Category Archives: Travel
Beautiful Burford
What a picture-perfect town in the Cotswolds this is. Our first task was to find coffee. Then some exploring of the shops. Some good work by a commission artist, Cat Sutherland. Some great cheeses – But some dubious antiques and
Beautiful Burford
What a picture-perfect town in the Cotswolds this is. Our first task was to find coffee. Then some exploring of the shops. Some good work by a commission artist, Cat Sutherland. Some great cheeses – But some dubious antiques and
Worcester Cathedral
Despite damage by the Puritans, destroying murals and tombs, much beauty remains through the restoration work. The centre-piece is the tomb of King John – my 20th great grandfather.
Worcester Cathedral
Despite damage by the Puritans, destroying murals and tombs, much beauty remains through the restoration work. The centre-piece is the tomb of King John – my 20th great grandfather.
Whooshing through Worcester
Jim left early in the morning and Brad and I spent the day in nearby Worcester on the river Severn. Lots of walking around this delightful town and the canals,with their locks, leading to Birmingham. With 58 locks to pass
Whooshing through Worcester
Jim left early in the morning and Brad and I spent the day in nearby Worcester on the river Severn. Lots of walking around this delightful town and the canals,with their locks, leading to Birmingham. With 58 locks to pass
Madness in Malvern
I’m back visiting my friend Dr Brad Wells in Great Malvern, just an hour or so drive from Bristol. Brad had another Aussie, Jim, staying, so he took us on a tour of Malvern College. And we saw his classroom,
Madness in Malvern
I’m back visiting my friend Dr Brad Wells in Great Malvern, just an hour or so drive from Bristol. Brad had another Aussie, Jim, staying, so he took us on a tour of Malvern College. And we saw his classroom,
Brunel’s bridge
Great name – Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, although he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864. Work actually began in 1831, but the project was dogged
Brunel’s bridge
Great name – Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, although he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864. Work actually began in 1831, but the project was dogged
Buckfast after breakfast
A beautiful summer day for a visit to an unusual Roman Catholic priory – Buckfast Abbey. The abbey itself was rebuilt in the early part of the last century. A bronze relief within the church attests to the abbot who
Buckfast after breakfast
A beautiful summer day for a visit to an unusual Roman Catholic priory – Buckfast Abbey. The abbey itself was rebuilt in the early part of the last century. A bronze relief within the church attests to the abbot who
All things Agatha Christie
We have come to Greenway, the summer home of Agatha Christie and her family. The property had been in the care of the National Trust for the last 10 years. it is a huge sight running down to the river.
All things Agatha Christie
We have come to Greenway, the summer home of Agatha Christie and her family. The property had been in the care of the National Trust for the last 10 years. it is a huge sight running down to the river.
Dartmouth by car, sea & rail
I’m staying with my Plymouth cousins, Jan and Jenny, who have kindly driven me to Dartmouth for a day’s adventure. This is home to the Royal Naval College. But we have come for other things and we begin by crossing
Dartmouth by car, sea & rail
I’m staying with my Plymouth cousins, Jan and Jenny, who have kindly driven me to Dartmouth for a day’s adventure. This is home to the Royal Naval College. But we have come for other things and we begin by crossing
Lancing College Chapel
It stands out on the hillside – cathedral-like – the chapel at Lansing College. This is the largest school chapel in the world and is truly spectacular. Lancing College (1848) is one of the schools founded by Nathaniel Woodward. The
Lancing College Chapel
It stands out on the hillside – cathedral-like – the chapel at Lansing College. This is the largest school chapel in the world and is truly spectacular. Lancing College (1848) is one of the schools founded by Nathaniel Woodward. The
Hove, actually
A day with John and Ann and their grandaughter Martha. A seriously beautiful church where John assists in an associate capacity, and Ann is a Churchwarden. And the intricate woodwork and stonework were exceptional. And the magnificent organ. The font
Hove, actually
A day with John and Ann and their grandaughter Martha. A seriously beautiful church where John assists in an associate capacity, and Ann is a Churchwarden. And the intricate woodwork and stonework were exceptional. And the magnificent organ. The font
Father M 