share his adventures, purchase his Fennel's Journal magazine, and find information about his latest book, film and audio projects.
Fennel's Priory celebrates traditional things that complement the natural world and encourage a slower, more peaceful pace of life. It helps those with a quiet nature find sanctuary from the stresses of modern times. It is a place where you may fish (in simple ways), write letters to your friends (with a vintage fountain pen), enjoy the outdoors (in old-fashioned tweeds) and laugh at the lighter side of life.
Thank you for visiting and exploring the vintage realm of the Priory.
News & Events | Fennel's Journal | Priory Books | About Nigel Hudson |
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The Priory Shop is Open |
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Securely purchase and subscribe
to Fennel's Journal magazine -
the annual publication from the Priory.
Click here to enter the shop |
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Traditional
Observant of tradition, attached to old customs, old-fashioned.
Old fashioned
Of a person preferring the customs of an earlier time.
Priory
A place of reverence and quiet reflection. |
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Praise for the Priory and
the work of Nigel Hudson
Artist, author, naturalist and countryman. His is a lifestyle to inspire the most bricked-up townie.
'An old head on young shoulders' indeed. A thought leader for a new generation.
"Nigel is one of the younger generations of anglers who gives me faith in the future."
Chris Yates
Such beautiful scraperboard illustrations, Nigel's artwork has good pedigree.
A countryman, with courage to stand behind his traditional values.
Witty and emotive, his writing conveys passion for a slower and quieter pace of life.
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April 2012
Nigel is in discussions with bookbinders about producing a slipcase for Fennel's Journal magazine. He's also responding to requests about making the Journal postcards available for sale, as it seems the ten cards per edition are becoming collectable in their own right.
Read more news
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Priory activities |
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Fennel's Journal magazine
The Second Edition of Fennel's Journal is available now. The 'Waterside Edition' documents Nigel's adventures in 2007, when he spent the spring, summer and autumn living beside a remote lake. It is available to buy online in the Fennel's Priory shop.
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Priory Books
Nigel is writing a trilogy of Priory-related books. The books are themed around rural escapism, country life and traditional angling. Nigel is also editing a book of angling stories by the Golden Scale Club. All books are illustrated by Nigel. |
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Priory Films
A series of short films from the Priory is being scripted. Locations are being sourced. The music score is complete. The films will ultimately be available via DVD, with shorter versions accessible via YouTube. |
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Priory Audio
Nigel has scripted a series of podcasts that will be available via CD and iTunes. The content of these will be a mixture of journal entries, countryside diaries, seasonal thoughts and extracts from his latest books. |
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The Priory Facebook page
Visit Nigel's Facebook page for news updates, Priory activities and photos.
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Fennel's Priory on Twitter
Follow the Priory 'tweets' for day-to-day thoughts and updates from Nigel.
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The Priory Newsletter
Monthly email newsletter keeping you informed about Priory news, publications, projects and events. Click here to register. |
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Fennel's Priory
Fennelspriory.com was launched in January 2011 to share Nigel's passion for rural life, escapism, traditionalism and the countryside. It is the epicentre of Priory activities. Constantly evolving, it features links to over 1000 items of interest to the traditionalist and countryman. The Quiet Fields and Lighter Side sections are due for completion in the coming year. |
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Priory Online Shop
theprioryshop.com was launched in January 2012. It enables you to securely purchase Priory publications such as Fennel's Journal. Extra products will be added as the Priory evolves.
Latest addition: Fennel's Journal Issue 2
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Friends of the Priory
Those who follow the Priory movement are known as Friends of the Priory. Originally limited to 20 of Nigel's closest associates, the Friends have grown in number since the launch of the Priory website. To become a Friend of the Priory, and be updated about Priory activities, you should register for the Priory newsletter. |
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Dedication |
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To Bernard Venables and Chris Yates, friends of Nigel who encouraged him to draw and to write. They inspired him to fish in traditional ways, sowing the seeds of the Priory.
Also to Denys Watkins-Pitchford (BB), W. H. Hudson, Richard Jefferies and C. Henry Warren. Through their books, these men opened Nigel's eyes and ears to the beauty of the countryside.
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