Sutton Park
Castle Howard....
Helmsley Castle
Byland Abbey
Fountains Abbey
Nostell Park
Wentworth Castle
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
Yorkshire
I have just spent a lovely week in Yorkshire so a few of the places I visited.
Sutton Park
Castle Howard....
Helmsley Castle
Byland Abbey
Fountains Abbey
Nostell Park
Wentworth Castle
Sutton Park
Castle Howard....
Helmsley Castle
Byland Abbey
Fountains Abbey
Nostell Park
Wentworth Castle
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Mousehole
Mousehole is a village and fishing port on the way from Penzance to Land's End. Whereas some coastal villages have become way too commercialised Mousehole has managed to retain its character and charm.
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Venice by boat
I am late..... if there is anyone out there I am sorry..... Real life has gotten in the way.
I went to Venice in March. March is a decent time to go as it is not too crowded (its Venice there are people) and you have a chance of good weather. I was rather lucky weather wise.
Although Venice is not my favourite city it is definitely a fascinating one.... the lack of cars makes it fairly unique. It is great to just wander and it is also good to just hop on a water bus and tour the grand canal and see the sights.
And no I have never gotten a gondola ride !
After looking around the Rialto Market (if you like sea food) I got on the bus
Coming to San Marco
Basilica Salute
From San Marco I got the boat to San Giorgio here is the view from the tower
Not the greatest picture but it is a classic Venetian view!
San Giorgio in the distance
I went to Venice in March. March is a decent time to go as it is not too crowded (its Venice there are people) and you have a chance of good weather. I was rather lucky weather wise.
Although Venice is not my favourite city it is definitely a fascinating one.... the lack of cars makes it fairly unique. It is great to just wander and it is also good to just hop on a water bus and tour the grand canal and see the sights.
And no I have never gotten a gondola ride !
After looking around the Rialto Market (if you like sea food) I got on the bus
Coming to San Marco
Basilica Salute
From San Marco I got the boat to San Giorgio here is the view from the tower
Not the greatest picture but it is a classic Venetian view!
San Giorgio in the distance
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Kentwell Hall
I'm not good at posting am I!
I went to Kentwell Hall yesterday.
Kentwell is a Tudor Stately house in the village of Long Melford in Suffolk. For a relatively small place Long Melford contains two fine historic houses and one of the best Parish Churches in the country!
Kentwell, or at least most of what we see, was built by members of the Clopton family (there is a Clopton who was at Agincourt buried in the church). The house was bought by the Phillips family in 1971, the house was in considerable disrepair. The family opened the house to the public to fund restoration and repairs. Kentwell is famed for its recreations of Tudor life that are held several times a year.
Yesterday the house was open for Lambing (there is a farm with rare breeds).
I went to Kentwell Hall yesterday.
Kentwell is a Tudor Stately house in the village of Long Melford in Suffolk. For a relatively small place Long Melford contains two fine historic houses and one of the best Parish Churches in the country!
Kentwell, or at least most of what we see, was built by members of the Clopton family (there is a Clopton who was at Agincourt buried in the church). The house was bought by the Phillips family in 1971, the house was in considerable disrepair. The family opened the house to the public to fund restoration and repairs. Kentwell is famed for its recreations of Tudor life that are held several times a year.
Yesterday the house was open for Lambing (there is a farm with rare breeds).
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