Today we visited the Great North Art Show in Ripon Cathedral. The walls of the beautiful Cathedral were covered with a huge variety of impressive works of art. We particularly liked the pastels by Steve Elliott.
http://www.steveelliott.net/
Saturday, 21 September 2013
Monday, 9 September 2013
Sunday 8th September
As it was such a pleasant day today all four of us went to Sale Water Park. Part way round the lake we stopped at a bird hide to see what was going on in the nature reserve.
There were three herons out on the island and a kingfisher was spotted close by.
A bit further along there was a side track which leads to walks by the side of the River Mersey.
As it was such a pleasant day today all four of us went to Sale Water Park. Part way round the lake we stopped at a bird hide to see what was going on in the nature reserve.
There were three herons out on the island and a kingfisher was spotted close by.
A bit further along there was a side track which leads to walks by the side of the River Mersey.
Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Tuesday 20th August
Today, on our way back from Rachael and Mike's, we called in to visit Audley End. The house is very old but has been updated through the ages. The ceilings are particularly decorative and there is some interesting wood panelling in the great hall.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/audley-end-house-and-gardens/
Today, on our way back from Rachael and Mike's, we called in to visit Audley End. The house is very old but has been updated through the ages. The ceilings are particularly decorative and there is some interesting wood panelling in the great hall.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/audley-end-house-and-gardens/
We took another break at Clumber Park, part of Sherwood Forest.
Monday 19th August
Today all 4 of us went for a cruise on the River Thames up to Hampton Court. The weather was lovely, just right for a river trip.
At the latter end of the trip we had to go through Teddington lock.
When we returned for dinner, the two cats Scrabble and Cinders were happily settled on the back of the settee.
Today all 4 of us went for a cruise on the River Thames up to Hampton Court. The weather was lovely, just right for a river trip.
At the latter end of the trip we had to go through Teddington lock.
When we returned for dinner, the two cats Scrabble and Cinders were happily settled on the back of the settee.
Sunday, 18 August 2013
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Friday 16th August
Moira and Rob took us to explore Shoreham. The tide was out and by the mouth of the river estuary we walked past an amazing collection of house boats.
This houseboat has two sides made up of half a bus.
This one incorporates a Reliant Robin in the structure.
Near the docks we walked around Shoreham Fort which appears fairly intact and possibly containing spaces underground.
We then drove to the art deco airport building which was very busy as the airstrip was being used for the take offs and landings for the Eastbourne air show.
There were many small aeroplanes, including this Spitfire, that were constantly taking off and landing.
We drove the short distance to Lancing College to have a look around the impressive chapel.
The interior is enormous and very impressive - especially as it was built as the school chapel. Moira has sung here with her choir and explained how the two organs are linked to fill the space with music.
Moira and Rob took us to explore Shoreham. The tide was out and by the mouth of the river estuary we walked past an amazing collection of house boats.
This houseboat has two sides made up of half a bus.
This one incorporates a Reliant Robin in the structure.
Near the docks we walked around Shoreham Fort which appears fairly intact and possibly containing spaces underground.
We then drove to the art deco airport building which was very busy as the airstrip was being used for the take offs and landings for the Eastbourne air show.
There were many small aeroplanes, including this Spitfire, that were constantly taking off and landing.
We drove the short distance to Lancing College to have a look around the impressive chapel.
The interior is enormous and very impressive - especially as it was built as the school chapel. Moira has sung here with her choir and explained how the two organs are linked to fill the space with music.
Thursday 15th August
This was our first view of Ightham Mote which we visited this morning.
We strolled around the gardens which are varied and very well maintained.
The house is surrounded by water but is very dry inside, well furnished and the walls are lined with beautiful linen fold wood panels.
After lunch we travelled to Chartwell which has been much extended and altered by various owners from its Tudor origins.
The front terrace affords views across the formal gardens and Churchill's painting studio.
There are varied garden areas bordered by hedges and brick walls, some of which were built by Winston Churchill himself.
This was our first view of Ightham Mote which we visited this morning.
We strolled around the gardens which are varied and very well maintained.
The house is surrounded by water but is very dry inside, well furnished and the walls are lined with beautiful linen fold wood panels.
After lunch we travelled to Chartwell which has been much extended and altered by various owners from its Tudor origins.
The front terrace affords views across the formal gardens and Churchill's painting studio.
There are varied garden areas bordered by hedges and brick walls, some of which were built by Winston Churchill himself.
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