Monday, 29 December 2008
Sunday, 28 December 2008
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Saturday 22nd November
Friday overnight in Peterborough and breakfast today sat at the next table to Dave Prowse, Darth Vader in Star Wars. Later in the morning we went to the first Collectors Fair at the East of England Showground.
We enjoyed talks by a model engineer, an expert in modern pottery collecting and then a fascinating illustrated presentation by a set designer and maker from "Thunderbirds". He owns the only genuine model of Scott Tracey, worth upwards of £50,000.
The final speaker was Eric Knowles who entertained us with anecdotes of times from his childhood in Lancashire and experiences as an auctioneer and as an expert on The Antiques Roadshow.
Friday overnight in Peterborough and breakfast today sat at the next table to Dave Prowse, Darth Vader in Star Wars. Later in the morning we went to the first Collectors Fair at the East of England Showground.
We enjoyed talks by a model engineer, an expert in modern pottery collecting and then a fascinating illustrated presentation by a set designer and maker from "Thunderbirds". He owns the only genuine model of Scott Tracey, worth upwards of £50,000. 
The final speaker was Eric Knowles who entertained us with anecdotes of times from his childhood in Lancashire and experiences as an auctioneer and as an expert on The Antiques Roadshow.Friday, 14 November 2008
Wednesday 12th November
Being such a beautiful day we drove to Ribblehead to walk near the viaduct, having travelled over it on the train many times.
Having walked through a service tunnel we found ourselves in true limestone country.
The River meandered down the valley and we were surprised how many houses there are along the sides.
The river vanishes underground here for a couple of hundred yards.
On the way back we called in at Ingleton and Clapham.
Being such a beautiful day we drove to Ribblehead to walk near the viaduct, having travelled over it on the train many times.
Having walked through a service tunnel we found ourselves in true limestone country.
The River meandered down the valley and we were surprised how many houses there are along the sides.
The river vanishes underground here for a couple of hundred yards.
On the way back we called in at Ingleton and Clapham.Saturday, 1 November 2008
Friday 31st October
This afternoon we drove to Coniston, near Kilnsey, for a short walk to Coniston Pie which is an unusually shaped rocky outcrop. The walk starts from the village up a gully where a stream used to run.
Half a mile past the head of the gully we came to Coniston Pie and stood on the top enjoying the strong wind and fresh air.
The sky was blue and the views in all directions were superb.
This afternoon we drove to Coniston, near Kilnsey, for a short walk to Coniston Pie which is an unusually shaped rocky outcrop. The walk starts from the village up a gully where a stream used to run.
Half a mile past the head of the gully we came to Coniston Pie and stood on the top enjoying the strong wind and fresh air.
The sky was blue and the views in all directions were superb.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Tuesday 28th October
Today we drove across to Liverpool to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary.
We visited The Liverpool World Museum to see and hear 'The Beat Goes On', a celebration of 58 years of music in this city.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/exhibitions/thebeatgoeson/
We also visited The Walker Art Gallery and explored the city centre which has a great deal of building work going on.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/
Wednesday 29th October
We walked up from our hotel next to Albert Dock to the Liverpool Metropolitan RC Cathedral.
It is a very impressive building and much bigger inside than we expected.
Not far away is the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
This had a very different feel to the Metropolitan Cathedral and is a much more traditional design, but was only completed 30 years ago. We took the lift up to a gallery to see some beautiful clerical embroidery.
We left Liverpool via the Birkenhead Tunnel to visit Port Sunlight. This purpose built village was much more extensive than we expected. At The Lady Lever Art Gallery here we saw this painting of Bubbles, of which Rachael now has a print that originally belonged to her great grandma.
Today we drove across to Liverpool to celebrate our 32nd wedding anniversary.
We visited The Liverpool World Museum to see and hear 'The Beat Goes On', a celebration of 58 years of music in this city.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/exhibitions/thebeatgoeson/
We also visited The Walker Art Gallery and explored the city centre which has a great deal of building work going on.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/
Wednesday 29th October
We walked up from our hotel next to Albert Dock to the Liverpool Metropolitan RC Cathedral.
It is a very impressive building and much bigger inside than we expected.
Not far away is the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.
This had a very different feel to the Metropolitan Cathedral and is a much more traditional design, but was only completed 30 years ago. We took the lift up to a gallery to see some beautiful clerical embroidery.
We left Liverpool via the Birkenhead Tunnel to visit Port Sunlight. This purpose built village was much more extensive than we expected. At The Lady Lever Art Gallery here we saw this painting of Bubbles, of which Rachael now has a print that originally belonged to her great grandma.
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Friday 17th October
This week's walk was by the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Tower and back.
It was perfect walking weather and the trees were just taking on their Autumnal colours.
We left the riverside to take a short detour so that we could have a closer look at Barden Tower. It was rebuilt by Lady Anne Clifford in 1658 and looks sturdy, though roofless, today
The Strid was flowing well and the mossy rocks were like green velvet.
We stopped at the bird hide downstream and were rewarded with a close up view of a kingfisher.
This week's walk was by the River Wharfe from Bolton Abbey to Barden Tower and back.
It was perfect walking weather and the trees were just taking on their Autumnal colours.
We left the riverside to take a short detour so that we could have a closer look at Barden Tower. It was rebuilt by Lady Anne Clifford in 1658 and looks sturdy, though roofless, today
The Strid was flowing well and the mossy rocks were like green velvet.
We stopped at the bird hide downstream and were rewarded with a close up view of a kingfisher.Saturday, 11 October 2008
Wednesday 8th October
We decided to have a change and explore the area north of York. We set off from Sheriff Hutton on a path just by the remains of a fourteenth century castle.
The walk was mainly across fields with lots of sheep and cattle in them. We passed several ponds and this was the largest.
Later we passed through two fields with the outlines of where there had once been a village. We also walked through a racing stable yard and alongside the gallops before joining the Ebor Way to return to Sheriff Hutton.
We decided to have a change and explore the area north of York. We set off from Sheriff Hutton on a path just by the remains of a fourteenth century castle.
The walk was mainly across fields with lots of sheep and cattle in them. We passed several ponds and this was the largest.
Later we passed through two fields with the outlines of where there had once been a village. We also walked through a racing stable yard and alongside the gallops before joining the Ebor Way to return to Sheriff Hutton.Friday, 3 October 2008
Monday, 29 September 2008
Friday 26th September
Today we started our dales walk in Burnsall. It began with a fairly steep ascent to the fell overlooking the village and the River Wharfe.
Abour half way round we stopped for lunch beside Hebden Suspension Bridge, built on this day in 1885. The water was very clear and we saw a huge crayfish walking among the rocks on the riverbed.
We followed the path by the river to Loup Scar and Wilfrid Scar where we came across someone swimming and two people rock climbing.
Further along we stopped at a seat and saw several good sized trout leaping well out of the water.
We walked back to Burnsall alongside the river.
Today we started our dales walk in Burnsall. It began with a fairly steep ascent to the fell overlooking the village and the River Wharfe.
Abour half way round we stopped for lunch beside Hebden Suspension Bridge, built on this day in 1885. The water was very clear and we saw a huge crayfish walking among the rocks on the riverbed.
We followed the path by the river to Loup Scar and Wilfrid Scar where we came across someone swimming and two people rock climbing.
Further along we stopped at a seat and saw several good sized trout leaping well out of the water.
We walked back to Burnsall alongside the river.On our way home we called in at Grassington for a short walk around the village.
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Wednesday 17th September
We did the second of our Yorkshire Dales Walks; from Reeth to Marrick Priory and return.
The last part of the walk was in beautiful sunshine by the side of the River Swale.
Saturday 13th September
Having no time to complete the walk around the lakes at Studley Royal with Christine and her mother, we returned during the special open day.
On the way back to the abbey we followed the path on the other side of the stream.
We sat in the sunshine in the abbey grounds and were entertained by Tudor dancers in authentic costumes.
Wednesday 10th September
We did the second of our Yorkshire Dales Walks; from Reeth to Marrick Priory and return.
The last part of the walk was in beautiful sunshine by the side of the River Swale.
Saturday 13th September
Having no time to complete the walk around the lakes at Studley Royal with Christine and her mother, we returned during the special open day.
On the way back to the abbey we followed the path on the other side of the stream.
We sat in the sunshine in the abbey grounds and were entertained by Tudor dancers in authentic costumes.
Wednesday 10th September
As we had some good weather for the first time for a long time we took the first of our planned walks in the Yorkshire Dales - Malham.
We walked up the steps by the side of the cove and crossed the limestone pavement.
The first part of the walk led us to Goredale Scar where the waterfall was in full flow.
The second part of the walk, back to Malham, took us to Janet's Foss.
Further on we walked through some beautiful woodland by the side of the stream.
Just by the side of the path we discovered some tree trunks studded with coins. We added to the collection - with a 1p coin.
We walked up the steps by the side of the cove and crossed the limestone pavement.
The first part of the walk led us to Goredale Scar where the waterfall was in full flow.
The second part of the walk, back to Malham, took us to Janet's Foss.
Further on we walked through some beautiful woodland by the side of the stream.
Just by the side of the path we discovered some tree trunks studded with coins. We added to the collection - with a 1p coin.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Thursday 21st August
Christine and her mum, Eunice, came to stay with us for two days. After picking them up in Sheffield we went to Betty's in Harrogate for lunch and then spent the afternoon at Fountains Abbey.
http://www.fountainsabbey.org.uk/
Christine and her mum, Eunice, came to stay with us for two days. After picking them up in Sheffield we went to Betty's in Harrogate for lunch and then spent the afternoon at Fountains Abbey.
http://www.fountainsabbey.org.uk/
On Friday we spent the whole day in York, exploring the Minster, going on a boat trip on the river, visiting Jorvik and finally a quick tour of Castle Museum.
http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/
On Saturday after a lazy day relaxing in the garden we drove back to Sheffield and all had dinner with Russell at Thyme Cafe.
Friday 15th August
On our way to Malcolm's house we stopped overnight in Stoke and visited Trentham Park.
http://www.trentham.co.uk/
The gardens were lovely, newly restored and in excellent condition. We especially liked the formal Italian garden.
We enjoyed the Shrewsbury Show, particularly the evening firework display.
On our way to Malcolm's house we stopped overnight in Stoke and visited Trentham Park.
http://www.trentham.co.uk/
The gardens were lovely, newly restored and in excellent condition. We especially liked the formal Italian garden.
We enjoyed the Shrewsbury Show, particularly the evening firework display.
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
This morning we visited the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition at Burlington House on Picadilly. We arrived early, so walked through Burlington Arcade looking at the very expensive shops. Lots to see at the exhibition, variety and more work than we expected by members of the R.A.
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/summer-exhibition/
We strolled up Picadilly and through Hyde Park past the Serpentine to the Diana Memorial Fountain where we joined many other people and cooled our feet.
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions/summer-exhibition/
We strolled up Picadilly and through Hyde Park past the Serpentine to the Diana Memorial Fountain where we joined many other people and cooled our feet.
At the Serpentine Gallery we enjoyed the atmosphere of the Frank Gehry pavillion. The seats are like giant wooden steps but very comfortable.
At the National Portrait Gallery we saw the BP Portraits and were very impressed by the quality and quantity of works.
http://www.npg.org.uk/live/bpmenu.asp
At the National Portrait Gallery we saw the BP Portraits and were very impressed by the quality and quantity of works.http://www.npg.org.uk/live/bpmenu.asp
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