We spent today at Filey. We enjoyed a walk along the Brig and then a walk back along the bottom to the beach.
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Thursday, 7 September 2017
Thursday 7th September
Today we went to see the Crofton Beam Engines which are the oldest working steam engines in the world. They pumped water into the summit pond of the Kennet & Avon Canal so that the water level was always stable.
http://www.croftonbeamengines.org/
The canal is a short walk down from the pumping station and we were fortunate to see a boat pass through the lock gate shortly after we started to follow the towpath.
This farm building is typical of many barns in the area.
Today we went to see the Crofton Beam Engines which are the oldest working steam engines in the world. They pumped water into the summit pond of the Kennet & Avon Canal so that the water level was always stable.
http://www.croftonbeamengines.org/
The canal is a short walk down from the pumping station and we were fortunate to see a boat pass through the lock gate shortly after we started to follow the towpath.
This farm building is typical of many barns in the area.
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Wednesday 6th September
We finally got to visit the North Downs with a few days away before celebrating Florence's birthday.
Our first trip was to see the Uffington Horse, the oldest chalk figure in England, dating back 3,000 years.
The far reaching views from the top are of the Vale of the White Horse and on a clear day you can see for 35 miles to the Chilterns.
Uffington Castle at the top of the hill is the remains of a 2,500 year old fort.
We walked along the Ridgeway, an excellent chalk track, for several miles as we explored this fascinating area.
Our destination was Wayland's Smithy, a long barrow used for burials 5,500 years ago.
We finally got to visit the North Downs with a few days away before celebrating Florence's birthday.
Our first trip was to see the Uffington Horse, the oldest chalk figure in England, dating back 3,000 years.
The far reaching views from the top are of the Vale of the White Horse and on a clear day you can see for 35 miles to the Chilterns.
Uffington Castle at the top of the hill is the remains of a 2,500 year old fort.
We walked along the Ridgeway, an excellent chalk track, for several miles as we explored this fascinating area.
Our destination was Wayland's Smithy, a long barrow used for burials 5,500 years ago.
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Sunday, 20 August 2017
Sunday 20th August
Today, on the first day of our family holiday in Wales, we all visited Plas yn Rhiw, a National Trust property near Pwllheli.
The view of Hell's Mouth from the gardens was stunning.
The gardens were well kept and were quite extensive.
This lovely hydrangea was the star of the show in the garden just in front of the house.
Just a little further on we saw this beautiful Red Admiral butterfly.
Today, on the first day of our family holiday in Wales, we all visited Plas yn Rhiw, a National Trust property near Pwllheli.
The view of Hell's Mouth from the gardens was stunning.
The gardens were well kept and were quite extensive.
This lovely hydrangea was the star of the show in the garden just in front of the house.
Just a little further on we saw this beautiful Red Admiral butterfly.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Monday 24th July
We are staying in the North Wessex Downs in Ramsbury for 4 nights before moving on to near Brighton to meet up with all our grandchildren.
After dinner we strolled around the picture postcard village with lots of thatched cottages.
Also a very unusual road sign
Some were having new thatch put on.
We are staying in the North Wessex Downs in Ramsbury for 4 nights before moving on to near Brighton to meet up with all our grandchildren.
After dinner we strolled around the picture postcard village with lots of thatched cottages.
Also a very unusual road sign
Some were having new thatch put on.
Sunday, 23 July 2017
Sunday July 23rd
Today we, with many other Wetherby folk, attended the unveiling of a Blue Plaque in memory of "Ginger" Lacy, a Second World War fighter pilot who was born in Wetherby. There were several hundred in the crowd to see the unveiling in the grounds of the new Aldi supermarket.
There was a fly past by a Lancaster bomber which came in low over the assembled crowd three times.
The plaque itself had a Guard of Honour by two former RAF members.
Today we, with many other Wetherby folk, attended the unveiling of a Blue Plaque in memory of "Ginger" Lacy, a Second World War fighter pilot who was born in Wetherby. There were several hundred in the crowd to see the unveiling in the grounds of the new Aldi supermarket.
There was a fly past by a Lancaster bomber which came in low over the assembled crowd three times.
The plaque itself had a Guard of Honour by two former RAF members.
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