We had a pleasant day. Both Mike and Alister headed off to their various activities leaving Fiona, Cathy and I to ourselves. We took a walk along the Wey Navigation stopping to watch a canal boat navigate through the Thames Lock. We continued along the river to a little café on an island. Fiona informed …
There was nothing on the agenda for September 2, so we took the time to relax. Cathy had a massage, we took a walk around the property and just took some time to enjoy the time to do nothing. We had tea with a baked camembert which was delicious and filling. So, while we originally …
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Today we explored this “Area of outstanding Natural Beauty” or AONB so designated in 1966. This covers 787 square miles. The landscape is predominantly rural containing stone-built villages, towns, stately homes and gardens. The stone which is quarried locally has a golden color and is referred to as Cotswold stone. Our first stop was Broadway …
We left Leeds behind heading towards the Cotswolds. On the way we made our only one stop in Stratford-Upon-Avon, to see the Bard. But first we stopped at the home of his wife Anne Hathaway. This is a twelve-roomed former farmhouse where Anne lived as a child. The earliest part dates from 1463, when it …
Our main interest in stopping here in West Yorkshire was visiting Shibden Hall. However, being a Sunday, we noted that the Hall does not open until 11:00AM so our first stop was at Kirkstall Abby, a ruined Cistercian monastery in the north-west of Leeds City center. Built in the 12th century, the monastery was abandoned …
We are off this morning with our guide, Karen and Allen, to explore some of Glasgow. Our first stop was at Glasgow Cathedral, a constant place of worship for over 800 years. Founded by the cities founding monk, St. Mungo, whose tomb is in the underground church within the cathedral. The cathedral is home of …
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