tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55014315744667340652024-03-15T18:11:31.394-07:00PJA - Storytellers NightPeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.comBlogger511125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-2662398490389733222024-03-13T10:09:00.000-07:002024-03-13T10:09:25.811-07:00Knee Arthroscopy<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto5u1QiEYT-EZz0LxdGOEUA15VDMYoj3q62zvUtpYqb8yYQvTP2UDLrKnteNHBNKLaN_J746Bprt65Cmjg4IolFsKEY7GtVbt4PhOCqZuTGI3f5QIDuQlEt9dHgyVxGquISAqYVD-pehrX6zEMeRonLR0oBgzxeZMF5gJ_s9Q-Emqhlt1-mf8MNxbjiE4/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_20240307_075947_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto5u1QiEYT-EZz0LxdGOEUA15VDMYoj3q62zvUtpYqb8yYQvTP2UDLrKnteNHBNKLaN_J746Bprt65Cmjg4IolFsKEY7GtVbt4PhOCqZuTGI3f5QIDuQlEt9dHgyVxGquISAqYVD-pehrX6zEMeRonLR0oBgzxeZMF5gJ_s9Q-Emqhlt1-mf8MNxbjiE4/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20240307_075947_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hopefully It's going to be third time lucky with the twice cancelled Knee Op. Previously Covid and Doctors Strikes have conspired top prevent me going under the knife. Although these days there isn't a knife involved as such. <span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><span><span><span role="tooltip" tabindex="0"><span class="c5aZPb" data-enable-toggle-animation="true" data-extra-container-classes="ZLo7Eb" data-hover-hide-delay="1000" data-hover-open-delay="500" data-send-open-event="true" data-theme="0" data-ved="2ahUKEwjJnY3nxu-EAxWmUkEAHR4kA3IQmpgGegQIGRAD" data-width="250" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="JPfdse" data-bubble-link="" data-segment-text="Arthroscopy">Arthroscopy</span></span></span> is used to treat a wide range of knee problems.The surgeon inserts a small camera, called an
arthroscope, into the knee joint. The camera displays pictures on a
video monitor, the Surgeon uses these images to guide miniature
surgical instruments.</span></span></span></span> All very simple really.... Once checked in, I am shown to a private room which will be mine for the day. 'The John Barnes Room.'He must have had his fair share of injuries too I would imagine. It has been an early start and there is still a couple of hours at least to go before going down to Theatre at 10:30. I need to get into the dreaded hospital gown in good time. It was at this point I realised I had forgotten to bring my own Dressing Gown. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwn-LqS9EHMM7cb-pHtye7UybF2RVbwBsliWeqJOc-oi3e7NHCuNWf5PrqAPPTj8hghHkDEsxuI7bZUZB3tRRPamABDGq774loe7BuwfWcbej4t5-g0n412k_mz8rySsb8e9ehfAkedjb2jjdoAOZ5DTpNNoRbWn_Um5q91mKQdeeWrBteAHv7B77fY5s/s2560/thumbnail_IMG_20240307_161728_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwn-LqS9EHMM7cb-pHtye7UybF2RVbwBsliWeqJOc-oi3e7NHCuNWf5PrqAPPTj8hghHkDEsxuI7bZUZB3tRRPamABDGq774loe7BuwfWcbej4t5-g0n412k_mz8rySsb8e9ehfAkedjb2jjdoAOZ5DTpNNoRbWn_Um5q91mKQdeeWrBteAHv7B77fY5s/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20240307_161728_2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The time passes all too quickly as I am visited by a host of interested parties. The Anesthetist, The Nurse, My Consultant, A Nurse to take my Blood Pressure, and perhaps most importantly the Catering Manager to take my order from the menu as I start to come back to life. In charge today is Mr Odei Shannak who <span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u" dir="auto">specialises
in hip and knee joint replacements, and arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the knee. I'm in safe hands. All other options including Steroid injections have been exhausted. The surgery today is the last resort.</span><br />Right on the stroke of 10:30 there is a knock on the door (another one). Like the condemned man I taken down to the Operating Theatre. I have secured an additional gown, which I am wearing back to front to preserve some dignity.The old blood pressure is a bit high, not surprisingly really. After that It's all a bit of a blur really. One minute I was there , and then I wasn't.... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXU6qrd2aLcwvV2Q4Eq8iviRtX83b9QDK-sLZZnvbsaHZE_LbNzrQwCvX5bnfCQ0dWF4lIRSPD2TPUkLFDxRKWDU6a80SOtoWgcdJy7LRyGxUs18_Wi_a7_43Tsqyx14BOc1W2SAqIBYaljeFqp1W5dQCoKoHGbSFhJAm6J4oKkRW1NExKDyT9ODmDXwQ/s2560/thumbnail_IMG_20240307_161902_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXU6qrd2aLcwvV2Q4Eq8iviRtX83b9QDK-sLZZnvbsaHZE_LbNzrQwCvX5bnfCQ0dWF4lIRSPD2TPUkLFDxRKWDU6a80SOtoWgcdJy7LRyGxUs18_Wi_a7_43Tsqyx14BOc1W2SAqIBYaljeFqp1W5dQCoKoHGbSFhJAm6J4oKkRW1NExKDyT9ODmDXwQ/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20240307_161902_7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>After re-awakening I am wheeled back off to the room. I seem to drift in and out of sleep. Peppermint Tea and Shortcake biscuits provide much needed sustenance.There is also the promise that the soup and toasted sandwich ordered earlier will be arriving soon. My knee looks huge, like it has been inflated with a bike pump and bandaged up.I have no enthusiasm for the TV or my book, or sleeping for that matter. An ideal time to meditate perhaps? Unfortunately that was short lived too. This state of nothingness must be what it is like in the twilight zone? Thankfully in the nick of time the food arrives and gives me focus. It went down a treat, and if not quite rejuvenated I was certainly perked up. The Nurses were very helpful and attentive, keeping me topped up with Painkillers. By about 4;30 PM it was time to go home. Rest being the order of the day! Not that I could do much else really. As I recall a very good nights sleep was enjoyed. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa41YRcyyse_mOtZYGQqa3p9Y150GQR19421n68fclu_ZLKhxZr0p3JL7n7SilbNcEAmrfPjA2UiGec5GTagFWluqGNUqXs5WBYmmTBAnfWnGvlICDYfWvbnAjB-15oAOzac2tYgEVZX2QlIGsRVem-HfIRXDDxxuK3lNangekbW8-nDyz0ghLA9wHPXE/s2560/thumbnail_IMG_20240312_203514_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifa41YRcyyse_mOtZYGQqa3p9Y150GQR19421n68fclu_ZLKhxZr0p3JL7n7SilbNcEAmrfPjA2UiGec5GTagFWluqGNUqXs5WBYmmTBAnfWnGvlICDYfWvbnAjB-15oAOzac2tYgEVZX2QlIGsRVem-HfIRXDDxxuK3lNangekbW8-nDyz0ghLA9wHPXE/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20240312_203514_4.jpg" width="240" /></a><p>After a couple of days the outer bandages had already worked themselves loose. Just the entry points were left covered. It all looks pretty good really. I've managed a couple of short walks and even hosted a Quiz at the local WMC.Have to remind myself not to overdo things. Thoughts of a bike ride are a long way off. Keep doing the exercises prescribed, slow and steady wins the race. I have to return to the hospital on 21st March to have the stitches removed. </p><p>It has been a long process, the best part of 2 years since the original injury. I am really hopeful though that will make a massive difference. My thanks go to all the staff at Three Shires Hospital , Northampton who were incredibly helpful and supportive. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-18144703329454919112024-03-10T05:05:00.000-07:002024-03-10T05:05:22.597-07:00The Market Harborough Round (11) Weston By Welland- Slawston - Hallaton<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4D2NL8GgS2A_C99IWsIxfcR4P7ZIwaSrsU_RvF7OF1zNOa3x-AHaCQE0TRrlpm8WAY97DExarU8CDk9wItyTI2Rnt38NoqHx6FdvnA700X1k_EyfTVvI8rMF_TZiY8e5wxNCqDTezEGH2bSlaFsSHJd1xuCrynBZIi8GiUqyj68MBJtudPDByIM2ls9_/s289/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="191" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4D2NL8GgS2A_C99IWsIxfcR4P7ZIwaSrsU_RvF7OF1zNOa3x-AHaCQE0TRrlpm8WAY97DExarU8CDk9wItyTI2Rnt38NoqHx6FdvnA700X1k_EyfTVvI8rMF_TZiY8e5wxNCqDTezEGH2bSlaFsSHJd1xuCrynBZIi8GiUqyj68MBJtudPDByIM2ls9_/s1600/Capture.PNG" width="191" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhQth2vGs4kUi_NRYu05VxuF7Y9Y8Sp4xYSP3jjYCTZEgm_zOUR4R-3BLDrfOgZEbJB2CK8jU1ZlvvENnYj5CuT8ZnefITbTjEGLpk7m-5TP5d9o-Agqdn4teyiRBhtscx_B9N4Oc4lyqwCcW4ZzFlZfkjLBzE8wU_VKvwiCZNC3N3gmCIOFvfVJheJVF/s4160/IMG_20240302_110031_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhQth2vGs4kUi_NRYu05VxuF7Y9Y8Sp4xYSP3jjYCTZEgm_zOUR4R-3BLDrfOgZEbJB2CK8jU1ZlvvENnYj5CuT8ZnefITbTjEGLpk7m-5TP5d9o-Agqdn4teyiRBhtscx_B9N4Oc4lyqwCcW4ZzFlZfkjLBzE8wU_VKvwiCZNC3N3gmCIOFvfVJheJVF/w215-h286/IMG_20240302_110031_5.jpg" width="215" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52e4abKYPU9Oj08iYr3urbwY7AYhJuet-Zc45pEhWdXWK9wt2ucnbuxIUT2X5vz8oeO0bn2RU5DXlJx9P1E6shLSLg-PIacdooB_AAQ9HfapBM2M3jD-HJuVys-hSDnrhGGLSysk-eR8t8FaruL9yD4qCLLaRZSUkkJqi3N4oSJhEVU_p5k_7EeW92byL/s4070/IMG_20240302_110544_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2996" data-original-width="4070" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52e4abKYPU9Oj08iYr3urbwY7AYhJuet-Zc45pEhWdXWK9wt2ucnbuxIUT2X5vz8oeO0bn2RU5DXlJx9P1E6shLSLg-PIacdooB_AAQ9HfapBM2M3jD-HJuVys-hSDnrhGGLSysk-eR8t8FaruL9yD4qCLLaRZSUkkJqi3N4oSJhEVU_p5k_7EeW92byL/s320/IMG_20240302_110544_7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The last leg of the 'Market Harborough Round' beckons. The one or two missing parts have been covered off on more than one occasion previously. So I think I can be excused walking those again. Rather than start in Hallaton we have for the splendidly named 'Weston By Welland' instead. The weather forecast is far from encouraging though. For each hour between 9am - 2pm there is a 70% chance of heavy rain. I'm all prepared with waterproof trousers, 2 raincoats and Wellington Boots. Not to mention a fold up umbrella in the rucksack. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkS1sskuo1jqVfqwt-flghwVsHP-UuCo8egwY70SEmuaPEbX2dTgBHi6oICMEq8uvUV4D22G93o097dN2r0pKBcfWHbwx95eRgLsD0zbrwatOHsKse4CYvI7JuZuMmhiQ4m30nZAJDZZobjBllAYIooUmhLlCpETCylIQUhm0ae-9vKwiSkExm2_XQ0E-/s4077/IMG_20240302_111652_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2799" data-original-width="4077" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkkS1sskuo1jqVfqwt-flghwVsHP-UuCo8egwY70SEmuaPEbX2dTgBHi6oICMEq8uvUV4D22G93o097dN2r0pKBcfWHbwx95eRgLsD0zbrwatOHsKse4CYvI7JuZuMmhiQ4m30nZAJDZZobjBllAYIooUmhLlCpETCylIQUhm0ae-9vKwiSkExm2_XQ0E-/s320/IMG_20240302_111652_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The River Welland pretty much forms the boundary between Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. Leaving the small village behind we pick up the Macmillan Way. There are some excellent views looking back towards Welland. The fields are sodden , the Wellington Boots are proving their worth already. There are a few Sheep about but they show little interest in us. We are walking in the direction of Sutton Bassett. Passing a small farming settlement there are some Shetland Ponies in an enclosure. These are the sort of horses I can cope with , ones smaller than me! We pass the old 'six finger direction post'. I think I've now gone in every direction now. This dilapidated old sign is thought to date back to the second world war. It really could do wit a bit of TLC and re-painting. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xUlFuhrIFHZO_xvXdivCaHBRAsMjvMeFNDrE_iNoz9JjDw3fZ_VgYheTzx1RPu-8SXFI5FDcT9Pnr9TCl04uC-ezWvh-FDk1vXesy3shiFUGLTDZiP6Qik0A927jE4yEx9dbZapomavZBJzfn2vAcBPAC2pH-6VfLjTx9NJIy01gLzVswfTPQMnyNZqH/s4160/IMG_20240302_112923_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xUlFuhrIFHZO_xvXdivCaHBRAsMjvMeFNDrE_iNoz9JjDw3fZ_VgYheTzx1RPu-8SXFI5FDcT9Pnr9TCl04uC-ezWvh-FDk1vXesy3shiFUGLTDZiP6Qik0A927jE4yEx9dbZapomavZBJzfn2vAcBPAC2pH-6VfLjTx9NJIy01gLzVswfTPQMnyNZqH/w221-h295/IMG_20240302_112923_2.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlh2Jb2vBKpmNKSO1t_F58tLCGitoSLIPA1JQMvu4Rb4uku4u9_-9YA995kpFpPSKQXw16X9ZKJpBrY_CqOY6rRrmKM-mVcEMlJ1ogIpw8zpkXPFeXpba-MtWSFG5SWbRO073Z8LGdbLEVJ94J7uSoUi2c0VwxaDEGvLAL7PyBjI3CbUuWAvA3mrTLG-W/s4160/IMG_20240302_113642_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVlh2Jb2vBKpmNKSO1t_F58tLCGitoSLIPA1JQMvu4Rb4uku4u9_-9YA995kpFpPSKQXw16X9ZKJpBrY_CqOY6rRrmKM-mVcEMlJ1ogIpw8zpkXPFeXpba-MtWSFG5SWbRO073Z8LGdbLEVJ94J7uSoUi2c0VwxaDEGvLAL7PyBjI3CbUuWAvA3mrTLG-W/w299-h225/IMG_20240302_113642_4.jpg" width="299" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPLQfOwFW0x5UKCPpB0qaPfAg-1aQrUu4iRu9vtGJQmFSQajscyB9RSnSV6x-1v-nbokrGvldqN0izrRX8x8eb4f0rFg9GEaDzU5jKZzOb4f07T78UnX2_Smm1F9K36H-514DAJuhFGMoiLa5sZSTWjqIPYQsqzqT_Hf-pIO6hafOdv7fza6Grr9T7Ls2/s4160/IMG_20240302_114618_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPLQfOwFW0x5UKCPpB0qaPfAg-1aQrUu4iRu9vtGJQmFSQajscyB9RSnSV6x-1v-nbokrGvldqN0izrRX8x8eb4f0rFg9GEaDzU5jKZzOb4f07T78UnX2_Smm1F9K36H-514DAJuhFGMoiLa5sZSTWjqIPYQsqzqT_Hf-pIO6hafOdv7fza6Grr9T7Ls2/w223-h297/IMG_20240302_114618_6.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgpYEi1YBdbQdNFMkxWM7z0_PrrCq_qPTWsb2505ST9IgUdvGenQBYv9BzQG7FfD1Am9lv1JdCwr48PrI0pD8Xty0fgt_54c8WdzSlz1GKtvjJ7D6wpQSOSkSgSLAzsQGc2ywt_ybOvLsbLNanQ2iaxqBplcqAVxkXv8cHhRRl5jmeBVux85oUkwgi7Zg/s1600/IMG-20240302-WA0004.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="1600" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgpYEi1YBdbQdNFMkxWM7z0_PrrCq_qPTWsb2505ST9IgUdvGenQBYv9BzQG7FfD1Am9lv1JdCwr48PrI0pD8Xty0fgt_54c8WdzSlz1GKtvjJ7D6wpQSOSkSgSLAzsQGc2ywt_ybOvLsbLNanQ2iaxqBplcqAVxkXv8cHhRRl5jmeBVux85oUkwgi7Zg/w297-h140/IMG-20240302-WA0004.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We are now on the Midshires Way. The river is really high at the moment. All sorts of debris has collected on the banks and around the bridges. The River Welland is about 65 miles in length. Eventually the river drains towards 'The Wash' in East Anglia. We leave the saturated fields for some track walking There then follows a long steep road session as we make our way towards the village of Slawston.The Wellingtons are starting to rub the toes a bit too much for comfort. Closer inspection reveals a blister is forming to on my right heal. Thankfully I had the foresight to bring my usual walking boots. A quick changeover takes place. The relief is immediate. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcY6-pJWivO7hOfF0xfr3uF5FTVRiTTlbWClveWfjlC1D5wHvabcL8kkM5183uoEZc-SKMJcQuo1THgSdUflows1Sh1xQ7hiezWBRsdUD5baU7K5roZ0vwF8Tj3IigTUNyFZJeldTNJEX7eVvfgRimFg2Zo5N6rks6kWP8cuOMY2h8mwi1-7O-kT9e3mql/s4160/IMG_20240302_122842_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcY6-pJWivO7hOfF0xfr3uF5FTVRiTTlbWClveWfjlC1D5wHvabcL8kkM5183uoEZc-SKMJcQuo1THgSdUflows1Sh1xQ7hiezWBRsdUD5baU7K5roZ0vwF8Tj3IigTUNyFZJeldTNJEX7eVvfgRimFg2Zo5N6rks6kWP8cuOMY2h8mwi1-7O-kT9e3mql/w222-h296/IMG_20240302_122842_8.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr71iOxOPPx4x2DrXSmo2Rrd29Fk-benY98UcdAK1B3zQi2dXytiTDfx49vZcdhPeQXK-4uKzdVmsusBBEBTQM742PM60mMsCpQgAKB44_1e40K3UNS5mhLKK8_yBhzH3V-PwVFlQzPQZBiPTmexzJU6vFAnMauVqpGiza3UXD23NU9nRVsSDmAFoQFYlh/s4160/IMG_20240302_121010_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr71iOxOPPx4x2DrXSmo2Rrd29Fk-benY98UcdAK1B3zQi2dXytiTDfx49vZcdhPeQXK-4uKzdVmsusBBEBTQM742PM60mMsCpQgAKB44_1e40K3UNS5mhLKK8_yBhzH3V-PwVFlQzPQZBiPTmexzJU6vFAnMauVqpGiza3UXD23NU9nRVsSDmAFoQFYlh/w285-h214/IMG_20240302_121010_0.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZvjHi7NXJoXdKP7gRHIItXxQD4D-wNVTMWJ0KEkNrbszBOCblEZNItYFhIcBLtWNAOaz4WDBGYbeBLyc3zULOdq5rtSstiSSCJxba98wjYOl8IfwU2Pz7O2ZiIBILanFcrO2XsEBVrHpwxCue3vf7Vw51Nw61akxCXJZLJuD1tu008g9hVLSuxWJBRnA/s4160/IMG_20240302_130537_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZvjHi7NXJoXdKP7gRHIItXxQD4D-wNVTMWJ0KEkNrbszBOCblEZNItYFhIcBLtWNAOaz4WDBGYbeBLyc3zULOdq5rtSstiSSCJxba98wjYOl8IfwU2Pz7O2ZiIBILanFcrO2XsEBVrHpwxCue3vf7Vw51Nw61akxCXJZLJuD1tu008g9hVLSuxWJBRnA/w218-h291/IMG_20240302_130537_6.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdxS7EJXE0tSBcHtV9_3kcgSdEEyLtiszmykMb18sZS_nvif5U1vgM0YTzotECZkSqhQVYJoFK46r7IdTFpQptyf3gYB_PTG8EDvt0bLhyphenhyphen124rv8b7rBY3DKQGls63C2kPCYcwiN6JcBCM2XzniwzVRqitpphcLsq-JZv616yHlu9Y_pR7beTCi8zf492/s2044/IMG-20240302-WA0018.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1157" data-original-width="2044" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdxS7EJXE0tSBcHtV9_3kcgSdEEyLtiszmykMb18sZS_nvif5U1vgM0YTzotECZkSqhQVYJoFK46r7IdTFpQptyf3gYB_PTG8EDvt0bLhyphenhyphen124rv8b7rBY3DKQGls63C2kPCYcwiN6JcBCM2XzniwzVRqitpphcLsq-JZv616yHlu9Y_pR7beTCi8zf492/w303-h172/IMG-20240302-WA0018.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>On the North bank of the River is the village of Welham.The village has been here since before the Norman conquest.Despite only having a population of around 40 the village has a Church and a pub. We are just about getting our breath back after the long haul up the hill.I must say a swift half at 'The Red Lion' is very tempting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvIzkOFYo8oBa3anUYeNETKOASAvKWg9X3hdbP6-mSltvGYj_22UkU31JYnrEEzNcOEaaFAexgRZ7ld3Yde3l26wchrZE-nMsEvT2ouy_cdq5jEOEdEfBjgvKQ7uaQHsw-F5p9QMfxTJcuyBAg88GqK6qqZURGjvjXyNhTXkPePYemwjkB7X8B_d_N09k/s4160/IMG_20240302_125339_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvIzkOFYo8oBa3anUYeNETKOASAvKWg9X3hdbP6-mSltvGYj_22UkU31JYnrEEzNcOEaaFAexgRZ7ld3Yde3l26wchrZE-nMsEvT2ouy_cdq5jEOEdEfBjgvKQ7uaQHsw-F5p9QMfxTJcuyBAg88GqK6qqZURGjvjXyNhTXkPePYemwjkB7X8B_d_N09k/w217-h289/IMG_20240302_125339_7.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUeon2b7MRUYeM7Q-wrTaz2Buq_gJuAhXAVfBlQuE4LUtbE_XBp1UEjaYD_bRs8JUVrWZnhotlqjP0BbmJjTMbAZ_ldx1p0H4HOE2EMvP6N3JXc-xjPtQQfKl-ywFtd_49SkZm_FKxfxMCNLu7f2bCOOypDUDiKw3nniWSd38tLYeVwn-hs_SspIymyI1/s4160/IMG_20240302_130040_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUeon2b7MRUYeM7Q-wrTaz2Buq_gJuAhXAVfBlQuE4LUtbE_XBp1UEjaYD_bRs8JUVrWZnhotlqjP0BbmJjTMbAZ_ldx1p0H4HOE2EMvP6N3JXc-xjPtQQfKl-ywFtd_49SkZm_FKxfxMCNLu7f2bCOOypDUDiKw3nniWSd38tLYeVwn-hs_SspIymyI1/w215-h287/IMG_20240302_130040_4.jpg" width="215" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmovCVrI-TpG6iKmf9JKMY5JDsrhcNbU3R4nSX-GEOUjUL1KDLhzBWFNRPnIbz5_r4o5oxlTuy_D-Y8J1dAfqysviuSTKpR458QN34JCtJGZse2SrFxLg5mcPa2FvD-cEagLv96IdZ772w6i-6g_Me3DvNlRS2O8JR6_2Ez74D4KWJoduFg53NXum8L8Z/s4160/IMG_20240302_130057_5.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmovCVrI-TpG6iKmf9JKMY5JDsrhcNbU3R4nSX-GEOUjUL1KDLhzBWFNRPnIbz5_r4o5oxlTuy_D-Y8J1dAfqysviuSTKpR458QN34JCtJGZse2SrFxLg5mcPa2FvD-cEagLv96IdZ772w6i-6g_Me3DvNlRS2O8JR6_2Ez74D4KWJoduFg53NXum8L8Z/s320/IMG_20240302_130057_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Church of St Andrew Welham<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The Welland Valley is regarded as one of the most beautiful areas in the Midlands. Welham seems to be quite a quirky place. A mischevious 'Little Miss Naughty' grins at you from a hedgerow. A long deserted telephone box is left abandoned. No effort to turn it into a book exchange or defibrillator hub. Even the phone is still in tact, it wouldn't let me place a call though. We continue onwards to wards the village of Slawston. A huge metropolis in comparison to Welham. After the haul up the long and winding road I'm not surprised the village lies at over 300 ft.Slawston hills (also known as Mill, Barrow or Burrough Hill) exceeds 400 ft. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecubRpJiRrnziiFBIMHuyqDIVV5k5iEOIIo_TsxDleeHLWNeIpvreNdfRezNwUrBBa13yUzqtuvtMY-se7e7w8ZvF-CxULC4CxpEVIWxQWUyUj3FLHe4Gorhw_ilHchPnPpxpM_PYWLqFA8N3RYYVUzvNHOtZxEcX2zspa5EEI9rC3ww1YOIHEMtB3TMC/s4160/IMG_20240302_135215_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecubRpJiRrnziiFBIMHuyqDIVV5k5iEOIIo_TsxDleeHLWNeIpvreNdfRezNwUrBBa13yUzqtuvtMY-se7e7w8ZvF-CxULC4CxpEVIWxQWUyUj3FLHe4Gorhw_ilHchPnPpxpM_PYWLqFA8N3RYYVUzvNHOtZxEcX2zspa5EEI9rC3ww1YOIHEMtB3TMC/s320/IMG_20240302_135215_6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WBGe1_3qbApNxEWKnd-Vu8163-UfwQ5ARgAt6krxYmSDi80xR5onovBGL7KqN9dvUhOSuXk7wtxYAkJ6s2z0l9ZaT-V1zxvEXM7x-gaTJNQf0FO5sjWJ6pouMyuhcex-PB7CzXtgrOL-z_CtVieXvk4p0bdHi4TZ35mBG63E5EQMbTJf-qMnfc5VO_rQ/s4160/IMG_20240302_140209_9.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WBGe1_3qbApNxEWKnd-Vu8163-UfwQ5ARgAt6krxYmSDi80xR5onovBGL7KqN9dvUhOSuXk7wtxYAkJ6s2z0l9ZaT-V1zxvEXM7x-gaTJNQf0FO5sjWJ6pouMyuhcex-PB7CzXtgrOL-z_CtVieXvk4p0bdHi4TZ35mBG63E5EQMbTJf-qMnfc5VO_rQ/w229-h305/IMG_20240302_140209_9.jpg" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoS2kMjxbPlrrkCxgQcZRMeXdVKx3VPTOJkn1j1aRVjs0Cj9Qn2xkEwjmHAKCz-Y8O0lEASMqEK3YxporjxysAjyrjguOpdE5cAtly0lcUYDh76i0El2M7OGFp36MU-TXxc6-CGDNAB12991jX0igjMI-2VpgSlmvvBRF-4QemIPwB6DURV9rjndX7ELE/s4160/IMG_20240302_141849_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoS2kMjxbPlrrkCxgQcZRMeXdVKx3VPTOJkn1j1aRVjs0Cj9Qn2xkEwjmHAKCz-Y8O0lEASMqEK3YxporjxysAjyrjguOpdE5cAtly0lcUYDh76i0El2M7OGFp36MU-TXxc6-CGDNAB12991jX0igjMI-2VpgSlmvvBRF-4QemIPwB6DURV9rjndX7ELE/s320/IMG_20240302_141849_6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>We arrive in Hallaton home of the famous 'Bottle kicking. The famous old Leicestershire tradition that takes place every Easter Monday. I wrote about this in more detail when we walked through the other end of Hallaton in May 2023. The link is below for those interested. </p><p> http://peterja-storytellersnight.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-market-harborough-round-6-hallaton.html</p><p></p><p>I remember at the time lots of Bunting being put up ahead of the King Charles coronation. The charming Butter Cross monument was particularly well decorated as I recall. This would indicate that it was an area where there would have been a market of some sort. No doubt selling locally produced butter and other dairy products. Our path lies to the right down a narrow alley between the houses. It is also a very slippy and muddy alley too...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqh7n_0bKpyWRV5wtD8lENKf7ObOW4FMSGOyL3QaYBG7Rnov4YQETkvVX21S-lpz4uui6orDmTHGIV8zXA8_4nQ4WptiNxfTrmGRsB_NSFn0y0xXIM4wDXqy3IPXUy_IcnVmnc5CelgJsy-jFr3GJhoPMiiiVuda9ACm3_Cdd_DXhfPNxVZkO8teOaIhU/s4160/IMG_20240302_141415_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqh7n_0bKpyWRV5wtD8lENKf7ObOW4FMSGOyL3QaYBG7Rnov4YQETkvVX21S-lpz4uui6orDmTHGIV8zXA8_4nQ4WptiNxfTrmGRsB_NSFn0y0xXIM4wDXqy3IPXUy_IcnVmnc5CelgJsy-jFr3GJhoPMiiiVuda9ACm3_Cdd_DXhfPNxVZkO8teOaIhU/s320/IMG_20240302_141415_9.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvjrS6KqzEaaq3U34sat2WyZDLlzS05nWWVp1N99fKorFs1UqsfuxwSY3zHoKjpPPljNvnM-evZkKr0HsSW_aOIqRkajXUoi8Qdwn6ciDJL-CjzpHo8nrk2Ke5pnZKyXtDPc7iQTWhlUsdTjsHA04VWM8yO9QbFpvQ0SWu79aVRX513eRmKh1vGi2oWpa/s4160/IMG_20240302_142107_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvjrS6KqzEaaq3U34sat2WyZDLlzS05nWWVp1N99fKorFs1UqsfuxwSY3zHoKjpPPljNvnM-evZkKr0HsSW_aOIqRkajXUoi8Qdwn6ciDJL-CjzpHo8nrk2Ke5pnZKyXtDPc7iQTWhlUsdTjsHA04VWM8yO9QbFpvQ0SWu79aVRX513eRmKh1vGi2oWpa/s320/IMG_20240302_142107_9.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZMetQ-poP2bULr8DO5tK0ED3XoKEuJm8vocq9exfmuRx8apDm0kDLU61XC0001RqAOLz-g0W_-h8sZxRmMVITk1SZknUZQ9qnbwL34RrTxED9D3cSzc9a-2nmr5C3Mp7PKSv0iXSLDVLJ-VH0DMDMatLTUISFYpjTAklPuWXE1enKAMwweSbDlE-EfA0/s4094/IMG_20240302_143117_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3032" data-original-width="4094" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZMetQ-poP2bULr8DO5tK0ED3XoKEuJm8vocq9exfmuRx8apDm0kDLU61XC0001RqAOLz-g0W_-h8sZxRmMVITk1SZknUZQ9qnbwL34RrTxED9D3cSzc9a-2nmr5C3Mp7PKSv0iXSLDVLJ-VH0DMDMatLTUISFYpjTAklPuWXE1enKAMwweSbDlE-EfA0/s320/IMG_20240302_143117_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>There has not been a great deal of wildlife sighted so far today. The closest was passing 'Hare Pie Farm' . The significance of the 'Hare Pie' was covered off again in the previously mentioned Hallaton blog. It was on 'Hare Pie Bank' where Historians discovered the lost Chapel of St Morrell. Excavations have revealed the
full plan of the chapel as well as the cemetery and evidence that the
hillside has been used since at least the Roman period. The chapel is thought to have been a place of pilgrimage in the medieval period. A total of 11 skeletons have been excavated all orientated east-west in the Christian tradition and
radiocarbon dated to the 14th century.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAUoAgKW0a8TYM0x4qNM-QXjzYGjKTD1F26g8su0oEndQg2OChqKKKahsDm_XINXRXB835abmYaFrJQ-BgRsMTpBInYbB5PrV-MUqK3gswvyweb23CdztOzQdPH1LW9ih4y197g4UyPN3WBNWZT-hcRGdVMVxaLEJElAogdiEn7jG8Vd-q7QApmo0ZekN/s4160/IMG_20240302_153134_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAUoAgKW0a8TYM0x4qNM-QXjzYGjKTD1F26g8su0oEndQg2OChqKKKahsDm_XINXRXB835abmYaFrJQ-BgRsMTpBInYbB5PrV-MUqK3gswvyweb23CdztOzQdPH1LW9ih4y197g4UyPN3WBNWZT-hcRGdVMVxaLEJElAogdiEn7jG8Vd-q7QApmo0ZekN/s320/IMG_20240302_153134_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8hIdCdsimmg_i2V6vcExeCy9sCp7LawKuB2jfCWBBPHHGcpJuqX6zhtxAvokUzSwbJJIjIF-gEXVIPs1XQLQCV2LhgoJP5XAqC4ikn-fXXRbBJni7oL1rwGaeceQtbOOIj5S_0IqmUiqz9CIr1yEwGMhrGDkecU4JJ-wXRdUwBqJoOcRCZe85jKXvcbO/s4160/IMG_20240302_153145_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8hIdCdsimmg_i2V6vcExeCy9sCp7LawKuB2jfCWBBPHHGcpJuqX6zhtxAvokUzSwbJJIjIF-gEXVIPs1XQLQCV2LhgoJP5XAqC4ikn-fXXRbBJni7oL1rwGaeceQtbOOIj5S_0IqmUiqz9CIr1yEwGMhrGDkecU4JJ-wXRdUwBqJoOcRCZe85jKXvcbO/s320/IMG_20240302_153145_2.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The River Welland<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYtTQj2FHHmiuFjUK6Qs9ouq-Y1Rbd5sxM8AyPBNLR038LxCWxYtUz4eY2qgQKwujPSAnnzxcJhlYhqqa_bVi1xU6clvyU0OTp-AgdAAeUb8HiTD2lODefkHjXMszoEY6haXNpqpG5F17O3TSQkf7yZYwdbw0U3EhSTMYXhFkMh0qOkPvnlM_P161DDd4/s2016/IMG-20240302-WA0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNYtTQj2FHHmiuFjUK6Qs9ouq-Y1Rbd5sxM8AyPBNLR038LxCWxYtUz4eY2qgQKwujPSAnnzxcJhlYhqqa_bVi1xU6clvyU0OTp-AgdAAeUb8HiTD2lODefkHjXMszoEY6haXNpqpG5F17O3TSQkf7yZYwdbw0U3EhSTMYXhFkMh0qOkPvnlM_P161DDd4/s320/IMG-20240302-WA0010.jpg" width="151" /></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpv-4Y9PDHYxUc4UnooI69K6YsvctF6hi-Jvu7eP_rjEXD0ADitP4MrdcB4q4OzvCPRdVEOt4FMXTrySNyHIPWq_dvmoPqSv8dPTeN3qHCu7dxwWiGmysfvFIhwjqa7v-4NsPxzs1zXOcVOP8lh3fcrqywFF2_NUfb7sGVt2zSf6-SCT4s5TWinFy5g6-S/s4160/IMG_20240302_144342_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpv-4Y9PDHYxUc4UnooI69K6YsvctF6hi-Jvu7eP_rjEXD0ADitP4MrdcB4q4OzvCPRdVEOt4FMXTrySNyHIPWq_dvmoPqSv8dPTeN3qHCu7dxwWiGmysfvFIhwjqa7v-4NsPxzs1zXOcVOP8lh3fcrqywFF2_NUfb7sGVt2zSf6-SCT4s5TWinFy5g6-S/s320/IMG_20240302_144342_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darkening skies<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p>Amazingly the rain has held off, we have seen it in the distance. The clouds are blowing rapidly in a south easterly direction. Briefly the sun puts in an appearance and we are treated to a rainbow. We have crossed over the River Welland again as we complete the loop back to Weston by Welland. The Market Harborough round is now completed. Today's walk a total of 12.4 miles. <br /></p><p> <br /></p><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUGV9KhlR_fw1TYYDVKk68uvXexaAaoQnqO1SjgK3QDP3yqnB9DpnJKC10Qmpdf5E4VgAp-k1qB3dHlfj_7MXuKIHwnZJbQXpv4gUyCe2KLBZS7l0-Hn8v9BCyBvSmLQaIueUjNZGzUa_YExUzlyEE66aTHtIoJET-2jH7vxVMb_05O5b0oWu-GIpbCvh/s4160/IMG_20240302_144342_8.jpg"><br /></a></div>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-44363073558508619502024-02-21T08:07:00.000-08:002024-02-21T08:07:55.480-08:00Heart of England Way (7) Barton & Long Marston<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXOVymXk4RRyARDVNUSW7ZfsQvPKY4z90Xnu99-TTb7md6UKzecm4-z8kraDtmJm2FMXXWi-UckOxv7ESySRd1yaIpkyMZVNvXeDYu6ChXWlX6dSNnce-z_3uGImGz2dcB8gBlWHR-r-vJr48Ggo338g4DMkTGlrMbTIcU8o0eoF2vj-P7QWwDPa6XwGx/s1033/IMG-20240216-WA0009.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="949" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXOVymXk4RRyARDVNUSW7ZfsQvPKY4z90Xnu99-TTb7md6UKzecm4-z8kraDtmJm2FMXXWi-UckOxv7ESySRd1yaIpkyMZVNvXeDYu6ChXWlX6dSNnce-z_3uGImGz2dcB8gBlWHR-r-vJr48Ggo338g4DMkTGlrMbTIcU8o0eoF2vj-P7QWwDPa6XwGx/s320/IMG-20240216-WA0009.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Been a while since we ventured on the Heart of England Way. Starting point of the walk is a designated hamlet just south of Bidford. Described as a small but mighty village. Despite having a population of just 80 or
so, for the past decade Barton residents have donated a magnificent
£50,000 to local charities.There is a traditional country pub called 'The Cottage of Content'. Which I thought was a bit unusual? Just for the record we are walking in a clockwise direction. We are in the County of Warwickshire. Close to Bidford on Avon. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sadly the weather is decidedly bleak. Whilst not actually raining it is trying very hard. There is rain forecast for later in the afternoon so we might be lucky ?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jRZClECdea8pHFoYv4zavUBlaVtTA1NNgg1lp4NRPcMRdYMVCgJbONMV1f9B9R0lNTVNFDuOBbTJufKU0y0j53H05_oXkGq9ownfk1YVkCRg0ju344Zrm82QwP2I3OLMWZ-u_sjLR-3qaWpOj9QYprHX2CwlzCZL_6fDS9_RciCYHw2CDd-x3xtIMBwQ/s4160/IMG_20240217_123702_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jRZClECdea8pHFoYv4zavUBlaVtTA1NNgg1lp4NRPcMRdYMVCgJbONMV1f9B9R0lNTVNFDuOBbTJufKU0y0j53H05_oXkGq9ownfk1YVkCRg0ju344Zrm82QwP2I3OLMWZ-u_sjLR-3qaWpOj9QYprHX2CwlzCZL_6fDS9_RciCYHw2CDd-x3xtIMBwQ/s320/IMG_20240217_123702_6.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyaBvmatxF8_byeWQZHHSki_FeNx93Sc9Dh6v0KSNNq8GatWF2yezzY3xNygbL0fuOsk_1Znpd1eZMuF2lb1Vs-i2TYs83Q-OQoVY5WVj_r_MFdqtrKRA6E6fDdT2sl_ygdyinRWCvl9vVKEXsveEs2_NjMJiIV2bEddxNw0Kw2tvAZJtLYUbDUMKEIBg/s4160/IMG_20240217_122101_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyaBvmatxF8_byeWQZHHSki_FeNx93Sc9Dh6v0KSNNq8GatWF2yezzY3xNygbL0fuOsk_1Znpd1eZMuF2lb1Vs-i2TYs83Q-OQoVY5WVj_r_MFdqtrKRA6E6fDdT2sl_ygdyinRWCvl9vVKEXsveEs2_NjMJiIV2bEddxNw0Kw2tvAZJtLYUbDUMKEIBg/s320/IMG_20240217_122101_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGme0IEJNaUuGYuGiS1wevWFcQNeblFypwUa7XSovONx4LADowU3a3HTjG-Vd6obNDrHk1uZ67BIh9Ef48Oj3aSgFVpeSqwOeXSx6I9KyAP5ITUAhBQl8AW8ExN4uDX9b-T8n-SwZlFsThxAkGNUlxus_uqzRFZiolH-K9YesWLNSseJ49YbHoSw4DnmB/s4160/IMG_20240217_121727_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWGme0IEJNaUuGYuGiS1wevWFcQNeblFypwUa7XSovONx4LADowU3a3HTjG-Vd6obNDrHk1uZ67BIh9Ef48Oj3aSgFVpeSqwOeXSx6I9KyAP5ITUAhBQl8AW8ExN4uDX9b-T8n-SwZlFsThxAkGNUlxus_uqzRFZiolH-K9YesWLNSseJ49YbHoSw4DnmB/s320/IMG_20240217_121727_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We are walking walking through part of the Heart of England Forest. Collett's Pond is one of more than 100 ponds in the forest. The pond was created in 2000 and the woodland around it planted in 2007. Ponds play a massive part in the environment and are a fantastic home for all sorts of wildlife. These include; Dragonflies, Bats , Newts and all sorts of Wildfowl. Frogs and Toads are currently coming out of hibernation from the pond bottom. Before long there will be Frogspawn just below the pond surface.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPScfhAUJKEQUpp1fK-IvXxVZe0Eb_LDw_gExXL0ybqQPp7Sviy_OAPVKVI9xm-WojeHfti0eCDSb1evI4w-xn7CHvnqYfcS7W6Macp70Zb153QCrv5drvUEu8qI77V3ehCBsjja8IZGTN9S9mKkxPtJCDEKKtuS7ZFLFesomZMrYjMRjLD-eYJm1JcV7/s3394/IMG_20240217_121950_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3394" data-original-width="3009" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPScfhAUJKEQUpp1fK-IvXxVZe0Eb_LDw_gExXL0ybqQPp7Sviy_OAPVKVI9xm-WojeHfti0eCDSb1evI4w-xn7CHvnqYfcS7W6Macp70Zb153QCrv5drvUEu8qI77V3ehCBsjja8IZGTN9S9mKkxPtJCDEKKtuS7ZFLFesomZMrYjMRjLD-eYJm1JcV7/w246-h278/IMG_20240217_121950_8.jpg" width="246" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIat9Bt9HSAtdvWmODzn7K0Bx8wAiEKRLRHp8eIMKgrprEzzstB7-9FCjE0X-dJo0mn8Nd2N-NCqhLp_H573PFcvF7XriaKBUb3atvLiSH92Kj5VF_lbxOaB1wMZayAlxLaMnvN4jqnUm93Ovz8AeTDjq8gZkUMnHDnIBL_vzOMHbTzn_iSqQ2y1V6KOn/s4160/IMG_20240217_121914_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIat9Bt9HSAtdvWmODzn7K0Bx8wAiEKRLRHp8eIMKgrprEzzstB7-9FCjE0X-dJo0mn8Nd2N-NCqhLp_H573PFcvF7XriaKBUb3atvLiSH92Kj5VF_lbxOaB1wMZayAlxLaMnvN4jqnUm93Ovz8AeTDjq8gZkUMnHDnIBL_vzOMHbTzn_iSqQ2y1V6KOn/w285-h214/IMG_20240217_121914_3.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">Created in 2003 he Heart of England Forest has embarked on ambitious reforestation efforts, successfully planting over 2 million trees. Local Landowner Felix Dennis was the driving force behind the project. His goal was to establish a sequence of joined up forest in Warwickshire. An area that would serve as
essential green corridors for wildlife, and a space for the public to enjoy. </span><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0BBbFgkZaFjPM0I22Gw4VBKuhtXzwpPw7CRLuVGk3T7O26v-YQ13xqDergI8_iW5s-ChkhevdTAzQGnJm1892-LG7NsWAJn5fRL_RX5Ck0_NRVzrRrItFSmffzz618M-uUKIuDLmSsgBC-czwP1EXPZpkCljmolV965vE6NqNgcd7LE1E4FBzIDukZxg/s3368/IMG_20240217_122234_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3368" data-original-width="2862" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0BBbFgkZaFjPM0I22Gw4VBKuhtXzwpPw7CRLuVGk3T7O26v-YQ13xqDergI8_iW5s-ChkhevdTAzQGnJm1892-LG7NsWAJn5fRL_RX5Ck0_NRVzrRrItFSmffzz618M-uUKIuDLmSsgBC-czwP1EXPZpkCljmolV965vE6NqNgcd7LE1E4FBzIDukZxg/w227-h267/IMG_20240217_122234_1.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdX_uam3_aOctJULgt_twckRF0zsh9r9-rifDdQ7OC3kYfokztwcwvRdw29DeV2AOBY13aB5_o7KFLqQplzh1KUmv4IcxueXHfLL78gKSN_Hk_4jk97AB6Eb9DqrpzyHIBuMgoVFwiV2zIm644xGq2lE4ozMNdvEws44oDD4sCVYxJckwkdRvB0DjoiXL/s4160/IMG_20240217_124952_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdX_uam3_aOctJULgt_twckRF0zsh9r9-rifDdQ7OC3kYfokztwcwvRdw29DeV2AOBY13aB5_o7KFLqQplzh1KUmv4IcxueXHfLL78gKSN_Hk_4jk97AB6Eb9DqrpzyHIBuMgoVFwiV2zIm644xGq2lE4ozMNdvEws44oDD4sCVYxJckwkdRvB0DjoiXL/w300-h225/IMG_20240217_124952_0.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As we approach the village of Dorsington I start to get a strong sense of <span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><span class="CSkcDe">déjà vu. It isn't very often you see gates like the ones pictured above. Once I saw the Church I knew that this was familiar ground. We walked this part previously in September 2022! The link is posted below , just in case you are interested?<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><span class="CSkcDe">http://peterja-storytellersnight.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-shakespeares-avon-way-bidford-on.html</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><span class="CSkcDe"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2QyvbbuTy79FJ22kjbZnu8jkqTd0Sqzc09_qPwaD3Sj1ZK6BGQxNnMaoXC83NTG6aDmLVutQgQtopTitKtThJ3KBbAEGgMOzwShvNQqU5DzT5eZ3_O-BoWOMwHM6J22QoImU1a5axW831MiU4nD0p7D795oO7uFEcWWbiGCdCuaosk4Ri3M_viqJezZB/s4160/IMG_20240217_131700_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2QyvbbuTy79FJ22kjbZnu8jkqTd0Sqzc09_qPwaD3Sj1ZK6BGQxNnMaoXC83NTG6aDmLVutQgQtopTitKtThJ3KBbAEGgMOzwShvNQqU5DzT5eZ3_O-BoWOMwHM6J22QoImU1a5axW831MiU4nD0p7D795oO7uFEcWWbiGCdCuaosk4Ri3M_viqJezZB/w227-h302/IMG_20240217_131700_4.jpg" width="227" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><span class="CSkcDe"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReOXkpuNqWNuiVoRZ0l8RDs_yUeYRQ-vm8PgcOVw5Hnr96xVR75NKV97nQzD7ZWxVfBll3C2CkFJG0YXGwMV48JCc0nBeiEo6pZYu71RSY6EREagSJHtZZxdU4ERcuQSMpLyZNLT_eK-XHMoiQgWTSp21xZG_ycc207Y-0xP2-PDqa9Y275NANoZbqNgO/s3987/IMG_20240217_134518_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2780" data-original-width="3987" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReOXkpuNqWNuiVoRZ0l8RDs_yUeYRQ-vm8PgcOVw5Hnr96xVR75NKV97nQzD7ZWxVfBll3C2CkFJG0YXGwMV48JCc0nBeiEo6pZYu71RSY6EREagSJHtZZxdU4ERcuQSMpLyZNLT_eK-XHMoiQgWTSp21xZG_ycc207Y-0xP2-PDqa9Y275NANoZbqNgO/w300-h209/IMG_20240217_134518_0.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>It's nice to see the Donkey's again though. A scary thought has just occurred to me. We are going to have to pass through the field where we were assaulted by several rampant horses. Not to mention the flooded fields and the Sheep...</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jeM1AwfcMTuktebDPGdNvfB5WpT5qgDG1h_Dy9nshTcb31gwepcxVBByzJaKFYJlUBNREg2oV0l57eQDjJy_rzXWrjIy062fMJN9gZnzvvCPhhpFrxpQ7WhzodrCrLiJ4P0Mxkzlk4hZEWtK5r3QJLH2BRsnhX1lgsPab9HYb6y6_NzbzVGeLnuwI6oO/s3703/IMG_20240217_140851_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3703" data-original-width="2914" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jeM1AwfcMTuktebDPGdNvfB5WpT5qgDG1h_Dy9nshTcb31gwepcxVBByzJaKFYJlUBNREg2oV0l57eQDjJy_rzXWrjIy062fMJN9gZnzvvCPhhpFrxpQ7WhzodrCrLiJ4P0Mxkzlk4hZEWtK5r3QJLH2BRsnhX1lgsPab9HYb6y6_NzbzVGeLnuwI6oO/w234-h297/IMG_20240217_140851_4.jpg" width="234" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="CSkcDe"></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sgHFWUgQZd_1zmjrlI1zQ4Q9m0M2BcPx86RQZ_T9h-hefpix62Unj1F6D74vvx57FLVU-eeCo1JAIxQQpVUztB2kPu43YNfm3v5RWSK2Ozpc2-qdzSSsv8NsmIOkZCvQsPzuAXLRD4u11RTn6377XJagWxpY7eIYkR6gQKxKcfPdWz6utcMSUgAxlg3G/s4160/IMG_20240217_134805_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sgHFWUgQZd_1zmjrlI1zQ4Q9m0M2BcPx86RQZ_T9h-hefpix62Unj1F6D74vvx57FLVU-eeCo1JAIxQQpVUztB2kPu43YNfm3v5RWSK2Ozpc2-qdzSSsv8NsmIOkZCvQsPzuAXLRD4u11RTn6377XJagWxpY7eIYkR6gQKxKcfPdWz6utcMSUgAxlg3G/w224-h299/IMG_20240217_134805_8.jpg" width="224" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wKx-LeU0DQ2DN0DmSsGIpedYNtgWDYKL2EYicJ7V6v8CtsThn_dDKRrb4mtf_tcpAB9FhgWMlnv4Bcentrk8EdtxStzdCf_5GBjjM8wGLJcyg2PX_SEm9AXiXAVzt-XgMV1rZHGuJVuoCv4bviIKKUa7RrnCkJym1rn7Q23vFhAF_jEzV2EV5VxHb3J4/s3511/IMG_20240217_142058_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2170" data-original-width="3511" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wKx-LeU0DQ2DN0DmSsGIpedYNtgWDYKL2EYicJ7V6v8CtsThn_dDKRrb4mtf_tcpAB9FhgWMlnv4Bcentrk8EdtxStzdCf_5GBjjM8wGLJcyg2PX_SEm9AXiXAVzt-XgMV1rZHGuJVuoCv4bviIKKUa7RrnCkJym1rn7Q23vFhAF_jEzV2EV5VxHb3J4/s320/IMG_20240217_142058_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Getting through flooded and muddy gateways was a big problem too. Disaster struck when a wooden fence I was clinging to gave way. Thankfully I didn't end up too wet. I did however grab a handful of barbed wire, as I tried to rescue the situation. On a plus side the horses were subdued, happy at the other end of the end of their field. The Sheep went into a huddle, a bit like the sheep equivalent of Rorkes Drift. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRouQH_KFHTowUItsbYPeeOOGVB0ITfkjhttXs9ngjTLoPsGXnQAZbQtOlIm2w6XmZ91Gj-W-dW01qo0S3RGGBsXMpzc4g0kzbcy6crEcXrLPUnIxhWqhbmOYr1fYSbGdhtEpTJv2q0KiD8L93xFMizNY1myxN_5dNUZSbA5V-yw2FA1rvx82ZgU7x03X/s2016/IMG-20240217-WA0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRouQH_KFHTowUItsbYPeeOOGVB0ITfkjhttXs9ngjTLoPsGXnQAZbQtOlIm2w6XmZ91Gj-W-dW01qo0S3RGGBsXMpzc4g0kzbcy6crEcXrLPUnIxhWqhbmOYr1fYSbGdhtEpTJv2q0KiD8L93xFMizNY1myxN_5dNUZSbA5V-yw2FA1rvx82ZgU7x03X/s320/IMG-20240217-WA0001.jpg" width="151" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwIpLlX73o63vC_50DfnFh_WLEsw5w0jtXgr1JooqBNQNb3Fb_KQUmyNiT0OjiSDrcteRFcnQuVyyWxoTXRf4aN39gMDsETEzDAOjwHWWQKpJ0tHnqf0ArTjZwwz8LEXQTiW7Au80B0BftepT6tMt99JwISTNFCviFyA3KLyH_D-Ik3ViDISqEe7OGARJ/s4160/IMG_20240217_152023_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwIpLlX73o63vC_50DfnFh_WLEsw5w0jtXgr1JooqBNQNb3Fb_KQUmyNiT0OjiSDrcteRFcnQuVyyWxoTXRf4aN39gMDsETEzDAOjwHWWQKpJ0tHnqf0ArTjZwwz8LEXQTiW7Au80B0BftepT6tMt99JwISTNFCviFyA3KLyH_D-Ik3ViDISqEe7OGARJ/s320/IMG_20240217_152023_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvigNy5qU52l-U89LLNz76JBpCePDJozNdFgF621c-38nOsK07Hrp4EOzPKKIM-xrzGohOkU_o-XpA85yIFtF7o-TOC3uGTlclY12Cv9H-ZFnFrxDqw7JSOzi9ST1dTHna2wzg0o4EwM4CelwLgStu4ES7mVTA85NOwjrzVB-CEPISHgt9bYUBhuTbr7qm/s4160/IMG_20240217_143856_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvigNy5qU52l-U89LLNz76JBpCePDJozNdFgF621c-38nOsK07Hrp4EOzPKKIM-xrzGohOkU_o-XpA85yIFtF7o-TOC3uGTlclY12Cv9H-ZFnFrxDqw7JSOzi9ST1dTHna2wzg0o4EwM4CelwLgStu4ES7mVTA85NOwjrzVB-CEPISHgt9bYUBhuTbr7qm/s320/IMG_20240217_143856_5.jpg" width="320" /></a><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I was extremely thrilled however to see that my piece of 'Countryside Engineering was still in place. If you can call laying a rusty old gate across a flooded bank engineering? I wonder how many intrepid Ramblers it has served? Perhaps they will erect a plaque or monument in my honour . People have received awards for far less. Well I can dream at least. Necessity has always been the mother of invention in my book.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD48NVB8yvl2Ah1MszdYEJKYwrkidXeX8YcxCXR8vwnWGxvm8GOrxxjYpkuj_4WSw7uc6RaSXWNCjIOsoWpGNOjDpIu3lp2JaPms2wwd0kExYUCXo5U_8OxXI_c-G9IrnnV8r7X8DXxnX3vyEXL2jGhh1qArHptiWcMwE_2ZAfBEZ6WM_jVIW6kqy5yvQ/s4160/IMG_20240217_153626_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD48NVB8yvl2Ah1MszdYEJKYwrkidXeX8YcxCXR8vwnWGxvm8GOrxxjYpkuj_4WSw7uc6RaSXWNCjIOsoWpGNOjDpIu3lp2JaPms2wwd0kExYUCXo5U_8OxXI_c-G9IrnnV8r7X8DXxnX3vyEXL2jGhh1qArHptiWcMwE_2ZAfBEZ6WM_jVIW6kqy5yvQ/s320/IMG_20240217_153626_3.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxe6L_ni_WrbyMfsRgXpffaulA8se3k-L-stcQVxrK8dfcf2QpCPgIsV9v2YhGIxAnFisLZGaeJOdKbuBb7OnMTdPO4j88LX8UI9rYHkTudREZdEyXRraNsCLzOTE7nl_zTYBy1128nsSRTOl2sipq93RbdYy0n6Hdt2HQHTbGdZovT5IGC2_gghjNtQp8/s4160/IMG_20240217_155024_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxe6L_ni_WrbyMfsRgXpffaulA8se3k-L-stcQVxrK8dfcf2QpCPgIsV9v2YhGIxAnFisLZGaeJOdKbuBb7OnMTdPO4j88LX8UI9rYHkTudREZdEyXRraNsCLzOTE7nl_zTYBy1128nsSRTOl2sipq93RbdYy0n6Hdt2HQHTbGdZovT5IGC2_gghjNtQp8/s320/IMG_20240217_155024_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyEnAbCg_wQgM1OapQH007dVp-13rOFnGu7FXhe2DWfV8Tik50JR15YGRl4LgDn3SLD0PG1zHs8myoFSKCTfgDeskxd1MFbO2NqCbK_fXwDlkc3Gr9HR4893dKM0ycKO8JQ97LEzZuczL4bJG9d_Z0tcz5u389-wxqW-LmV2yLAJ6RCpSNT65-LR2yM8r/s4160/IMG_20240217_153649_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyEnAbCg_wQgM1OapQH007dVp-13rOFnGu7FXhe2DWfV8Tik50JR15YGRl4LgDn3SLD0PG1zHs8myoFSKCTfgDeskxd1MFbO2NqCbK_fXwDlkc3Gr9HR4893dKM0ycKO8JQ97LEzZuczL4bJG9d_Z0tcz5u389-wxqW-LmV2yLAJ6RCpSNT65-LR2yM8r/s320/IMG_20240217_153649_3.jpg" width="240" /></a><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I really dislike the metal footbridges like the one pictured above. Particularly when you have walked the best part of 10 miles and struggling to lift your feet. You know about it if you catch your shin too... I'm sure thy are to stop animals like Sheep and Cattle from crossing. My feet are soaked, too many times the water has gone over the boots when I've sunk in a field or puddle. We are on the last part of the walk though , on the home straight you might say. We have just passed through Bickmarsh. A small hamlet in Worcestershire with a population of around 65. The most famous building is Bickmarsh Hall. According to records it once belonged to the county of Worcestershire. <span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><span class="CSkcDe"> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jslQmYK0c2tYpb8oNC0lnXYjfbU-26kV6RwL3GOn_iMpLjpAzxcF-egu73wrwYHFqBPuuYoTFAhhGbQAbLGJARirwyy5Ek-R1XRKdPQpqNxieoTqgKWPHbnhRrhZW4_F-CtOb7esgWt5-qTfp7z_o9rGLbInxjURY-B7mvAqLIu_t4gbJnW65lGBCfCu/s2016/IMG-20240218-WA0000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jslQmYK0c2tYpb8oNC0lnXYjfbU-26kV6RwL3GOn_iMpLjpAzxcF-egu73wrwYHFqBPuuYoTFAhhGbQAbLGJARirwyy5Ek-R1XRKdPQpqNxieoTqgKWPHbnhRrhZW4_F-CtOb7esgWt5-qTfp7z_o9rGLbInxjURY-B7mvAqLIu_t4gbJnW65lGBCfCu/s320/IMG-20240218-WA0000.jpg" width="151" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HcxRBzfLsc7DWqJgbZWyJ4AKin4YcchVtORtXO91-u8f3kw3d3hwaYq3S1D1GTgNy4FvrT_zq0fQYjCo3hydPL66HgMUcQhl5lTKFnKXMzM_8SmSQ4lZ-Mw5-X4hldpqO8YSDxfwv-Ip7Yvwz7zB1UQIfA1wfmhAUld2j-uNlznNEOBxHs-NyKj1hJfb/s4076/IMG_20240217_160711_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2484" data-original-width="4076" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9HcxRBzfLsc7DWqJgbZWyJ4AKin4YcchVtORtXO91-u8f3kw3d3hwaYq3S1D1GTgNy4FvrT_zq0fQYjCo3hydPL66HgMUcQhl5lTKFnKXMzM_8SmSQ4lZ-Mw5-X4hldpqO8YSDxfwv-Ip7Yvwz7zB1UQIfA1wfmhAUld2j-uNlznNEOBxHs-NyKj1hJfb/s320/IMG_20240217_160711_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;">Light is beggining to fade as we finish the walk. Just in time too as the promised rain has arrived. This has been a really tough walk once again in rain soaked conditions. In total a distance of 11.5 miles. Hopefully next time conditions will be a little kinder. <br /><span class="CSkcDe"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="JCzEY ZwRhJd"><span class="CSkcDe"><br /></span></span></span></p><div class="aj35ze"></div><div class="L3Ezfd" data-ved="2ahUKEwiPrJ_I2ryEAxXEXUEAHe0DDWQQuk56BAgeEAI" style="visibility: visible;"><br /></div><span><a data-ctbtn="2" data-cthref="/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiPrJ_I2ryEAxXEXUEAHe0DDWQQFnoECCgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FD%25C3%25A9j%25C3%25A0_vu&usg=AOvVaw17jnDIPXdy4NoCl7fDuLju&opi=89978449" data-jrwt="1" data-jsarwt="1" data-usg="AOvVaw17jnDIPXdy4NoCl7fDuLju" data-ved="2ahUKEwiPrJ_I2ryEAxXEXUEAHe0DDWQQFnoECCgQAQ" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiPrJ_I2ryEAxXEXUEAHe0DDWQQFnoECCgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FD%25C3%25A9j%25C3%25A0_vu&usg=AOvVaw17jnDIPXdy4NoCl7fDuLju&opi=89978449"><h3 class="LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md"></h3></a></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br /></span></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-75243622895992850722024-02-18T11:05:00.000-08:002024-02-18T11:05:16.856-08:00Silverstone & Hazelborough Wood Walk<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aUgYTsH5sf49YGsfF9M6N02Gvv6hBr5voOJFePy-UJ3-6PLVWz5CjpxrmFGD2FcsRz139Hbg3Mf0-nAGLt8QqnGmoGEslW1D6ZOsoaZwXfIDsdxH7lnOg2Icb2eGe4n_Lmsde1uoE6AkRuKAOXZjYVka8ppQcTbOfDQ05N_y2GIq3lisKSyVC28GEc4e/s292/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="205" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aUgYTsH5sf49YGsfF9M6N02Gvv6hBr5voOJFePy-UJ3-6PLVWz5CjpxrmFGD2FcsRz139Hbg3Mf0-nAGLt8QqnGmoGEslW1D6ZOsoaZwXfIDsdxH7lnOg2Icb2eGe4n_Lmsde1uoE6AkRuKAOXZjYVka8ppQcTbOfDQ05N_y2GIq3lisKSyVC28GEc4e/s1600/Capture.PNG" width="205" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'm really looking forward to the walk today. Down in the South of the County, close to the Buckinghamshire border. With a population of just over 2,000 their can't surely be more famous villages than Silverstone. Famed of course for being the current home of the Formula One British Grand Prix. The whole area has a rich pedigree of racing history. Mercedes, Red Bull and Aston Martin are based locally. Just walking up the High Street their are acknowledgements to the racing greats of the past. It's hard to imagine just what the village would be like in the height of the Summer, on Grand Prix weekend. Tens of thousands of people milling around, getting a pint at the local pub 'The White Horse' must be a nightmare. I have heard it said that a lot of the locals go away for the weekend, renting out their properties for eye watering sums of money. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOEbA-rYZ4miro6RhKysIbXz-3yF8DB6ec_u8MY6V5cvOMgcHRYnYPZaUWX3-xg8UXZBBvSTyps1KSORjZlo5dWoZafKr80tnJ3gm4OG9NB2SYticyfXxPc-awJWC98wPHhjT0aqiXptBGGZXQw-xIKw3R0i1SgLXcmv1T2Xa0h3W9ykh6ZR64hQwu3h_/s2097/thumbnail_IMG_20240215_104628_6~3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2097" data-original-width="1920" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOEbA-rYZ4miro6RhKysIbXz-3yF8DB6ec_u8MY6V5cvOMgcHRYnYPZaUWX3-xg8UXZBBvSTyps1KSORjZlo5dWoZafKr80tnJ3gm4OG9NB2SYticyfXxPc-awJWC98wPHhjT0aqiXptBGGZXQw-xIKw3R0i1SgLXcmv1T2Xa0h3W9ykh6ZR64hQwu3h_/w235-h256/thumbnail_IMG_20240215_104628_6~3.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HmroOQcgakqmGQQZjj3fG8564TWTCIlVzQPEvmINHUlYheH1WWtfJ_QAMywHjN98XFZEaS8F-Za7dHa9Pqqe5qHaL-YxeXPdiux6HjkYbSFievoa1AQ1eE_DT2YrBfd0zwCeFu46ty1quCfDFb9XSE-legQuYN49PvNIN8XCDHVyTsq3t6WqGVXfwO78/s4160/IMG_20240215_104401_2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HmroOQcgakqmGQQZjj3fG8564TWTCIlVzQPEvmINHUlYheH1WWtfJ_QAMywHjN98XFZEaS8F-Za7dHa9Pqqe5qHaL-YxeXPdiux6HjkYbSFievoa1AQ1eE_DT2YrBfd0zwCeFu46ty1quCfDFb9XSE-legQuYN49PvNIN8XCDHVyTsq3t6WqGVXfwO78/w297-h222/IMG_20240215_104401_2.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some famous names on the road signs<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazvz7f6ppovXVDhJIWiMPZcXvjpQyZK-2ltQFIDiH11cwTHikxGCNNv-GdznjFkSzx5CRqa_gt3HuFM9kGqHkYdNXmyOBRZdcmu0klbnAQzzocyBJLCeu-wC8lSwXPALThkQGFf8Gjl26MmPPES-bFvzMKTG2_k8MnHMVjjMrLu16HE3-dvYYFaxGlwTT/s4160/IMG_20240215_103919_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazvz7f6ppovXVDhJIWiMPZcXvjpQyZK-2ltQFIDiH11cwTHikxGCNNv-GdznjFkSzx5CRqa_gt3HuFM9kGqHkYdNXmyOBRZdcmu0klbnAQzzocyBJLCeu-wC8lSwXPALThkQGFf8Gjl26MmPPES-bFvzMKTG2_k8MnHMVjjMrLu16HE3-dvYYFaxGlwTT/w221-h295/IMG_20240215_103919_1.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnrngnfc7REvH2SJCifoXUPrxKDvNuGpyWGR5zCJoUjd7e21tkpHiYFErZXN5cQvANV1IyKPf5AQ3nlb2NBhMwyDPQJBuNkQi2XR_M1ciAdrl9Ldn65iMxgCg5YccOZcE3aewjCgq3qNNystmtXEqUPVh6cUMKmaXVFpbL9OQDXiD6HWzp5OHFsL5pVHj/s4084/IMG_20240215_103946_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4084" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnrngnfc7REvH2SJCifoXUPrxKDvNuGpyWGR5zCJoUjd7e21tkpHiYFErZXN5cQvANV1IyKPf5AQ3nlb2NBhMwyDPQJBuNkQi2XR_M1ciAdrl9Ldn65iMxgCg5YccOZcE3aewjCgq3qNNystmtXEqUPVh6cUMKmaXVFpbL9OQDXiD6HWzp5OHFsL5pVHj/w292-h215/IMG_20240215_103946_0.jpg" width="292" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Walking out of the village we pass the Silverstone Brewery. There is also and Old black wall mounted Post Box.This would have been put up <span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"> during the era of King George V, from 1910 to 1936. It's not in use these days, but makes an interesting feature. We leave the village , cross the road and walk up 'Winter Hill'. Lots of sheep grazing in the fields.Fields that are no doubt home to the hordes of campers on Grand Prix weekend. </span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruGfWrMlUpVUwJQcKVmFHF-1C4YdX0pt8aNt-67roq5CjV1ni_auSLOb8bHX5KLNFpZX4JCWexKnrvdGdKBDnBmTeaDxvOu7gub9fFXea7igBHnUiV5qkqxECYi3V2T0roE7FpamlekF95Ktqgrxx-5RIHqE1igJ_xUXTGghk8ADLE7zUf7PkHUHDgeS3/s4160/IMG_20240215_105440_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiruGfWrMlUpVUwJQcKVmFHF-1C4YdX0pt8aNt-67roq5CjV1ni_auSLOb8bHX5KLNFpZX4JCWexKnrvdGdKBDnBmTeaDxvOu7gub9fFXea7igBHnUiV5qkqxECYi3V2T0roE7FpamlekF95Ktqgrxx-5RIHqE1igJ_xUXTGghk8ADLE7zUf7PkHUHDgeS3/w251-h189/IMG_20240215_105440_5.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibC588JOISVOjl5WqY9sN9lXCObJHZtvifQgZeVRi7gQmZxIMaIa4oclzjo_DhbcZpwt-epKJLkgky5vlZGw2DFE3lUyXOPz87_G-c_OMO6Hikbi8Zwnlb5hDxoQhQ4xA4o94t6Q2lALF_IBfG-wNUY3MhnqZuPA4e5o5y2Lzr-pxfnDi0RmAewrOzIQ7K/s4160/IMG_20240215_110332_2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibC588JOISVOjl5WqY9sN9lXCObJHZtvifQgZeVRi7gQmZxIMaIa4oclzjo_DhbcZpwt-epKJLkgky5vlZGw2DFE3lUyXOPz87_G-c_OMO6Hikbi8Zwnlb5hDxoQhQ4xA4o94t6Q2lALF_IBfG-wNUY3MhnqZuPA4e5o5y2Lzr-pxfnDi0RmAewrOzIQ7K/w253-h190/IMG_20240215_110332_2.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjjnr3CKoEd4ZSsU9ns2Tn0Qfc3uYNlFETwgjg2JUx6hN2Ec0K5si5Lww6S8oALJxhq05iJo6z1ezVh8-XyoqgvLRaULmfoLyjoYe1N6zQf_7rdtApGbfjQ4JOVvJr13ID1z5kU-GycfvyDJjF1Wi9F3y5K87aj7HcvB23ZSN0YaIegK24Tgnzbet-GF3/s4070/IMG_20240215_110216_9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2670" data-original-width="4070" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjjnr3CKoEd4ZSsU9ns2Tn0Qfc3uYNlFETwgjg2JUx6hN2Ec0K5si5Lww6S8oALJxhq05iJo6z1ezVh8-XyoqgvLRaULmfoLyjoYe1N6zQf_7rdtApGbfjQ4JOVvJr13ID1z5kU-GycfvyDJjF1Wi9F3y5K87aj7HcvB23ZSN0YaIegK24Tgnzbet-GF3/s320/IMG_20240215_110216_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Over to our right we get our first view of the track. Or should I say the back of the stands. The ones in question are 'Copse' . <span>This is the second fastest corner on the circuit after 'Maggotts', where you get a comprehensive view of the pits straight. Coming around this part of the circuit the cars will hit 180 mph. No chance of getting in on the cheap here though. The thick thorny hedge and then a 10ft fence stop any thoughts of that.I dread to think how much it would cost to actually buy tickets. That's if you can even get hold of any as thy sell out rapidly.Race fans coming from all over the world to this little part of Northamptonshire.</span><p></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjoPq9fOAzPmc-PHvEVxt0h9PO6LTafQm6anV-5W6Lup_JQH0QwtLALACLFP0UsEvBmBPUMTysY-mrYFLrrLHbg2khJRgGeGcwNfKNtHjoeepiLcDal3iqP-rLE6pG4ILdOEo8CeJwlwwFSk34WVuRtFs-7ts_XSpowj3vO5gelsr77u5-PZkZGkmdKDg/s4160/IMG_20240215_110614_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjoPq9fOAzPmc-PHvEVxt0h9PO6LTafQm6anV-5W6Lup_JQH0QwtLALACLFP0UsEvBmBPUMTysY-mrYFLrrLHbg2khJRgGeGcwNfKNtHjoeepiLcDal3iqP-rLE6pG4ILdOEo8CeJwlwwFSk34WVuRtFs-7ts_XSpowj3vO5gelsr77u5-PZkZGkmdKDg/w236-h315/IMG_20240215_110614_7.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><p></p><p><span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04_qdqh7evx4Lwt9ENkkI0pM5U1vGnBfOArpiG529ScnAPJsNtTCf6GEuQONzrVCBE-ie2v-2OcAvauDzfc0W9L4Pw49t72cO56MuKYVSAPAux5guu1R8Q_JtNCaepFDR90CmHLI7SQvAApS6VVoSIP4glVvuM988UseJAmJLMN1UnxBvRA9iFQMg9Cy-/s2742/IMG_20240215_110814_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="1338" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04_qdqh7evx4Lwt9ENkkI0pM5U1vGnBfOArpiG529ScnAPJsNtTCf6GEuQONzrVCBE-ie2v-2OcAvauDzfc0W9L4Pw49t72cO56MuKYVSAPAux5guu1R8Q_JtNCaepFDR90CmHLI7SQvAApS6VVoSIP4glVvuM988UseJAmJLMN1UnxBvRA9iFQMg9Cy-/s320/IMG_20240215_110814_4.jpg" width="156" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Circuit Map<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATzlMFwLD_i6LBYtaN3nceF5zAm69pgD9aQqy55TPlTn0rICKr8_OIDaynv_-VVJhXQHCkGZbLTfDx6Ce7cU8K3hYlhlx0jQ-KlRtFVAByPnfNPF6EhoDuSFjPaV9TDdZgMDZdKLBoH1HU6QsoghNRNwUaTtJTXsKathaEnWIWVXda70025RnRj4YgB2M/s4160/IMG_20240215_111256_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATzlMFwLD_i6LBYtaN3nceF5zAm69pgD9aQqy55TPlTn0rICKr8_OIDaynv_-VVJhXQHCkGZbLTfDx6Ce7cU8K3hYlhlx0jQ-KlRtFVAByPnfNPF6EhoDuSFjPaV9TDdZgMDZdKLBoH1HU6QsoghNRNwUaTtJTXsKathaEnWIWVXda70025RnRj4YgB2M/s320/IMG_20240215_111256_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>We continue around this very muddy part of the circuit where a lot of building work is taking place. Some strange looking pod type buildings. Some further investigation was required. <br /> 'Escapade' Silverstone is a collection of 60 residencies and a clubhouse set in 14 acres of land. Prices start at £850,000 for a countryside 2 bedroom property and go up to £2.2m for a track-side 4 bedroom property. They are more commercial than residential properties though. A cross between owning an AirBnB and a Timeshare. You can Only live in it for a pre-determined number of days each year. Go over
that number of days and you have to pay a nightly room rate to stay in
your own property! I'm sorry that has put me off now and I don't think I'll bother somehow. Do get in quick though , they are selling fast.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54q7rWR3yHw3-34ltgAFMXQURRmSj1Z70Nefmxc5P1Kv3ZQkNCfoFlAI2dkt8zqQrPox31ycsWa3zdpa0lKLy6q4Vv8TxYYDurPYk9eIkLIfTM5gMhsDkN3gEwo7IWMJpqB6XtJVbWM-lq5UbO4Pg5lUWk3clkG9fF7xyYPPCHptAaXaMr8xpar7iXWBl/s4160/IMG_20240215_112914_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54q7rWR3yHw3-34ltgAFMXQURRmSj1Z70Nefmxc5P1Kv3ZQkNCfoFlAI2dkt8zqQrPox31ycsWa3zdpa0lKLy6q4Vv8TxYYDurPYk9eIkLIfTM5gMhsDkN3gEwo7IWMJpqB6XtJVbWM-lq5UbO4Pg5lUWk3clkG9fF7xyYPPCHptAaXaMr8xpar7iXWBl/w297-h223/IMG_20240215_112914_0.jpg" width="297" /></a></p><p>Next to 'Hangar Straight' is '<span class="JguWG">The Porsche Experience Centre'. A </span><span class="JguWG">specially designed track where you can polish up your driving skills under all kinds of conditions. There is an 'Ice Hill' where sheet ice is simulated with computer-controlled water jets. There is also an 'off road' area with sharp descents and ascents over rough terrain. There were a few going around as we walked past. </span></p><p><span class="JguWG">We made sure though that we stayed on our side of the fence. A somewhat overgrown warning sign put us on our guard.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="JguWG"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="JguWG"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq54d4X3zL28hMAeuEvShcV4aqeWJIvQpHHh8NMsiGHE6vANUuX5OyORG_fuSLBm9v6EnFdQFTkudXtNtgpqQAeWp__Xn-05qG4eBQ3TChg_nrBcFtHgt38lSA25iauXogm7QY14l41oZ1sdCJ4yJ27UpOop1MJRoi8nxuHjv7kqMYUr2T6JQCKdFsbTv/s4160/IMG_20240215_114904_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghq54d4X3zL28hMAeuEvShcV4aqeWJIvQpHHh8NMsiGHE6vANUuX5OyORG_fuSLBm9v6EnFdQFTkudXtNtgpqQAeWp__Xn-05qG4eBQ3TChg_nrBcFtHgt38lSA25iauXogm7QY14l41oZ1sdCJ4yJ27UpOop1MJRoi8nxuHjv7kqMYUr2T6JQCKdFsbTv/w218-h291/IMG_20240215_114904_0.jpg" width="218" /></a></span></div><span class="JguWG"> </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwoOerQprZ9nDGFh4BXfv80-jx2pPPGwuL3IvszG4DlKUxtP4iEKDmyXNErQswz68-I2z_9LQg31RkpVkvj3m0kzO7UcBLuDV6jKJkhZtQp4NGZiH78zI_fTr5jlsTWUvbTod2D2Vmt7shbTzdU38gdnOcPzEnwKJFxN5U3TDNQRPlYSYaYYDarHVv139/s4128/IMG_20240215_114135_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2542" data-original-width="4128" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBwoOerQprZ9nDGFh4BXfv80-jx2pPPGwuL3IvszG4DlKUxtP4iEKDmyXNErQswz68-I2z_9LQg31RkpVkvj3m0kzO7UcBLuDV6jKJkhZtQp4NGZiH78zI_fTr5jlsTWUvbTod2D2Vmt7shbTzdU38gdnOcPzEnwKJFxN5U3TDNQRPlYSYaYYDarHVv139/w294-h181/IMG_20240215_114135_8.jpg" width="294" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We continue past Becket's Corner, Stowe Corner, Vale and Club. To our left is a long grass Avenue that leads to the wonderful Stowe Landscape Gardens. <span class="JguWG">It is just possible to make out the Obelisk standing proud in the distance. To our right we can see the new Pit area which looks impressive. We are now moving into the woods. </span></p><p><span class="JguWG"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbB_C27NiU-wMx_1uBrI7lLHia3LIFxP3juPP9VDWXOaQMHod335ty5OzT4xuYCkA-XkNJwpMDFHwqzr9ac2yu_4_Ca1RM23iZlHMNCMOxPdx1YBFIiCYcKyztuMLPLTfJeSq7EpUTi81Ta5HSIPentoUKqTJ0XFyDfKtoILkeAGDMSCae72wFGcqt_PLQ/s4160/IMG_20240215_120122_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbB_C27NiU-wMx_1uBrI7lLHia3LIFxP3juPP9VDWXOaQMHod335ty5OzT4xuYCkA-XkNJwpMDFHwqzr9ac2yu_4_Ca1RM23iZlHMNCMOxPdx1YBFIiCYcKyztuMLPLTfJeSq7EpUTi81Ta5HSIPentoUKqTJ0XFyDfKtoILkeAGDMSCae72wFGcqt_PLQ/w244-h325/IMG_20240215_120122_2.jpg" width="244" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_gJrvhRVGIabH8ANXcGjghRiSIWOmJJDm-jUquAYxch0HKFn7zrAh4_r2uO9H8Jmn2HIKdBV7NsvbMlRkk5H7flVZ8_e3VJIv1EYwjEF8_KOG9_-a6R3FynLPvX9pHpwZd-o_THDLDN_0DUsbqQInZ14RgF2Z7NNTF2HuqNg047poX53bemPC4wahERV/s4102/IMG_20240215_115610_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2478" data-original-width="4102" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_gJrvhRVGIabH8ANXcGjghRiSIWOmJJDm-jUquAYxch0HKFn7zrAh4_r2uO9H8Jmn2HIKdBV7NsvbMlRkk5H7flVZ8_e3VJIv1EYwjEF8_KOG9_-a6R3FynLPvX9pHpwZd-o_THDLDN_0DUsbqQInZ14RgF2Z7NNTF2HuqNg047poX53bemPC4wahERV/w254-h153/IMG_20240215_115610_5.jpg" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJoC4A0_Qv_vXGN0m6iGBzFivt4sHGWEvLFxI7ATIh4ZRfWb96MgH5lV_WH835b1mGmvsGii7_kIzqZkoTvwrZRJUWcj-4rQoYqolQXNallRMuALsKm0pxPqD8253aNexYMgWqNGSbmflGiMPjs1HyX99DMjXtybJyugvarflsviFV38SI89wRzu9xi5Z/s4089/IMG_20240215_121229_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2491" data-original-width="4089" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJoC4A0_Qv_vXGN0m6iGBzFivt4sHGWEvLFxI7ATIh4ZRfWb96MgH5lV_WH835b1mGmvsGii7_kIzqZkoTvwrZRJUWcj-4rQoYqolQXNallRMuALsKm0pxPqD8253aNexYMgWqNGSbmflGiMPjs1HyX99DMjXtybJyugvarflsviFV38SI89wRzu9xi5Z/w247-h150/IMG_20240215_121229_9.jpg" width="247" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GI7KDDDqoH2Q8-l6nZRP9yZ_5NjlP3lY1u2sCP6A5eHob6cCnZ7UqaALnEkiNTEYbu2wPy88PGfUrALA1yHa7ksRohGX48nwc3GFEJa6mYm-ZW-LzG8b1cky-vCtJDfb-qLG0Y0lvxPsoQnphdKAO2swSrocTFZGKXFxr0QIwWroMarSUpWrW3c40ZGr/s4160/IMG_20240215_123716_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GI7KDDDqoH2Q8-l6nZRP9yZ_5NjlP3lY1u2sCP6A5eHob6cCnZ7UqaALnEkiNTEYbu2wPy88PGfUrALA1yHa7ksRohGX48nwc3GFEJa6mYm-ZW-LzG8b1cky-vCtJDfb-qLG0Y0lvxPsoQnphdKAO2swSrocTFZGKXFxr0QIwWroMarSUpWrW3c40ZGr/s320/IMG_20240215_123716_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Hazelborough Wood is an ancient oak woodland with lots of trails and tracks. Plenty of runners today though, time trials by the look of things. It's a great place for Bluebell spotting too in another couple of months or so. Leaving the woods behind we start heading back towards the village of Silverstone. We are going back a different route via 'Cattle End' . Some lovely open countryside with great views. We arrive back at the starting point having completed just over muddy miles (16,142 Steps).</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn6h-qdqmPhfnv3g64XXho-MpZNrV_xsiVY9iWXCeOg7h_BY8CTPBswegHoXSXOKghy5Ug_r8BIB_OCSAwjuUXodH2T3DoLdWh1Za1b6VStHC-PohwifO3S1wAEBkjSyzum2GPd2I6iaSGL92yf-vn8lU_eRDYi0oRUxqg3Gwln4AcuFHm6rWGU3UNYKS/s4160/IMG_20240215_132340_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRn6h-qdqmPhfnv3g64XXho-MpZNrV_xsiVY9iWXCeOg7h_BY8CTPBswegHoXSXOKghy5Ug_r8BIB_OCSAwjuUXodH2T3DoLdWh1Za1b6VStHC-PohwifO3S1wAEBkjSyzum2GPd2I6iaSGL92yf-vn8lU_eRDYi0oRUxqg3Gwln4AcuFHm6rWGU3UNYKS/s320/IMG_20240215_132340_8.jpg" width="240" /></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxfpFXpFuF43w1SuGbo0eRF1rJcyh-Kol9vc7736FD-prh8X9ZJuQmNkgfLli5vKKKst1AkceJCN66iFhg-Z122F9W_uVwz8Ggg25jtpar1fjczX7n6s7J2OKqd27HZp5ygFxg_2xMLqNjCwvOP0JPjCLoY8sKm08eaPpbbAzXiswX_cO1z-ROuwkr8r0/s4160/IMG_20240215_132448_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxfpFXpFuF43w1SuGbo0eRF1rJcyh-Kol9vc7736FD-prh8X9ZJuQmNkgfLli5vKKKst1AkceJCN66iFhg-Z122F9W_uVwz8Ggg25jtpar1fjczX7n6s7J2OKqd27HZp5ygFxg_2xMLqNjCwvOP0JPjCLoY8sKm08eaPpbbAzXiswX_cO1z-ROuwkr8r0/s320/IMG_20240215_132448_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><br /> <br /><p></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-3460370808226621572024-02-06T09:13:00.000-08:002024-02-06T09:13:37.125-08:00Old, Scaldwell, Lamport & Faxton Walk<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5mndhwLUGsTI2C_FL2ll5_CPrsh2wZXjSgNv_pvANsb1AdN6Yw5rT_CB6D5X35hC8B2FTe2qjm5Narc3meHbgluU3rkjIKwmaKn-ZCqdUbq6_KYer_Bi1_bg1JWt9X6KgyGK5o3FCEDd-E1Uy2oDk5gez4tVfEHZOGceU7p6zhCIanH1UDYYGbjq__zP/s889/Screenshot_20240203-161607~2.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="889" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5mndhwLUGsTI2C_FL2ll5_CPrsh2wZXjSgNv_pvANsb1AdN6Yw5rT_CB6D5X35hC8B2FTe2qjm5Narc3meHbgluU3rkjIKwmaKn-ZCqdUbq6_KYer_Bi1_bg1JWt9X6KgyGK5o3FCEDd-E1Uy2oDk5gez4tVfEHZOGceU7p6zhCIanH1UDYYGbjq__zP/s320/Screenshot_20240203-161607~2.png" width="259" /></a></div><p>Keeping it local today, a local walk for local people you might say. I've been for a rather hearty breakfast in nearby Walgrave. An offer to attend the 'Mens Group Breakfast Meeting' was too good to turn down. An excellent 'fry up', prepared and cooked by the ladies and served in the Church went down very well indeed. The first Saturday of the month is now firmly noted in the diary for future reference. <br /> Starting point today is the village of Old, the village previously known as Wold. Nobody seems to have updated the sign though. It looks fairly new so I suspect it's more a nostalgic nod to the past. It has also been called 'Wolde' and in the Domesday Book it was down as 'Walde'. The village's name means 'High forest'. I have walked these parts previously, today though I shall be taking different routes. Some I shall be walking backwards. Not literally, that would be daft , as well as dangerous. Going in the opposite direction would be a more accurate description. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimx_CFNWx6bTVR5Vs6gg6zSnm7K7u-r-rsrBVhpXCMyneTBFYaBX_o_U9Lg5UjNvU-lsLV6wfC1LucjMAphPOorZ2yxmI3z-34GZZLP_jXxU9uyehopC-cagPYRvG1X3PR1csOFAConXffDi_QzN2uSOYG08qoSlvEMwWa1m3zLdq9HnyF915VBGAKVMba/s2742/thumbnail_IMG_20240203_114624_1~2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="1920" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimx_CFNWx6bTVR5Vs6gg6zSnm7K7u-r-rsrBVhpXCMyneTBFYaBX_o_U9Lg5UjNvU-lsLV6wfC1LucjMAphPOorZ2yxmI3z-34GZZLP_jXxU9uyehopC-cagPYRvG1X3PR1csOFAConXffDi_QzN2uSOYG08qoSlvEMwWa1m3zLdq9HnyF915VBGAKVMba/w212-h303/thumbnail_IMG_20240203_114624_1~2.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><blockquote><blockquote><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp0BLaJZI4jQ6F8W13DB8hd7tDjw5p9L2qaClFHWKn1fbb7vCtliuPB6EPtoZwRy9aN31pFCzQ6CHwXFV2bYHzZ-Vr-WbHfIibMMAA3M0YvHBU6t337IMjsHSlOa0QepLKIY8BKRyoRx1-p_NhiCczObXe9zuVryz1zMwr8QYNMnjAa0RLCOwAgTe1DXA/s4160/IMG_20240203_115347_6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp0BLaJZI4jQ6F8W13DB8hd7tDjw5p9L2qaClFHWKn1fbb7vCtliuPB6EPtoZwRy9aN31pFCzQ6CHwXFV2bYHzZ-Vr-WbHfIibMMAA3M0YvHBU6t337IMjsHSlOa0QepLKIY8BKRyoRx1-p_NhiCczObXe9zuVryz1zMwr8QYNMnjAa0RLCOwAgTe1DXA/w279-h209/IMG_20240203_115347_6.jpg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Leaving Old I'm heading for the village of Scaldwell. I have never walked in this direction before and it is a bit confusing. Even the Sheep seem a bit confused. 'Whats he doing walking this way' I can see them thinking. I have other concerns occupying me though. I know there was a huge Bull in the next field. Last time I had a good view and could avoid him easily enough. He has the upper hand today and I shall remain vigilant. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4x9McjLwb8U2qJ9dRXt49YGgyn8RKSrD9VIArNh9917kk_w4JvFE53gXhG2b9bxFRUyzaJjxhJgLfJF49O0pzey0_k2CWYRLELIxy8EYvjjfhIM5zTw8LPI_twJdV5IS6FFmJS3_zd-T2GGRzAfIep5UylzwHvHDflTyY4x8LQaCIUpWPLc8_52g5NDV/s4160/IMG_20240203_121946_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4x9McjLwb8U2qJ9dRXt49YGgyn8RKSrD9VIArNh9917kk_w4JvFE53gXhG2b9bxFRUyzaJjxhJgLfJF49O0pzey0_k2CWYRLELIxy8EYvjjfhIM5zTw8LPI_twJdV5IS6FFmJS3_zd-T2GGRzAfIep5UylzwHvHDflTyY4x8LQaCIUpWPLc8_52g5NDV/w227-h302/IMG_20240203_121946_7.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhYcFIaRak9euRtIlciefmXzFe3bqgpzIWWqq-IZTv1nUsj93EknZRhdWA_tM92UOPIeSeRJLIFSawlXJWIJfSyVHTHkk3C3gBk6fqRj0TQJacqBfQH1U_vbdBc_YJddW9ZlSwBAIG33CxiMkAv_L-efrTpjNW7Vgj98Io8T8C4o0oLYKWnB0IGQoApaN/s4160/IMG_20240203_121734_7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhYcFIaRak9euRtIlciefmXzFe3bqgpzIWWqq-IZTv1nUsj93EknZRhdWA_tM92UOPIeSeRJLIFSawlXJWIJfSyVHTHkk3C3gBk6fqRj0TQJacqBfQH1U_vbdBc_YJddW9ZlSwBAIG33CxiMkAv_L-efrTpjNW7Vgj98Io8T8C4o0oLYKWnB0IGQoApaN/w295-h221/IMG_20240203_121734_7.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Thankfully no sign of the Bull, just some horses who show no interest whatsoever. Why can't they all be like that? It's a good area for footbridges too, I've negotiated four already. The weather has dried up this week after all the rain previously. A bit dull but fairly mild some can't complain too much after all it is February. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzShRLFecRvb4eawxtElddMSOrtAEhNkshxv9q0STg3oNbG0FhIAmP1OQIKWBLh3lXze1fsSx2upF16pkaAxh24HVOSXkyMSXPJD1SYQYiZ-jaUI-b4ORQVrRZk6WPYLHLFGACtE_78b69YtGon6EkqOIWl_xpzpGp85fgQKpinIks44JmKUf27WgN1Bui/s4160/IMG_20240203_122600_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzShRLFecRvb4eawxtElddMSOrtAEhNkshxv9q0STg3oNbG0FhIAmP1OQIKWBLh3lXze1fsSx2upF16pkaAxh24HVOSXkyMSXPJD1SYQYiZ-jaUI-b4ORQVrRZk6WPYLHLFGACtE_78b69YtGon6EkqOIWl_xpzpGp85fgQKpinIks44JmKUf27WgN1Bui/s320/IMG_20240203_122600_2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRvGXc3Qv1oKYiCXYdC7E1xgXbdtXdDk0s41JV2MpgtIg858fScDCmbQBJsu10hMtJaXz4_FJia6Mx9fz2Df7W1r7EA-K2AoyoCKPgEP_Ag1GQ5ubrKz4KWp7xvIo4XzVjkEy8SHfMK3K0a20f5l8uqJWm1N9OE9HD8FZ856FCgOG0c0wB5FxBrf-fmyQ/s4160/IMG_20240203_122712_7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRvGXc3Qv1oKYiCXYdC7E1xgXbdtXdDk0s41JV2MpgtIg858fScDCmbQBJsu10hMtJaXz4_FJia6Mx9fz2Df7W1r7EA-K2AoyoCKPgEP_Ag1GQ5ubrKz4KWp7xvIo4XzVjkEy8SHfMK3K0a20f5l8uqJWm1N9OE9HD8FZ856FCgOG0c0wB5FxBrf-fmyQ/s320/IMG_20240203_122712_7.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXaKWRaxEuofW06DmyQ0oCCfwX2hgSB3dTWa69PKYIoKkui80qQOJxbyh6X08SiReYtriXbWObK5Mm8LxYl-cirecXiPS2igxmgap9QsLNrT0nA-c65ZV0jK0bAUgoW383iM-4-dwsIi8O_JvgeYMkgUKC2ElA6iQ3n-GhncQPHX6og-NOgpnDl2y-qs_/s4160/IMG_20240203_123555_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXaKWRaxEuofW06DmyQ0oCCfwX2hgSB3dTWa69PKYIoKkui80qQOJxbyh6X08SiReYtriXbWObK5Mm8LxYl-cirecXiPS2igxmgap9QsLNrT0nA-c65ZV0jK0bAUgoW383iM-4-dwsIi8O_JvgeYMkgUKC2ElA6iQ3n-GhncQPHX6og-NOgpnDl2y-qs_/s320/IMG_20240203_123555_0.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>We emerge in Scaldwell by the village green . The old water pump has a Domesday sign celebrating 900 years of Norman heritage. The First World War war memorial is even more interesting though. It list the names of men from the village who lost their lives between 1914-1918. The first two names on the list are a; Harry Arthur & John Arthur. Maybe distant relatives of mine , who knows? We cross the road to the Church of St Peter & St Paul. It has a Norman tower and some 13th century-features,as well as Commonwealth War Graves. Strangely there is on a stone for 'Harry' who served in the Northamptonshire Regiment and died on 21st March 1916. He would have been 20 years old at the time. More confusingly inside the Church their is a plaque which lists them as being 'Arthurs'. So I'm really unsure which spelling is correct? </p><p>I did like the poster though in the Church notices 'God accepts Allsorts' on a Liquorice Allsorts backdrop.It's a lovely village Church and that's about all really in Scaldwell as no Pub or Shop. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaP3_4nmLHlmDlZxDjNZ7odh2o7JrCpGKPkpWGrHPO89LNGfSg4pg5O8-TzdQh0ukPUUqFE3pHJ2KSORLmCBbVKJgU681d8HmwUW1x3JoFZrMapyeEgCnShblb-q_vRPc5u5ndAmpu6k9-2R2ehJHi3AVmDvSo072d3drFKA5XRI_Xqy5rr9JSZSWoi7l1/s4118/IMG_20240203_123042_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4118" data-original-width="3062" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaP3_4nmLHlmDlZxDjNZ7odh2o7JrCpGKPkpWGrHPO89LNGfSg4pg5O8-TzdQh0ukPUUqFE3pHJ2KSORLmCBbVKJgU681d8HmwUW1x3JoFZrMapyeEgCnShblb-q_vRPc5u5ndAmpu6k9-2R2ehJHi3AVmDvSo072d3drFKA5XRI_Xqy5rr9JSZSWoi7l1/w221-h297/IMG_20240203_123042_3.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jTIcGE3l-YlPvBpiejlg-e579Hs03gCZUAVMX1KUCdpUxQIx8g2z2C1qnAC3CUifQnrPCuIv9eoyUK-FoVQC7Rjk_C9YRI2jua8QaLYMbOAR1EMwpdJ7Ml6oO9hbA1jwUJmC3aQKtcfLyrMJAJh-Q-MQLXxQHT4-EQWuzilUym2mZi4UBPfkl_siVVgq/s4160/IMG_20240203_122830_3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jTIcGE3l-YlPvBpiejlg-e579Hs03gCZUAVMX1KUCdpUxQIx8g2z2C1qnAC3CUifQnrPCuIv9eoyUK-FoVQC7Rjk_C9YRI2jua8QaLYMbOAR1EMwpdJ7Ml6oO9hbA1jwUJmC3aQKtcfLyrMJAJh-Q-MQLXxQHT4-EQWuzilUym2mZi4UBPfkl_siVVgq/w277-h208/IMG_20240203_122830_3.jpg" width="277" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We leave Scaldwell with much to ponder. Which could well last until we reach the next destination 'Lamport'. Once again a route that I'm not totally familiar with. The footpath winds It's way between a row of houses, but opens up into a wide expanse of fields. Reassuringly the sun makes the briefest of appearances, oh and we find mud, lots of it. Churned up by farm vehicles I suspect?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMD-BLobeOALynI0xNWYNYMEv1Xw3driIoE9bdk1gJOEROxI0tXgUkgLj_GKI8cxTkkimJq-n5-jd1-atU8eT_Xy9hAJfSzmz5FGIYPjaxPs042lh_72huFr_DCcIz277IlN2dmIrR8Vhw0DSCFDgLA78k0GESFs7V5NpceYr2B-jRa_pdgqC1F_NwWYZ/s4160/IMG_20240203_125731_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMD-BLobeOALynI0xNWYNYMEv1Xw3driIoE9bdk1gJOEROxI0tXgUkgLj_GKI8cxTkkimJq-n5-jd1-atU8eT_Xy9hAJfSzmz5FGIYPjaxPs042lh_72huFr_DCcIz277IlN2dmIrR8Vhw0DSCFDgLA78k0GESFs7V5NpceYr2B-jRa_pdgqC1F_NwWYZ/w228-h304/IMG_20240203_125731_9.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-i5W3l5wxXMBt5bWgwK0wZFF5gQXspztPO0lLDVVFZM-7d6-cnjMzHIEsJvc9xpOa0mSBjE8uvD0IEJCMFma8bOWwmK7Lfv31V88I1epT2tGMKiT5BBLHIzCmudOnHxQfxm9K1XWXOqRzvuUDEn78UNaI5PPVDNUtsJ1xzGhhKlP4IY-Suf7Z_AY5rhF/s4160/IMG_20240203_124236_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-i5W3l5wxXMBt5bWgwK0wZFF5gQXspztPO0lLDVVFZM-7d6-cnjMzHIEsJvc9xpOa0mSBjE8uvD0IEJCMFma8bOWwmK7Lfv31V88I1epT2tGMKiT5BBLHIzCmudOnHxQfxm9K1XWXOqRzvuUDEn78UNaI5PPVDNUtsJ1xzGhhKlP4IY-Suf7Z_AY5rhF/w297-h223/IMG_20240203_124236_9.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The path takes us directly to the village of Lamport. We have ventured into the 10 acre grounds of Lamport Hall. The house is Grade1 listed and developed from a Tudor Manor, and notable for It's classic frontage. As the house and garden doesn't open until April I felt a bit conspicuous. Unfortunately the wall had a 10ft drop had so that escape route was cut off. We moved to a wooded area and were less visible. The Snowdrops were out in force and we managed to climb out thankfully. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwez2NahXqsmGUxtwJyiGOZghJnUG2SJn6IiueOxFiVq9rFw84BThmbmjEZkVLf7wjXOKFJ7slVnFnfg1aU8rXscxQGdsZNaUFzXglHYX59jzfutQ-w9-4-zINWHaZu15-X7OSgD_1vXHswpp-i2oODNpM7qZvoA16LGiqUFU3rlyZwqZs-vgNMCbwavt/s4160/IMG_20240203_131547_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwez2NahXqsmGUxtwJyiGOZghJnUG2SJn6IiueOxFiVq9rFw84BThmbmjEZkVLf7wjXOKFJ7slVnFnfg1aU8rXscxQGdsZNaUFzXglHYX59jzfutQ-w9-4-zINWHaZu15-X7OSgD_1vXHswpp-i2oODNpM7qZvoA16LGiqUFU3rlyZwqZs-vgNMCbwavt/w268-h200/IMG_20240203_131547_5.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JsIyzuZH1QvlRZA-x8p6ipsy2A1Om-Z8J9_qn7Ytd50T2mjvfERs06e3i3VrkX4Jnz5E6NYpmpBrL2NKWAJhD946wQmjA-dgu-6OULj37SoMkYYsBLUK2XO0FYUvZZ512LMVlrPd9lNiuTrFpsG0di7NKNvnBfoeUAaCapdZ786VS65U3Wwk7B0MKuTC/s4160/IMG_20240203_132012_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JsIyzuZH1QvlRZA-x8p6ipsy2A1Om-Z8J9_qn7Ytd50T2mjvfERs06e3i3VrkX4Jnz5E6NYpmpBrL2NKWAJhD946wQmjA-dgu-6OULj37SoMkYYsBLUK2XO0FYUvZZ512LMVlrPd9lNiuTrFpsG0di7NKNvnBfoeUAaCapdZ786VS65U3Wwk7B0MKuTC/w261-h196/IMG_20240203_132012_3.jpg" width="261" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lamport Hall<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlxTSdVs5nBc7rnCMMEFk_TzyJuDFD8s3mZwWgkenDb2mqTjtZc9iKBYCR9vqEt4q6Ga3G6QB7_8MVSRwJytSwY-Tz7hRqQR5LJvenl0uJI-YvhLfJkDIogMWTOOjgrqXq0Y7mzAlaq0beUXMbQTfBdc79YsEam-06i-Iq1P3QF163m2wijon5-7ymUzf/s4160/IMG_20240203_132410_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlxTSdVs5nBc7rnCMMEFk_TzyJuDFD8s3mZwWgkenDb2mqTjtZc9iKBYCR9vqEt4q6Ga3G6QB7_8MVSRwJytSwY-Tz7hRqQR5LJvenl0uJI-YvhLfJkDIogMWTOOjgrqXq0Y7mzAlaq0beUXMbQTfBdc79YsEam-06i-Iq1P3QF163m2wijon5-7ymUzf/w220-h294/IMG_20240203_132410_8.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNZwKYY4kpmCpQ0U9aZZoOBXfLMx_llXj06zEY0FHf_9531eRa2jcfU9n8bJ4unTZ2kc9nVGdbff9GKT_DUlk7J3jfXjeqdZIlrPU3BFQIVM_doxWbgiS4sWT_ZqG_KTMIzwPfsUxrZ447BiHRoRTBW6i45SuTTNa8ImPnInbG2GKld8uGKert3CrSYP5/s4152/IMG_20240203_132807_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3108" data-original-width="4152" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieNZwKYY4kpmCpQ0U9aZZoOBXfLMx_llXj06zEY0FHf_9531eRa2jcfU9n8bJ4unTZ2kc9nVGdbff9GKT_DUlk7J3jfXjeqdZIlrPU3BFQIVM_doxWbgiS4sWT_ZqG_KTMIzwPfsUxrZ447BiHRoRTBW6i45SuTTNa8ImPnInbG2GKld8uGKert3CrSYP5/w277-h208/IMG_20240203_132807_8.jpg" width="277" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>As exits go it doesn't get much more undignified. We have literally sprawled out onto the verge by the A508. The view opposite us though is a beautiful one. Even on a dreary day the Brampton Valley looks superb. We turn the corner into Lamport and pass the Church which is all shut up. They must have seen us coming.. A bit of a road stretch now as we head roughly back towards Old. We have choices though, which footpath do we take that is the question. We opt for the path close to Faxton Grange which will take us out into the countryside. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11-qiwGxsVbIy4KMRp9BzZwfFLkc34uKTAFLabeKNQIsFSJisvsIcvdnaNVbXLnKekicM0Mnnf1G5irEGLPgmrKGMtAzWB6TMFHT-bQ_Q815nZ2tmHfv1kOr7tGTnw54NZMIXJM0l-eomIFjWQteEnlK6m_2g8AwNn2xgFO7DluLbZOSZsf4MKwDl0oEQ/s4160/IMG_20240203_133253_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg11-qiwGxsVbIy4KMRp9BzZwfFLkc34uKTAFLabeKNQIsFSJisvsIcvdnaNVbXLnKekicM0Mnnf1G5irEGLPgmrKGMtAzWB6TMFHT-bQ_Q815nZ2tmHfv1kOr7tGTnw54NZMIXJM0l-eomIFjWQteEnlK6m_2g8AwNn2xgFO7DluLbZOSZsf4MKwDl0oEQ/w224-h298/IMG_20240203_133253_5.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8LT0JENz1JlEk8kDvLiwfkVfLEhoVIaVlLnrL2polisWfwFcrmyn_6aZC08y6ZwuVpxyZndo_dFX40_pm3tzFE-GJcU4Wzf6AFmJlA03wP4ucecsLRCqLyPkb6I0KRruR1iwvPUghHjWZmRZjoyYNPL2wZwww7saIchCNUVhNm1onDOYbm97Q6-1IVSu/s4160/IMG_20240203_140253_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8LT0JENz1JlEk8kDvLiwfkVfLEhoVIaVlLnrL2polisWfwFcrmyn_6aZC08y6ZwuVpxyZndo_dFX40_pm3tzFE-GJcU4Wzf6AFmJlA03wP4ucecsLRCqLyPkb6I0KRruR1iwvPUghHjWZmRZjoyYNPL2wZwww7saIchCNUVhNm1onDOYbm97Q6-1IVSu/w295-h221/IMG_20240203_140253_5.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>More mud but the trail is quite clear as it climbs across the ridge.This is a prime spot for Hare spotting and doesn't disappoint today. Several are seen scampering on the edges. We are heading towards the site of the deserted village of Faxton. We aren't quite going that far and will turn sharply back towards our destination. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypS_x_7QMz7V6sZg1q61CeMOamyc9ZIBFfXW9Hl_fU7ODTvDy4472orXPXUWLIl0nw1oxqSxDW5Hgui3IRqEa4dUyja-oS3BiBbQwwtr7kFNaqyxWe9ZA5bMewJyUatEozLyz4pfD5OizfhANjvjsnacBG9Jf7zS4t2OJ4RZ8HCm-t1Bxq6Ep82M_ItJG/s4160/IMG_20240203_141433_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypS_x_7QMz7V6sZg1q61CeMOamyc9ZIBFfXW9Hl_fU7ODTvDy4472orXPXUWLIl0nw1oxqSxDW5Hgui3IRqEa4dUyja-oS3BiBbQwwtr7kFNaqyxWe9ZA5bMewJyUatEozLyz4pfD5OizfhANjvjsnacBG9Jf7zS4t2OJ4RZ8HCm-t1Bxq6Ep82M_ItJG/w229-h306/IMG_20240203_141433_2.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduSMyjIjEUTEZIec2soA9W37qGucicmelDCyi9TtoyUb63uKcxAHzdG4Tu-qzEJL1UI5FpbiQr6EM5iESAvyLeXu1ym1WyVrjBKJTPDQ0wn109wyY32B65qEuIL1df36CDGBNe6fluwmdhj3ksdgeCJwEPLFLES9NfokgUPcw-8VqUQwfOsqsAq-MSR_u/s4160/IMG_20240203_141509_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhduSMyjIjEUTEZIec2soA9W37qGucicmelDCyi9TtoyUb63uKcxAHzdG4Tu-qzEJL1UI5FpbiQr6EM5iESAvyLeXu1ym1WyVrjBKJTPDQ0wn109wyY32B65qEuIL1df36CDGBNe6fluwmdhj3ksdgeCJwEPLFLES9NfokgUPcw-8VqUQwfOsqsAq-MSR_u/w227-h303/IMG_20240203_141509_8.jpg" width="227" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTW9-O0GU_CPSGT9S12R5P5oq_pVM6ylPqGhuuwwt50nyKCJYpa5SwRSs7NjCXyd7UaQqyfpLSpVT9psAmlGc0JNY78O11ZbTQau9fvtKPBCK1ZAh22jx-zt6pKNvr8jcKTGpztizoxfuFpIJeJpQpo6zY1HaYOWHtORGnh808PxKtanue2ajfe75DL61/s4160/IMG_20240203_145513_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTW9-O0GU_CPSGT9S12R5P5oq_pVM6ylPqGhuuwwt50nyKCJYpa5SwRSs7NjCXyd7UaQqyfpLSpVT9psAmlGc0JNY78O11ZbTQau9fvtKPBCK1ZAh22jx-zt6pKNvr8jcKTGpztizoxfuFpIJeJpQpo6zY1HaYOWHtORGnh808PxKtanue2ajfe75DL61/s320/IMG_20240203_145513_3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>It's a long straight treck back through the fields. More distant Hares on the horizon but not much else. The only downside to this walk is the uphill climb on the road back to Old. I've cycled this hill hundreds of times in the past, and never seen the water flowing by the side of the bridge. </p><p>We arrive back having completed 8.4 miles of a very pleasant walk. Looking at the Strava map it reminds me of a bird in flight. A Dove perhaps? Perhaps dear Reader you will see something different?<br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-47735517180934923622024-01-23T11:13:00.000-08:002024-01-23T11:13:12.991-08:00Rothersthorpe & Grand Union Canal Wak<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGK7XXDgJOVcUpqTMbdmIBd1nE7U0rqFgtqFBPv5Z8gKoJGlZXHx_bI8gUapQBx9r5TNrqwVPx9Wt3D1QZ_72OClTPLSzUrEFZOgxMLahpEixX9DXAQo2aKcODiBUHZbwMJF4W7-ol3PYU-qjCvkv0l-yc-sueagJVcUINPLzx4o2uCmbhBMtrI1mYv-vN/s1303/Screenshot_20240120-170329~2.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1303" data-original-width="689" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGK7XXDgJOVcUpqTMbdmIBd1nE7U0rqFgtqFBPv5Z8gKoJGlZXHx_bI8gUapQBx9r5TNrqwVPx9Wt3D1QZ_72OClTPLSzUrEFZOgxMLahpEixX9DXAQo2aKcODiBUHZbwMJF4W7-ol3PYU-qjCvkv0l-yc-sueagJVcUINPLzx4o2uCmbhBMtrI1mYv-vN/s320/Screenshot_20240120-170329~2.png" width="169" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUqaOP3Y0wQHDRSa-76Ci00lmSAHa6mQX1ZqqPqoZsWsvvypgKrktu3REHHaGqKotYlvpVj1vkJSfYpzz8gipOSxobxTOjGiBal-s_RR8IKaWZ_0ExeFwzgiWDrrUjZm8s1x7Ex136qyb658SLyI1hty4p8xZ8OVibRege0hkS2iUL9KMfJpWYB0HnUdf/s2777/IMG_20240118_135511_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="2083" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUqaOP3Y0wQHDRSa-76Ci00lmSAHa6mQX1ZqqPqoZsWsvvypgKrktu3REHHaGqKotYlvpVj1vkJSfYpzz8gipOSxobxTOjGiBal-s_RR8IKaWZ_0ExeFwzgiWDrrUjZm8s1x7Ex136qyb658SLyI1hty4p8xZ8OVibRege0hkS2iUL9KMfJpWYB0HnUdf/s320/IMG_20240118_135511_0.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcZPmB8r0edtlgoXXqA45uJzujz4zthexhO3ZCA4oMCVBmViEDBY8eRXmJpdsKxPd5K0NtspiCkJV6qOMLeg8RavshUGoAgLwcxqiN0BwVNu3ddlbKgZqzZi_h3M0kXye_3Qoy7JFJAdYtgfe5p4MCTzGkAWXg-_7ntYngjYzHA0HzNKBwhqVYLQJopTw/s4160/IMG_20240120_101438_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcZPmB8r0edtlgoXXqA45uJzujz4zthexhO3ZCA4oMCVBmViEDBY8eRXmJpdsKxPd5K0NtspiCkJV6qOMLeg8RavshUGoAgLwcxqiN0BwVNu3ddlbKgZqzZi_h3M0kXye_3Qoy7JFJAdYtgfe5p4MCTzGkAWXg-_7ntYngjYzHA0HzNKBwhqVYLQJopTw/s320/IMG_20240120_101438_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The first official walk of 2024! Remember, if It's not on the blog it doesn't count! I have actually done quite a bit of walking, but all very local, and nothing to write home about. It has been bitterly cold too with days of subzero temperatures. A change is on the way though as things start to warm up.There are weather warnings in place this weekend for 80 mph winds.... We should be OK today as Sunday is expected to suffer the worst of conditions. Starting point today is the village of Rothersthorpe in Northamptonshire. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRFzGEJqEs1NkOQt8qQ4T8mn1XnrzEqIpDe4LQHWcZYb0H2c7P_X8Sce2KfJzRsGU_jZBMdlRbtWjtMoJWhJmafAoM5NLbEJCDxZyoZuv8oDHWNvDf0WEg0h0DuG8YXPUjA-S_Ak0cB9JYlKfUXheaYrIRlBie5n7BoGQBeNpLs9Riqoarb0PAxiEf7cT/s4160/IMG_20240120_101742_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRFzGEJqEs1NkOQt8qQ4T8mn1XnrzEqIpDe4LQHWcZYb0H2c7P_X8Sce2KfJzRsGU_jZBMdlRbtWjtMoJWhJmafAoM5NLbEJCDxZyoZuv8oDHWNvDf0WEg0h0DuG8YXPUjA-S_Ak0cB9JYlKfUXheaYrIRlBie5n7BoGQBeNpLs9Riqoarb0PAxiEf7cT/w254-h191/IMG_20240120_101742_7.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXTUf5aYgL2knudzR_wpJyLI3F2YuvvXzP3eKZwWjIuK4fooTYTJaN37h5aqC8zqMuCaC5Fdqtm4PgdR7fmH9vk5fTIeizL-fMuEXO0C7tCezaQajnMsIUOLlo0Hjz7JfGlTsXYYFW23kAtX88nuWiPFILVZPc_5EeA6E9s0hGkuegSfrCZCmg513Y59L/s4160/IMG_20240120_102206_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnXTUf5aYgL2knudzR_wpJyLI3F2YuvvXzP3eKZwWjIuK4fooTYTJaN37h5aqC8zqMuCaC5Fdqtm4PgdR7fmH9vk5fTIeizL-fMuEXO0C7tCezaQajnMsIUOLlo0Hjz7JfGlTsXYYFW23kAtX88nuWiPFILVZPc_5EeA6E9s0hGkuegSfrCZCmg513Y59L/w253-h190/IMG_20240120_102206_4.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCmY1sTloZtGod4PIsL-RlOdVg6XwqS7NfIyJ2uWCYd_FkqNqsbMJPQO94ZFGxC16tT5NPU13YcbvAN36moBy_8BKHDeUIWPRyd1_nvipkNIJD7rfpD0B-ivh41XlI7wRqzq3eTe2e8uM-leoPdQP9TQ6PlXzU335wcoxaTwNpbrpR6zRlDAYNNE8oW9x/s4160/IMG_20240120_102312_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCmY1sTloZtGod4PIsL-RlOdVg6XwqS7NfIyJ2uWCYd_FkqNqsbMJPQO94ZFGxC16tT5NPU13YcbvAN36moBy_8BKHDeUIWPRyd1_nvipkNIJD7rfpD0B-ivh41XlI7wRqzq3eTe2e8uM-leoPdQP9TQ6PlXzU335wcoxaTwNpbrpR6zRlDAYNNE8oW9x/s320/IMG_20240120_102312_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>More specifically we are outside the Church of St Peter & St Paul. On the opposite side of the road a board shows some interesting features around the village. Right in front of us is 'The Berry', medieval fortifications dating from the late Anglo Saxon period. There is also a 'Motte and Bailey' which stood at the centre of medieval Rothersthorpe. We walk downhill passing the Manor House to the bottom of the village. Turning right we then pick up the footpath on the left. We cross the field diagonally to the corner. We cross the concrete bridge over the brook into the next field. Following the field edge we arrive at the towpath of the Northampton Arm of the Grand Union Canal. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmHKJMxAKHfq-QZRsdYP603uX83YHUTK2CFUM7ckl8wmCSM1IEV5VQkQpAiTgXGtgw4p9lo8dJxli5BKbwbYtG3c5qEOvsipkfQKm_Bq690wEHXXn0qf6vt1caojW4IZ0ob2gzjddtOJp4WY99AQwnBynjjcAD2EfDeiufr2rdEG6Mn7ps2jkx1QxRckc/s4160/IMG_20240120_104436_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSmHKJMxAKHfq-QZRsdYP603uX83YHUTK2CFUM7ckl8wmCSM1IEV5VQkQpAiTgXGtgw4p9lo8dJxli5BKbwbYtG3c5qEOvsipkfQKm_Bq690wEHXXn0qf6vt1caojW4IZ0ob2gzjddtOJp4WY99AQwnBynjjcAD2EfDeiufr2rdEG6Mn7ps2jkx1QxRckc/s320/IMG_20240120_104436_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIU8x-bGgCKNleZCxyNjyHykf6StCz_ye6MdegC1yhNDpaa46yu3iy3y-msyNT2THpUDF7eRfAkNyp0_OFyBXBUqklCJLMtG54q0DSGRoSn0vxIAstCSTHjnrovnE8-1j95lIJrrrougckNsxgAmw3jEYpk-DnwJLZsXUM5D4OYvx18IV91z4dX9_8ibd/s4160/IMG_20240120_104445_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIU8x-bGgCKNleZCxyNjyHykf6StCz_ye6MdegC1yhNDpaa46yu3iy3y-msyNT2THpUDF7eRfAkNyp0_OFyBXBUqklCJLMtG54q0DSGRoSn0vxIAstCSTHjnrovnE8-1j95lIJrrrougckNsxgAmw3jEYpk-DnwJLZsXUM5D4OYvx18IV91z4dX9_8ibd/s320/IMG_20240120_104445_4.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-I0NGXlPGqkpluwkis4ACVVHxhuTeFbuxJ75CE6qydzBpY8CHepxdh2Q84OQDngWiY8tfqiwRJobtDLdSPke_a6oF4KFYaeVckCMnVisBJsANQje522iYHIDn4mJ7xzPho8pGp5JNWzFVijDLaP8utU5l51mH3sUVUhTTLVZHtzzCzQNT7HXohOSr8lVW/s4160/IMG_20240120_105241_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-I0NGXlPGqkpluwkis4ACVVHxhuTeFbuxJ75CE6qydzBpY8CHepxdh2Q84OQDngWiY8tfqiwRJobtDLdSPke_a6oF4KFYaeVckCMnVisBJsANQje522iYHIDn4mJ7xzPho8pGp5JNWzFVijDLaP8utU5l51mH3sUVUhTTLVZHtzzCzQNT7HXohOSr8lVW/w216-h287/IMG_20240120_105241_0.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGKDr39YlZAPo0TJb3tRsqU95wPBTbkH5h9QrN880ErnTFp9eRjpq-rsZb80xBcCS1BHQJjQ4dbxcIz7-o86jMZeOBHCxTmFIDU8TWoEoqkCdgtd_ncAMW5E2S-Kcm096tOvE4ha4uf7iYxxQ54TlvnX5v5oxwNcW0g0JEg9WpALK9bVA3_9kDwSx-7D3/s4078/IMG_20240120_110401_3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3006" data-original-width="4078" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrGKDr39YlZAPo0TJb3tRsqU95wPBTbkH5h9QrN880ErnTFp9eRjpq-rsZb80xBcCS1BHQJjQ4dbxcIz7-o86jMZeOBHCxTmFIDU8TWoEoqkCdgtd_ncAMW5E2S-Kcm096tOvE4ha4uf7iYxxQ54TlvnX5v5oxwNcW0g0JEg9WpALK9bVA3_9kDwSx-7D3/w281-h207/IMG_20240120_110401_3.jpg" width="281" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Crossing over the small footway to the other side, following the towpath in the direction of Gayton Marina. This is a busy stretch of the canal with 17 Locks over 4.8 miles. It is a connector between the Grand Union Canal and Northampton. It was first opened on 1st May 1815. Almost immediately the Arm began to carry a large volume of merchandise
and stayed busy for over 100 years through to after the First World
War. There is always something very pleasing about walking canalside, I might have mentioned this on other walks. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSo99YlH4gEL525Zq2wm22CURDGYg0eaQNs3CTVtkiddPbFqcSZlQKHWFWAMG8lJYDsmWCdQb1NKbvtTbfmGMlfxvOpyqQPDDH2dJPY07WqGZ8iqtqDb7SLvzTjf0FxUP8wqDoluNN6TXKHkViR5mW0U6FoNYFnvxdntirEbZI8KWjA93R1nYzsdrDuRwh/s4160/IMG_20240120_110923_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSo99YlH4gEL525Zq2wm22CURDGYg0eaQNs3CTVtkiddPbFqcSZlQKHWFWAMG8lJYDsmWCdQb1NKbvtTbfmGMlfxvOpyqQPDDH2dJPY07WqGZ8iqtqDb7SLvzTjf0FxUP8wqDoluNN6TXKHkViR5mW0U6FoNYFnvxdntirEbZI8KWjA93R1nYzsdrDuRwh/w261-h196/IMG_20240120_110923_2.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGiV1x6c0fGECnB4845nQaA9SWyKybPTr1kMLdWyxjHnINpDIrGpcEXgWWx8NgLwC76xyEv123CS91dzBWnIjlPkT12BFnKThyphenhyphenooE-9ZDZ2Ks_4crG7fa5IUFq2FemkOfR4y657aO2CVq9R-SBRr53QmZvp1MY4YN8fiZ5cbuMHe91xN6ymKtGJYQy0X8/s4160/IMG_20240120_111353_2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGiV1x6c0fGECnB4845nQaA9SWyKybPTr1kMLdWyxjHnINpDIrGpcEXgWWx8NgLwC76xyEv123CS91dzBWnIjlPkT12BFnKThyphenhyphenooE-9ZDZ2Ks_4crG7fa5IUFq2FemkOfR4y657aO2CVq9R-SBRr53QmZvp1MY4YN8fiZ5cbuMHe91xN6ymKtGJYQy0X8/w266-h192/IMG_20240120_111353_2.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbcqa-J1tWAXIT9xCmEtnqie0iWsEAZjSJix7NI9MjJBzNtbGDywVlDL0wNkyKaRVxWZFXRG8vkY2HteAmnK7Tuk50oc0mInXAY4fjw51pLB3eD3oAJFAxuCxmVDDWba5kDrTMdX-9VBl87Fb2JHgeMNK-dVnUdcWv_KKuNMUezDaHHm_dz7KYu0HQC-n/s4158/IMG_20240120_112338_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3116" data-original-width="4158" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbcqa-J1tWAXIT9xCmEtnqie0iWsEAZjSJix7NI9MjJBzNtbGDywVlDL0wNkyKaRVxWZFXRG8vkY2HteAmnK7Tuk50oc0mInXAY4fjw51pLB3eD3oAJFAxuCxmVDDWba5kDrTMdX-9VBl87Fb2JHgeMNK-dVnUdcWv_KKuNMUezDaHHm_dz7KYu0HQC-n/s320/IMG_20240120_112338_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>After about a mile we arrive at Gayton Marina. It's a hub for boat hire, very quiet though as out of season. You can go off in all sorts of direction and routes from here. We continue as far as Gayton Junction. It is here that we turn right in the direction of Braunston which is 16 miles away. We keep going until we reach the second bridge.There are still patches of ice on the water despite the thawing out. I won't be risking stepping out though that is for sure. Sadly we have to leave the canal as we head back cross country. It is still very cold with the windchill factor. My fingers are numb and I regret not bringing some gloves. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQw57OE7UoYYMCGw3fAsQqTUweF4I-D4MV2TFD8UMFu_kK1mrdNinzSC2jymPJt8THfkods1Asfn83sOunl4hWitvBZsFPIZvi8jGoA-V7k6PKAIrEGuv0X7nOMJqKjKZf2MU84wMoP-kkRo1zb_cskyJX-UawngdzWzCadtOSWVsDEtUY1U0ugloO97j/s4096/IMG_20240120_112846_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2343" data-original-width="4096" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQw57OE7UoYYMCGw3fAsQqTUweF4I-D4MV2TFD8UMFu_kK1mrdNinzSC2jymPJt8THfkods1Asfn83sOunl4hWitvBZsFPIZvi8jGoA-V7k6PKAIrEGuv0X7nOMJqKjKZf2MU84wMoP-kkRo1zb_cskyJX-UawngdzWzCadtOSWVsDEtUY1U0ugloO97j/w297-h170/IMG_20240120_112846_5.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYNlZMU56r6x9dLwIiqNuuQMjlXgKmR0bDMk6ZbwBAxHRp08GVhvik9d2jkG2Oq6-_URAsJ8dD5-5e1EGzwhD-8W1CavD7mM2U_XBXa9RWen2X3n74hZsND4G5Im4g6C01WwZ0WaJubCiRWlWqInPIaTCD3tOKgIOTClCo9vcauyo4MsisxOdSG-evWaI/s4160/IMG_20240120_113059_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYNlZMU56r6x9dLwIiqNuuQMjlXgKmR0bDMk6ZbwBAxHRp08GVhvik9d2jkG2Oq6-_URAsJ8dD5-5e1EGzwhD-8W1CavD7mM2U_XBXa9RWen2X3n74hZsND4G5Im4g6C01WwZ0WaJubCiRWlWqInPIaTCD3tOKgIOTClCo9vcauyo4MsisxOdSG-evWaI/w217-h163/IMG_20240120_113059_4.jpg" width="217" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1_SZCaCIQXEp1tsQbpx14SGsG9pBuAydM0jO11Quj_l2ZbEt-9v-VLRoJaiBC1AkihXGFrQhkFGqo1DBCA6rCPsOloowMEMZ4EO3HPtOAp30BS6hVC9PEY2s3jNkbJ79_abP0qSnmixdLk8wfssuZjjmtvUSFBmueLQom1E9wX77UfcQOoCxkjSrINI_/s4160/IMG_20240120_113933_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1_SZCaCIQXEp1tsQbpx14SGsG9pBuAydM0jO11Quj_l2ZbEt-9v-VLRoJaiBC1AkihXGFrQhkFGqo1DBCA6rCPsOloowMEMZ4EO3HPtOAp30BS6hVC9PEY2s3jNkbJ79_abP0qSnmixdLk8wfssuZjjmtvUSFBmueLQom1E9wX77UfcQOoCxkjSrINI_/w219-h292/IMG_20240120_113933_9.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_gUINC0-UtFvPhAQTCve2bn2ThxAATfT6zRwGDQp5nQh1myJioSVFfX0Re5ItLqGKTAQ16aCeD762uB-IW5QYYMg2zgYayhHqpkK78AUITNEo8xZmEIw2ljQ1OTw3bJ2zKKg2v-tVUr6yZuK3HeH-iVAKxuQ7TsyK00NSCXI20uerYOYUn9fuGGugmxr/s4160/IMG_20240120_114715_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu_gUINC0-UtFvPhAQTCve2bn2ThxAATfT6zRwGDQp5nQh1myJioSVFfX0Re5ItLqGKTAQ16aCeD762uB-IW5QYYMg2zgYayhHqpkK78AUITNEo8xZmEIw2ljQ1OTw3bJ2zKKg2v-tVUr6yZuK3HeH-iVAKxuQ7TsyK00NSCXI20uerYOYUn9fuGGugmxr/w205-h274/IMG_20240120_114715_4.jpg" width="205" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVa0BBteBAxCq1qciaNdoS7O8Il7qnSISBmhpRFEiFPwReyyL2mkbQIn4ZdX3fVdoOeHSbtorKikuH0Z7tgL66YVjPG5gPx5mWrYCPzd1gXFjw7hW25izrz678rknlb3pxkWimF82f0-XBgSQ9f-nqL5L9CPrseOXYWp_rbo3FVkWBSwKAMCt1XSadRThU/s4160/IMG_20240120_120721_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVa0BBteBAxCq1qciaNdoS7O8Il7qnSISBmhpRFEiFPwReyyL2mkbQIn4ZdX3fVdoOeHSbtorKikuH0Z7tgL66YVjPG5gPx5mWrYCPzd1gXFjw7hW25izrz678rknlb3pxkWimF82f0-XBgSQ9f-nqL5L9CPrseOXYWp_rbo3FVkWBSwKAMCt1XSadRThU/s320/IMG_20240120_120721_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Walking the field edge there are no obvious signs of any footpath. There is always a sense of jeopardy as you get towards the end and hope to see a gap in the hedge or a helpful sign. Otherwise It is a case of backtracking and finding an alternative option. It is with some relies that a gap appears and drops down to a very pleasant little footbridge over the stream. There are still a few couple more large fields to negotiate after leaving the copse. Considering all the rain recently conditions underfoot are not too boggy. Just one last little hiccup, this is resolved by crossing to the other side of the hedge. The village of Rothersthorpe and the Church comes into view. </p><p>It has only been a short walk today at just over 4 miles. Enjoyable as always though and a route I shall keep in mind for better weather when it can be extended. <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-83151685683517462662024-01-07T07:29:00.000-08:002024-01-07T07:29:38.623-08:00'Wonka' VUE Cinema Northampton<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeZSNuQ96oz9Nw7_IyAKAk3z2yb60mRH5EiFF_bNt7zu1XUCNrNF5IAHLc7qCZBF3RZZFtBSCYKsjbqs0X1JCClSHOel68X0wHadvisSJrDc_j8Px0lMjRi56mJ7LkpmXcbdtMjVFBV19n3IuWXJh8iF-tpYbQlc-hV9TJSHv7YWAbmuR-2mYZwQzwnlV/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_20240106_181148_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeZSNuQ96oz9Nw7_IyAKAk3z2yb60mRH5EiFF_bNt7zu1XUCNrNF5IAHLc7qCZBF3RZZFtBSCYKsjbqs0X1JCClSHOel68X0wHadvisSJrDc_j8Px0lMjRi56mJ7LkpmXcbdtMjVFBV19n3IuWXJh8iF-tpYbQlc-hV9TJSHv7YWAbmuR-2mYZwQzwnlV/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20240106_181148_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A rare visit to the cinema on a cold January evening. I'm hoping that as the film has been out a while It will be quiet. Quiet means less noise, eating and generally not being irritated by those in close proximity. I've also had the odd panic attack in the past, so keeping all things crossed for tonight. <p></p><p>It is the third film base on the Roald Dahl novel of 1964. The original film ' 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' was released in 1971.It saw 'Gene Wilder' taking the role of 'Willy Wonka'. The story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket who upon finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, wins the chance to
visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory along with four other children
from around the world. All sorts of chaos and disasters follow, as one by one character flaws are exposed. A tale of morality and good triumphing over bad. It's a great film, one I've watched many many times. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswxP_PoKqQ6Y2rfelF9Rk8eYNxyRtddkckc5lf3IMzMbPrvuH_DDsc0TuoaIGq3yxG5_QCx7flXji7zVme8aTiWXjYEy8i3PGUK9gdOUMrXASjmCTFKKCFob8BrPZ0Dklddowik-Rd5OK9T3xUodAu8ojWBHKC_1yoUjWaD4xYt9vhzF0HroiEixOPe-m/s300/image.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswxP_PoKqQ6Y2rfelF9Rk8eYNxyRtddkckc5lf3IMzMbPrvuH_DDsc0TuoaIGq3yxG5_QCx7flXji7zVme8aTiWXjYEy8i3PGUK9gdOUMrXASjmCTFKKCFob8BrPZ0Dklddowik-Rd5OK9T3xUodAu8ojWBHKC_1yoUjWaD4xYt9vhzF0HroiEixOPe-m/s1600/image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p>The 'Tim Burton' version of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' was released in 2005. 'Johnny Depp' starred as 'Willy Wonka'. A much darker version which saw 'Depp' playing a more reclusive 'Wonka'. Comparisons were made to a 'Michael Jackson' type existence of and Adult living a child's existence. Something that was denied by both 'Burton' and 'Depp'. Strangely enough I haven't actually seen this version. Most of the filming was done at Pinewood Studios in the UK.</p><p></p><p>Back to matters in hand,the adverts have started on the screen. People are arriving armed with huge buckets of Popcorn. Why they need one each I really don't know? Most seem to have brought a feast with them , a few Christmas leftovers no doubt. As long as they are not rustling, chomping and chattering when the film starts it will be OK. Talking of the film, it is actually a prequel. It takes us back to a time when the young 'Wonka' was an up and coming 'Chocolatier' and Magician. The role being played by 'Timothee Chalamet'. It is an all star cast which includes; Olivia Coleman, Hugh Grant, Matt Lucas, Rowan Atkinson and Jim Carter. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIJ-CY2lz1hjjL6uK63415nzpxZ6khuNEnO1ckMvogL0uiNcJpRB2_YlvQPcn3VJ3sY0F_TBHcriwBgiRft7tE0dBphCVSGHkfx-PhbTyN3Zpf2h0s4QMIuA4JGIAk7aXkWMAJP7rb6y7SP_fC7Q6H_yNRCpumCY0Itv7b_T6wKZ1uyGDJXRG6p5zIRb1/s275/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIJ-CY2lz1hjjL6uK63415nzpxZ6khuNEnO1ckMvogL0uiNcJpRB2_YlvQPcn3VJ3sY0F_TBHcriwBgiRft7tE0dBphCVSGHkfx-PhbTyN3Zpf2h0s4QMIuA4JGIAk7aXkWMAJP7rb6y7SP_fC7Q6H_yNRCpumCY0Itv7b_T6wKZ1uyGDJXRG6p5zIRb1/s1600/Untitled.jpg" width="183" /></a></div>It is the sort of film you where you just sit back and let your imagination take over. There is a bit of a 'Dickensian' feel as a naive 'Wonka' is taken in by the deceiving 'Mrs Scrubbit' and her dimwitted assistant 'Bleacher.' His inability to read and write sees him fall foul to the small print of the contract. He is thereafter condemned to working in the cellar laundry to pay off his debt. It's a tale of adversity as his dream to open up his own chocolate shop is thwarted at every turn. 'The greedy beat the needy every time' he is warned. I won't spoil the full story for anybody who might like to see the film. I thoroughly enjoyed it though, an hour and a half or so of pure escapism. 'Seeing 'Hugh Grant' as an 'Oompa- Loompa' is quite something. I did feel that the 'Priest' played by 'Rowan Atkinson' was somewhat underused though. Definitely a film I would recommend though. <br /><p><br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-6063691678908496462023-12-29T10:36:00.000-08:002023-12-29T10:36:44.205-08:00Ravensthorpe Reservoir - Christmas Morning Walk <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSworGPKUTzFpeVGqz_gZtw3v8j4tsjJhNaz4vx3BuGKN7v3yJqqLB6cUXfdQM9ogOEajLvQeKNQpoDDuARpUjM-shx4i2M3s_49pU7i16gvCvOY6x0PreeXqV5iSZHOreNQ-ZVsWMZDBJSAaK0YG1dxzQu9QrhnSiZJM8OgDgiVMs_NmeHgTd3FB_GRzD/s4160/IMG_20231225_112044_9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSworGPKUTzFpeVGqz_gZtw3v8j4tsjJhNaz4vx3BuGKN7v3yJqqLB6cUXfdQM9ogOEajLvQeKNQpoDDuARpUjM-shx4i2M3s_49pU7i16gvCvOY6x0PreeXqV5iSZHOreNQ-ZVsWMZDBJSAaK0YG1dxzQu9QrhnSiZJM8OgDgiVMs_NmeHgTd3FB_GRzD/w221-h295/IMG_20231225_112044_9.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFONbiyPyEOnIL2a7ZcSu9I0VGp7uKmkgUKLVXtbL9pEWJWd-_ESA_QzvIYRvTy7eunKaouDwzxn-T-0EBFHU_qpkDMFXy6HOzQr2apGnC447nCJ-0mp0s1pTIvqZD61ew3N8qhOKot6baznabZR7nagGnPggwuo5hRf9mXvUvMPgGmZ5f2u9CLAHWwkt7/s4160/IMG_20231225_110143_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFONbiyPyEOnIL2a7ZcSu9I0VGp7uKmkgUKLVXtbL9pEWJWd-_ESA_QzvIYRvTy7eunKaouDwzxn-T-0EBFHU_qpkDMFXy6HOzQr2apGnC447nCJ-0mp0s1pTIvqZD61ew3N8qhOKot6baznabZR7nagGnPggwuo5hRf9mXvUvMPgGmZ5f2u9CLAHWwkt7/w306-h230/IMG_20231225_110143_1.jpg" width="306" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Nice to get out for some fresh air before the traditional Christmas lunch. Actually it isn't that fresh at all, It's extremely mild. The Met Office were saying it was likely to be the warmest Christmas Eve on record. It might well be the muddiest as well.. We have brought the good old Wellington Boots which turns out to be a wise move. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5oTKji6LuiXqQKtpknKCeyirVv8N0ldUNdOVTfcUyLW_1tLckyfbjd5q9ZkLH88xqARfpnymfDGrPwa4Og_0QLJ5VWGc3_8vwfeVq5IbktH1yOKaJa6eryeBVmhmRxbCJHzvcu4Zzk2Dz4m-EpVDlNxtfM04P940BwJCOwWpXBoOB5hAzCxI9pxqrDyj/s4160/IMG_20231225_110943_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd5oTKji6LuiXqQKtpknKCeyirVv8N0ldUNdOVTfcUyLW_1tLckyfbjd5q9ZkLH88xqARfpnymfDGrPwa4Og_0QLJ5VWGc3_8vwfeVq5IbktH1yOKaJa6eryeBVmhmRxbCJHzvcu4Zzk2Dz4m-EpVDlNxtfM04P940BwJCOwWpXBoOB5hAzCxI9pxqrDyj/s320/IMG_20231225_110943_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>There are very few people about, just the occasional dog walker. A few Swans, and a startled Great Egret dot the waters edge. On the water there are large gatherings of Tufted Duck. The adult male is all black except for white flanks. It has an obvious head tuft that gives the species its name. The adult female is brown with paler flanks. It is calm and peaceful,and as much as I could wish for. I would be happy to be here all day I'm sure. Maybe a hip flask and a couple of Mince Pies to complete the scene? We are now crossing the Weir and the Old Boathouse and fishing jetty are coming into view. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl4IaVDjt682ySrPdrCnCiniVu7m879H5Uv8t3HEgq8VQNjOJTZY2Q-pKmd8X2aaLfFHC6ERwRSEZRazuFdhxjRSX6kac2YvjH30n14UGB4EVx0NW4w741auKxgR1H-bmVa1zw-fm5sd6z55g5H6-fRrZDjhKfAoJV3XS9UL1T_YPGZdcSd7Xy1UwDAXJ/s3994/IMG_20231225_111418_9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2886" data-original-width="3994" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl4IaVDjt682ySrPdrCnCiniVu7m879H5Uv8t3HEgq8VQNjOJTZY2Q-pKmd8X2aaLfFHC6ERwRSEZRazuFdhxjRSX6kac2YvjH30n14UGB4EVx0NW4w741auKxgR1H-bmVa1zw-fm5sd6z55g5H6-fRrZDjhKfAoJV3XS9UL1T_YPGZdcSd7Xy1UwDAXJ/s320/IMG_20231225_111418_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p></p><p>In total this splendid old Victorian Reservoir covers a total of 114 acres. To walk the perimeter is just a couple of miles though. Originally built in 1890 to supply water to Northampton. These days a place for fishing , walking and birdwatching. I'm appreciative of the sanctuary on offer today. I find Christmas a difficult proposition these days. I'm nostalgic for those gone by when it was full of excitement and expectation. Very sadly certain individuals have shamefully conspired in recent years to ruin things. During the intervening years there has been no attempt to heal the wounds. This speaks volumes, and is probably best to leave them to it. I genuinely hope they are happy,maybe one day will spare a few seconds to reflect and maybe even find a little self awareness. Perhaps that is a little too much to ask though?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6mVCVbXwQv3xBAZY8NM89alGh1S6_M6QtzZYtAFpMqwrltuGJggELba2uXgqZK8pQGI2seyQpwiagEN6WxtpCTE2En9lFTxWAX5Vz-3jjChPLxIoroO6YtTXmRQUWtpbaMRmrOCv4IW9v2CHCN_boBPueHhyphenhyphenpCy0AblDwjW2mQHoNrFJRC1WbmvR6GY1/s4160/IMG_20231225_111908_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6mVCVbXwQv3xBAZY8NM89alGh1S6_M6QtzZYtAFpMqwrltuGJggELba2uXgqZK8pQGI2seyQpwiagEN6WxtpCTE2En9lFTxWAX5Vz-3jjChPLxIoroO6YtTXmRQUWtpbaMRmrOCv4IW9v2CHCN_boBPueHhyphenhyphenpCy0AblDwjW2mQHoNrFJRC1WbmvR6GY1/s320/IMG_20231225_111908_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Right, that's got that out of the way. I feel better for it too which I suppose is the purpose of writing and journalling. In 1974 Ownership and management of the reservoir are transferred to the Anglian Water Authority. </p><p>The Reservoir has a total capacity of 414 million gallons. We are over half way round now and have reached the 'extremely muddy' side. Remember seeing a couple round here once wearing ' white trainers' . They tried valiantly to keep them clean but ultimately failed. A lesson learned maybe? </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCx3ePePkylgbUx9wd4l7ZDOTJZtnfRmVZ6SfCffltI-12G0qLuWX78Eh6fxoL9qYCTpYxyBadG4k55m0dlL0Tn7M7xwPiucUbAmAbwc4ZFJdNMb86mjzLQt0xX32-eGV7jv1KGp3sjAEyLDBLA41Z11XPWREco_qX_1uq3oBYaS6wDs9meksZH07XH-9m/s4160/IMG_20231225_112338_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCx3ePePkylgbUx9wd4l7ZDOTJZtnfRmVZ6SfCffltI-12G0qLuWX78Eh6fxoL9qYCTpYxyBadG4k55m0dlL0Tn7M7xwPiucUbAmAbwc4ZFJdNMb86mjzLQt0xX32-eGV7jv1KGp3sjAEyLDBLA41Z11XPWREco_qX_1uq3oBYaS6wDs9meksZH07XH-9m/s320/IMG_20231225_112338_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A very short walk in comparison to recent more lengthy ones. Always good to just be outside in the green and blue. Or rather more brown and grey today in all honesty. Leaving the Reservoir we exit onto the Coton Road and head back towards the car. There are things to be done, not least a Turkey that needs to be in the oven. Sprouts to cross and carrots to slice, not forgetting the stuffing. </p><p>I wish all my blog readers a very fulfilling and meaningful 2024. I appreciate your support. <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-85396573473515759422023-12-13T10:12:00.000-08:002023-12-14T07:47:53.750-08:00Mostly Autumn - The Stables Wavendon (Milton Keynes)<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9G1Qc5EOJBbgHGvmOngGLx-pptAgBanEXKz0WqJZQTcKAnI1iDKjWmHhyGM0BWKeSLT-ccB-XTCE97Wini_Ywur7VneT3pDWg9a1D8QA_xLf2mrVExkfEkx5EmLPEcVaXlaYFMFDkDLBoCr8Cm5tKvbzKNVW6JowXsFxSddRgo45RPr1Ghrcu2JhhLuld/s207/Untitled.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="148" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9G1Qc5EOJBbgHGvmOngGLx-pptAgBanEXKz0WqJZQTcKAnI1iDKjWmHhyGM0BWKeSLT-ccB-XTCE97Wini_Ywur7VneT3pDWg9a1D8QA_xLf2mrVExkfEkx5EmLPEcVaXlaYFMFDkDLBoCr8Cm5tKvbzKNVW6JowXsFxSddRgo45RPr1Ghrcu2JhhLuld/w182-h255/Untitled.jpg" width="182" /></a> Mostly Autumn probably qualify as my most neglected band.Let me try and explain in a way that makes some sort of sense. Bands that I really like I tend to see a lot. Mostly Autumn fit into that category most certainly. Yet I think this is only my fourth time seeing them . One of those was in 2016 when they supported Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow. I remember chatting to founder of the band Bryan Josh, outside the Y Theatre in Leicester back in 2011. So why such absenteeism on my part? The answer is I really don't know? It's a dull answer I grant you, and I must try harder as my old school teacher used to say. That said we are here at The Stables MK, or Wavendon if you prefer. A venue that I am no stranger too, and regular readers know I have a love/hate relationship with. I'm not going to go into all the fussy bits I find frustrating, so please don't skip this bit. I settle down with a nice pint of the local Tring Brewery Festive Ale 'Santa's Little Helper' (4.8%). I shall be in need of help myself If I have too many of these....</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YVYRHcyQ46TLwSIGGUOguAB8ygbzToqwme1LS56pvwdN9i7JXzMGtux-GCBalfBKiViY9z1JnSB-QUbThyphenhyphenMezrZui8TWQx9bPe3pdiFBCugOmIs5EvGOYH3VQl61F2y8sdRdJTewazLOKh62H5VsZZDtTVh-07lXD4uShxqato8g6YWH6mk7op30kX9v/s4160/IMG_20231206_223411_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3YVYRHcyQ46TLwSIGGUOguAB8ygbzToqwme1LS56pvwdN9i7JXzMGtux-GCBalfBKiViY9z1JnSB-QUbThyphenhyphenMezrZui8TWQx9bPe3pdiFBCugOmIs5EvGOYH3VQl61F2y8sdRdJTewazLOKh62H5VsZZDtTVh-07lXD4uShxqato8g6YWH6mk7op30kX9v/s320/IMG_20231206_223411_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We take to our seats.There were very few available when we booked. The good thing about The Stables is that you are guaranteed a great view wherever you are. We were almost on the back row directly in front of the 'Mixing Desk' centre stage. The tannoy gave It's usual warning that any recording of photography is strictly prohibited. For someone who just wants a few snaps it is frustrating. I've incurred the wrath of the seasoned commissionaires previously. I shall keep any attempts until close to the end. If I get thrown out then It won't be so bad. I'm sure the band would only be too happy for the extra publicity. It is what it is as they say. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBldCGb6LBh6TOI8Uds8Hh2-9k_MMvr7U1GAbFLi77QbFjfweu9PhWGfHcASNE4srtQ-IbOubjacZSJqW4P5FpqYkXsq563PT8jZOOMM8Id05NXQlQS656A81YNtPTIUwkT8gUiojgyChPe7spzeFvECn-_B5WZ050ipUXHCFM0sk1hMPJ6Th6U2i0jMiS/s4160/IMG_20231206_223438_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBldCGb6LBh6TOI8Uds8Hh2-9k_MMvr7U1GAbFLi77QbFjfweu9PhWGfHcASNE4srtQ-IbOubjacZSJqW4P5FpqYkXsq563PT8jZOOMM8Id05NXQlQS656A81YNtPTIUwkT8gUiojgyChPe7spzeFvECn-_B5WZ050ipUXHCFM0sk1hMPJ6Th6U2i0jMiS/s320/IMG_20231206_223438_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>'In for the Bite' and 'Into the Stars' kick start the set. The sound isn't quite right and Bryan shouts up to the Engineers for a bit more 'oomph' I think is the technical term. It does the trick, and 'Spirit of Mankind from the latest album 'Graveyard Star (2021) sounds great. That said singer 'Olivia Sparnenn' is struggling with a throat infection. Full credit to her for adopting 'the show must go on' policy. She still sounds amazing though even with the throat issues. Not surprisingly Graveyard Star will feature heavily in the set list. A <span>heartfelt reflection of living through the pandemic. </span><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeAPOrohucS-aXvqH1ecrXftR7jYth_v9xOhAjiE9IbdrR32Mp1v2OdZyUbKroKl22MnfyKKZiRKvk5EKVrSnUyP9a13Qm0Aew7nDXguATxFRW2etWyQc0kck7ewDTpz_-YkQXCiOMZ4QEuQcVXbGvElZtZj4gMw01Bt9OdyLjxwN8n41_9-p_8PcZ7KW/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_20231206_225542_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeAPOrohucS-aXvqH1ecrXftR7jYth_v9xOhAjiE9IbdrR32Mp1v2OdZyUbKroKl22MnfyKKZiRKvk5EKVrSnUyP9a13Qm0Aew7nDXguATxFRW2etWyQc0kck7ewDTpz_-YkQXCiOMZ4QEuQcVXbGvElZtZj4gMw01Bt9OdyLjxwN8n41_9-p_8PcZ7KW/w275-h206/thumbnail_IMG_20231206_225542_8.jpg" width="275" /></a></span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tpRzLjoi4Wqk_cZc7mJBIWaUgHAptAKO1xRCc3jDCmkQ4fl8J0zn2TGVE8viaf23wPKxRcsAN2uI2T_LjxpoyjviykdhyKuuxuWk7Hhmhrye5tXPqyP6Gc-6tb3yZQdusivcfnwjBokWw19wo-pn_x_W-K7qeq-Seg2Biq5kG4RtEh0WJwR_kUmJ8FDl/s1920/thumbnail_IMG_20231206_193923_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tpRzLjoi4Wqk_cZc7mJBIWaUgHAptAKO1xRCc3jDCmkQ4fl8J0zn2TGVE8viaf23wPKxRcsAN2uI2T_LjxpoyjviykdhyKuuxuWk7Hhmhrye5tXPqyP6Gc-6tb3yZQdusivcfnwjBokWw19wo-pn_x_W-K7qeq-Seg2Biq5kG4RtEh0WJwR_kUmJ8FDl/w260-h195/thumbnail_IMG_20231206_193923_3.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mixing Desk behind us<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIXnnRPgGSPRzliyr0vQfM9U4JuYcwNCWA7fHz0lRVrpFR5ooHRiD-9AhTb10otkI0NiBUvlp62Ea98bfuudO44N3MybKD-IyJYhxaofQCjMeIDQj_DnCXcND5rexpE3562i2anwyaTM6pLsb1ANBhntSEoEd6oxvvotrbtaDg168sA_6EonPFVLJOspb/s720/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1701943136611.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlIXnnRPgGSPRzliyr0vQfM9U4JuYcwNCWA7fHz0lRVrpFR5ooHRiD-9AhTb10otkI0NiBUvlp62Ea98bfuudO44N3MybKD-IyJYhxaofQCjMeIDQj_DnCXcND5rexpE3562i2anwyaTM6pLsb1ANBhntSEoEd6oxvvotrbtaDg168sA_6EonPFVLJOspb/s320/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1701943136611.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The first set finishes with 'Silver Glass' followed by 'The Night Sky from ' All we Shared (1998) A really enjoyable set. I love to see Brian play, the Gilmour influences are obvious. The band has gone through various lineup changes over the years, although two of
their founders remain in Guitarist/vocalist Bryan Josh and
keyboard player Iain Jennings. Having both male and female vocals is a massive plus. Olivia becoming the lead vocalist in 2010. Aside from the Pink Floyd influence there are many other Celtic and Folk infusions. The seven band members gel perfectly and create something very special. We are back in business with 'Tomorrow Dies' from 'Sight of Day' (2017).<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrtTfk54GehyphenhyphencfxKnJtsz4SgDtpQovjET7DY9kw9Wl8AiD8OR8Yl63KqzgF5lTIFOjRZj0uYKqWp2RacnuhHJvA5LmoUWOXXZIeZ_TR4E4DDT8zxtwnE6rkRvUZnykLvQBs3HUpWvUMe6GwiN5-dh6XIyWzpbZXMn6Qrf7Xa6Lv3fuNmUVu_aH4LCW9jv/s698/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1702209591853.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="698" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrtTfk54GehyphenhyphencfxKnJtsz4SgDtpQovjET7DY9kw9Wl8AiD8OR8Yl63KqzgF5lTIFOjRZj0uYKqWp2RacnuhHJvA5LmoUWOXXZIeZ_TR4E4DDT8zxtwnE6rkRvUZnykLvQBs3HUpWvUMe6GwiN5-dh6XIyWzpbZXMn6Qrf7Xa6Lv3fuNmUVu_aH4LCW9jv/s320/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1702209591853.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Another song from the 'Sight of Day' album that I love is 'Changing Lives'. a song written and brilliantly performed by 'Chris Johnson'. I'm noting all sorts of influences, not least 'Fleetwood Mac'. Intentional or not. Parts of 'Winter Mountain' reminds me of 'Iron Maiden' from the 7th Son album. Listening to 'Back in these Arms' is heavily influenced by the pipes of Troy Donockley. It was almost like listening to the amazing Nightwish. I can give no higher compliment. The picture to the left was posted on the Mostly Autumn FB page. It is a particularly good one of the back of my head. 'White Rainbow completes the second half of the show.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XUX4Pif2XcxajrOx-GgftxtAw7EfXdWHuK0GlNl_ND2M3S7hi4DqkYM2i8CrNEmKHpx8J94nDoOgY-DA9z47HyXbzeBMLuWPWilDn0q8C9ykyI5xNzkvun-AVAvsOQ6JmeN1ud4mmbrQnFCyIR9fJBG2fWJD18CmY-ersrd5y0QmrHYw6J6xn4N42Er7/s4002/IMG_20231206_225624_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2898" data-original-width="4002" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6XUX4Pif2XcxajrOx-GgftxtAw7EfXdWHuK0GlNl_ND2M3S7hi4DqkYM2i8CrNEmKHpx8J94nDoOgY-DA9z47HyXbzeBMLuWPWilDn0q8C9ykyI5xNzkvun-AVAvsOQ6JmeN1ud4mmbrQnFCyIR9fJBG2fWJD18CmY-ersrd5y0QmrHYw6J6xn4N42Er7/s320/IMG_20231206_225624_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>It's a brief hiatus, and they return with the extremely moving 'Heroes Never Die'. Something I believe they play in every show, either at the end or as an encore. It's a fantastic tribute from Brian to his Dad. A wonderful thing to do. It wouldn't be a Christmas show without a few Christmas songs to end the evening. The first of which is the Greg Lake classic from 1975' I Believe in Father Christmas'. The band have all donned Christmas hats and the crowd are on their feet. One of my Christmas favourites comes next . 'A Spaceman came Travelling' by Chris De Burgh. The final song of the Christmas trio needed no introduction. My wife's all time favourite 'A Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues. A fitting tribute to singer Shane Mcgowan who sadly passed recently. Feeling slightly braver, I've even risked taking a couple of photos and got away with it. I must also thank Kieran Chapman who kindly let me use his photograph (the one with the red lighting) . </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZPLq7QEcjGqMtJu8sF4PF1GY510uN5O_dSLhI0bO11FyNyKMdGDh8LJgMddCFbje9rfmY4Uz1OpUaELjqPnU9nWl3LyxwGxAXG50tUoUROuFNuMyvwg_G_-fTnykNG2gVDvWpP7tyUzdfkhcEUstYJG-3T4XXSmJ3IopJYRpl_n7bNR7YCmvmy-DUWDN/s720/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1701937573206.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="324" data-original-width="720" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxZPLq7QEcjGqMtJu8sF4PF1GY510uN5O_dSLhI0bO11FyNyKMdGDh8LJgMddCFbje9rfmY4Uz1OpUaELjqPnU9nWl3LyxwGxAXG50tUoUROuFNuMyvwg_G_-fTnykNG2gVDvWpP7tyUzdfkhcEUstYJG-3T4XXSmJ3IopJYRpl_n7bNR7YCmvmy-DUWDN/s320/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1701937573206.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Mostly Autumn, all seven of them, take their final bows as the evening draws to a close. Brian is presented with the most deserving pint of Beer which he gulps down gladly. It has been a superb night and some mixed feelings for me. Extremely glad to have seen them again but annoyed for missing so many potential gigs in between. One thing is for sure though, It won't be long before I see them again. </p><p><b>Full Set List</b></p><p><b>Set 1 </b><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In for the Bite</li><li>Into the Stars</li><li> Spirit of Mankind</li><li>Western Skies</li><li>Skin of Mankind</li><li>Passages</li><li>Heart Body and Soul</li><li>Silver Glass</li><li>The Night Sky</li></ul><p><b>Set 2 </b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tomorrow Dies </li><li>Winter Mountain</li><li>Broken Glass</li><li>Changing Lives</li><li>Dressed in Voices</li><li>This Endless War</li><li>Back in these Arms</li><li>White Rainbow</li></ul><p><b>Encore</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Heroes Never Die</li><li>I Believe in Father Christmas (Greg Lake Cover)<br /></li><li>A Spaceman came Travelling (Chris De Burgh Cover)<br /></li><li>A Fairytale of New York.(The Pogues Cover)<br /> </li></ul>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-84578004915994779862023-12-05T08:48:00.000-08:002023-12-05T08:48:34.272-08:00The Market Harborough Round (10) Draughton and Arthingworth<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfk3vhfW8ETK5fkz-regcSljCLfgtRyUrEcmHJ_i_KYgMtq-QNGxuzs4637PH72zQIumZuZ7kpvL-nTjY25eLl4j8UJYJp8h3m2ukgLB2I-ysQ9O4BV7cOj9iTkrJ9sdSrGnMcbou-ywhtI2GAtL4oTfpHOXkkxwGUiwS4L6xcqzTPRFV1lYwehUaobWn3/s292/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="195" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfk3vhfW8ETK5fkz-regcSljCLfgtRyUrEcmHJ_i_KYgMtq-QNGxuzs4637PH72zQIumZuZ7kpvL-nTjY25eLl4j8UJYJp8h3m2ukgLB2I-ysQ9O4BV7cOj9iTkrJ9sdSrGnMcbou-ywhtI2GAtL4oTfpHOXkkxwGUiwS4L6xcqzTPRFV1lYwehUaobWn3/s1600/Capture.PNG" width="195" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbEl4rto4SOwi9uL8dGgr0xS2Cv5huE_dRX088y3cGCsonzoKAp4sb9SE069BxpxOpA0FO9WBhTxrrS9kY-q5skGZ7_n61wqfSk3XMJc_uOhyphenhyphengx9lSWBCPQo-gItnyMnQj_a1GbE0lpVencGrG8-wuXytybTnRE2CN23kpdfUQryn2D51RN8rndPhkEB2/s4160/IMG_20231202_113053_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbEl4rto4SOwi9uL8dGgr0xS2Cv5huE_dRX088y3cGCsonzoKAp4sb9SE069BxpxOpA0FO9WBhTxrrS9kY-q5skGZ7_n61wqfSk3XMJc_uOhyphenhyphengx9lSWBCPQo-gItnyMnQj_a1GbE0lpVencGrG8-wuXytybTnRE2CN23kpdfUQryn2D51RN8rndPhkEB2/s320/IMG_20231202_113053_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It's been a sharp overnight frost, temperatures plummeting to -3 degrees. It's not likely to get much warmer either. Starting point is the privately owned 'Midshires Covert. ' A small wood planted mostly in 2009. I met the owner on a different walk during the Summer, and he told me to check it out. We followed the Bridleway along the Western edge and part of the Midshires Way. We then pick up the Brampton Valley Way and the first of the Railway tunnels heading towards Arthingworth.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDgSYmhyMgderztm2c2Yb0IDqoGInESIBbvxuGwr-J47Sflyrsoz3YJYqeWK4E1JRwc264kwZ5wXuv1GkXvaPRbaDZyerxPNj_1PvmFGgAbSSQEDyLwuCeZWr_NBNlEeUakdbyamb66S1HbG90KwSjo0p4z3pJ7slRP8r482FzSo4IUcmrz0cVEbArIPi/s4160/IMG_20231201_095038_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDgSYmhyMgderztm2c2Yb0IDqoGInESIBbvxuGwr-J47Sflyrsoz3YJYqeWK4E1JRwc264kwZ5wXuv1GkXvaPRbaDZyerxPNj_1PvmFGgAbSSQEDyLwuCeZWr_NBNlEeUakdbyamb66S1HbG90KwSjo0p4z3pJ7slRP8r482FzSo4IUcmrz0cVEbArIPi/s320/IMG_20231201_095038_6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhaSMLlpA-OnysQj65u8cN_3EETsc_5cNnZHNkhA40aXxtWRz1R2J0wzI3M0DImRY2bqZnwj-EgQGYUO_QtPY-bx9VY6CzRAXwXH618cWc5ewXJ1mfjmOywoFa9MoRkL0ZEZabTmKykdJCtg7M3fzMQNyAPMHzA1W_a8MzuSXi1Z2kvecISaoGfMiRDCi/s2016/IMG-20231202-WA0007.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwhaSMLlpA-OnysQj65u8cN_3EETsc_5cNnZHNkhA40aXxtWRz1R2J0wzI3M0DImRY2bqZnwj-EgQGYUO_QtPY-bx9VY6CzRAXwXH618cWc5ewXJ1mfjmOywoFa9MoRkL0ZEZabTmKykdJCtg7M3fzMQNyAPMHzA1W_a8MzuSXi1Z2kvecISaoGfMiRDCi/s320/IMG-20231202-WA0007.jpg" width="151" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXLKc1kk3-0AF8HMLog_W_8GoPyDQCRMNPz_Hqtj4Dtpff6-2Ogr_5g0WZ52ExVprSK2W-REbVyb-SHJBfdQAkSfPsQTa2Q-Qg96D7s1u-C3ptC3T6UQ9BmFgjzXgzW8hX6_DHJqvR_zLjP7zAvqGP7mVqa7rqPVTa83bTWVYmFuK-H2w2OE4qZoU3KCT/s4160/IMG_20231202_120043_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXLKc1kk3-0AF8HMLog_W_8GoPyDQCRMNPz_Hqtj4Dtpff6-2Ogr_5g0WZ52ExVprSK2W-REbVyb-SHJBfdQAkSfPsQTa2Q-Qg96D7s1u-C3ptC3T6UQ9BmFgjzXgzW8hX6_DHJqvR_zLjP7zAvqGP7mVqa7rqPVTa83bTWVYmFuK-H2w2OE4qZoU3KCT/w221-h294/IMG_20231202_120043_4.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2BMzYYWQ2w6aCtEmNaEiMykHCW3bJzwQ42HF2RkhCIULhp6OUEeY1aSbdYSr2EY0kDiEuKvfhEwOLJQUnHr-PMEo7bnEK_p9KBheZkB6PwiF6Anuhi-thQuv1YLtUCOrk62wjcpa0uSyfQKUXkTmSOv1z5NU5xSle6UN11kfDfLwoAHluF-HQ2jz5RrC/s4160/IMG_20231202_123609_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2BMzYYWQ2w6aCtEmNaEiMykHCW3bJzwQ42HF2RkhCIULhp6OUEeY1aSbdYSr2EY0kDiEuKvfhEwOLJQUnHr-PMEo7bnEK_p9KBheZkB6PwiF6Anuhi-thQuv1YLtUCOrk62wjcpa0uSyfQKUXkTmSOv1z5NU5xSle6UN11kfDfLwoAHluF-HQ2jz5RrC/w291-h218/IMG_20231202_123609_0.jpg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>If anything it is getting colder and there is a mist in the air. One tree in particular is full of Rooks, a Rookery, making the distinctive caw or kaah sound. We continue into the village of Arthingworth . There are many varied footpaths to choose from , I think I've pretty much walked all of them over the years. 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Crossing the old bridge over the River Ise visibility was very poor. It's a simple route to Harrington on a clear day.One I've walked several times, today we got lost in the fields. Instead of coming out opposite the Village Hall we missed the village completely! We cross over the busy A14 passing the Aviation Museum, passing through Blue Covert. This stretch of the walk has become really muddy into the bargain. Lots of Pheasants and a few Red Legged Partridges enjoying the grain that has been scattered. We've also seen a few Fieldfares and Redwings feeding on the hedgerow berries. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdztPLp4w5_7ZTV3MXdZtkoqcIjKM1o-UDo1xHYdAEoF-fGNxsIud6wUnEBmUVnoo0jaAm9KHkFIz5m742jQq-igdfyPFjpq6sP8f-DJV-dxC1aIYF5EX8PDAH7Qwpa189dvyQTEhB22lOQbl02KGlBOyk4WK7fH5Rln5Q8UoT2Hbgmn0Dep7ECU_kfZo/s4160/IMG_20231202_145204_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdztPLp4w5_7ZTV3MXdZtkoqcIjKM1o-UDo1xHYdAEoF-fGNxsIud6wUnEBmUVnoo0jaAm9KHkFIz5m742jQq-igdfyPFjpq6sP8f-DJV-dxC1aIYF5EX8PDAH7Qwpa189dvyQTEhB22lOQbl02KGlBOyk4WK7fH5Rln5Q8UoT2Hbgmn0Dep7ECU_kfZo/s320/IMG_20231202_145204_9.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqijcI4jKBB9ypjAk5yoC39VOTM-zRZkjNcUfjf2Bt-_HTmGNi1US-ppyxY1wp8KtbPIwAE5BCKrFaoc1ThMpjRx3zCl9gZByPEPF85j8QBlm9Ae-XSCS_6LIu0DZCku0zw-yQdyJg-_XMz88nOImdT4GuvGmonsNM4MP_vqdoNd29A7HLc3F8LY_NPHRw/s4160/IMG_20231202_141135_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqijcI4jKBB9ypjAk5yoC39VOTM-zRZkjNcUfjf2Bt-_HTmGNi1US-ppyxY1wp8KtbPIwAE5BCKrFaoc1ThMpjRx3zCl9gZByPEPF85j8QBlm9Ae-XSCS_6LIu0DZCku0zw-yQdyJg-_XMz88nOImdT4GuvGmonsNM4MP_vqdoNd29A7HLc3F8LY_NPHRw/s320/IMG_20231202_141135_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJQwd9_QoXpMrYcHso8OnFtp-DDfpIOKSEzoNLta2lzI0cZ4JjGhIdI6x6iND2hkHiusudftiJctNTsTHtWND-7Cad8ryMHYxYQmtPhZF_e6iNu534pzFergjkVZ_xtRlsLvhFEPiUUB6YX4doTxYLXI1GOKYRZdsbHPAB_LEVzHVQmTNGWIn-g598y9P/s3240/IMG_20231202_150722_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="3000" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJQwd9_QoXpMrYcHso8OnFtp-DDfpIOKSEzoNLta2lzI0cZ4JjGhIdI6x6iND2hkHiusudftiJctNTsTHtWND-7Cad8ryMHYxYQmtPhZF_e6iNu534pzFergjkVZ_xtRlsLvhFEPiUUB6YX4doTxYLXI1GOKYRZdsbHPAB_LEVzHVQmTNGWIn-g598y9P/w227-h245/IMG_20231202_150722_8.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><p>We reach the small village of Draughton, pronounced 'Draw-ton' I'm reliably informed. I came out this way on my bike during the week. It was a lovely sunny day, albeit a bit slippy in places. The photo on the left shows the junction where I parted company with the bike. Not particularly steep but a hidden patch of 'black ice' caused my downfall. Thankfully I wasn't going particularly fast. A passing van driver saw my fall and kindly stopped to make sure all was OK.Thankfully no damage was done to rider or the new bike. We climb a stile next to a large country house that I've always really liked. We are walking downhill towards the Brampton Valley Way passing a small pond on our right hand side. No sign of any life today though, perish the thought. <br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZR3AyvIuB5VUsBTogf8GY98sL3ToMjMdxnsKEm_HPPEB-FG8-mElVEtBILniLxtHMbqR85mnS3hVNeAr3pbJr2d-Q5dOd3-09W4dZkUjFCT0pL7ZKTkZsJgdPMQGVHWzj4oPJpAEXsNUk_vbYvjZitr4RRpcoHv-mD-A9gYp_etJBak-INjhZg7vfXSm/s3956/IMG_20231202_151924_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="3956" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZR3AyvIuB5VUsBTogf8GY98sL3ToMjMdxnsKEm_HPPEB-FG8-mElVEtBILniLxtHMbqR85mnS3hVNeAr3pbJr2d-Q5dOd3-09W4dZkUjFCT0pL7ZKTkZsJgdPMQGVHWzj4oPJpAEXsNUk_vbYvjZitr4RRpcoHv-mD-A9gYp_etJBak-INjhZg7vfXSm/s320/IMG_20231202_151924_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>We join the BVW by the 'orphaned iron bridge. I always think it looks quite striking. The long abandoned bridge would once have crossed over the former Market Harborough to Northampton railway line. We follow the path for about half a mile, before turning off onto the Midshires Way and back to our start point.</p><p>Despite the poor weather it is still a great walk as always. Due to a few wrong turns we ended up walking 11.5 miles.<br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-9506497398523583082023-11-30T10:06:00.000-08:002023-11-30T10:10:00.368-08:00Lazuli - The Musician Leicester<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BFViSi9h5H0yP5Ho76nSg591rtEHD_F7qHlG6gCuKpklBCBPvmBh5A45E54p7GrMtalWxf7pEGooGvc282DFxfN4PSudFNY4MNgZKry12NHVUdlRBqQCG5N-AGLrQXFHUF0WwJmaKZ04Y0PRZwhCTEuX3FQnAEnITjLQPp1-AYTA6oCS9gFcXPjrFGq9/s1800/402666964_18016901626939317_1370327893231794382_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BFViSi9h5H0yP5Ho76nSg591rtEHD_F7qHlG6gCuKpklBCBPvmBh5A45E54p7GrMtalWxf7pEGooGvc282DFxfN4PSudFNY4MNgZKry12NHVUdlRBqQCG5N-AGLrQXFHUF0WwJmaKZ04Y0PRZwhCTEuX3FQnAEnITjLQPp1-AYTA6oCS9gFcXPjrFGq9/s320/402666964_18016901626939317_1370327893231794382_n.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p>Really looking forward to seeing French Prog Rockers for the third time. It's a short UK tour for November and December, The highlight being their appearance at Planet Rockstock, which celebrates its 10th anniversary at Trecco Bay.<br /> The band recently released their latest album “11” or “Onze,” I failed French at school so I can't elaborate much more I'm afraid. Tonight is the first night of the tour at 'The Musician' in Leicester. A new venue for me just over the County border. Certainly a new one for Lazuli too. They seem to specialise in the smaller more obscure locations. Tucked away in a quiet back street in the heart of Leicester, The
Musician is the Midlands premier independent music venue. With live
music at least six nights a week, it holds 220 people.As we arrive a few band members are braving the cold to enjoy a smoke. They are very friendly and we exchange greetings like old friends.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2EX52y_vIGABzUMIzbiqBmIvFPtFmZiaKNAmtTvIKkXw0v5ZNuyi_O7mM6lUToC413rhh79qeL2rXv7hD-4rL7H2qqwSybyWOKLnm-E1qd7swe95TDzV6mRZlV8z_ab2YJKvxlyOntaGvj9Iq-RLnIHlX4PJ8VyC-L6CQ7hnTHV73ix542DnIoEct5UH/s4160/IMG_20231127_193814_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2EX52y_vIGABzUMIzbiqBmIvFPtFmZiaKNAmtTvIKkXw0v5ZNuyi_O7mM6lUToC413rhh79qeL2rXv7hD-4rL7H2qqwSybyWOKLnm-E1qd7swe95TDzV6mRZlV8z_ab2YJKvxlyOntaGvj9Iq-RLnIHlX4PJ8VyC-L6CQ7hnTHV73ix542DnIoEct5UH/s320/IMG_20231127_193814_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Since opening in 2000, The Musician's reputation has been built on
presenting the very best home grown and international performers in a
relaxed and friendly environment. With a supremely eclectic booking
policy the venue regularly features everything from contemporary
singer-songwriters to rock, blues, folk, ska, punk, world, bluegrass,
reggae, metal, soul, indie, avant-garde and Americana. They also serve a more than decent pint of Beer too. Burton Bridge Brewery 'Festival Ale' 5.5% dark Amber in colour the choice tonight.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnMjyfddyMWMEbTb5NcMG2Z3WWBzMQ72IiWOam3oYj83hwYypuzUySiSYuiP4mONre5-lfA3kYN5fS_yDWNMEDf8l-rVmDie2ufl7fxFK1U-Vk9KJ8uofCwsFrNm5dyvaU9-0ZhvBOrVlngU5HPuLub0jX_gsf8wBBQftahPVxmR_FMpsqj0tct5U8h6l/s3189/IMG_20231127_210917_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3189" data-original-width="2880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRnMjyfddyMWMEbTb5NcMG2Z3WWBzMQ72IiWOam3oYj83hwYypuzUySiSYuiP4mONre5-lfA3kYN5fS_yDWNMEDf8l-rVmDie2ufl7fxFK1U-Vk9KJ8uofCwsFrNm5dyvaU9-0ZhvBOrVlngU5HPuLub0jX_gsf8wBBQftahPVxmR_FMpsqj0tct5U8h6l/s320/IMG_20231127_210917_8.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzSC4ErTZVFoYz8IX-SVueaBGzR2TVi61AHVN23XSkDJ_c74UxsogkvgmmoT1D4cy1S8tG1TojeaoWlTBF9Mt4uELx6JgfkE6tHpBNQ4KT3yYOGWx_B4mjqTHRlbidl-R4jG8TIUOmaVe1NSoSmkkXj6CGKwj5G0iihVv9Z-vzUF6JvEdNx3UZboUFdnW/s3918/IMG_20231127_221505_2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3918" data-original-width="2725" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkzSC4ErTZVFoYz8IX-SVueaBGzR2TVi61AHVN23XSkDJ_c74UxsogkvgmmoT1D4cy1S8tG1TojeaoWlTBF9Mt4uELx6JgfkE6tHpBNQ4KT3yYOGWx_B4mjqTHRlbidl-R4jG8TIUOmaVe1NSoSmkkXj6CGKwj5G0iihVv9Z-vzUF6JvEdNx3UZboUFdnW/s320/IMG_20231127_221505_2.jpg" width="223" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dominique Leonetti<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFllCP9EYahvYNfjG6Y3aFHkwKVCV8CIpnZvr5IbMFROV-mH47ws3pnOSl545tgnAxuGeWzmOAylSIlbHlvSRVj4W0Mtod4LIEQVn1T08qRacq8sKCNRQ5p-W-XXj_prjlOpIrmTzoX7zPWZGIPsbySmcxtUEMLItryphV6WSctoD3B1TBmvbkf-I3pTb/s4160/IMG_20231127_211000_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFllCP9EYahvYNfjG6Y3aFHkwKVCV8CIpnZvr5IbMFROV-mH47ws3pnOSl545tgnAxuGeWzmOAylSIlbHlvSRVj4W0Mtod4LIEQVn1T08qRacq8sKCNRQ5p-W-XXj_prjlOpIrmTzoX7zPWZGIPsbySmcxtUEMLItryphV6WSctoD3B1TBmvbkf-I3pTb/s320/IMG_20231127_211000_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Things get off to something of a stuttering start though. Claude Leonetti looks suspiciously at the Léode, which despite his best efforts is not producing any sound. Brother Dominique offers an explanation that it is a South of France Léode,and doesn't like the cold English weather. Some minor tinkering and we are back in business again. As always all the songs are in their native French. As you would expect much of the new album is played tonight. By my reckoning seven of the eleven album tracks were played. Eleven tracks on an album called Eleven, their eleventh album released. Nicely balanced, I like that. I was a bit surprised that they had actually released that many. The first album was released in 1999 and wasn't particularly well received I understand. The band are in great form though, 'we are a bit rusty' Dominique tells us.We haven't played for a week now! Any cobwebs are soon blown away. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDaczJ-nCKPja_nK9AUNNq9rVW_Q5cS0OrS8T5knFx4eldJtytcry3ILlZXTa6YlE5yZagM_LyLNKqJ7aoRGMPrGZLChFoDzXxE6STgi1tqtGbDWOLR3iV6DfMGNYto4-CoM6kNd8NhJKiqhHdZUs1U2oWwH247Hcm9VHXfHvGLJHI9yX0K_wyRkqnKRz/s2016/IMG-20231128-WA0010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDaczJ-nCKPja_nK9AUNNq9rVW_Q5cS0OrS8T5knFx4eldJtytcry3ILlZXTa6YlE5yZagM_LyLNKqJ7aoRGMPrGZLChFoDzXxE6STgi1tqtGbDWOLR3iV6DfMGNYto4-CoM6kNd8NhJKiqhHdZUs1U2oWwH247Hcm9VHXfHvGLJHI9yX0K_wyRkqnKRz/s320/IMG-20231128-WA0010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7QhFFsAtXm6v0PMD4PNLNZvP5zUm3tAi0rj0BGcB-EaaA21JQYUOZwjk_p-h52hHO38EcTYs1YZGPCAlu0IBCGa8kQsH1xogGhnSznWsRdPPHGguDpYciRUzeOQTHH_CMtLY7MGt1LN23jsW4akimsFgxujCJPHw_Nf0oD_PKSnH7X6VAVMGop1-oxB6/s2016/IMG-20231128-WA0017.jpg" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9z2Hf6qSYGbSW5GgjSZeKYNiLT3-SjrJ7cYBEWCpgsHG9FOpwHsOI7X8MJ4IYQ-5E-8tS5b1WYCx2TFWk3A9pu31QMnFlduGNsExHf_aMV7LbwOZcEaK_M0gRRrEvOAZ0FTi7xqlUmqSchmf0PVwZsEHs0sPXnmcimDwLHeDd2-I6Z1UWq1u7YpY8rI6/s3628/IMG_20231127_221338_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2574" data-original-width="3628" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9z2Hf6qSYGbSW5GgjSZeKYNiLT3-SjrJ7cYBEWCpgsHG9FOpwHsOI7X8MJ4IYQ-5E-8tS5b1WYCx2TFWk3A9pu31QMnFlduGNsExHf_aMV7LbwOZcEaK_M0gRRrEvOAZ0FTi7xqlUmqSchmf0PVwZsEHs0sPXnmcimDwLHeDd2-I6Z1UWq1u7YpY8rI6/s320/IMG_20231127_221338_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I think I've said it before? There are times when If I close my eyes I think I'm listening to Geddy Lee of Rush singing. That really is a big compliment. The music as a whole is hard to categorise. The sounds coming from the Léode are wide and diverse. From eastern Asian sounds to haunting Pink Floyd 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' intro comparisons. It seems to have a sound for every occasion. Something else I've said before is that they deserve to playing bigger venues. Having said that I love the intimacy that goes with the small ones. So maybe I need to be careful what I wish for. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlQiY-YP9SVnskxo-nq-01aBUI2Fau6DibYWZfpuFl7avlYHl5njev15ZjBUu-9IgbWmaNt_S5OeOk_bVHyqQJJEK8rj_wLghbnalLwxQiTI2uqMNWMYpHL7-G9_nxqEBX9Q8xD1bve4uHRKLvPmcwo8t1YgtIOOquDzTsHQKXKT5aWtEuv9-EsBkHukL/s2560/thumbnail_IMG_20231129_205032_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlQiY-YP9SVnskxo-nq-01aBUI2Fau6DibYWZfpuFl7avlYHl5njev15ZjBUu-9IgbWmaNt_S5OeOk_bVHyqQJJEK8rj_wLghbnalLwxQiTI2uqMNWMYpHL7-G9_nxqEBX9Q8xD1bve4uHRKLvPmcwo8t1YgtIOOquDzTsHQKXKT5aWtEuv9-EsBkHukL/w217-h289/thumbnail_IMG_20231129_205032_6.jpg" width="217" /></a></div> <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyy9Prv9kJxh9zJtDN2vGyaLRrTqI8NJycMtzpAVfVQJDPEhujK_kV0BGnHssP9pcag340JjCcF8aEhxHMjLhust8pznv2MX21Ym6v6CcLMd56JJY5EkJTPDChrliBdCazEqyDL0FznVoFkTH0hsrPy80VWid8rBsl_ZovQDz3xqezya2C_q9Dp-pFcPHB/s2016/IMG-20231128-WA0015.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyy9Prv9kJxh9zJtDN2vGyaLRrTqI8NJycMtzpAVfVQJDPEhujK_kV0BGnHssP9pcag340JjCcF8aEhxHMjLhust8pznv2MX21Ym6v6CcLMd56JJY5EkJTPDChrliBdCazEqyDL0FznVoFkTH0hsrPy80VWid8rBsl_ZovQDz3xqezya2C_q9Dp-pFcPHB/w308-h145/IMG-20231128-WA0015.jpg" width="308" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A happy band of brothers ' lazuli'<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I'm not sure that the vibrancy and 'Joie de vivre' of a live performance can be matched by the album. I heard two guys talking and one said to the other 'they don't sound like like they do on my CD. He may well have a point? As the set draws to a close the five band members join up to sing along to 'les mots désuets' (Obsolete Words). A song from the new album. Of course no Lazuli performance would be complete without '9 hands around the Marimba'. Such a beautiful sound that it makes too. After the opening the band divert into The Beatles 'Eleanor Rigby' and the 'Her Comes the Sun'. A great night amongst incredibly talented musicians. The crowd at 'Planet Rockstock' are in for a real treat!<br />PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-20313910622260342082023-11-27T01:23:00.000-08:002023-11-27T01:23:37.949-08:00Marillion - Utrecht TivoliVredenburg Night 1 (500th Blog Post)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINK8jAfBGuPoPHRsaAb85HHk6tQJ2LeE4EpuUmoBmuDGdK3WCEJselGq8gsbyaPhOR5rNY33zlb_J3V9Y7QJnwsAYZyKxPRYr69IaxWkyrrCVmiBDZmoQtrzxbPJ5PL0Q88llHrYEKpsxy1_D_o9ClFLwuvhmOHpij5PErfstIT4wZdQEQfFqUSD8ilx_/s339/images.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="149" data-original-width="339" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINK8jAfBGuPoPHRsaAb85HHk6tQJ2LeE4EpuUmoBmuDGdK3WCEJselGq8gsbyaPhOR5rNY33zlb_J3V9Y7QJnwsAYZyKxPRYr69IaxWkyrrCVmiBDZmoQtrzxbPJ5PL0Q88llHrYEKpsxy1_D_o9ClFLwuvhmOHpij5PErfstIT4wZdQEQfFqUSD8ilx_/s320/images.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> It's only fitting that my 500th Blog post should be seeing Marillion live abroad for the first time. I've seen lots of bands across Europe before but never Marillion.<br /></p><p>After a sightseeing wander around the beautiful city of Utrecht, it's time to hit the TivoliVrendenburg for Marillion. We did wander past late morning and I was a bit surprised not to see any hardy souls queuing outside. It was now mid afternoon still nobody outside? It soon became apparent that the queue was actually inside the building. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtojy-OnsiYb7cP91ZehbniCH-mc7trZHzvacks8Ez03ejvPY3cjuww_yAEC4LyLPVezE8dVctnBDlOsuMBqZnFx2B9X4nrIqzff171OmBT2E6ku4PD6j6e20Mnbj-Gllc3CJsQf1pjwMCuOYpDTe28wrgzIcejr8EUHvtAsxct8xUYLnKSETfcdWNwa_O/s1024/thumbnail_IMG-20231118-WA0003.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtojy-OnsiYb7cP91ZehbniCH-mc7trZHzvacks8Ez03ejvPY3cjuww_yAEC4LyLPVezE8dVctnBDlOsuMBqZnFx2B9X4nrIqzff171OmBT2E6ku4PD6j6e20Mnbj-Gllc3CJsQf1pjwMCuOYpDTe28wrgzIcejr8EUHvtAsxct8xUYLnKSETfcdWNwa_O/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20231118-WA0003.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H2chcx-plPxvZCntcnwDO8YxIxiRrrIhia4ntOtRGKfH-ie05nm25gCx6uwJV1Gk6CnlSy1L4HlPd8gdhQ-vZpMtkjFTm8S7yQXFxck5cPOcJ3U8liSfbiPs86CYBJOn6gnfGSgTTkYNrG1KF7_2iQVeoF-hLQgfrfyMN8XMzwEsVsqpgFW6oiEnqJC7/s960/FB_IMG_1700324575921.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H2chcx-plPxvZCntcnwDO8YxIxiRrrIhia4ntOtRGKfH-ie05nm25gCx6uwJV1Gk6CnlSy1L4HlPd8gdhQ-vZpMtkjFTm8S7yQXFxck5cPOcJ3U8liSfbiPs86CYBJOn6gnfGSgTTkYNrG1KF7_2iQVeoF-hLQgfrfyMN8XMzwEsVsqpgFW6oiEnqJC7/s320/FB_IMG_1700324575921.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLPj9kYR5gjj9Ms8-A9Rk5RBuoR8qivAm0IMvWxALkywOBDh63f4svICIyQQ244xhLP6aEBA9Y-NgxXHGnvNzOp9cRRRJt8SoQv5tzV3F4LzYVEgigOkgPY8VO37UbHs3tuEEiNmAaLW-fkPPg4m_Zen5u658VanW8iuQVNj6HwWTbVhiObD5GTC9zVCM/s4320/IMG_6898.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="4320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLPj9kYR5gjj9Ms8-A9Rk5RBuoR8qivAm0IMvWxALkywOBDh63f4svICIyQQ244xhLP6aEBA9Y-NgxXHGnvNzOp9cRRRJt8SoQv5tzV3F4LzYVEgigOkgPY8VO37UbHs3tuEEiNmAaLW-fkPPg4m_Zen5u658VanW8iuQVNj6HwWTbVhiObD5GTC9zVCM/s320/IMG_6898.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>A rare luxury indeed to be queuing inside in the warm. Too many times spent in the cold and rain for comfort. I spot the familiar sight 'James Greenwood'. No stranger to a front row and a 'set list. There is both seating and standing tonight on a 'first come first served' basis. It's amazing how much quicker the time waiting goes when you are not shivering and wet. The three hours wait passed in no time with the assistance of 'Green Tea' from the restaurant. Once the doors were opened at 7PM there was a bit of a scrum to get in. Some of those who had waited the longest didn't quite get through first. It all seemed to sort itself out though once inside the 7,500 capacity venue. Ordinarily we would have bolted for the stage. However Mrs A was struggling with a leg injury so we settled for seats. That was a tough decision too! A bit like the child in the sweet shop scenario. We opted for centre stage , slightly raised to avoid those standing in front. You can just about see us on the photo of the auditorium as it starts to fill up.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IEJBoR1BTqq6njFVeYSztRvxVIFkeg30JNZ9gajB1sNM0cPKlj9NUJfB7aBbBkrEnLhvi0b87QhxQZJ8KH7wml66NEYtBgSjgIJyAuZDFbyRoQkNMf83IP3RxMxSoSz5AaX_9ubV9tOSeVExXKNb8_L31xsg6mOyz0uWo-maDiX1pyaVRHbSpt8e-AF2/s4160/IMG_20231115_200528_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IEJBoR1BTqq6njFVeYSztRvxVIFkeg30JNZ9gajB1sNM0cPKlj9NUJfB7aBbBkrEnLhvi0b87QhxQZJ8KH7wml66NEYtBgSjgIJyAuZDFbyRoQkNMf83IP3RxMxSoSz5AaX_9ubV9tOSeVExXKNb8_L31xsg6mOyz0uWo-maDiX1pyaVRHbSpt8e-AF2/s320/IMG_20231115_200528_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>However, before the much anticipated Marillion we have a support act to enjoy. 'I am the Morning' a Russian duo who formed n 2010. The are described as Progressive rock/ Chamber Pop. Singer 'Marjana Semkina' was very quick to denounce any affiliation to her country and Mr Putin. They are pleasant enough to listen to. 'Marjana' definitely has a 'Kate Bush' vibe going on as she drifts across the stage. Many of the songs seem to be about death and dying though. Perhaps they should be called 'I am the Mourning' ? I also thought that keyboardist 'Gleb Kolyadin' bore more than a passing resemblance to myself? Well certainly in my younger days at least..<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5m4kebEv3NvWtG_dh9YbW1afqyjruOvrJPz-72Y9eNoEbXV6f1Ws7gReYJNoNfbpna8aUYFURd4edNp0XzvtERIU6-uAQH8LUTzex3V248Hs3gbjDt439VWBqb0vyokLcdXV2AIE7rKIldqytPEmqcughwNczp6s-_XfpzTTk1_kZPWxLX0W5Q_G1TP-I/s960/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700325010455.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5m4kebEv3NvWtG_dh9YbW1afqyjruOvrJPz-72Y9eNoEbXV6f1Ws7gReYJNoNfbpna8aUYFURd4edNp0XzvtERIU6-uAQH8LUTzex3V248Hs3gbjDt439VWBqb0vyokLcdXV2AIE7rKIldqytPEmqcughwNczp6s-_XfpzTTk1_kZPWxLX0W5Q_G1TP-I/w231-h308/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700325010455.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOf35Yy-WSSyQoW2BkYQ2Nax0EC0z1dEs7L4-xPpvvbiIRqT1U-ULc5BQa142MsB2faLHvQGRL5DRCZ-s8Lsv6P8KJv4KJ0_rp2ivL987TnuWHOyYaTkeTOnAe6IAB_RnlK88bckoR-phj1266AtU9ZbDxFFcSR_IdAaQ-mCo3a94afF7VArer61kek1m/s720/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700323776959.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="720" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOf35Yy-WSSyQoW2BkYQ2Nax0EC0z1dEs7L4-xPpvvbiIRqT1U-ULc5BQa142MsB2faLHvQGRL5DRCZ-s8Lsv6P8KJv4KJ0_rp2ivL987TnuWHOyYaTkeTOnAe6IAB_RnlK88bckoR-phj1266AtU9ZbDxFFcSR_IdAaQ-mCo3a94afF7VArer61kek1m/w301-h204/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700323776959.jpg" width="301" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Night1 of 2 in Utrecht and we are greeted with an austere looking 'Steve Hogarth' on the big screen. Hair slicked back, glasses and jacket and tie as the opening lines of the 'Invisible Man' .He takes to the stage, dressed exactly the same. It's a great opening, one of my favourites too. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYLljZCP08uwHYqAxZGabBrabkX0k2C0woy4L9AIu88Mh8QmAyWmSiu4yiupyPrD5HlS1OisdYAps7dd9YU_BUsZXlRjLTx-DaQAVOSayId_LXofTWWx96kEDniZ7m-E3HfUUs2R5jKNUPz6zN_eQCe9xIDZldQmIecAnSv1VrVtEX76M4528-lyxRZs0/s4320/IMG_6912.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="4320" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYLljZCP08uwHYqAxZGabBrabkX0k2C0woy4L9AIu88Mh8QmAyWmSiu4yiupyPrD5HlS1OisdYAps7dd9YU_BUsZXlRjLTx-DaQAVOSayId_LXofTWWx96kEDniZ7m-E3HfUUs2R5jKNUPz6zN_eQCe9xIDZldQmIecAnSv1VrVtEX76M4528-lyxRZs0/s320/IMG_6912.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Another fans favourite 'Easter' follows next. The arena has filled up remarkably. There isn't a seat to be had anywhere.Fans are stacked up in the stairwells too , gaining any viewpoint they can. The spare seat next to me has been occupied too. A chap called Timo from The Hague. Unfortunately his wife can't make it so is here on his own. At least he can get a really good seat for one. Even better after we get chatting earlier he buys me a beer! <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VrsFdxHTgXoCE2a4S5ltARBfdEV6X4vSeoECMCczD7HZKjy3YpMtsQAOs0iGWrNHxAbE4VkiTyV7f3yHJ2rtO3JmCeuTaC6YXF47s_KaAKWV7YUpqsK6enxpm39HUi8zUuulX8chtwgreKZS_vLqXZ20qDIsHWqw0ddrmBbdD6jPMzDvEyHbwUA5wSmf/s3267/IMG_6913.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2251" data-original-width="3267" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VrsFdxHTgXoCE2a4S5ltARBfdEV6X4vSeoECMCczD7HZKjy3YpMtsQAOs0iGWrNHxAbE4VkiTyV7f3yHJ2rtO3JmCeuTaC6YXF47s_KaAKWV7YUpqsK6enxpm39HUi8zUuulX8chtwgreKZS_vLqXZ20qDIsHWqw0ddrmBbdD6jPMzDvEyHbwUA5wSmf/s320/IMG_6913.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>The band then dip back into the last album 'An Hour before It's Dark' and 'Reprogram the Gene'. We made this album about 5 years ago' says Hogarth,that's right isn't it Steve? He asks guitarist Steve Rothery. About a year and a half ago actually he points out. Whenever it was it sounds great and we are up and away and the place is rocking. Percussionist Luis Jardim has had a few problems but otherwise the sound quality is amazing. 'Lucky Man' from 'Sounds that can't be made' is next.A rarely played song live. Hogarth tells us it's because it's so effing complicated and difficult. Although we make it look easy. Unlike most bands who make easy songs look really difficult. A good point well made I think. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrXGUGGsELZRMJIRAqWW1HJQdI1plJJsH9p0-kKlMrYIeL-rJP0i5tU6Q0E6wwL8eQFl_XVDicUhThBEAQyurHPqm0Q27RzY0lhCOqFIbgOKxGASvORJwQzMg4ZTB-avdgZz3BRUDM54LDtzC-9nB8TYKlubBE-G2lhdOCvstSUzvj_bGQ2qi424utCT9/s960/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700324898008.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrXGUGGsELZRMJIRAqWW1HJQdI1plJJsH9p0-kKlMrYIeL-rJP0i5tU6Q0E6wwL8eQFl_XVDicUhThBEAQyurHPqm0Q27RzY0lhCOqFIbgOKxGASvORJwQzMg4ZTB-avdgZz3BRUDM54LDtzC-9nB8TYKlubBE-G2lhdOCvstSUzvj_bGQ2qi424utCT9/w218-h291/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700324898008.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1rFcm2bYlv5b6dNaMZIUDY-iddO8ULVzy4WQRug9ziMav9kbVEkctXt1Ytub6EIFoXcNV_qeOAf-u__97b6bsa_2PKud42DDP0aw0xBkRiB2aX5kcum5T-QbpnS6Ws_J4OdiBbqg5UhKlAAxco8L08nvTyXAUxzTBHcsek6RUN6IGUbKh0bSQxrI7ojXx/s3512/IMG_6934.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3512" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1rFcm2bYlv5b6dNaMZIUDY-iddO8ULVzy4WQRug9ziMav9kbVEkctXt1Ytub6EIFoXcNV_qeOAf-u__97b6bsa_2PKud42DDP0aw0xBkRiB2aX5kcum5T-QbpnS6Ws_J4OdiBbqg5UhKlAAxco8L08nvTyXAUxzTBHcsek6RUN6IGUbKh0bSQxrI7ojXx/w279-h183/IMG_6934.JPG" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mark Kelly (Keys) Pete Trewavas (Bass)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The shirt and tie are now discarded,and we see various different guises as the evening progresses. He seems to be the master of the quick change too. 'Beyond You' from 'Afraid of Sunlight' and the title track from Sounds that can't be made' follow. The lighting is absolutely fantastic and adds even more to the performance . I was lucky to meet up with 'Lights Maestro' 'Yenz' beforehand and pass on some good wishes from a fellow lighting Engineer he knows, who lives in the same village as me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-3Aa9U2TELVjNcKO-GftRjoYvLPCY6gsMq8CzbX85ZuI5FOmQZxXztJ2n1ynsH4ByfopnGghiGjuYRdD5YjRV4v0rkfW5ybYQjI8oMQ6O6tucRvnYu2591yifdAfCHcUTgZ1_NoVhgIjggF6u3fVxor9fxNmOfmL6WSn2uwMFdazqzFsBsKTFPcbezon/s4160/IMG_20231115_210624_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-3Aa9U2TELVjNcKO-GftRjoYvLPCY6gsMq8CzbX85ZuI5FOmQZxXztJ2n1ynsH4ByfopnGghiGjuYRdD5YjRV4v0rkfW5ybYQjI8oMQ6O6tucRvnYu2591yifdAfCHcUTgZ1_NoVhgIjggF6u3fVxor9fxNmOfmL6WSn2uwMFdazqzFsBsKTFPcbezon/w256-h192/IMG_20231115_210624_3.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTuSAgcQbHDNirtfdIT-soG8X9bUA9CbVSXMrio032mtwGFlMTujFgZW3bEQAmzojw_YmoyAdJLRRwDqqKwvsGEY6ZzaV4e4SatIjQz9uWBGI8P775b0kErL5KzR4YkKAmpzC6n1SH-tsbIYo5bTzglB2Bbh0qO8rZBeEbdrYkGylF6594mKcpSMZWfsTH/s3924/IMG_6964.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2401" data-original-width="3924" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTuSAgcQbHDNirtfdIT-soG8X9bUA9CbVSXMrio032mtwGFlMTujFgZW3bEQAmzojw_YmoyAdJLRRwDqqKwvsGEY6ZzaV4e4SatIjQz9uWBGI8P775b0kErL5KzR4YkKAmpzC6n1SH-tsbIYo5bTzglB2Bbh0qO8rZBeEbdrYkGylF6594mKcpSMZWfsTH/w272-h166/IMG_6964.JPG" width="272" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXK92SSSZdmVMLN4FtB7ia_sUWnurd6F_Xnhnh11WwDmEXcyX09B02VhbPfm4eiuyd61iQ1cFW7x_rQabnCqPQZAr2Zo2jE2Q4i5sEDNIICcKXjoV1gjfNiSSSEYBzTXq8RIm3eWCp3khwcNdPsApB8AtHKAgrcaC2kmRG1AEC8IHoJBoEiDYzcPiq82i/s720/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700325409420.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXK92SSSZdmVMLN4FtB7ia_sUWnurd6F_Xnhnh11WwDmEXcyX09B02VhbPfm4eiuyd61iQ1cFW7x_rQabnCqPQZAr2Zo2jE2Q4i5sEDNIICcKXjoV1gjfNiSSSEYBzTXq8RIm3eWCp3khwcNdPsApB8AtHKAgrcaC2kmRG1AEC8IHoJBoEiDYzcPiq82i/w300-h225/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700325409420.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p>The Bluesy Bass line of Quartz brings Pete Trewavas into the spotlight. Taken from the 2001 album 'Anoraknopbobia' the bands 12th studio album at the time. The album that saw the band go a bit Hip Hoppy and Funky before returning to a more Prog style. <br /></p><p>The set is brought to a powerful climax with two more songs from 'An Hour before It's Dark'. Firstly the Leonard Cohen inspired 'The Crow and the Nightingale'. Followed by a wonderfully emotion charged 'Care' that means so much to so many. The band leave the stage to a unanimous standing ovation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwqX561_lhiAVnVe05v8mbv6WrzYpwXx2FFy0x3LIBvicWplISvGRkXJn0Ei6JCqw3yKWtxUgwhq60fvDBnSmpbJgGRcuNh-BfkNnu64gwK1S65BUbSRRYkFpJ3awdZNsEyxeHMEoMefpHHbwaoK9C3WOuYIlCw4y89u6KxGpNCNEumPWTTPpAE_DTLTp/s960/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700325048585.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwqX561_lhiAVnVe05v8mbv6WrzYpwXx2FFy0x3LIBvicWplISvGRkXJn0Ei6JCqw3yKWtxUgwhq60fvDBnSmpbJgGRcuNh-BfkNnu64gwK1S65BUbSRRYkFpJ3awdZNsEyxeHMEoMefpHHbwaoK9C3WOuYIlCw4y89u6KxGpNCNEumPWTTPpAE_DTLTp/w221-h295/thumbnail_FB_IMG_1700325048585.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFTEFtl1gnK3Gw17KKxuUytER7sRg8-DHKAXcb85hFaPv1BfOFD99TdKAz5a49ooJ55ykFpTgfaou-apxBFaRCWINiytACl2ULBFOl7Z0RtFZAG7f35mpJRUMyWIRNhpSQ_wUNnWr9RglOANkYdCXomSxWCNV9zHzFYQ9RgwTOAVEoZiRsyHXsHYB340l/s2801/IMG_6920.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2801" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFTEFtl1gnK3Gw17KKxuUytER7sRg8-DHKAXcb85hFaPv1BfOFD99TdKAz5a49ooJ55ykFpTgfaou-apxBFaRCWINiytACl2ULBFOl7Z0RtFZAG7f35mpJRUMyWIRNhpSQ_wUNnWr9RglOANkYdCXomSxWCNV9zHzFYQ9RgwTOAVEoZiRsyHXsHYB340l/w302-h237/IMG_6920.JPG" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr Steve Rothery<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX31dXYkBi5zCPFMBA0Rldhw3sLLf7oLq2Xo-O-wdTbJR3pgsYne1NtcpLXU6To7T1udkyACriu8C_HgY5Z12iJN_SQvOAMX5bLsQNNpKh5eHajWoyPyKjS91Xk8jG0FMxoBM1YGLq8FYCNNhcoYaY8e4C37jXiy9a_5PI5gDiQzajRpGS5zT0x07u10wZ/s3292/IMG_6947.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2406" data-original-width="3292" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX31dXYkBi5zCPFMBA0Rldhw3sLLf7oLq2Xo-O-wdTbJR3pgsYne1NtcpLXU6To7T1udkyACriu8C_HgY5Z12iJN_SQvOAMX5bLsQNNpKh5eHajWoyPyKjS91Xk8jG0FMxoBM1YGLq8FYCNNhcoYaY8e4C37jXiy9a_5PI5gDiQzajRpGS5zT0x07u10wZ/s320/IMG_6947.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>The band return to the pulsating beat of 'Splintering Heart' the opening track from Holidays in Eden. The second album with Hogarth at the helm. A song I've always had a soft spot for along with 'Real Tears for Sale'. A song that would probably with some difficulty say is my favourite is next. There is something about 'Neverland' that gets me every time. Everything about it resonates with me ,and seeing it live again is just fantastic. Hogarth becomes even more animated, if that is even possible? At times manic, always enthralling, a Showman for sure. Maybe even a Shaman?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbV7zIN78SiTNC-T4o2m9dj9GYERWmzXp-7lm97ZnEi22OnVCrh56Z7iTu9idhlxB8KI_WvVjuUyF2nWbf3kMAt1cWrfWbYAmKvfp39v52wRllDur9ResN7tZ_Tl3amgOi6nvvLMuNQ9acqC3qVJn4bMvCZKSGekfu5_wkCSQto6vAaPDZ9XvAwfgn1WK/s4320/IMG_6948.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="4320" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbV7zIN78SiTNC-T4o2m9dj9GYERWmzXp-7lm97ZnEi22OnVCrh56Z7iTu9idhlxB8KI_WvVjuUyF2nWbf3kMAt1cWrfWbYAmKvfp39v52wRllDur9ResN7tZ_Tl3amgOi6nvvLMuNQ9acqC3qVJn4bMvCZKSGekfu5_wkCSQto6vAaPDZ9XvAwfgn1WK/w266-h149/IMG_6948.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRk0w5BiFu4t-vuxHaDW49mBaKBtvFSgC_ZYeZLA4tZuCPIo5VudnU6iViLjLBVFgQIgQAcEGfxo6xvtlJMceXZICqTMU65kNKCIR-rM5K6MIseFUrU7tknMJlIiRpqCsjxjLwjxSXaGy8qjmcMFLPMMOMIUEf9n6SyPt_pTrophbKq3RPYqMUzqqp3Jn/s4320/IMG_6963.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="4320" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRk0w5BiFu4t-vuxHaDW49mBaKBtvFSgC_ZYeZLA4tZuCPIo5VudnU6iViLjLBVFgQIgQAcEGfxo6xvtlJMceXZICqTMU65kNKCIR-rM5K6MIseFUrU7tknMJlIiRpqCsjxjLwjxSXaGy8qjmcMFLPMMOMIUEf9n6SyPt_pTrophbKq3RPYqMUzqqp3Jn/w263-h148/IMG_6963.JPG" width="263" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve 'H' Hogarth</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPg1RiFOUul-opHRHefVe9VesUFD9A68HcmEwWAF7Wgj694Pu_LDwEQ8rriPCCpX3iqwIDNYwrI7A45yMSW0EXJ9upopwYU9nVM45IK08Rw_ehYjcdd7YuZKtAvckvhT_QWMnhNRwuTlmblcak23aIUgol4YbmkNMBj2SsEAsrQTXFF2YclzN6J9Vecre/s3388/IMG_6961.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2411" data-original-width="3388" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPg1RiFOUul-opHRHefVe9VesUFD9A68HcmEwWAF7Wgj694Pu_LDwEQ8rriPCCpX3iqwIDNYwrI7A45yMSW0EXJ9upopwYU9nVM45IK08Rw_ehYjcdd7YuZKtAvckvhT_QWMnhNRwuTlmblcak23aIUgol4YbmkNMBj2SsEAsrQTXFF2YclzN6J9Vecre/s320/IMG_6961.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>By comparison 'Steve Rothery' is calmness personified. Unruffled, going about his business with subtle sublimitity. The Yang to Hogarth's Ying. Or more a case of a Jekyll and Hyde comparison. The end result is all that matters, a concept in holism. The band is even greater than the sum of its parts. We even have time for quick rendition of 'Happy Birthday'. The 'Birthday Boy' being Mark Patrick, another veteran of Marillion gigs far and wide. The band leave the stage once more and nobody is still seated. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSAN1-ZjNDe2FgokD4jBOxdQNkyVKhyphenhyphencmmywikELujWwKmLH3fAhTARs7llyrPFTzZZoHGWm_1NX976DdGlpWZAdrzYX613LOiLAtbFReBEiohQFgzvEOWTJ6a7fhX7aesFeMjDFgmPAyinYgnoAIiZozXVCWrh6A1L3zNvPj1uWGyQyznELEPN0fmLl5/s4320/IMG_6966.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="4320" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSAN1-ZjNDe2FgokD4jBOxdQNkyVKhyphenhyphencmmywikELujWwKmLH3fAhTARs7llyrPFTzZZoHGWm_1NX976DdGlpWZAdrzYX613LOiLAtbFReBEiohQFgzvEOWTJ6a7fhX7aesFeMjDFgmPAyinYgnoAIiZozXVCWrh6A1L3zNvPj1uWGyQyznELEPN0fmLl5/s320/IMG_6966.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>By popular demand the bad return for one last hurrah.This is a song about 'Rollercoasters,' the ups and downs of success and fame, and the pressures that go with it. Another favourite of mine 'King' from 'The Afraid of Sunlight' album. And its just wonderful. A perfectly fitting finale for what has been an amazing evening. There is definitely a very different vibe to seeing bands abroad. I can't wait for the next time!</p><p>Thanks to Michael Voltz for the 'Auditorium filling up' photo. Also to Martin Potappel for the 'lights across the Auditorium photo. <br /></p><p><b>Full Set List</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The Invisible Man</li><li>Easter</li><li>Reprogram the Gene (I) Invincible</li><li>Reprogram the Gene (II) Trouble-Free Life </li><li>Reprogram the Gene (III) A Cure for Us?</li><li>Lucky Man</li><li>Beyond You</li><li>Sounds that can't be Made</li><li>Quartz</li><li>The Crow and the Nightingale</li><li>Care (I) Maintenance Drugs</li><li>Care (II) An Hour before It's Dark</li><li>Care (III) Angels on Earth</li></ul><p><b>Encore </b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Splintering Heart</li><li>Neverland </li></ul><p><b>Encore 2 </b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>King </li></ul><p> </p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-18437917686374593752023-11-21T10:21:00.000-08:002023-11-21T10:21:00.112-08:00Utrecht Visit<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeH9HIseHBobixL6c52fHyP-H_d4LSysGBgtp09jBw7rk9O3sqELpaRUvm9_ZCUk1OSu9bxrTX-qYa3wVkNOOSNb63dgPcKn9VSWNWqbBZ8yCjbphoRTP3pUNM_Sl5sTl9b5dln5KQqz7-Nb3x-8OICmXB1lfQ5yDZAOvhnGdvTQlHbT4RCO3l8FP2USu_/s4068/IMG_20231116_110030_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4068" data-original-width="2994" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeH9HIseHBobixL6c52fHyP-H_d4LSysGBgtp09jBw7rk9O3sqELpaRUvm9_ZCUk1OSu9bxrTX-qYa3wVkNOOSNb63dgPcKn9VSWNWqbBZ8yCjbphoRTP3pUNM_Sl5sTl9b5dln5KQqz7-Nb3x-8OICmXB1lfQ5yDZAOvhnGdvTQlHbT4RCO3l8FP2USu_/s320/IMG_20231116_110030_8.jpg" width="236" /></a></div>A much anticipated midweek trip to the Netherlands, taking in Utrecht and Amsterdam. The main reason of course to see Marillion but plenty of time to have a look around the medieval city of Utrecht. <br />We are staying at the Bunk Hotel, a Church in a previous life but a hotel since 2015. Lots of the old brickwork and features creates a unique ambience. The room was a bit on the tight side, but fine for one night. We are literally just over the road from the gig venue, the <span><span>TivoliVredenburg,</span></span> which is very handy. Our bags dropped off we venture into town to have a wander and see what the 4th largest city in the Netherlands has to offer? <br /><p></p><p>The first thing is to avoid being hit by a bike. They come at you from all directions and seem to take priority. Very much like Amsterdam there are bikes and cyclists everywhere. It does very much have an Amsterdam feel to it with the tree lined canals. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTyU1-WWoQyqcS0MXlQXHP767Xs_YIokBsqrZrlIN_cB1PtfS9N2cbNdKakCH7NLEn-Q0M7aaqAkVtHccXvBQ7rmw9t0-nMVduHsQtVwhJ8Qx5y_C6Kk9y3vxPtDX-fTdEpkutbfx42O04e8hHRSAIx61BZO7gB5zC7JhF_4zSxznucDTEClVKddO_Bjl/s4160/IMG_20231116_110222_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTyU1-WWoQyqcS0MXlQXHP767Xs_YIokBsqrZrlIN_cB1PtfS9N2cbNdKakCH7NLEn-Q0M7aaqAkVtHccXvBQ7rmw9t0-nMVduHsQtVwhJ8Qx5y_C6Kk9y3vxPtDX-fTdEpkutbfx42O04e8hHRSAIx61BZO7gB5zC7JhF_4zSxznucDTEClVKddO_Bjl/s320/IMG_20231116_110222_0.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVc49PrthQRmFdWKnHxxrcPQhODbkc8xXAbbeGQvuljSQp2ok75UP7jbOd0hS5WHr0n3kwwO9bEEdk8UGa7HKmCDjmZZvdAMbXmmBUgRTTDrI2eYp26CbLQNiyEbJ97F6t4D-DuYJUeAraJSs7c61E80gwOdebYSV2WNHO2AzraTXqywKaFFOgTXFe0qf-/s4160/IMG_20231116_113029_9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVc49PrthQRmFdWKnHxxrcPQhODbkc8xXAbbeGQvuljSQp2ok75UP7jbOd0hS5WHr0n3kwwO9bEEdk8UGa7HKmCDjmZZvdAMbXmmBUgRTTDrI2eYp26CbLQNiyEbJ97F6t4D-DuYJUeAraJSs7c61E80gwOdebYSV2WNHO2AzraTXqywKaFFOgTXFe0qf-/s320/IMG_20231116_113029_9.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinau_hFjtgguvoKcJOZIqtg6yOe6hxdSXjgIlA7NeRj29NQZuqiUWkDkIgFNhJgGki0CCOxSwTL4DA2QpybJ-Ql1SQUSJwRroZA8cUsFDnLuEwN_qTTEubojl-a5wfzhREaj4U0JDbcJh0T-W2YmA6yBh6BkQ-3HskW2Fo-vaeKHTAyrtVjdFxcskLmfaW/s3900/IMG_20231116_114608_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3900" data-original-width="2955" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinau_hFjtgguvoKcJOZIqtg6yOe6hxdSXjgIlA7NeRj29NQZuqiUWkDkIgFNhJgGki0CCOxSwTL4DA2QpybJ-Ql1SQUSJwRroZA8cUsFDnLuEwN_qTTEubojl-a5wfzhREaj4U0JDbcJh0T-W2YmA6yBh6BkQ-3HskW2Fo-vaeKHTAyrtVjdFxcskLmfaW/s320/IMG_20231116_114608_1.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><p>The town of Utrecht is very impressive I have to say. Some really interesting shops and plenty of them too. A great area for wandering, lots of side streets to explore. Wherever you go though you can hardly miss <span><span>the iconic 'Domtoren', a 14th-century bell tower. Located opposite the </span></span><span><span>he Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin or Dom Cathedral on central Domplein square.</span></span></p><p><span><span>The Dom Tower is the tallest Church tower in the Netherlands </span></span>at 112.32 metres (368,5 feet) in height. Not surprisingly it is considered the symbol of Utrecht.<span><span> </span></span>Since the unfinished nave collapsed in 1674, the Dom tower has been a freestanding tower. At the moment the Tower is covered in scaffolding as restoration work is taking place. Work started in 2019 after two years of planning. It should all be finished by the Summer of 2024. That should keep it going for the next fifty years! Debris that was freed during construction was used to make Dom Tower souvenirs and artwork. <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaVpgqitvNPdk3YFvAUeiXTf7g0_HAAQa3XGYgWHTdfDGIVBTjfV09ycwKspOQ9UN7VB0Q9c-rCEb5Y3iMQKRkzP5OU522S_IhxZIyoJAF5jE03q2imOeogqGO4a4ZTDySwEREJMTTKn-XBO60bKo3sMT5zMrwCaAf_ep_1OYc2N0KBAK1DpZf35qgPFD/s4160/IMG_20231116_115535_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBaVpgqitvNPdk3YFvAUeiXTf7g0_HAAQa3XGYgWHTdfDGIVBTjfV09ycwKspOQ9UN7VB0Q9c-rCEb5Y3iMQKRkzP5OU522S_IhxZIyoJAF5jE03q2imOeogqGO4a4ZTDySwEREJMTTKn-XBO60bKo3sMT5zMrwCaAf_ep_1OYc2N0KBAK1DpZf35qgPFD/s320/IMG_20231116_115535_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dom Tower<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGcNvBqj8OeN4BVAIomYAGliF8vC__g6qA4RyDbwvL7J5yRD9mDdDfjH-VBEpzpPzct4YFkyA6dUUiBPFc7rUK7_zsvPwt-ZIbUiZnU2SJlPQ89JVqAMnytZVaQNmGvDwU4JplmPEZTKcF7nNdgxNpJaNVOhlfQpKs8tCSv75QkqXdXRNlqmBBviNzcc_/s4160/IMG_20231116_115352_1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGcNvBqj8OeN4BVAIomYAGliF8vC__g6qA4RyDbwvL7J5yRD9mDdDfjH-VBEpzpPzct4YFkyA6dUUiBPFc7rUK7_zsvPwt-ZIbUiZnU2SJlPQ89JVqAMnytZVaQNmGvDwU4JplmPEZTKcF7nNdgxNpJaNVOhlfQpKs8tCSv75QkqXdXRNlqmBBviNzcc_/s320/IMG_20231116_115352_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRoFFQbisW_HlD4mg2txkIhbuf8hz-v6mKuy3oY3XwBCwULoF_Lj_ia1430YUQ6s5h-5IGieu902aS4o0LpF0jGOkQvJg4t6bXbpswpcltJ5PBj9Xr11-u9WP-LpBInqGXnr4i7tkGlYqt-t0NSbixcMxV5ePz-aR-IGEO9arXpY0sUWC1xAixKjZb9F4/s4160/IMG_20231116_115557_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRoFFQbisW_HlD4mg2txkIhbuf8hz-v6mKuy3oY3XwBCwULoF_Lj_ia1430YUQ6s5h-5IGieu902aS4o0LpF0jGOkQvJg4t6bXbpswpcltJ5PBj9Xr11-u9WP-LpBInqGXnr4i7tkGlYqt-t0NSbixcMxV5ePz-aR-IGEO9arXpY0sUWC1xAixKjZb9F4/s320/IMG_20231116_115557_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The Cathedral is built on the former site of a Roman Castle. Building work lasted nearly three centuries from 1254- 1520.It has survived a lot of storms and disasters over the years. Including a whirlwind in 1674which collapsed the nave of the church. </p><p>One of the most striking features is the huge stained glass Gospel window. It depicts the four evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John under the cross.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5JHacQfyG039bj7AkSH9CDGXM8w09sDuoPbMO4wQRgTRSTKOF407U1nkaBXsTOMsSx_mXKybad-X0kCmJFvH8Oip6lT0bETxgLQaisXP6QkDqia7ZU-HT6XJXLpMxTgSFoK2nlCuoOEgEVw4OUn2uj_H1SdKiQMg5hKxCU0d1earNCTboL2wicfYfFYW/s4160/IMG_20231116_120029_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5JHacQfyG039bj7AkSH9CDGXM8w09sDuoPbMO4wQRgTRSTKOF407U1nkaBXsTOMsSx_mXKybad-X0kCmJFvH8Oip6lT0bETxgLQaisXP6QkDqia7ZU-HT6XJXLpMxTgSFoK2nlCuoOEgEVw4OUn2uj_H1SdKiQMg5hKxCU0d1earNCTboL2wicfYfFYW/s320/IMG_20231116_120029_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcChUz19VGMyVd7g2ZzwBor2JtUJwz9v3c1ph93gzrf-l7vpkviEDy60l5yNcuSoyoqf7DujIEOOwgWtjuwQmupHEdkQQNvVu9kwABMLGYuWsJutGm098IOsUBor4LnVMGP0PrvFs1ANh1odyHZz7MpHTrt6ShFwD19Go8SZNVsysb-sftgq4OP99_JfB/s4160/IMG_20231116_120053_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcChUz19VGMyVd7g2ZzwBor2JtUJwz9v3c1ph93gzrf-l7vpkviEDy60l5yNcuSoyoqf7DujIEOOwgWtjuwQmupHEdkQQNvVu9kwABMLGYuWsJutGm098IOsUBor4LnVMGP0PrvFs1ANh1odyHZz7MpHTrt6ShFwD19Go8SZNVsysb-sftgq4OP99_JfB/s320/IMG_20231116_120053_3.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Gospel Window<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nNKDJqa5G8hJFoCrdKqkvc9HBSbb3yyoVredwzh6hXIZSqBKLwVcglWFkD9MywTkc19fzjuioNiwvd2sf9QWC8GCdbThDIBWlQjQfwzYzxFdfCFISxGzOqotFrHW3sdZpwugkXVH02wdA4cBISF8i3VANticLA3jkvQlQaEgi6YZAIqQPccCUXykgYfO/s4160/IMG_20231116_124239_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nNKDJqa5G8hJFoCrdKqkvc9HBSbb3yyoVredwzh6hXIZSqBKLwVcglWFkD9MywTkc19fzjuioNiwvd2sf9QWC8GCdbThDIBWlQjQfwzYzxFdfCFISxGzOqotFrHW3sdZpwugkXVH02wdA4cBISF8i3VANticLA3jkvQlQaEgi6YZAIqQPccCUXykgYfO/w220-h294/IMG_20231116_124239_2.jpg" width="220" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7mAfoReBLOhfoSTEY1iMU7cFwlgPxI_cogygBi6X1OJtBvtciYmrszdXqmIhBiTpryUQGz9S7EK7YvgAM0zHvHnSj8xvGtxS7BSqDMuECFg5SJwWCG_kDIdXH8Cx5ko_Ct93FcOSlbuMOBFOrdD6o2LYmd6ZKv5xjrRvbxeYT5z2c9BCrYFf4AtBvAzQ/s4160/IMG_20231116_120514_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn7mAfoReBLOhfoSTEY1iMU7cFwlgPxI_cogygBi6X1OJtBvtciYmrszdXqmIhBiTpryUQGz9S7EK7YvgAM0zHvHnSj8xvGtxS7BSqDMuECFg5SJwWCG_kDIdXH8Cx5ko_Ct93FcOSlbuMOBFOrdD6o2LYmd6ZKv5xjrRvbxeYT5z2c9BCrYFf4AtBvAzQ/w275-h206/IMG_20231116_120514_1.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>It's official. I really like Utrecht! Definitely more laid back than Amsterdam, which isn't really that surprising. It has a lovely feel to it and something for everyone. There is a real mix of the new and the old coming together. A nice Pizza lunch and a Beer has set me up nicely for the Marillion concert later tonight. Better go and get in the queue if we want a good pitch near the stage. <br />PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-45530428138705639022023-11-12T09:40:00.000-08:002023-11-12T09:40:15.841-08:00Heart of England Way (6) Mickleton to Long Marston<p> </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTNtNg3xBMfVWw8-ZMMMd_6q1Jg8X0rFllj39rJf23Df8iZtMHHQyLQ-Y_pDGee9xdMY48Xfoab_QUGQTw6yN0LhLhaho3ToPCnQNOHD_5mLfVG8_IIlRqJon89Q0WjGy4600GY945egTLTzH5YymtMk0GAg4VHavgq7Fc_TmhPmKbnmP7vjkdWMyq9CX/s288/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="190" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTNtNg3xBMfVWw8-ZMMMd_6q1Jg8X0rFllj39rJf23Df8iZtMHHQyLQ-Y_pDGee9xdMY48Xfoab_QUGQTw6yN0LhLhaho3ToPCnQNOHD_5mLfVG8_IIlRqJon89Q0WjGy4600GY945egTLTzH5YymtMk0GAg4VHavgq7Fc_TmhPmKbnmP7vjkdWMyq9CX/s1600/Capture.PNG" width="190" /></a>Amazingly this would be our first 'Heart of England' walk of the year. December 2022 was the last time we ventured out this way. Starting point today is the finishing point from last time 'Mickleton'. I might have mentioned last time that the village of Mickleton is the northernmost settlement in Gloucestershire. We are now in the Northerly part of the Cotswolds. </p><p>Bright skies and sunshine make for a perfect Autumn day.Hardly need a coat today and I'm looking forward to some cracking Autumn colour. We set off n the direction of the imposing 'Meon Hill'. Meon Hill is said to have inspired Tolkien's 'Weathertop' from 'Lord of the Rings'. According to legend, Meon Hill was formed by the Devil. He intended to throw a clod of earth at Evesham Abbey and missed, thus forming the hill we see today. It is also the scene of the so called 'witchcraft' murder of 'Charles Walton' in 1945. The case is currently the oldest unsolved murder in the Warwickshire Constabulary records. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiT61fmT25yLuhTEWJ-xILI2UyoqyA9_fWdfmclduxpTqmwMqnvxpKnIkGiZivuFM2NdPiFJKGyIRYsLP1zb2kZ2t8YkFT160PMEhvz-_vNPOdllhyNm4K0u5WRiCqzMNkS-DZhHKDRag1B28nO1v9OsssdHtjYp5QzntJwbo21ZxMc_-9wbDtnxHHwo7/s4160/IMG_20231111_115033_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiT61fmT25yLuhTEWJ-xILI2UyoqyA9_fWdfmclduxpTqmwMqnvxpKnIkGiZivuFM2NdPiFJKGyIRYsLP1zb2kZ2t8YkFT160PMEhvz-_vNPOdllhyNm4K0u5WRiCqzMNkS-DZhHKDRag1B28nO1v9OsssdHtjYp5QzntJwbo21ZxMc_-9wbDtnxHHwo7/w213-h284/IMG_20231111_115033_7.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFWy6UCop_ZqMb6tL-2Nv_atKiFppJmNRc4sfI4yArKEv8FGGqh_gSjdxl_s073s9141mUVzleiwxPzhMdWP5MCe8v6sUw71v42gFMiLAYjpXBDz8mTeWTGNOeHa6Ixc5QGC_tR4GHiZfqq6unLwou591q8UbuCJ8ZV54t3GPhxtUJwp8wOKE-kcrVKXO/s4160/IMG_20231111_115352_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFWy6UCop_ZqMb6tL-2Nv_atKiFppJmNRc4sfI4yArKEv8FGGqh_gSjdxl_s073s9141mUVzleiwxPzhMdWP5MCe8v6sUw71v42gFMiLAYjpXBDz8mTeWTGNOeHa6Ixc5QGC_tR4GHiZfqq6unLwou591q8UbuCJ8ZV54t3GPhxtUJwp8wOKE-kcrVKXO/w311-h233/IMG_20231111_115352_9.jpg" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meon Hill<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9ebcdDOfKBdxXj8sPaxdaKYppmg5J3yYbNl26QLxvqXT741f0lIMZ6gKeaMogOQnK1Of7nKfwad53OGXRKvEzSIE5kFHJHIzXJ5JvTkWxnbvbHWlMTXJJ9IFFTdKOfXe9uNkDJPWPoG6NhEOJSGtT5vhyphenhyphen2jB-qkQpHmXUYA4JcaJwp0qf3CdBgc4CdY4/s4160/IMG_20231111_115433_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9ebcdDOfKBdxXj8sPaxdaKYppmg5J3yYbNl26QLxvqXT741f0lIMZ6gKeaMogOQnK1Of7nKfwad53OGXRKvEzSIE5kFHJHIzXJ5JvTkWxnbvbHWlMTXJJ9IFFTdKOfXe9uNkDJPWPoG6NhEOJSGtT5vhyphenhyphen2jB-qkQpHmXUYA4JcaJwp0qf3CdBgc4CdY4/w287-h215/IMG_20231111_115433_3.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><p>The chief suspect for the murder was the manager of The Firs, Alfred
John Potter, for whom Walton was working on the day he died. However,
there was insufficient evidence to convict Potter. Local folklore held that phantom black dogs roamed the area and were a harbinger of death. It was claimed that, soon after Walton's murder, a black dog was found hanging from a tree close to the murder scene. I shall keep my eyes peeled for any such strange goings on today. Of more concern at the moment though is the amount of standing water on the ground . It is a real quagmire and walking is quite difficult and hard work. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAe7NlXy13jPZD1pJaJ4p5ueeU04MjiO12DAA_wBx_p8TN33rd_iAQ7U-ZKJMPHi-TKKiO4_BZR31a2l-au1e99hm1U7DCxN0rFILBrrNH2MgmpuJC6b4H-nC4gMw5gaYdB2QDnmscWlQEUJ2S0DZMiGNtFQZqgLjqcvUKs1zp7OZD2tKtFbTtIQrwDVI/s4160/IMG_20231111_115827_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtAe7NlXy13jPZD1pJaJ4p5ueeU04MjiO12DAA_wBx_p8TN33rd_iAQ7U-ZKJMPHi-TKKiO4_BZR31a2l-au1e99hm1U7DCxN0rFILBrrNH2MgmpuJC6b4H-nC4gMw5gaYdB2QDnmscWlQEUJ2S0DZMiGNtFQZqgLjqcvUKs1zp7OZD2tKtFbTtIQrwDVI/w224-h299/IMG_20231111_115827_0.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijW1xCs9SOL97Kyiz2neBBLzN7qDK4jZZIHlJO-OmPU0kt2dwW0w6P_wTdpJiZ-SWhi8kTFJYvIWqGvPq_AEGYIboInrbpSELEpa1_rVolUwmbegKDL7gBB5H-NfmQ1iQLtauHHT3Q0bFsaP4VLPhnVpGd57NWU_zyRO_zG9-cYx8oyYi0QqXCP0lubCYV/s4160/IMG_20231111_115945_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijW1xCs9SOL97Kyiz2neBBLzN7qDK4jZZIHlJO-OmPU0kt2dwW0w6P_wTdpJiZ-SWhi8kTFJYvIWqGvPq_AEGYIboInrbpSELEpa1_rVolUwmbegKDL7gBB5H-NfmQ1iQLtauHHT3Q0bFsaP4VLPhnVpGd57NWU_zyRO_zG9-cYx8oyYi0QqXCP0lubCYV/w267-h200/IMG_20231111_115945_8.jpg" width="267" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>As we approach Lower Clopton Farm there is a lot of activity. Through my binoculars I can see that there are Turkeys in the field. There is also a field still full of Pumpkins that have survived the Halloween frenzy. I fear the Turkeys will not be quite so fortunate. You can also pick your own strawberries, raspberries and cherries during the Summer months. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23FllE_hVo8QtthmqgMYVHHOwsIKOdu4XBo5Egez2oh0izezH5qg7PrSJZB1bWMcNj9XEz16qYMxp2zGFoMJ_rkFCHuYz1W9b5BDnuL8mqyRfY99QuNnVgnY2OwdVw6BX5GglrUSir18SGoAGZOzhLRotPlp_NVdbVzXlADz6fOpOkz0Nlr-woFyHK1Sp/s4160/IMG_20231111_122015_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23FllE_hVo8QtthmqgMYVHHOwsIKOdu4XBo5Egez2oh0izezH5qg7PrSJZB1bWMcNj9XEz16qYMxp2zGFoMJ_rkFCHuYz1W9b5BDnuL8mqyRfY99QuNnVgnY2OwdVw6BX5GglrUSir18SGoAGZOzhLRotPlp_NVdbVzXlADz6fOpOkz0Nlr-woFyHK1Sp/w228-h171/IMG_20231111_122015_6.jpg" width="228" /></a></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIpvTGhbg8bseh0R2GGYeaVdFd00vgg53tbMKiWZLKt7nMIluqEYVxtvJsuakmWpHNcCFG3hU8TIG_eSg9kkkuFr3pvxcs29h333kUs1NutbaeRSICSStju7Ljfs9Ky4A3ZEsl_yN32y9iqHyaAD-onHFEnL720LayKlFKi61SWYPOWQwoCiLoVJ6CVBB/s1600/IMG-20231111-WA0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="1600" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIpvTGhbg8bseh0R2GGYeaVdFd00vgg53tbMKiWZLKt7nMIluqEYVxtvJsuakmWpHNcCFG3hU8TIG_eSg9kkkuFr3pvxcs29h333kUs1NutbaeRSICSStju7Ljfs9Ky4A3ZEsl_yN32y9iqHyaAD-onHFEnL720LayKlFKi61SWYPOWQwoCiLoVJ6CVBB/w280-h132/IMG-20231111-WA0009.jpg" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Very Friendly Turkeys <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MilTz0lKVccyoy98zwT0JCtVch8XH11TmgF_KD8pesCEVr0Ac2fex6xCQT1NACxJSefYEkLaayzdXpqPd7UZ0_JzIyiab2KpGhtksaPPD8k3M84hIYRC-RboNiJng_lj7CG7iB63xh3a-utqTQg-1K7HNOH2-M9yV2XwbBlin-EO4eaXO84NADM2GsVw/s4160/IMG_20231111_121415_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MilTz0lKVccyoy98zwT0JCtVch8XH11TmgF_KD8pesCEVr0Ac2fex6xCQT1NACxJSefYEkLaayzdXpqPd7UZ0_JzIyiab2KpGhtksaPPD8k3M84hIYRC-RboNiJng_lj7CG7iB63xh3a-utqTQg-1K7HNOH2-M9yV2XwbBlin-EO4eaXO84NADM2GsVw/w197-h263/IMG_20231111_121415_8.jpg" width="197" /></a></div><p>We pass through the very pretty village of Upper Quinton. We quickly move into Lower Quinton as the Hear of England Way joins the Monarch's Way. We are in very open countryside now and the sun continues to shine down on us. We cross the busy Stratford Road where a poor Old Roe Deer is dead on the path. Looks like a few birds and other creatures have had a bit of a meal off of it too. Such a shame as a beautiful creature. Lots of assorted Funghi in the fields to , some good eating mushrooms to be found as well. </p><p>Our next port of call is Long Marston, we are about 5 miles southwest of Stratford Upon Avon. Long Marston is known as one of the 'Shakespeare villages'. He is said to have joined a drinking group and whose sole intention was to out drink a similar group at Bidford on Avon. It was also the home of Long Marston Airfield built in 1940 and decommissioned in 1958. It is now the home of the infamous 'Bulldog Bash' motorcycle festival. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNs_PJhvp24Xug69rnEZvq44kyz2T95nc-ZQ-4DfSeeNTUZweMdUfAKiwNn-61MY6vv_EHfy5GNOrt5j86wCGthySI9KuaMw4sFeXbbCByrUnuYFot8JKleEZanFj8PJpQwzgu2vGILDebXJ6GT5gjs-iUEUvdUWDh7NYxF0U2vMpTisrQFT8aSX2ek5r/s4160/IMG_20231111_135233_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNs_PJhvp24Xug69rnEZvq44kyz2T95nc-ZQ-4DfSeeNTUZweMdUfAKiwNn-61MY6vv_EHfy5GNOrt5j86wCGthySI9KuaMw4sFeXbbCByrUnuYFot8JKleEZanFj8PJpQwzgu2vGILDebXJ6GT5gjs-iUEUvdUWDh7NYxF0U2vMpTisrQFT8aSX2ek5r/s320/IMG_20231111_135233_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_5QO9A1AHJ3U1PsMfF7Gu2Zk_gaOz936hNYQJlEp-F8If49HG0RknK3sbUm1ODKi3wc97POXkLHNwypfKukvNF4leFcIHgIzwkr5d5EioVXnD_CFlyYwIg2oZE7wsBtRatAv6Dvc6Gg_iNB34fxEq5bNqPGPYPyTQPA874CrggXLRuRQ0A91nR005L7Q/s4160/IMG_20231111_135829_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_5QO9A1AHJ3U1PsMfF7Gu2Zk_gaOz936hNYQJlEp-F8If49HG0RknK3sbUm1ODKi3wc97POXkLHNwypfKukvNF4leFcIHgIzwkr5d5EioVXnD_CFlyYwIg2oZE7wsBtRatAv6Dvc6Gg_iNB34fxEq5bNqPGPYPyTQPA874CrggXLRuRQ0A91nR005L7Q/s320/IMG_20231111_135829_7.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZ2gII1PlNQ_l8GHKe2iNmwGLpFMs4X7LPp5BDgT5LbV00VLdRxE_7tSbt_unQP4NQAlOGPsr2VnQBaV6hw2RqfJGjWZzwWRR5T2K4LSAwidGjt2NikUhxD_Tvbvcu-Li0fpsGGgt7rgimVeRyGrhhfiYATRMFgHDjo03LkDkT_Pr4mWrvmzQ9qUEwCGL/s4160/IMG_20231111_141054_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZ2gII1PlNQ_l8GHKe2iNmwGLpFMs4X7LPp5BDgT5LbV00VLdRxE_7tSbt_unQP4NQAlOGPsr2VnQBaV6hw2RqfJGjWZzwWRR5T2K4LSAwidGjt2NikUhxD_Tvbvcu-Li0fpsGGgt7rgimVeRyGrhhfiYATRMFgHDjo03LkDkT_Pr4mWrvmzQ9qUEwCGL/w307-h230/IMG_20231111_141054_4.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p>We walk along the edge of the cycle track , once part of the railway line. I always like to see the Autumn carpet of leaves. As we get out into the countryside it gets very boggy underfoot once again. The light is absolutely fantastic though, especially as it shines down on the golden Oak trees. Eventually out luck runs out ... The recent heavy rains have created a marsh area that is impassable without soaking our feet. It takes a bit of thinking about. We find an old abandoned iron gate that we reconvene into a makeshift bridge. 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEZbmBvQIArce8n8QxjzkwPTVKHGXSGka5cwc8M8uH2f23ExYWqHfWY1GHdCPmwb_Fc2i8mR2KrjVObRIyX7_n1_i4xHqD-A_VZ47UUBCwNvYFaTKow4VZv6UHxo6OLXCNBcll92PG9piNazkIiW5Oh5WodkYs3yhvVBSoh9jmXSBrN6ddhj5JKt8PAbQG/s320/IMG_20231111_141712_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>No sooner are we over the makeshift bridge than there is a very nice footbridge. Looks fairly new too, pity it wasn't a bit earlier. My nerves were tested even more as went progressed. Not one but two fields of horses. The second lot were particularly inquisitive. They did get spooked at one stage and got a bit frisky. I couldn't run anyway as I was bogged down in the mud. Moving away from the horses the next field was full of Sheep. As well as the Sheep there was a very protective Ram. Who took it upon himself to see us off 'his manor' so to speak. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQEn3_JqY6at7td2kzaLWlhi1gdvZrLEB9Qppl1ycu0oagle0Q9EGkT-nls8dpBnalRl48JtpCnJsaAbYkS2GLmWztVVWtAHukTJhyphenhyphen4tFxZ_bEkWkoPidk1BgEO5w0S6nV6a8bSoMpGG0PlMIVz2smbI1NHRkw6TVpIZ8ev2BEbQ9kmI8iGau8x9BJ1yH/s4160/IMG_20231111_144946_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPQEn3_JqY6at7td2kzaLWlhi1gdvZrLEB9Qppl1ycu0oagle0Q9EGkT-nls8dpBnalRl48JtpCnJsaAbYkS2GLmWztVVWtAHukTJhyphenhyphen4tFxZ_bEkWkoPidk1BgEO5w0S6nV6a8bSoMpGG0PlMIVz2smbI1NHRkw6TVpIZ8ev2BEbQ9kmI8iGau8x9BJ1yH/w258-h194/IMG_20231111_144946_1.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgdzSQnoZfakN94MVrtP33K_wPZL_2yRg_ddwma6W3c7vR03cKMKmTP1oc8oDYDmu8dbe-WzkRn87uGW_ciWJWPb3lOzLGk5ZHp1_p5Zf5X5eQBmTHA7qEaixp-hLYs1C7-EXznVtZt75PSnxY70_2tgcfLHFPsI-TW9ZHxczv-yjSg7jLEvmktsgQfM8/s2016/IMG-20231111-WA0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgdzSQnoZfakN94MVrtP33K_wPZL_2yRg_ddwma6W3c7vR03cKMKmTP1oc8oDYDmu8dbe-WzkRn87uGW_ciWJWPb3lOzLGk5ZHp1_p5Zf5X5eQBmTHA7qEaixp-hLYs1C7-EXznVtZt75PSnxY70_2tgcfLHFPsI-TW9ZHxczv-yjSg7jLEvmktsgQfM8/w273-h129/IMG-20231111-WA0004.jpg" width="273" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It has been a really good walk, helped by the weather. A bit different in that there were no buildings or points of interest as such.The light is just starting to fade as we cross another stile and head back towards our starting point at Mickleton. Throughout the walk 'Meon Hill has loomed ominously as a backdrop. We cross one more stile across the railway line and then we are almost back. The total distance walked today was 10.43 miles</p><p> <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-70590490380874089852023-11-08T13:57:00.002-08:002023-11-08T14:02:36.840-08:00Villagers of Ioannina City - The Garage London 'Through Space & Time Tour'<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEgRY05jWTkEraoZ02WuNRrNwi46bfEbvcjSlcOSiy13QvArp7mT778QBxHr6gnFI_KttTSX7QBLhrzL7WV7GNwV0wJrupaRHEyHOgghAR32bsI8tVx4S-0AXzwzoxZeWibKTLxqMiMAuDa4WvE30D4Rq5R18mSnx3OLeiTViELBB_iYgruu3sMS7_kdW/s526/398109435_715942600567432_161269768342178940_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="526" data-original-width="526" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUEgRY05jWTkEraoZ02WuNRrNwi46bfEbvcjSlcOSiy13QvArp7mT778QBxHr6gnFI_KttTSX7QBLhrzL7WV7GNwV0wJrupaRHEyHOgghAR32bsI8tVx4S-0AXzwzoxZeWibKTLxqMiMAuDa4WvE30D4Rq5R18mSnx3OLeiTViELBB_iYgruu3sMS7_kdW/w286-h286/398109435_715942600567432_161269768342178940_n.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table> An all to rare trip down to the capital for the Villagers of Ioannina City gig in the evening. Lots of time time to kill in between. A little wander from Euston Station up to Camden is a good start. Passing a couple of goo music venues in the process; Koko and The Underworld. We drop down onto the Regents Canal to get to Camden Lock and the thriving bustle of cafe culture. A chap in a second hand bookshop spotted my Marillion and we got chatting. Turned out he lives on the canal at Earls Barton close to me. He was down here for the 'Terrorvision' gig at The Electric Ballroom. The first pint of the day was enjoyed at the Ice Wharf, it went down very well too. Named after the adjacent Ice Wharf – which was built in 1837 for ice imported from Norway.<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXgxpMDQtTOgTGcOlm7Zlf40vBrgSdqrxO4zPH-AetC5T5gcK_56GNHzqGaOpa-7Hwaa6kyDgL7_KStgEiunAbGLkHkEB3cf7UdbChyjr5cV7sWoPfNZ5N9bJnLJiUNba721gmIR8pqGWRtvvzWREVZSymnio_STNDP5LY7fNeK5TXUnr57jn8T-fwpSt/s720/398734665_10162671700025559_5713157036132533696_n.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXgxpMDQtTOgTGcOlm7Zlf40vBrgSdqrxO4zPH-AetC5T5gcK_56GNHzqGaOpa-7Hwaa6kyDgL7_KStgEiunAbGLkHkEB3cf7UdbChyjr5cV7sWoPfNZ5N9bJnLJiUNba721gmIR8pqGWRtvvzWREVZSymnio_STNDP5LY7fNeK5TXUnr57jn8T-fwpSt/s320/398734665_10162671700025559_5713157036132533696_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>Continuing on the canal path we head towards Regents Park. In the process we pass London Zoo with the Aviary and Elephant House visible. It's quite amazing just how much you can cover on foot walking in London. The bonus being that you see so many places of interest compared to taking the tube. It's a nice Autumn day to be walking through Regents Park. The trees are starting to take on their seasonal colours and look spectacular.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5p390E6LYEzZzh8k_y4RNdGLsHEuEKtECljVFwxdl9nk0Km3EWb4I-jX17sfekYmAUhtnZPR1NbA8BSnFbNleORH52zFcqot8iF67c3svope2HPk7g1olX7zDVkRIxdVHLgTIZfyNgUKJlAg-jutpxVKQnKnKOsDn7ECFMH4FMsyXn38R7v9STnw-1Wd/s4160/IMG_20231104_170732_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5p390E6LYEzZzh8k_y4RNdGLsHEuEKtECljVFwxdl9nk0Km3EWb4I-jX17sfekYmAUhtnZPR1NbA8BSnFbNleORH52zFcqot8iF67c3svope2HPk7g1olX7zDVkRIxdVHLgTIZfyNgUKJlAg-jutpxVKQnKnKOsDn7ECFMH4FMsyXn38R7v9STnw-1Wd/w204-h272/IMG_20231104_170732_3.jpg" width="204" /></a></p><p>We pick up the tube at Great Portland Street to move a bit nearer to the gig destination. We arrive at Finsbury Park, there seems to be an awful lot of dress shops. Thankfully we find an area which is very much the food quarter. We choose a Lebanese Restaurant that we can sit inside. I opt for the mixed 'Lamb and Chicken Shawarma', accompanied by a bottle of Beirut Beer. Which pretty much tastes like any other Lager I've tried. The food was absolutely fantastic! I had asked for chips but the very helpful lady had also given me a large portion of rice and salad. A walk to Highbury is just what is needed to help the food go down. It's dark now of course as we get our first view of 'The Garage' our venue tonight. Time first though for a beer or two</p><p>There are about 100 or so people already in the queue as we arrive , an
hour before doors open. Tonight is a sellout, there a few people looking
for tickets with little success. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUK0GyVH1mM_bAtrqxvvu3JykPN0TNeQchUvOoJJT4UMJuEjfcBOYjXdst0w7VX4xUVoJqcON2MAgYfqpRop0LDB9VqgYO5XJAG2IZgWGsRi9s1HvTm9w5ey5b-rSgp3P15qFF4ZA5NZZp2Kdc4Tg62QWbdrMDPN-rYl4H3iWbFy9TGpfA2sjdEFhw7Dg/s4160/IMG_20231104_194448_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUK0GyVH1mM_bAtrqxvvu3JykPN0TNeQchUvOoJJT4UMJuEjfcBOYjXdst0w7VX4xUVoJqcON2MAgYfqpRop0LDB9VqgYO5XJAG2IZgWGsRi9s1HvTm9w5ey5b-rSgp3P15qFF4ZA5NZZp2Kdc4Tg62QWbdrMDPN-rYl4H3iWbFy9TGpfA2sjdEFhw7Dg/s320/IMG_20231104_194448_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The Garage was originally a Temperance Billiard Hall.It was also a haunt for some dodgy local characters back in the sixties. The notorious Highbury Mob often used the Billiard Hall as a meeting place. The building was officially reopened as the Garage with 'Pulp' headlining in 1993. The capacity is 600and not as big as I expected. On a par with The Roadmender where I am in Northampton I suspect. Surprisingly most of those already in are in the bar area. We are able to get right down the front on the barriers, which is a result.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbhYOaB8yrErzDik6zZjTOGgTZnLCnELp2dIe8VfQ7BBDibX95iIECQgc3hlBKPTsgC3Ki0Ek6fqa-31WQYVzl_96Zdazu4qpZW0xNfH6AtPnBPHdCUxVUGaiDlQE4ZY_wTSZnjPbGdubXzKT33JtO_gPz-8UEbplBCcjv0oYLkIIPXr2PeMdDeWpiMgS/s2016/IMG-20231105-WA0026.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbhYOaB8yrErzDik6zZjTOGgTZnLCnELp2dIe8VfQ7BBDibX95iIECQgc3hlBKPTsgC3Ki0Ek6fqa-31WQYVzl_96Zdazu4qpZW0xNfH6AtPnBPHdCUxVUGaiDlQE4ZY_wTSZnjPbGdubXzKT33JtO_gPz-8UEbplBCcjv0oYLkIIPXr2PeMdDeWpiMgS/s320/IMG-20231105-WA0026.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOatSu5baauhqLonCG9sNc4GC4uPI1TzfmdeL6cRloTLaLGZp3eyGNPPE0zZIyrz4EdtBb1fCbWpQPVP3o0-DL-n33pWn7Q2-FkXGj2I7ORbfLCQpbvh8rf8RLFWdYf7I4QjDqLq2Nx1Jyl6ya41P-3K9H8FwY_r_xSuaG1fGcKS4g0y2XlzhZZaB-Zmkv/s4160/IMG_20231104_212738_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOatSu5baauhqLonCG9sNc4GC4uPI1TzfmdeL6cRloTLaLGZp3eyGNPPE0zZIyrz4EdtBb1fCbWpQPVP3o0-DL-n33pWn7Q2-FkXGj2I7ORbfLCQpbvh8rf8RLFWdYf7I4QjDqLq2Nx1Jyl6ya41P-3K9H8FwY_r_xSuaG1fGcKS4g0y2XlzhZZaB-Zmkv/s320/IMG_20231104_212738_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I have to confess to only recently discovering 'City of Ioannina City' quite recently. A good friend of mine was raving about them and I felt duty bound to check them out. They are from the Greek area of Epirus and very much influenced by the landscape of the area. They are defined as a Psychedelic, Post Stoner Folk/Metal band. The sound is a fusion of guitar and traditional Greek instruments. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuN5JfXcjjBghRMtXrvH_T3C8nmh3rYkULwt9W2xOxXNmn9UzUVvmnpZyswiYME1uRc-MUwiMpnlXZsEdEsaLzHvsKNAo_JuFtASWSOTx5N5TPNXz9ZRFgDpzI81gGxjbqSPAe-n9ta3BCSpzZo23SFG-U9-wnH1E8JA5ZRkX8GpOg6URT9Z8tBkV6Rqlv/s2048/IMG-20231105-WA0019.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1374" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuN5JfXcjjBghRMtXrvH_T3C8nmh3rYkULwt9W2xOxXNmn9UzUVvmnpZyswiYME1uRc-MUwiMpnlXZsEdEsaLzHvsKNAo_JuFtASWSOTx5N5TPNXz9ZRFgDpzI81gGxjbqSPAe-n9ta3BCSpzZo23SFG-U9-wnH1E8JA5ZRkX8GpOg6URT9Z8tBkV6Rqlv/s320/IMG-20231105-WA0019.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMgN3wA5HemHmRCXJIAgNa1Wtxv_vyaYcfGNAJSZU7yq802dAPmYoeDPhXUdAS6TqlzwHelWK_m-bnTvXPlqO4LffK4WjFgvZqCJ0WVNXgj4ft5So9uXX5u5Ai4xVR2rCHqGMio-UROEDdvHb3iKURuud5EA79gHg90obV1tV5MbAEcCbGRKqboV6jaij/s1908/IMG-20231105-WA0033.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1788" data-original-width="1908" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMgN3wA5HemHmRCXJIAgNa1Wtxv_vyaYcfGNAJSZU7yq802dAPmYoeDPhXUdAS6TqlzwHelWK_m-bnTvXPlqO4LffK4WjFgvZqCJ0WVNXgj4ft5So9uXX5u5Ai4xVR2rCHqGMio-UROEDdvHb3iKURuud5EA79gHg90obV1tV5MbAEcCbGRKqboV6jaij/s320/IMG-20231105-WA0033.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drummer Aris (Aris Giannopoulos) </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MoHF5RH90GO2w09l0huXwu8XNbqmXNhIKCayD_4yRd8OXZNh-hKksDHahL0odz0CAqAwerRFQXf2Rf1IGz5ERApwONdHbBz6ucT04Av31yS5W6GyRL5b2X1dzCea9jSr6fSK3o_MGO_LUL8BPC5l04M3fCkE9lqNBdYgpjyVuvjaImdOa2G004C9AioA/s2048/IMG-20231105-WA0032.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1201" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5MoHF5RH90GO2w09l0huXwu8XNbqmXNhIKCayD_4yRd8OXZNh-hKksDHahL0odz0CAqAwerRFQXf2Rf1IGz5ERApwONdHbBz6ucT04Av31yS5W6GyRL5b2X1dzCea9jSr6fSK3o_MGO_LUL8BPC5l04M3fCkE9lqNBdYgpjyVuvjaImdOa2G004C9AioA/s320/IMG-20231105-WA0032.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><p>The band formed in 2007 and have released their debut album, 'Riza' in 2014. The big break followed with the release of' Age of Aquarius' in 2019 though. The live album 'Through Space & Time' came out in 2021 which comes from the legendary performance in Athens in 2020. Current band members are as follows,</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Alex (Alex Karametis) – Guitar, vocals</li><li>Akis (Akis Zois) – Bass</li><li>Aris (Aris Giannopoulos) – Drums</li><li>Konstantis (Konstantis Pistiolis) – Clarinet, backing vocals</li><li>Kostas (Konstantinos Lazos) – Pipes <br /></li></ul><p>We also had additional keyboards. This was the first of three British tour dates. The others being Manchester and Glasgow. The crowd has swelled as the band take to the stage with the epic 'Age of Aquarius'. As you would expect there is a large Greek following which adds to the atmosphere. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5pgk_p7-RNQ_vLxBTuekQ_LPAlGOniG9pdcBSQo78ludQMC10VvhhBFM3AOpeMAwvwAHXLVms0t83iHQC17JvgexvraOl_K2xkZXlPVXNkyCuMDDqPgZq2la44rfO8TJIa4cR7YOYAl34VZQg7vmnNX_YrwKB3no63YQZ3h40OsqTZbsB7XFo3XOnSq0/s2048/IMG-20231105-WA0022.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1216" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5pgk_p7-RNQ_vLxBTuekQ_LPAlGOniG9pdcBSQo78ludQMC10VvhhBFM3AOpeMAwvwAHXLVms0t83iHQC17JvgexvraOl_K2xkZXlPVXNkyCuMDDqPgZq2la44rfO8TJIa4cR7YOYAl34VZQg7vmnNX_YrwKB3no63YQZ3h40OsqTZbsB7XFo3XOnSq0/s320/IMG-20231105-WA0022.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcgFft8rhxQ8gVgBIN-B2g3a2l13c_b0UqtZBA4NFvohAeHFO2K2QS6oGz1EGln_NxpcN17lGx0EGBjQGn5KXjPxsugzKyXzExkzdibZMeMLBsgdBAjuwVK6k99S_uDxGcMearQqM5i7msWy_fRKhDO-eQe2EEk6CTP-FDwAFFdKMNLz3NNLZ7bACnL0f/s2048/IMG-20231105-WA0030.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcgFft8rhxQ8gVgBIN-B2g3a2l13c_b0UqtZBA4NFvohAeHFO2K2QS6oGz1EGln_NxpcN17lGx0EGBjQGn5KXjPxsugzKyXzExkzdibZMeMLBsgdBAjuwVK6k99S_uDxGcMearQqM5i7msWy_fRKhDO-eQe2EEk6CTP-FDwAFFdKMNLz3NNLZ7bACnL0f/s320/IMG-20231105-WA0030.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Myself and Bob<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The music is powerful, stirring and pulsating, totally captivating. I wished that I was more up to speed with the songs. It doesn't really matter though as the sound is so good. Things are really hotting up behind us too with some rather large swarthy Greek looking characters are crowd surfing! Not seen that for a while. It's all the fun of the fair though, and nobody seems to mind.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddXZYhELff2ByOAgZU_8TGZKAv93cUaAr9oCu7_itDgObroa5bBzwlZbqNjDxbeVTKb2_363JOjvAYQQ4GlH09_hZERDKFH3yGNMYjrhJVLCYgjf6muQ9m4PAqi6b30_7F72YEPKC1XnBQVGZfZXwySqUjoZJhn9HHRVcguTMSW4DyY6t5L5GU_PVR2bT/s3968/IMG_20231104_205340_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3968" data-original-width="2546" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddXZYhELff2ByOAgZU_8TGZKAv93cUaAr9oCu7_itDgObroa5bBzwlZbqNjDxbeVTKb2_363JOjvAYQQ4GlH09_hZERDKFH3yGNMYjrhJVLCYgjf6muQ9m4PAqi6b30_7F72YEPKC1XnBQVGZfZXwySqUjoZJhn9HHRVcguTMSW4DyY6t5L5GU_PVR2bT/s320/IMG_20231104_205340_6.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8vOoXNKDTBOG6u0vNLsLG1sH8WDvR9JEgxdyJgFJnvCtbJ2N-uDml8mXJioSzmSZZnlnf5d7igYUbM1TYkXgFHhXYZVf4-nnJqxDYMgvbKj72aaYZmCy_R8gTk48KziDdfW6hcQFhyIIb4cRzwjoCKO2y2Dh-Du7aFDrY04seOlLO28exC4CazUWXRjl/s4090/IMG_20231104_221304_2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2645" data-original-width="4090" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8vOoXNKDTBOG6u0vNLsLG1sH8WDvR9JEgxdyJgFJnvCtbJ2N-uDml8mXJioSzmSZZnlnf5d7igYUbM1TYkXgFHhXYZVf4-nnJqxDYMgvbKj72aaYZmCy_R8gTk48KziDdfW6hcQFhyIIb4cRzwjoCKO2y2Dh-Du7aFDrY04seOlLO28exC4CazUWXRjl/s320/IMG_20231104_221304_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An enthusiastic crowd<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Things are getting even more wilder, there are some high velocity headbangers down at the front. Of course I would be joining in with the best of them if it wasn't for my recent whiplash injury. I have a Doctors not prohibiting me from any such activity. Suddenly something akin to a mosh circle combined with traditional Greek dancing breaks out. Arms linked around the shoulders, spinning like a wheel, taking out anything that gets in the way. Don't know if it has a name? I'm going with 'Storm Circle' unless I hear differently. I notice that a lot of the Greek men have dispensed with their shirts too.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiDTJhjnroeE2iW_pyRmEhYY5XYzfHNESClb6n0Kle0xp9XeNXyEICRjegjCuJ-EHAfw35h6lLVc7LiRFtky4_ugbKgz_f6iivh38ROJrG_iuA4MiFB9uprcqp_4oOjB9Hgd2N404k-ZzILPQy3fLP9iAeqHkew48F0iCbGp6KhfzhoJLh4QzwahjgOOj/s4160/IMG_20231104_223404_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwiDTJhjnroeE2iW_pyRmEhYY5XYzfHNESClb6n0Kle0xp9XeNXyEICRjegjCuJ-EHAfw35h6lLVc7LiRFtky4_ugbKgz_f6iivh38ROJrG_iuA4MiFB9uprcqp_4oOjB9Hgd2N404k-ZzILPQy3fLP9iAeqHkew48F0iCbGp6KhfzhoJLh4QzwahjgOOj/s320/IMG_20231104_223404_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Front man Alex Karametis is the star of the show though. He looks genuinely pleased to be here with his band mates that grew up together as youngsters.The latter part of the set list is more orientated to the traditional Greek sound. The lyrics sometimes in Greek, sometimes in English, and sometimes even in an unknown language. It has been a really enjoyable night and what an atmosphere. As the set draws to a close Alex slips into a bit of the Doors classic 'The End' as if to confirm a close to the proceedings is nigh. <p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Set List</span></b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Welcome </li><li>Age of Aquarius</li><li>Nova </li><li>Skaros</li><li>Dance of Night</li><li>Arrival</li><li>Father Sun</li><li>Millenium Blues</li><li>Cosmic Soul</li><li>Ti Kako</li><li>For the Innocent</li></ul><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Encore</span></b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Zvara</li><li>Karakolia</li><li>Outro</li></ul><p> <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-14225627962220722892023-10-31T09:58:00.007-07:002023-10-31T10:06:32.696-07:00Murder Mystery Night<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzx0n84y1U957Ua7o0Q_0_tb-MkoasyY_vPT4wM0FLzNJE1LY9UhXsucIlJ9HfxcNAZ93NzTpqQMUqJYJ4clhU7lraExoKG_3zgfyD-0moku1dvRTahFzAJBQx0WiTUO78ZYiHFHelcFYW5wbg34ZSZxNUp5gBFNy4o1IdRVH-EpiltVdL1wzSo7nD2VM/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0017.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzx0n84y1U957Ua7o0Q_0_tb-MkoasyY_vPT4wM0FLzNJE1LY9UhXsucIlJ9HfxcNAZ93NzTpqQMUqJYJ4clhU7lraExoKG_3zgfyD-0moku1dvRTahFzAJBQx0WiTUO78ZYiHFHelcFYW5wbg34ZSZxNUp5gBFNy4o1IdRVH-EpiltVdL1wzSo7nD2VM/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0017.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><span>It is 1848, A number of invited guests are gathered for a dinner party </span><span>at the stately
home Withering Depths on the Torkshire Moors.</span><span> </span><p></p><p><span>May I be so bold as to introduce myself. I am </span><span>Lord Selby Withering, 24 year old son of my dear Mummy </span><span>The Dowager Lady Withering. I love the finer things in life like art and poetry. In fact I spend my spare time, which is most of the time actually, writing sonnets and watercolour painting. My best friend '</span><span>Sir Clifforde Heath-Clifforde' calls me a Dandy and a Fop which is bit rich. He is a frightful Rake with an eye for a pretty lady and a fast horse. Those also present tonight are; </span><span>Suzanna
Heath-Clifforde Emily Lloyd Bridges Lady Caroline Mouton Reverend Adam
Brethren and </span><span>Jane Eyrie</span><span>.The hosts of the dinner party are </span><span>Suzanna
Heath-Clifforde </span><span> and Carlos Chickensi. Carlos is a Spanish Count, who dabbles in revolutionary journalism. Suzanna is the younger sister of Sir Clifforde and is half Spanish. There is a surprise too, as our hosts have acquired the services of a Waiter called 'Luigi'. He is from Ancona, Gerona or Verona or somewhere in Italy at least. A bit rough round the edges but tries hard I'm told.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvIrT-z3jkibG14w54hA5N1Wq4meFrgis7sErz5pCh01Joir5YnFtdmiWjiFRUOvJUvtRvPvhmV-bOaFE6rEyDNYEV5dSjmlq_WNCKwKukbY_OKlkZwGnZbkcXH9vMN1_SicGKEsxtohOj2CNbXdxdfjSc4Z645WjRstMAVy_2tteJNgq7sn-egmKsoFC/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0015.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvIrT-z3jkibG14w54hA5N1Wq4meFrgis7sErz5pCh01Joir5YnFtdmiWjiFRUOvJUvtRvPvhmV-bOaFE6rEyDNYEV5dSjmlq_WNCKwKukbY_OKlkZwGnZbkcXH9vMN1_SicGKEsxtohOj2CNbXdxdfjSc4Z645WjRstMAVy_2tteJNgq7sn-egmKsoFC/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0015.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglap14zwbQh-185GgTFFmTCBMrNYblnd_WlsRc78DGVXDcr4wxs9Ho-pgfDwd0KwIwOnxWm6VVwqkRxxRHYZK33psEsjOhu8ZENPwDZbhk5MuhUppTEoPlEOZqf9enhYF8_O5Vd-nXOS-KVsvKYuFLwfY5SiWYcKhrIBfbOxdj2RxWZLDGrq280C6qlYQH/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0016.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglap14zwbQh-185GgTFFmTCBMrNYblnd_WlsRc78DGVXDcr4wxs9Ho-pgfDwd0KwIwOnxWm6VVwqkRxxRHYZK33psEsjOhu8ZENPwDZbhk5MuhUppTEoPlEOZqf9enhYF8_O5Vd-nXOS-KVsvKYuFLwfY5SiWYcKhrIBfbOxdj2RxWZLDGrq280C6qlYQH/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0016.jpg" width="152" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Hosts<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGldHUNvqEesk1i_ntK601uARKbelxRTiX0g5tWgyu1XqzNV2SeC_qRCDqSjVqMcyBEBYPxB4kBNbgpqltruVLPsf5q2FYnDrr7JtAiCpZq8Fp64Z0BMDRkQF5Pplsk3Ft6MPm1102lFhB4G5TW4UnhsAaO7mQ5LD8Oykyuw_0dDHuhUZ-6VlBe9vxNMwX/s2048/thumbnail_IMG-20231029-WA0014.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGldHUNvqEesk1i_ntK601uARKbelxRTiX0g5tWgyu1XqzNV2SeC_qRCDqSjVqMcyBEBYPxB4kBNbgpqltruVLPsf5q2FYnDrr7JtAiCpZq8Fp64Z0BMDRkQF5Pplsk3Ft6MPm1102lFhB4G5TW4UnhsAaO7mQ5LD8Oykyuw_0dDHuhUZ-6VlBe9vxNMwX/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20231029-WA0014.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><span> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvkAiYurvGshrwiAZ30Tl3wZ9J5drFKk9wVQAt4mMaRpeZlMSDkFebsMX95sg_qTdbBMrYVX90xtCAmmf_uAXAnYpZDBEq_SruKJzY5wV7U_1818rrcSVcZLgLfMC55ycZlIvx21GfKS-7WUFL5-rIJjGuPq7jm8fPjNdYGBjrDB0mLPkD32H5rvaAgIT/s2016/IMG-20231029-WA0024.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCvkAiYurvGshrwiAZ30Tl3wZ9J5drFKk9wVQAt4mMaRpeZlMSDkFebsMX95sg_qTdbBMrYVX90xtCAmmf_uAXAnYpZDBEq_SruKJzY5wV7U_1818rrcSVcZLgLfMC55ycZlIvx21GfKS-7WUFL5-rIJjGuPq7jm8fPjNdYGBjrDB0mLPkD32H5rvaAgIT/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0024.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Lady Caroline Moutin is a noted society beauty and a very close friend of my Mother. Emily Lloyd-Bridges is a sweet girl aged just 18 and a Ward of mummy. She s very naive and inexperienced in the world. It's a good thing that her Governess Jane Eyrie is also present tonight. A very religious lady who will keep her on the straight and narrow I have no doubt. She is a good friend of The Reverend Adam Brethren. A poor cousin of the Witherings, an austere Calvanist Minister. </span><p></p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aclA1n8i5AfFasSkX4hhKyTYRkRiHtRJ5ZJH_nCekgUsSS03phAzy9BRvyO4Uz18b9qGURi2Ilc3sXD0FrPlZtFbmZ8DF-NE1xMb_Td9LW_kmL1zc8WaEmdhDEd07_0wkOfCwCLj3Q7ipzRiA4ym6DBbSFL6ujqlrGPBFZor9OnlTIFhv0xRIr_t17zQ/s2048/thumbnail_IMG-20231029-WA0012.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0aclA1n8i5AfFasSkX4hhKyTYRkRiHtRJ5ZJH_nCekgUsSS03phAzy9BRvyO4Uz18b9qGURi2Ilc3sXD0FrPlZtFbmZ8DF-NE1xMb_Td9LW_kmL1zc8WaEmdhDEd07_0wkOfCwCLj3Q7ipzRiA4ym6DBbSFL6ujqlrGPBFZor9OnlTIFhv0xRIr_t17zQ/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20231029-WA0012.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBcO2l3zRpupgHSiNm82bMU-QH8o3pJ-MmsqX99qE4Bin9dUw-4Fen0roGTVQcL5YSJOaaOKlVFEx1BtbnkBfpZ2FVjiUXtlkjFKCejuXllsPTF2HbMoQC5zPzD8oIGhAQo9HKfmo82wmVW3o2KlxMuPHKVsYh-Yl-x4ZhmxonLGPUkRpiWr26DCCTjj6/s2048/thumbnail_IMG-20231029-WA0013.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBcO2l3zRpupgHSiNm82bMU-QH8o3pJ-MmsqX99qE4Bin9dUw-4Fen0roGTVQcL5YSJOaaOKlVFEx1BtbnkBfpZ2FVjiUXtlkjFKCejuXllsPTF2HbMoQC5zPzD8oIGhAQo9HKfmo82wmVW3o2KlxMuPHKVsYh-Yl-x4ZhmxonLGPUkRpiWr26DCCTjj6/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20231029-WA0013.jpg" width="152" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sir Clifforde & Lady Caroline<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5SAEZYiBOLG-ncBDBo_tmDou-yVuVbzF3SeH8YjJ8TBpMXsJNfrtdv0fVDsKB-OVOdkRsmublXAHn640Iicu-fxeznysH2PUxqH9eeFBGpmo3Pr5rq00RIllgtCtZADxWdlcIh6FG2OAXtW2l2ABM1A1W-iwddmjZn8FquSvx8bmW_AKCf2Njr0I2DWJ/s2016/IMG-20231029-WA0020.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5SAEZYiBOLG-ncBDBo_tmDou-yVuVbzF3SeH8YjJ8TBpMXsJNfrtdv0fVDsKB-OVOdkRsmublXAHn640Iicu-fxeznysH2PUxqH9eeFBGpmo3Pr5rq00RIllgtCtZADxWdlcIh6FG2OAXtW2l2ABM1A1W-iwddmjZn8FquSvx8bmW_AKCf2Njr0I2DWJ/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0020.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> Before Dinner was served The Reverend Brethren gave Grace. Although it was more of a sermon really . I added my own recently penned verse celebrating the joys of the Autumn season. <br /></p><p>We had hardly started our 'Smoked Swan and Chamomile starter when failing to appear the Lady Dowager was found dead in her room. Penetrated by a sharp object , a terrible sight. But nobody apart from those gathered had been in the house. The murderer must be amongst us. The famed Detective 'Boycott McClue' was immediately summoned to resolve the mystery. Nobody must be allowed to leave until the Detective could conduct his investigation. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaLVsZcVYSxZVkKO-5vBCOiiVoqK_hitw8BI7xfPsrlmnyhSFNcHbeiNS9tz21KosVf9W1bxPE2EroJ20_FCLJyf8_nWjsljaccjvcacgzykzzrF6tzAeUyy2gqQuBfR1mm8W7yQ8NUdvK-j8RNfZpZjd1u8vLquqznUCj1ZDZCDSkct5J4d5jH0D-9uK/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0019.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaLVsZcVYSxZVkKO-5vBCOiiVoqK_hitw8BI7xfPsrlmnyhSFNcHbeiNS9tz21KosVf9W1bxPE2EroJ20_FCLJyf8_nWjsljaccjvcacgzykzzrF6tzAeUyy2gqQuBfR1mm8W7yQ8NUdvK-j8RNfZpZjd1u8vLquqznUCj1ZDZCDSkct5J4d5jH0D-9uK/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0019.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD_kskdikS1wWDskg0_IFG3VeadaV2wgMZ0r-VuiyfZ5MPmdhawfECk_Ulm9aT4CjKIuym14lrdSzp7bhQWAlbr2SNbqpy_VvFYPDfjuKo3IOldKkHuKBW7bb6Nq2rByuCPKPp5IGHs2GdxM_UXYYdV9jUgEDpAFLWAG-XCmAPlwELi3N34N5FwsdmDA-/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0011.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD_kskdikS1wWDskg0_IFG3VeadaV2wgMZ0r-VuiyfZ5MPmdhawfECk_Ulm9aT4CjKIuym14lrdSzp7bhQWAlbr2SNbqpy_VvFYPDfjuKo3IOldKkHuKBW7bb6Nq2rByuCPKPp5IGHs2GdxM_UXYYdV9jUgEDpAFLWAG-XCmAPlwELi3N34N5FwsdmDA-/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0011.jpg" width="152" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jane Eyrie & The Revd<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIJIWf9g3DSUIpNC9qE987s0zAsGFeDn1KyMctD93DO8WYHNRnGHKarCqFsVfvC8X7thCSwbmUMc3DdbPhqauzdQVKRx3pPa4UAlyP3pqKfyP1M6tqRhBaXCio_Ohkt72yKMW338xLQ8DFJyzCtj7cG4RkHb_BhoBuRnQDKg070RsqIxSW3mnkL7fmMz1/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIJIWf9g3DSUIpNC9qE987s0zAsGFeDn1KyMctD93DO8WYHNRnGHKarCqFsVfvC8X7thCSwbmUMc3DdbPhqauzdQVKRx3pPa4UAlyP3pqKfyP1M6tqRhBaXCio_Ohkt72yKMW338xLQ8DFJyzCtj7cG4RkHb_BhoBuRnQDKg070RsqIxSW3mnkL7fmMz1/w135-h284/IMG-20231029-WA0021.jpg" width="135" /></a></div><p>Poor Young Emily was overcome with grief. I took it upon myself to provide comfort. A soothing verse helped provide calm to the situation. Sadly other participants were not quite so receptive. Even the Reverend was breathing fire and brimstone berating the evil that has come to the house. The fickle finger of suspicion is being pointed in all directions. There are those who see fit to try and put me in the frame ... Oh how awful. At the time of the horrific murder I was in the billiard room waiting for Sir Clifforde. Needless to say he failed to show, I wonder what that tells us? In fact everyone of us gathered around the table is not above suspicion. Each person has their own reason for perhaps wanting the Lady Dowager dead. That Cad Sir Clifforde has even raised the subject of my gambling debts. I of course have my own suspicions, however for now I will keep my powder dry and see what the good Detective is able to establish. I do have my doubts about that Waiter though? He is an unknown quantity and who knows what he is capable of? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib-WkQGDQEsWelyEigyUnq6nDI56W4qM8qJUYIsZtv8gSs3SWEIBU9V-ETZ-0Kt-zXSc6D8Sm0VlznaWuwjPDOYz_F8ogZSw73Zb722u3Hm1gRCL66BdG2GrWxXYK1FQxg74w_BBi28HtlFPrLifkAtl-hDJoUZCxA19WwXHxslNtQ9Qfa1fFDXjqC7PX/s2048/IMG-20231029-WA0018.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjib-WkQGDQEsWelyEigyUnq6nDI56W4qM8qJUYIsZtv8gSs3SWEIBU9V-ETZ-0Kt-zXSc6D8Sm0VlznaWuwjPDOYz_F8ogZSw73Zb722u3Hm1gRCL66BdG2GrWxXYK1FQxg74w_BBi28HtlFPrLifkAtl-hDJoUZCxA19WwXHxslNtQ9Qfa1fFDXjqC7PX/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0018.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cGef0U4NMiI7Rq6S5xt1_wn5RlgG-GF3Y3vOPVJKszN8X1l5FzFBYP2tY34ToAKTJj3PUWxwb_lgi9aU6xEjwhm0N7m5QvV9JOkugv5EfQjx2u2xHUXU4cUJ48TybzKm8pcH7H7nxCS9fkOxzlduiz5MFvSr0u0cjSvspOP2T_LZPGM_fATB01nHU4bR/s2016/IMG-20231029-WA0026.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3cGef0U4NMiI7Rq6S5xt1_wn5RlgG-GF3Y3vOPVJKszN8X1l5FzFBYP2tY34ToAKTJj3PUWxwb_lgi9aU6xEjwhm0N7m5QvV9JOkugv5EfQjx2u2xHUXU4cUJ48TybzKm8pcH7H7nxCS9fkOxzlduiz5MFvSr0u0cjSvspOP2T_LZPGM_fATB01nHU4bR/s320/IMG-20231029-WA0026.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emily Lloyd Bridges<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Things were taking a very unsavory air, unlike the roast Wild Boar which was most palatable indeed. The Inspector had been sifting through the clues and was getting close to naming in the culprit. He was confident that an arrest would be made before the cheese an biscuits would be served. As the accusations continued to fly I had some strong ideas of my own. However I shall keep these thoughts private. I shall spare the blushes of the killer of poor dear mummy. Not for their sake but for those who might also find themselves around the table at Withering Depths. <br /><p> <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-73081075148741585402023-10-24T13:04:00.005-07:002023-10-24T13:04:55.130-07:00Dom Martin - The Stables Wavendon<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKqf7su2RwUoglXEiunqSHRGnw3sS_qI44jQswNxavwijWM3A9ZttPKx8pOJVpKJ-bfuE4feks0gTc2O-W7JCt4GunhWNCVw_kYQKNdb1TdjRVSBt6Z6O_uy2rVejiiGbQ0uIimxstL-H8eA9gC_aLlmWbKGoxXD1brwlCBNJyxJIT_GgMdglR5u86Fko/s743/Buried%20In%20The%20Hail%20Tour%202023%20Final.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="743" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKqf7su2RwUoglXEiunqSHRGnw3sS_qI44jQswNxavwijWM3A9ZttPKx8pOJVpKJ-bfuE4feks0gTc2O-W7JCt4GunhWNCVw_kYQKNdb1TdjRVSBt6Z6O_uy2rVejiiGbQ0uIimxstL-H8eA9gC_aLlmWbKGoxXD1brwlCBNJyxJIT_GgMdglR5u86Fko/s320/Buried%20In%20The%20Hail%20Tour%202023%20Final.png" width="226" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhK9U6snJndEmn9j4NprYLjeDH_UhYmMGPm7Euk05P9nTGbKmazbUuzQm5mlKIZ6JjUh3eKd5su1bcAvZiUpS2vPe5ey3uH6B6Hy07Wf-jSFaChK8hrqDFAjeHD-l87ym91ac_otGHykY_5NAj1raNLomUV22IsBBJxPzG5gkA9-Un2zgWrv_VEHEYfpC/s1024/IMG-20231021-WA0010.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhK9U6snJndEmn9j4NprYLjeDH_UhYmMGPm7Euk05P9nTGbKmazbUuzQm5mlKIZ6JjUh3eKd5su1bcAvZiUpS2vPe5ey3uH6B6Hy07Wf-jSFaChK8hrqDFAjeHD-l87ym91ac_otGHykY_5NAj1raNLomUV22IsBBJxPzG5gkA9-Un2zgWrv_VEHEYfpC/w220-h293/IMG-20231021-WA0010.jpg" width="220" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vIwk8ioGjXP25qMiRIGes8qpa01ExomxFnaDsCy0NrXWcG1zxVApd8pkmuMz_NpJnUwV8jEAv-ZdiW5J_VJQfB15d4L2vjzIajf2xRHuE0jkenoOJq7Mk_hnS3VW8HT937lseiYy5bUszdHVW8i57yF3yWW3iVc-34Otq1ikOmJqWyiZBVEuZgwxLPry/s4160/IMG_20231020_202946_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vIwk8ioGjXP25qMiRIGes8qpa01ExomxFnaDsCy0NrXWcG1zxVApd8pkmuMz_NpJnUwV8jEAv-ZdiW5J_VJQfB15d4L2vjzIajf2xRHuE0jkenoOJq7Mk_hnS3VW8HT937lseiYy5bUszdHVW8i57yF3yWW3iVc-34Otq1ikOmJqWyiZBVEuZgwxLPry/s320/IMG_20231020_202946_0.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Back at The Stables MK but with a difference. What may that be I hear
you ask? We I shall tell you, for the first time ever we are going in to
Stage 2. The smaller option away from the main 'Marshall Auditorium'.
That is being occupied by the mighty Syd Lawrence Orchestra tonight, all
thirty of them. They seem to have a very large following too. By the
time they have all filed in to find their seats there aren't too many of
us left...<br /><p>We take our place in 'Stage 2' , that doesn't sound right somehow. The very small stage is set ready to go . It's a narrow room with some a few tables and chairs set out close to the stage These all have reserved signs on them.So we wont be getting too close t o the stage tonight. I had a word with Dom's management and merch team. I told then that I would love to hear 'A million Miles Away, 'Shadow Play' and ' Bad Penny' Rory Gallagher covers in the set. They explained that Dom prefers the earlier stuff. I also told them that the T shirts were extremely good value (cheap) at just £20.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9V1UH9lyAU2WD3Xb1q6dsX1MfQTFwj9M9xshdD2LpBdNLYjX8URM1emcXceomq4qf8IIX6NVO9q-Q0aexRazYhAPlavoGEGToqeQmk6KHKPWAbzsPcUKcy8KrOdlTErjq2cRSCJCDXAYQUUQmmPYeVY2rJuhPFl6N71y0N38QG1Sn8tsZTtYYzeJb_f5/s4160/IMG_20231020_200437_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9V1UH9lyAU2WD3Xb1q6dsX1MfQTFwj9M9xshdD2LpBdNLYjX8URM1emcXceomq4qf8IIX6NVO9q-Q0aexRazYhAPlavoGEGToqeQmk6KHKPWAbzsPcUKcy8KrOdlTErjq2cRSCJCDXAYQUUQmmPYeVY2rJuhPFl6N71y0N38QG1Sn8tsZTtYYzeJb_f5/s320/IMG_20231020_200437_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I was very much looking forward to seeing the support act 'Delta Fuse'. Sadly some issues have arisen that have prevented them playing tonight. At very short notice 'Musician and Songwriter' 'Alex Lleo' has filled in. He went down pretty well to an appreciative gathering. Soulful would probably best describe his style. The highlight of the short set probably being the Del Amitri cover ' Always the last to Know'. 'Anybody recognise that he asks'? 'That's a shame I was going to claim it as my own'. It has noticeably got much busier as people are turning up to see Dom at 9 PM. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTi8Ch25FClo_tFqb8bf0Mw-Xffqn7EbgMwx8M37XBr6_b2URlU0bUKoXTfhMlLZsYSYG_LhytzIGtYIYzAAtW3UJOuePvf9UexvUDDwxXLiRPVTG5gpQVhE5feS5JD4WCzlEv0w15dCuWVG0Uia0tpcaCuayerL0K3mEMtc0vHCwhr_CkSY-nOqT6zeX/s1024/IMG-20231021-WA0011.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTi8Ch25FClo_tFqb8bf0Mw-Xffqn7EbgMwx8M37XBr6_b2URlU0bUKoXTfhMlLZsYSYG_LhytzIGtYIYzAAtW3UJOuePvf9UexvUDDwxXLiRPVTG5gpQVhE5feS5JD4WCzlEv0w15dCuWVG0Uia0tpcaCuayerL0K3mEMtc0vHCwhr_CkSY-nOqT6zeX/s320/IMG-20231021-WA0011.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>A casual entrance to the stage, slightly disheveled, shirt undone this is Dom Martin. He starts with a couple of acoustic numbers from the new album 'Buried in the Hail'. Drummer <span data-contrast="auto">Aaron McLaughlin and Bassist </span><span data-contrast="auto">Ben Graham take to the stage.There is clear affinity and affection between the three of them. More than just band members Do tells us. One of the highlights of the evening would have to be the 'Rory' classic 'Messin with the Kid'. Although it was </span><span data-contrast="auto"></span><span>originally recorded by Junior Wells in 1960. A natural storyteller as well as a brilliant musician, some of his tales you get the feeling he wish he hadn't started telling. Those he does finish should be taken with a small pinch of salt perhaps? As you would expect the lions share of the songs tonight are from the new album. You get a real sense of pride in what he has achieved with his latest output. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyPU5hYQQWSxj87ZMw6pCNXLysXOAX0aCn7DKGteK8e978iaDF-yzZKPx3C0QTp1VxgWRqrQgoHFt4ACjdynNp2RJbxwQQUN60nuq4I-w8q5-s3xER6ErYI65mkinmWIoRhNHyJ7OqaO8lV7M6pgL5ax1fOuZI_TRmDhSVsA0IznANYe9aEB0cfWHV-FR/s973/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="656" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyPU5hYQQWSxj87ZMw6pCNXLysXOAX0aCn7DKGteK8e978iaDF-yzZKPx3C0QTp1VxgWRqrQgoHFt4ACjdynNp2RJbxwQQUN60nuq4I-w8q5-s3xER6ErYI65mkinmWIoRhNHyJ7OqaO8lV7M6pgL5ax1fOuZI_TRmDhSVsA0IznANYe9aEB0cfWHV-FR/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0014.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZ-Zb-uUf6YYqcK8n2Rw5tRT4ugtJZOMQcwDuoFhlnAZGO6NhuDCCzrprocBkQk9d9PNqn45swhOHdtzSB2YNZ3kBZpyqG-oBBD03n9jJmmZt1d7aakNsww2Pi36jLSLMIRIaQ4eynciuZ0ypfImDvkiTHHcgBHDFJ0TrSV1aXUVJXMtsawhnlYFx-WW_/s1024/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZ-Zb-uUf6YYqcK8n2Rw5tRT4ugtJZOMQcwDuoFhlnAZGO6NhuDCCzrprocBkQk9d9PNqn45swhOHdtzSB2YNZ3kBZpyqG-oBBD03n9jJmmZt1d7aakNsww2Pi36jLSLMIRIaQ4eynciuZ0ypfImDvkiTHHcgBHDFJ0TrSV1aXUVJXMtsawhnlYFx-WW_/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0013.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKJGlpZLPE_JwtOfICQ9VvMV0s0dCRsAhbcMDvMuPqPCePUYkfKCyR4TOFq4rJb79ZgiOMEbfQwjMlEnlVaHXqxfPhLXCmKc8ITn0qzXzX_8uki8ESAacbTD5DuToUaZuFDUMhkZJZfj5QjEDuEqMvaKzhpgbW1ZtGpF5FlnKIpjsnMCEvnwVmjl7We6m/s4160/IMG_20231020_211931_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKJGlpZLPE_JwtOfICQ9VvMV0s0dCRsAhbcMDvMuPqPCePUYkfKCyR4TOFq4rJb79ZgiOMEbfQwjMlEnlVaHXqxfPhLXCmKc8ITn0qzXzX_8uki8ESAacbTD5DuToUaZuFDUMhkZJZfj5QjEDuEqMvaKzhpgbW1ZtGpF5FlnKIpjsnMCEvnwVmjl7We6m/s320/IMG_20231020_211931_8.jpg" width="320" /></a><p></p><p>We get a rendition of 'Crazy' the Willie Nelson song, that Patsy Cline had a huge hit with in 1961. Dom tells us that he does like to include an obscure cover track on his albums. He sought permission from Mr Nelson and paid him in weed??? Maybe?</p><p>There is no pretense of an encore, although he would love to leave the stage and come back on one day. It seems a premature end until he tells us that the next song has seventeen verses! We maybe not quite , but we are treated to a Blues medley that lasts for well over 20 minutes. One thing that isn't vague or uncertain is his playing. Some slight of hand for sure, how he does it remains a mystery. A master of his craft but don't call him Rory. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdytid_SDbdHGfHjlAUyLN1BMPZ69NhvT4Y2fPXPBhyQfvwX1unzr3MLtkJhyphenhyphenAgFbEluBqYr2BZfLPfHPuUZHw7iws0AkdoZqY9lMrlvbSznalNKZuExC7NVlKq8IB3qcMJ-sMQ-QkRiD1nI6w6d4JbUr04VDrbZ8Fm14Kp5qbcQB4odwOxRWcCpvWPByG/s1024/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-eKUZD3rLQqN0DVu5YfxzxRQTd92lix1q9qSrz6660t2h-5pLDwFGunXTAwJXnPrsRRpz5WcwW-xypjgqQXKguqM0dNgkhRWF8MYT1O9c3ZokKkedeD6V822GPHrxsp7L7tBdYBN-VZ9MzX_33hRKzmaD_WFh3r6tqK6koIdUtZM0ygAh6-eN-usjq-L/s4160/IMG_20231020_220256_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-eKUZD3rLQqN0DVu5YfxzxRQTd92lix1q9qSrz6660t2h-5pLDwFGunXTAwJXnPrsRRpz5WcwW-xypjgqQXKguqM0dNgkhRWF8MYT1O9c3ZokKkedeD6V822GPHrxsp7L7tBdYBN-VZ9MzX_33hRKzmaD_WFh3r6tqK6koIdUtZM0ygAh6-eN-usjq-L/w215-h287/IMG_20231020_220256_9.jpg" width="215" /></a><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpP9SfJDzU6xk8bIRUZ9GsJ8eSyEGvOEzLkhyFq2NlPll0PjOWaJ7plOrOB51kmmYk8N4y2akFXoOdk45ivTJNxt7-GCdz1A2QrCAnIcNk-IcYffu2kgxfNAytt3I23f5Cte-qegq1ap77T47CFEXSOYMhZ4AEUbX5hUPPGgr4IMyY2IDO1ZdggxAj9sz/s1024/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpP9SfJDzU6xk8bIRUZ9GsJ8eSyEGvOEzLkhyFq2NlPll0PjOWaJ7plOrOB51kmmYk8N4y2akFXoOdk45ivTJNxt7-GCdz1A2QrCAnIcNk-IcYffu2kgxfNAytt3I23f5Cte-qegq1ap77T47CFEXSOYMhZ4AEUbX5hUPPGgr4IMyY2IDO1ZdggxAj9sz/w295-h221/thumbnail_IMG-20231021-WA0015.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span></span></p><span> </span><span></span><p></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-63482269577672003192023-10-21T08:49:00.000-07:002023-10-21T08:49:06.775-07:00Imperial Age - The Black Prince Northampton<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZ50B3FGMTlBWkbpzZsBMG6i_CiGZGhiFHCxCP29s0NJj6TQ2eJvBy2ZNYvT-NY9yANqYE8qxU0UV63QM9IWNds6fX3dtpRRbzP1OrVMQlppbTUNr0PtCRycmes3SxWf-0qrcXyxkhIjeGxbfXxZue_ptWuJuxOmetHua5aCobGRXE7o_J9pRWWOJ-Gn6/s1200/signal-2023-07-25-191914_002-0319131.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="959" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZ50B3FGMTlBWkbpzZsBMG6i_CiGZGhiFHCxCP29s0NJj6TQ2eJvBy2ZNYvT-NY9yANqYE8qxU0UV63QM9IWNds6fX3dtpRRbzP1OrVMQlppbTUNr0PtCRycmes3SxWf-0qrcXyxkhIjeGxbfXxZue_ptWuJuxOmetHua5aCobGRXE7o_J9pRWWOJ-Gn6/s320/signal-2023-07-25-191914_002-0319131.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><p>It always gladdens the heart to see Northampton on the list of any Rock/Metal band tour. Sadly, it is all to rare, and has been for a long time. Not too sure quite what to expect at the ' Black Prince' in the town centre tonight? The band in question tonight are 'Imperial Age'. Originally from Russia,' leaving when the conflict with Ukraine began for Turkey. They now find themselves residing in the rural countryside of Northamptonshire. The venue wasn't too busy which was surprising? Perhaps the awful wet and windy weather had put a few off? From the photos I've seen they've played some large venues, with big crowds in Europe. Maybe others have decided to go to the London or Birmingham gigs? The numbers gradually started to build though as the band take to the stage. I'm not over familiar with their work in all truth. Anything that is labelled as 'Symphonic Metal' and local is well worthy of support. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPWG3cv0S89srUW3B_6uLVOpPXDFwv5kGYaDLw_XLNLpXOsD71clznNOJ9McjUsrONmSaQV9Zn7yCzsEXF4rWjFc084_PCMVJM8K92YZ1fU3qQfFf5AMz_dQOLBxrkOeLqghJJtSY2Wrc17Xu9WViDYCgBRqV4P5RPYlTVTWyZz_PDqKzEWC28yQqFOoL/s4160/IMG_20231018_212253_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPWG3cv0S89srUW3B_6uLVOpPXDFwv5kGYaDLw_XLNLpXOsD71clznNOJ9McjUsrONmSaQV9Zn7yCzsEXF4rWjFc084_PCMVJM8K92YZ1fU3qQfFf5AMz_dQOLBxrkOeLqghJJtSY2Wrc17Xu9WViDYCgBRqV4P5RPYlTVTWyZz_PDqKzEWC28yQqFOoL/w245-h184/IMG_20231018_212253_0.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJPNp19Wierm_wCV3UaDGcB7Ju1qc07pLELmUKowIuV38W6pvSFdalO7Jl5AdB8HYY-C9keSU3Cg5aPlRufc5Wf4ivb26aAzWr8pgrblbOc74tO5OsoA4l2qmv73-ShRyc3jIYSN0XvaJjvgrZL5uc59gFzlc1fgUfjUyH0ThBoIm0jmPQB9OhXN00di_/s1278/393501421_24093101043637248_2839443732119836633_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="1278" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZJPNp19Wierm_wCV3UaDGcB7Ju1qc07pLELmUKowIuV38W6pvSFdalO7Jl5AdB8HYY-C9keSU3Cg5aPlRufc5Wf4ivb26aAzWr8pgrblbOc74tO5OsoA4l2qmv73-ShRyc3jIYSN0XvaJjvgrZL5uc59gFzlc1fgUfjUyH0ThBoIm0jmPQB9OhXN00di_/w273-h145/393501421_24093101043637248_2839443732119836633_n.jpg" width="273" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The band were originally founded by Alexander 'Aor' and Jane Odintsova in Russia. Not surprisingly it is very much about the three singers; Alexander, Jane and Anna Kiara.They describe their music as being inspired by 'Ancient Atlantian lore'. <span class="post-description">Dutch guitarist Jeremy de Boer has also joined up for the Lost Worlds Unleashed Tour 2023. The band is completed by Dimitri 'Belf' Safronov on Bass and </span>Manuele Di Ascenzo on drums. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0NsATv7adwEHV6MwReJD299BplPi8VZPVym6ZytgLmnMCZTnkBZVO1R1t869bF9CDEHiyzYtyq6SiiKa37qVsnHz9sW23B_jJcmJnDlnPeKCjTnDjlJ78rmddob1kQk7gS7ByeaiCr7OLkXWsQdxJ9xUAoj3OVYUYsTt3HNt1h6yL3DDFXKEYZYmMZy3T/s2048/392885136_24093101373637215_8888640313682959755_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="2048" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0NsATv7adwEHV6MwReJD299BplPi8VZPVym6ZytgLmnMCZTnkBZVO1R1t869bF9CDEHiyzYtyq6SiiKa37qVsnHz9sW23B_jJcmJnDlnPeKCjTnDjlJ78rmddob1kQk7gS7ByeaiCr7OLkXWsQdxJ9xUAoj3OVYUYsTt3HNt1h6yL3DDFXKEYZYmMZy3T/w244-h137/392885136_24093101373637215_8888640313682959755_n.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3ZoQCz5v7COfctRN7VbPSJwgPpPXNZrt8h0Cq3VFylC0fa6efY0XaSfm3-KUxgo4PEcbHnMSJoborojuKkactfvgSOcRvIujhZZIqzfReQ0ix9V5rwjZriohA6-ALqeBZKlrNq8IVHFchPfgRw3UdCnQ7V7_517yln2eQSLLJWXdUVqWG5m05QVQXy4w/s3711/IMG_20231018_210547_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2074" data-original-width="3711" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3ZoQCz5v7COfctRN7VbPSJwgPpPXNZrt8h0Cq3VFylC0fa6efY0XaSfm3-KUxgo4PEcbHnMSJoborojuKkactfvgSOcRvIujhZZIqzfReQ0ix9V5rwjZriohA6-ALqeBZKlrNq8IVHFchPfgRw3UdCnQ7V7_517yln2eQSLLJWXdUVqWG5m05QVQXy4w/w245-h137/IMG_20231018_210547_5.jpg" width="245" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0quZN0mbLmm2CxcAVdgc0BMypXPSpVU_PN-dG5epd1T9zktl2h6Cl89PigpsQAu4JtYYLselu95vf1Azz37g_f2h0f83Mbx8NR-QUHcmqbmuG37QITzGjBrdBljvJRKMYE_XdRLJvp_BFwMPI-Za79JI5Jo2224loIMAYrPIUAUWqoDGX3UfAnYsP9zhL/s3737/IMG_20231018_212310_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2285" data-original-width="3737" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0quZN0mbLmm2CxcAVdgc0BMypXPSpVU_PN-dG5epd1T9zktl2h6Cl89PigpsQAu4JtYYLselu95vf1Azz37g_f2h0f83Mbx8NR-QUHcmqbmuG37QITzGjBrdBljvJRKMYE_XdRLJvp_BFwMPI-Za79JI5Jo2224loIMAYrPIUAUWqoDGX3UfAnYsP9zhL/s320/IMG_20231018_212310_7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>There is lots of arm waving and 'Hey-Hey-Heys' being chanted. It's infectious and almost everyone in the crowd is part of it. Alexander talks to the crowd describing the meaning of some of the songs. 'Distant shores' has poignant and prophetic meaning as to how things have evolved. It's an eclectic mix of power and subtlety. I feel like I know all the songs already. Typical of the genre there are backing tracks. But this takes nothing away from the music. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yMTP2B7hRkdrOeYbX1ZdLC4J-zRU267BWGOPalLHqwddHDTlSanGZCrfVS-CLdpcmYGrzXhiFXvJi1B571U2cHgogKSWQV3j3YDICQPtlyJ4K2SALQ9jn_gpv7aJ909QJPgOdbcG-ZTPhmLrnKU3IKHK7NLXQi7Z2CHTOyDIuXpUVnxD7Z9GFU475qg5/s4160/IMG_20231018_223944_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_yMTP2B7hRkdrOeYbX1ZdLC4J-zRU267BWGOPalLHqwddHDTlSanGZCrfVS-CLdpcmYGrzXhiFXvJi1B571U2cHgogKSWQV3j3YDICQPtlyJ4K2SALQ9jn_gpv7aJ909QJPgOdbcG-ZTPhmLrnKU3IKHK7NLXQi7Z2CHTOyDIuXpUVnxD7Z9GFU475qg5/w221-h295/IMG_20231018_223944_6.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjP_gm4JGInSyStxiKkUM6xbIOhe51ckQuvxAe5-wUSMSCu7vAyGcg5KO9FP5GHuZ6RGJOXcJb54xikzHU8nEf_KndS2hgNYce5hj1f9zS5DqRX9ux-0LCX4QjGucqKP2zh0IVWps-8iN6YLhqHglJLXJyhGvity1ZDqSd0uZokgHjQEJrJnQE4FkBvZa/s720/thumbnail_facebook_1697743646773_7120852968636979523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjP_gm4JGInSyStxiKkUM6xbIOhe51ckQuvxAe5-wUSMSCu7vAyGcg5KO9FP5GHuZ6RGJOXcJb54xikzHU8nEf_KndS2hgNYce5hj1f9zS5DqRX9ux-0LCX4QjGucqKP2zh0IVWps-8iN6YLhqHglJLXJyhGvity1ZDqSd0uZokgHjQEJrJnQE4FkBvZa/w282-h211/thumbnail_facebook_1697743646773_7120852968636979523.jpg" width="282" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It felt as though the band ere really enjoying themselves. Alexander mentioned it being a warm and cosy atmosphere. In turn the Northampton crowd accepted them as one of their own. A night full of passion and energy packed into a two and a half hour performance. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzwaAaR4A4yhMTsFOSKQpRHIBON3wfnyXvI6gsUOZNOixNdDH4Aa8yOffvq88IdVFXsYtIMQv2jVAcY9KhXuQfFaua6n3QPW7ASD9MQ0euDg6y06TaUPOn0GHXCLXwx6agurlbL3RpBvYoCfc47xV5BpwcCoh2IObiMPZ-oGiGzT3jC9qyWIiW89htzVP/s4160/IMG_20231018_223027_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzwaAaR4A4yhMTsFOSKQpRHIBON3wfnyXvI6gsUOZNOixNdDH4Aa8yOffvq88IdVFXsYtIMQv2jVAcY9KhXuQfFaua6n3QPW7ASD9MQ0euDg6y06TaUPOn0GHXCLXwx6agurlbL3RpBvYoCfc47xV5BpwcCoh2IObiMPZ-oGiGzT3jC9qyWIiW89htzVP/s320/IMG_20231018_223027_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>It was a great pleasure to meet the band afterwards. Seems as they are enjoying life in the County. Alexander keeping fit with his runs through the countryside. Not much of a football fan though so don't expect to see him at 'The Cobblers' anytime soon though. </p><p>What a great night,lots of happy faces around. The sort of gig that you leave with a warm glow. Imperial Age are a band you feel are destined for bigger and better things. There will be many there tonight who will be following their progress closely. I certainly look forward to seeing them again. <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-28624185477926178362023-10-17T14:08:00.000-07:002023-10-17T14:08:03.126-07:00Lower Benefield and Lyveden New Build Walk<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDcFI7y79D0ZLmDPzRRGAjKidn0SfiRAqNS82t5RsE2o2BBU0frG8ypj_JRlkXqAyTKH2Ihjj2R16xWNjLumKr5aj5svhVD6zV4zswiahPZLLPmW7WFhY7UMm4rIbZEAA7cBWvfxKEPS2REYv6SYApGZhMRUp0xaHN-EOz7nRRdIRjls6shFdk1hXSzUw/s1167/Screenshot_20231017-192614~2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="698" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDcFI7y79D0ZLmDPzRRGAjKidn0SfiRAqNS82t5RsE2o2BBU0frG8ypj_JRlkXqAyTKH2Ihjj2R16xWNjLumKr5aj5svhVD6zV4zswiahPZLLPmW7WFhY7UMm4rIbZEAA7cBWvfxKEPS2REYv6SYApGZhMRUp0xaHN-EOz7nRRdIRjls6shFdk1hXSzUw/w177-h297/Screenshot_20231017-192614~2.png" width="177" /></a></div><br />A friend of mine recently told me that she would like to see the church at Lower Benefield. She also mentioned that she would love to see Lyveden New build too. Throw in a wander through Fermyn Woods and we have a walk on our hands. Of course we won't be walking on our hands , that would be just ridiculous, not to mention exhausting. We will make do with the conventional method. An appropriate time to mention that my new walking boots are making their long awaited debut.I can put it off no longer, they have served their apprenticeship pounding the lounge carpet. Now for a stiffer test. <p></p><p>There is a Lower and Upper Benefield. Both part of the civil parish of Benefield. Lower Benefield is a village on the A427in the North of our County, close to Oundle.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdEutYYKl7vpxwaQrcU-xEMxBTtInnVVutxI8ewDkhCQTO3tMVeWWRKy4clMTrzNmPAywAc9KN5mfHMw9BzFsVbBGOptrWn9o2f0sHNey4zt1p5BesZfQypc6S50hnhc39RCabdu_OPvJ2vvWIJQoclcT_9oLrsilkblltKuLMncZ-uGqx5isg50Fsr3f/s2871/IMG_20231014_103022_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdEutYYKl7vpxwaQrcU-xEMxBTtInnVVutxI8ewDkhCQTO3tMVeWWRKy4clMTrzNmPAywAc9KN5mfHMw9BzFsVbBGOptrWn9o2f0sHNey4zt1p5BesZfQypc6S50hnhc39RCabdu_OPvJ2vvWIJQoclcT_9oLrsilkblltKuLMncZ-uGqx5isg50Fsr3f/s2871/IMG_20231014_103022_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="2871" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBdEutYYKl7vpxwaQrcU-xEMxBTtInnVVutxI8ewDkhCQTO3tMVeWWRKy4clMTrzNmPAywAc9KN5mfHMw9BzFsVbBGOptrWn9o2f0sHNey4zt1p5BesZfQypc6S50hnhc39RCabdu_OPvJ2vvWIJQoclcT_9oLrsilkblltKuLMncZ-uGqx5isg50Fsr3f/w250-h242/IMG_20231014_103022_3.jpg" width="250" /></a></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXkyq9j4lFGzClpVwpnBj-HljS375XPfDmOj6LOEVGTSRSH8ZQJVdAWP3Zv5SJRWHoYCMKSN-dHFPPvCqa-RO4CD964V22DTZ5FtLwJZ7f2JYSI52vrHIkKAlXJzV5bHCqFhyf_AuLxhI5pDW_wylGNlkI7Z1ZpsX-iHMzD62qTYzDEjrGDp5p0F0BEcV/s4160/IMG_20231014_102801_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPXkyq9j4lFGzClpVwpnBj-HljS375XPfDmOj6LOEVGTSRSH8ZQJVdAWP3Zv5SJRWHoYCMKSN-dHFPPvCqa-RO4CD964V22DTZ5FtLwJZ7f2JYSI52vrHIkKAlXJzV5bHCqFhyf_AuLxhI5pDW_wylGNlkI7Z1ZpsX-iHMzD62qTYzDEjrGDp5p0F0BEcV/w268-h201/IMG_20231014_102801_0.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St Mary the Virgin Church<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We park by the lane that leads up to the beautiful church of St Mary the Virgin. This Tractarian church was erected in 1848 and covers both villages. Sadly the church is all locked up securely so we can't have a look inside. We have a wander around the gravestones instead and admire the excellent collection of Gargoyles carved all round the church. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YwtlTVt_KQ9WY90I01mGp90aiQjj_9rfibumeOj4g5XT3kS_Hp9ZpOljvqpAmX8AEUR6hoJQLhRFvDx7T-N0CvQvHBla9MhPUefIWTBbRCaAbNOu9I6CFtyA_JuMzoE0CQ0QJyYvWD5FDPBOTEaxFezWDMwaMB3iBPOZGCrLYxwunRp8cBI69lKrgFB5/s4160/IMG_20231014_105357_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YwtlTVt_KQ9WY90I01mGp90aiQjj_9rfibumeOj4g5XT3kS_Hp9ZpOljvqpAmX8AEUR6hoJQLhRFvDx7T-N0CvQvHBla9MhPUefIWTBbRCaAbNOu9I6CFtyA_JuMzoE0CQ0QJyYvWD5FDPBOTEaxFezWDMwaMB3iBPOZGCrLYxwunRp8cBI69lKrgFB5/w200-h266/IMG_20231014_105357_6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkhtAij1zVemTS2UtCpuCb1RL_1daFaq-8EEl9AnUjC6bhFv_cHTB8rgx_b3HLGAwWzyTrqsPVXoC9ywr6FBsd8OPGqtX-u5bw8xTzkirONGhpnXVziRJ-B0KlMGQrHB5OxJ6qHb7GImlVwhJx60kXIwo1bw8Wd-lDKfB4emULFucXD_GUNbb0WhsZHiA/s4109/IMG_20231014_105707_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="4109" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkhtAij1zVemTS2UtCpuCb1RL_1daFaq-8EEl9AnUjC6bhFv_cHTB8rgx_b3HLGAwWzyTrqsPVXoC9ywr6FBsd8OPGqtX-u5bw8xTzkirONGhpnXVziRJ-B0KlMGQrHB5OxJ6qHb7GImlVwhJx60kXIwo1bw8Wd-lDKfB4emULFucXD_GUNbb0WhsZHiA/w274-h159/IMG_20231014_105707_4.jpg" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>There is a lot of flexibility with the route today.We start off in an anti-clockwise direction along the road. It is a long straight walk down the Byway and footpath to the road. We actually emerge almost opposite the Lyveden Car Park.The odd Glider circles overhead standing out in the blue skies overhead. We continue past the Glider Club to the entrance to Fermyn Woods. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9USFBjvrlU1o_fGqmghd1E5120it6mr5UfCQvJQmbm75GWQ6kuqy_vI62b7hGHdlnatxKj2f4loMfzZniDLqXNCIxcuzLzT1kVjACPF5AUuJex31Jyo0cNDJXedkI6Hg4xHyQaJPrah7QwmHtdPshJR30g0BOlkQ_jDwT9AtiifXU2JJ9oRUcwTKZlq3/s4160/IMG_20231014_114518_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9USFBjvrlU1o_fGqmghd1E5120it6mr5UfCQvJQmbm75GWQ6kuqy_vI62b7hGHdlnatxKj2f4loMfzZniDLqXNCIxcuzLzT1kVjACPF5AUuJex31Jyo0cNDJXedkI6Hg4xHyQaJPrah7QwmHtdPshJR30g0BOlkQ_jDwT9AtiifXU2JJ9oRUcwTKZlq3/w218-h290/IMG_20231014_114518_9.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnui8htl4JrcabhLjOzYhQ1Th3S4e72l9KdfmGMrhgMtlqfVgtqJ1req7npzSi-q19_F5tCUBMAti9eMqs5-JB-ULu2MblkNXQCvdOKM0_UiP_T5Hwh7odKx_crvaut1Tux0c4dCQG_vJMYVBDwRSoBUMxccJF3ZxbYasOT4z6x9bM2vSN0fGPL2AyUCoA/s4160/IMG_20231014_114221_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnui8htl4JrcabhLjOzYhQ1Th3S4e72l9KdfmGMrhgMtlqfVgtqJ1req7npzSi-q19_F5tCUBMAti9eMqs5-JB-ULu2MblkNXQCvdOKM0_UiP_T5Hwh7odKx_crvaut1Tux0c4dCQG_vJMYVBDwRSoBUMxccJF3ZxbYasOT4z6x9bM2vSN0fGPL2AyUCoA/w290-h217/IMG_20231014_114221_6.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I like Fermyn Woods and always enjoy a walk here. This is the place I search, usually in vain for the Elusive Purple Emperor Butterfly. I follow the same route as on a previous blog that follows the 'Lyveden Way' footpath all the way to the ' new Build'. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg01c57Y-r0cFLnwxnc1s7Q3ySxM5XaYj-jbUIJkxgPlJncKmTCDzXY34AEDRm4yaYmUl0Hhebjk-b4c5tt4eaRPuDiBZz0IyPpBtj5vVYjfe7IzIgwJrs6pLX7EOUoGp8EjeWisPrR6YffhmWdXCCIIr1eFPzBB6v900AMVmL2FdqGydKAfZPbwr_lLKV/s4160/IMG_20231014_121040_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg01c57Y-r0cFLnwxnc1s7Q3ySxM5XaYj-jbUIJkxgPlJncKmTCDzXY34AEDRm4yaYmUl0Hhebjk-b4c5tt4eaRPuDiBZz0IyPpBtj5vVYjfe7IzIgwJrs6pLX7EOUoGp8EjeWisPrR6YffhmWdXCCIIr1eFPzBB6v900AMVmL2FdqGydKAfZPbwr_lLKV/w195-h261/IMG_20231014_121040_6.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWa3b_wTVVceUjrYXGtZex9XFm0iJrVtxFiA5w_f52Hw4R7JT7ygdgffSRBiZZs1xaSrKfSn_NJUty2NpWfFan6r-EmYjBPScXxduj9QUfFmMCPgj87UEepjdQfJh_9YUYJX88-zuzcocTmtat_Ef6ZDEeJaJGfjKGpjBYWjhGNtP2wNIxqCxafEwlVK_/s4104/IMG_20231014_123022_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3044" data-original-width="4104" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxWa3b_wTVVceUjrYXGtZex9XFm0iJrVtxFiA5w_f52Hw4R7JT7ygdgffSRBiZZs1xaSrKfSn_NJUty2NpWfFan6r-EmYjBPScXxduj9QUfFmMCPgj87UEepjdQfJh_9YUYJX88-zuzcocTmtat_Ef6ZDEeJaJGfjKGpjBYWjhGNtP2wNIxqCxafEwlVK_/w283-h210/IMG_20231014_123022_6.jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I've taken numerous photos previously of this beautiful unfinished Elizabethan Summer house. So will limit myself this time , a few of the interiors instead I think. As well as some very old graffiti engraved into the brickwork. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkyjC5djhtVHX3T_nF7x4ARIYwNHPCYGhfiuXj1mhltaPDG2wz0rjfSJ85WfwLkQgCS7FlINQ8ZMAeNVzinyNoSWdOXie9OuRdYIj23YSL8bsdBfJCs1REtGhZiX20qrGB76ynvNDaN5ifnggFpDCNNr8E6HrE3K_rZcLrC7knjD4_TkaDlbrX-Zi_2Bu/s4160/IMG_20231014_124441_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrkyjC5djhtVHX3T_nF7x4ARIYwNHPCYGhfiuXj1mhltaPDG2wz0rjfSJ85WfwLkQgCS7FlINQ8ZMAeNVzinyNoSWdOXie9OuRdYIj23YSL8bsdBfJCs1REtGhZiX20qrGB76ynvNDaN5ifnggFpDCNNr8E6HrE3K_rZcLrC7knjD4_TkaDlbrX-Zi_2Bu/s320/IMG_20231014_124441_6.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40GvhwKJVSjZOacw4XoSYhukfyZtelIzMXB0YEea2Hw_L9W_Tl2J5f2f1ARFWqxXcax7i49GfZcc_YWblMllXgNeAw2pVYejDjKd73puPSIzJNGM4irTF__oRwcg4R-wF4WBIj7AQhzWCLuUZAqeeE9h8mJ5rEDkS6ZQALxOvSu1n6R6RpEtPFXet5CjA/s4160/IMG_20231014_123639_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40GvhwKJVSjZOacw4XoSYhukfyZtelIzMXB0YEea2Hw_L9W_Tl2J5f2f1ARFWqxXcax7i49GfZcc_YWblMllXgNeAw2pVYejDjKd73puPSIzJNGM4irTF__oRwcg4R-wF4WBIj7AQhzWCLuUZAqeeE9h8mJ5rEDkS6ZQALxOvSu1n6R6RpEtPFXet5CjA/s320/IMG_20231014_123639_7.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8aRa5vw3r3hV2Yfc5KC0hRDDEXPUpIla9YEatLWKMxlfaxO0pfIh6BAly3f9c-iKAC12EmzzIYmM5FDZhlivpXGyWahyphenhyphenu7bbjcTgAVRlAl-OZR7MknfaZKZjiGvWqswvbd1QzY45YW4NdS5zaztI6wghzZK7qjsTIKMtbzPlUPc152gRDw2K433BBmsc/s4160/IMG_20231014_125323_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8aRa5vw3r3hV2Yfc5KC0hRDDEXPUpIla9YEatLWKMxlfaxO0pfIh6BAly3f9c-iKAC12EmzzIYmM5FDZhlivpXGyWahyphenhyphenu7bbjcTgAVRlAl-OZR7MknfaZKZjiGvWqswvbd1QzY45YW4NdS5zaztI6wghzZK7qjsTIKMtbzPlUPc152gRDw2K433BBmsc/w223-h297/IMG_20231014_125323_2.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C0W796ftEwOu8svgSFoBCXYR4CDuGz3D23j9tzxGy8inDESKWMfceMnIPkiJaz57wm9S0JTZkVece7sdr_ysNR0cBAk-LTJdotgumDxh0Ck3INlBU2Zyn4vXm3wSQQqCkoBXf-7PmzjGcDHHr68sxW_Ywh1QTuPnJIqjy6nOiwD44ZQxNq3i8eEt_Ag-/s4160/IMG_20231014_123305_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4C0W796ftEwOu8svgSFoBCXYR4CDuGz3D23j9tzxGy8inDESKWMfceMnIPkiJaz57wm9S0JTZkVece7sdr_ysNR0cBAk-LTJdotgumDxh0Ck3INlBU2Zyn4vXm3wSQQqCkoBXf-7PmzjGcDHHr68sxW_Ywh1QTuPnJIqjy6nOiwD44ZQxNq3i8eEt_Ag-/w286-h214/IMG_20231014_123305_3.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I'm interested in the mounds in the garden of lyveden Manor. Sir Thomas Tresham designed the garden at Lyveden as a journey of
discovery. Starting in the valley bottom at Lyveden Manor House (the Old
Bield), guests would have made the half-mile walk up through the
garden, culminating on the ridge at the garden lodge (the New Bield). Lyveden's garden is among the oldest in the country. You can climb the spiral mounds, stroll the banks of the moat and visit the orchard.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGv4HxPfpY8BNhy58qd-_U-3DMJaGdnhqssP4yFR3LXa6nNpJ3q9FGUmjDUp2fKAcqlf9zA_nvrtLD3eP5q6HvM_qGUkZIWrUHBnv3pPjC-O-RZCc9dpOq3zcUn7BSuDlYfjrajzMRgYaE0FfnmUKd7nKrssjc-aF0lwa6wQDLzpf9D0aVY0Nj5Kl-iTiy/s4160/IMG_20231014_131605_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGv4HxPfpY8BNhy58qd-_U-3DMJaGdnhqssP4yFR3LXa6nNpJ3q9FGUmjDUp2fKAcqlf9zA_nvrtLD3eP5q6HvM_qGUkZIWrUHBnv3pPjC-O-RZCc9dpOq3zcUn7BSuDlYfjrajzMRgYaE0FfnmUKd7nKrssjc-aF0lwa6wQDLzpf9D0aVY0Nj5Kl-iTiy/s320/IMG_20231014_131605_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7516PjDbQf6meE64PgbRGprMmKg7aNqlDNa-_mpNbpIhN7zfFgOLo2gTID-JV4XFukc0DKOniMQhracbD9JTIxwwILbLkATch3CJFH1Rl21mtikJ12aPr4Z8EwXL3XGQoDh6irh1x2NckKWqbsNCCf6J4_Z-51IwtgwK-jEdjoBG1CALwdEYUn6ofyqz/s4160/IMG_20231014_135732_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7516PjDbQf6meE64PgbRGprMmKg7aNqlDNa-_mpNbpIhN7zfFgOLo2gTID-JV4XFukc0DKOniMQhracbD9JTIxwwILbLkATch3CJFH1Rl21mtikJ12aPr4Z8EwXL3XGQoDh6irh1x2NckKWqbsNCCf6J4_Z-51IwtgwK-jEdjoBG1CALwdEYUn6ofyqz/s320/IMG_20231014_135732_2.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVxa6xFBRWHykOytQz46zwlibaeqJYi7hRTCIQgod1olJ8AEYH97-p-dvmue1v-qP6Z99Ap0z2p1JJArbV0oNnYa7crvLjOdoccAnBbIt9uNjGeRaogcq6DkYCqn7k-GKZ_ALxRKX7n-J1A8M8YMdGrIQ7CALjsDlPAEujWSCJp8Y3Ha2k3QDs_hO-dFE/s4160/IMG_20231014_133935_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVxa6xFBRWHykOytQz46zwlibaeqJYi7hRTCIQgod1olJ8AEYH97-p-dvmue1v-qP6Z99Ap0z2p1JJArbV0oNnYa7crvLjOdoccAnBbIt9uNjGeRaogcq6DkYCqn7k-GKZ_ALxRKX7n-J1A8M8YMdGrIQ7CALjsDlPAEujWSCJp8Y3Ha2k3QDs_hO-dFE/w224-h299/IMG_20231014_133935_7.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOiHGBlvJxd9dYkayTeMsI9zxE3-Cf01PsadVDsV7i2rGulEoFXQd4Fcx37aAD9q7qIJT7KBPXdng7j06_DPG_zlPC0W1QL29RXZVOoRbScmGyhQ2MuJ0I2OcX00Wezvd9shPc7Gd1QcRQjaxDL7dgaC1FrhWnPaGv1Otfk1i-XQLUJZJnjkZoTxe7P3g/s4160/IMG_20231014_140413_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOiHGBlvJxd9dYkayTeMsI9zxE3-Cf01PsadVDsV7i2rGulEoFXQd4Fcx37aAD9q7qIJT7KBPXdng7j06_DPG_zlPC0W1QL29RXZVOoRbScmGyhQ2MuJ0I2OcX00Wezvd9shPc7Gd1QcRQjaxDL7dgaC1FrhWnPaGv1Otfk1i-XQLUJZJnjkZoTxe7P3g/w273-h205/IMG_20231014_140413_4.jpg" width="273" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>A slight change of plan as we head back through Bearshank Wood. In the shade of the wood are some great examples of Funghi thriving in the damp and humid conditions. We cross back over the road and pick up the Byway on the other side. The tree lined avenue makes it's way uphill until views of Lower Benefield can be seen in the distance. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudDEZrOHoVEvV_CxQGTMeY0L-zJf5F8p_NF_Fo1xHJpzOzHU6JVBpHRSEqFwXIW-ZzKytT1vRESMTjeoPhE4BnYcoCcwajrkjxmralY106O_HAu0EKyNntPuHhOrhOgaBQmaYuuYhmrRDC9om0xjxjAltGJXoFdy0mn_aTY9V6AnBKkUn8SCKaGZ0SyIl/s4160/IMG_20231014_141740_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudDEZrOHoVEvV_CxQGTMeY0L-zJf5F8p_NF_Fo1xHJpzOzHU6JVBpHRSEqFwXIW-ZzKytT1vRESMTjeoPhE4BnYcoCcwajrkjxmralY106O_HAu0EKyNntPuHhOrhOgaBQmaYuuYhmrRDC9om0xjxjAltGJXoFdy0mn_aTY9V6AnBKkUn8SCKaGZ0SyIl/s320/IMG_20231014_141740_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLlaeJwnh1EtxfpiyBlSazB09VFaDru3SxHfB7GS7GQe71QmS-NV3nCb43WzazwvkcSGfxI4YlSgtqd6NQnZe4GcYJKFemRAPX-FayuC4w3bAu8FCdGlUfIAYzmKIX6BzjyErAdM8LQf4TThpvdVYOTQBEX1863bEIw2FhcfPre_1PwyRoeYFsYVZK6Ms/s4160/IMG_20231014_141827_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLlaeJwnh1EtxfpiyBlSazB09VFaDru3SxHfB7GS7GQe71QmS-NV3nCb43WzazwvkcSGfxI4YlSgtqd6NQnZe4GcYJKFemRAPX-FayuC4w3bAu8FCdGlUfIAYzmKIX6BzjyErAdM8LQf4TThpvdVYOTQBEX1863bEIw2FhcfPre_1PwyRoeYFsYVZK6Ms/w240-h320/IMG_20231014_141827_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqS1X0Gz1sVe9c5N9AMvFUl9g-5GHQVciUUVF4_lyYCJPzhv9absH_HvdHFlszpZFEHDPvALzhpxEGs2Cs9jHnFHwLmHHxClhRoj-T6KJNWDadcuSYdDZciiXbRQxRaGo_UsHQIaIq3s4CNrZekFrHXucVRketgJIx3Ffv1GZ_1EecGj1R5tNDlYxEXST/s4160/IMG_20231014_142002_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqS1X0Gz1sVe9c5N9AMvFUl9g-5GHQVciUUVF4_lyYCJPzhv9absH_HvdHFlszpZFEHDPvALzhpxEGs2Cs9jHnFHwLmHHxClhRoj-T6KJNWDadcuSYdDZciiXbRQxRaGo_UsHQIaIq3s4CNrZekFrHXucVRketgJIx3Ffv1GZ_1EecGj1R5tNDlYxEXST/s320/IMG_20231014_142002_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>We cross over a footbridge, the first of the walk I do believe? It wouldn't be the same without one. The footpath is nicely marked out back to the church. After a little detour around a rather large field. We walk back through the churchyard and the circle is complete. Although it isn't really a circle, more of a figure of eight that is falling over. A really enjoyable and easy walk coming in at a touch over 9 miles. It didn't really feel like that though as so much to see. The boots were great too, no blisters or wet feet either. <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-38712421515378819102023-10-12T12:38:00.000-07:002023-10-12T12:38:07.472-07:00The Market Harborough Round (9) Kings Norton & Billesdon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbjIj-BdVcnoh-4MllQ5W6a13oAevjzubbhhYzPgEstQXCqnZDdpDB4eXnLZ2Lpz_GcbFkttoLh9g1tnJf5sWq2pc_lUCKZOGODHnzDU52mE6kPyAqCLVxevFs_XC3I0qgOwR9wm678reFG3Sd-kL5GHzbUHBSGzDj6aT0FWZ6kps3hYrqcv-6y5Jicrh/s265/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="265" data-original-width="193" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbjIj-BdVcnoh-4MllQ5W6a13oAevjzubbhhYzPgEstQXCqnZDdpDB4eXnLZ2Lpz_GcbFkttoLh9g1tnJf5sWq2pc_lUCKZOGODHnzDU52mE6kPyAqCLVxevFs_XC3I0qgOwR9wm678reFG3Sd-kL5GHzbUHBSGzDj6aT0FWZ6kps3hYrqcv-6y5Jicrh/s1600/Capture.PNG" width="193" /></a></div>Back over the border into deepest darkest Leicestershire. We are back in the village of kings Norton, with It's mighty impressive Church looming large in the background. For those who are interested today's walk will be in a clockwise direction. Reputedly to be a distance of 9.4 miles although it never quite works out like that. <br /><p>We are heading in the direction of Houghton on the Hill.A huge Bumblebee is feasting on the lush patch of flowering clover. The path takes us across several footbridges One of which provides safe passage over the River Sence. That does sound a bit grand though. With a bit of a run up I could probably have jumped it, knees permitting. It is actually a tributary of the much larger River Soar. The River Sence can be traced eastwards up to the village of Billesdon which get to in due course today. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrGgKEsDguWYoK9TfKRJCPx5N4ChODCF28PpAT-b9DF4rde8UVSFMJurkTsV7RLe1ydpc39Jb7LfpEtqSjpQa_-uiMiOYoFXUI8nLQrarScrlA5brqBwII43uTNI2FiGxX8zPDkOWMaPwcv2stE3pwPUT3wMhzT1q7sTxGSiROFnNLvhcFSkUOlKiQHWt/s3505/IMG_20231008_123347_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3505" data-original-width="3085" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhrGgKEsDguWYoK9TfKRJCPx5N4ChODCF28PpAT-b9DF4rde8UVSFMJurkTsV7RLe1ydpc39Jb7LfpEtqSjpQa_-uiMiOYoFXUI8nLQrarScrlA5brqBwII43uTNI2FiGxX8zPDkOWMaPwcv2stE3pwPUT3wMhzT1q7sTxGSiROFnNLvhcFSkUOlKiQHWt/w265-h301/IMG_20231008_123347_2.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqLPPh134rYeReT80bAP5wOTo2rbXeNGfpP7HznC8uBCoEoUR89d8ncgaf-YuYMeZqjoQVziuQEvOVSWvdFyL4t9L2zwMas39G012H5NN57BQVWJrwUVavVA33ht6vhBb2h5Kd3OWuM7dsjUjocmwQbz3kMNETTfqGZIRz_KXfGpgszG11X7ArP6QXDvX/w228-h304/IMG_20231008_130836_4.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">River Sence</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjW9wYtGmKRuKd1UDojE91s8y3Ro_nqkfvsA4M_meaC__5yNG2Dw0PM-pm5ZDNeiRnIX__insLefFIgVSNWJIeeZdtJnUMCdMSnIACvGDNFakGouMbDe-SFLzGt9pypju_ZENZ4cmLg9htPxO7rgnbapVvmByKm-iYNDBcPQCZEOSR-SqgiiNJTqPQhAD/s4084/IMG_20231008_132941_8.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4084" data-original-width="3018" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjW9wYtGmKRuKd1UDojE91s8y3Ro_nqkfvsA4M_meaC__5yNG2Dw0PM-pm5ZDNeiRnIX__insLefFIgVSNWJIeeZdtJnUMCdMSnIACvGDNFakGouMbDe-SFLzGt9pypju_ZENZ4cmLg9htPxO7rgnbapVvmByKm-iYNDBcPQCZEOSR-SqgiiNJTqPQhAD/w219-h297/IMG_20231008_132941_8.jpg" width="219" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St Catherine's Church <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CG3TcF_-VUTasqbBQkhoCo1fS61dAamtMQCb0FzmjCrEIUvpMSWT1wnpZrolx5w0DQ2c6BJ1EJGZ7ySXYHg9NtEg609oAQjZi6KrWhBj-M4VlEGoLcQf8262jC27LZO4PVSC_qJXrI9kxQgWsO3l9fVxGxTtnIgcXg9BbKlSULKn0KhqfZhD1fOhmMht/s4160/IMG_20231008_133312_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CG3TcF_-VUTasqbBQkhoCo1fS61dAamtMQCb0FzmjCrEIUvpMSWT1wnpZrolx5w0DQ2c6BJ1EJGZ7ySXYHg9NtEg609oAQjZi6KrWhBj-M4VlEGoLcQf8262jC27LZO4PVSC_qJXrI9kxQgWsO3l9fVxGxTtnIgcXg9BbKlSULKn0KhqfZhD1fOhmMht/w232-h309/IMG_20231008_133312_1.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzB2YIsL2nrP4wEMUnK3KJtwAv_wxTSEisu1SFphdftue7usfFrnzyBpARqtkhuv8OTtp5_ds97hGQY0HbgTYXCMVwqoq_j584NGUPMtR3AQHP2dHQeZwIgwV1Dhyj0sFcC1sQS0c91JHNFV1LB533Cvg1s6Bunb-Yie9-3_jUjvE7mWWteJLDM9N2BN5k/s4160/IMG_20231008_132442_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzB2YIsL2nrP4wEMUnK3KJtwAv_wxTSEisu1SFphdftue7usfFrnzyBpARqtkhuv8OTtp5_ds97hGQY0HbgTYXCMVwqoq_j584NGUPMtR3AQHP2dHQeZwIgwV1Dhyj0sFcC1sQS0c91JHNFV1LB533Cvg1s6Bunb-Yie9-3_jUjvE7mWWteJLDM9N2BN5k/w295-h221/IMG_20231008_132442_4.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>St Catharine's Church at Houghton on the Hill comes into view. The first mention of Houghton is in the Domesday Book in 1086 (spelt Hohtone) when it is recorded as having a population of 10. It has certainly grown a bit since those times. In the last Census of 2011 the total was 1548. Although in 2007 it was dubbed "the village of the scammed"following a major credit card fraud scam originating from the local petrol station. We continue our walk through one of the new housing estates that have arisen over the last few years. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1RREmiap9nhzK31Oej2YdNT0LU_PRBV4s0JJ9dm75haTVXPanUzM5euGoplytqKwZgx2x8IAfDuHoplwy7QggA_0gkV54XdSJ8VMcEOPn5cFRUMUuQe_5qQhTUZdeZf_ngEq4_pv-XuKU5eiPXHEN9UWDdyGO49adXGNzQAF7pFp5FeX0YMhl45h7taw/s4160/IMG_20231008_142700_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1RREmiap9nhzK31Oej2YdNT0LU_PRBV4s0JJ9dm75haTVXPanUzM5euGoplytqKwZgx2x8IAfDuHoplwy7QggA_0gkV54XdSJ8VMcEOPn5cFRUMUuQe_5qQhTUZdeZf_ngEq4_pv-XuKU5eiPXHEN9UWDdyGO49adXGNzQAF7pFp5FeX0YMhl45h7taw/w256-h192/IMG_20231008_142700_7.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtApVl1Akw-ElcpoRs6BgquR_j3Zp3mjbHpgXh91wtg3Quhl3Rf5hbvEvjUOj_JUxjE35i_wvc04sSYnNWDUX8D94sT_zjGYuprAcu-OA_EFo4PFkwj04a7Bxk3Xjrq3WxbYLNAWhBnx4wOkkJryuUZqXvyxyHjuWgyElysGmZRpcqX1p0slNtM1_LHKD/s2016/IMG-20231008-WA0013.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtApVl1Akw-ElcpoRs6BgquR_j3Zp3mjbHpgXh91wtg3Quhl3Rf5hbvEvjUOj_JUxjE35i_wvc04sSYnNWDUX8D94sT_zjGYuprAcu-OA_EFo4PFkwj04a7Bxk3Xjrq3WxbYLNAWhBnx4wOkkJryuUZqXvyxyHjuWgyElysGmZRpcqX1p0slNtM1_LHKD/w275-h129/IMG-20231008-WA0013.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ingarsby Medieval Village<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>From the new to the Old as we walk towards the deserted medieval village of Ingarsby. Before we reach it though we pass by the 'Monks Grave motte'. It's all getting very exciting. It is actually quite a small motte mound with a ring ditch, but with no bailey ditch.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAkE2wmWmJ3L_BkQO7Xr3FtkD3foZh2NZtiMPv8uCT6xYYNIwCr1wlbGsZr3N-r3qnT7dGYlGkzfRrVolsqvEZQxYNCk2QGQsIz3DblDbFzVASFMHoRS_Xr_MEZNSqIqI8Phq9pitPzRPZQMFWf4IA99HzChdAmW_fjJer5-GzaKPm7h2m0XICvM8jf9m/s4160/IMG_20231008_140713_2.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAkE2wmWmJ3L_BkQO7Xr3FtkD3foZh2NZtiMPv8uCT6xYYNIwCr1wlbGsZr3N-r3qnT7dGYlGkzfRrVolsqvEZQxYNCk2QGQsIz3DblDbFzVASFMHoRS_Xr_MEZNSqIqI8Phq9pitPzRPZQMFWf4IA99HzChdAmW_fjJer5-GzaKPm7h2m0XICvM8jf9m/w263-h197/IMG_20231008_140713_2.jpg" width="263" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monk's Grave Motte<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0u0aQhnxrGH6slFv6LrTpO6DAO1r4J5RJRAZQYdno3yPgLa4iEBEyEgZXSOQSUnJu1B9hqBObEFd_MxcievFEmWlt3pG-ZQP-fYnzwAdiLtu1ZyJBpNuNP8rnHVqD7azTBQwI5fQu5vPP52yY4Zla4COCLi7zSWbURr6kByM-5tAsDJIcvnMTp4M9rtt/s4160/IMG_20231008_142432_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0u0aQhnxrGH6slFv6LrTpO6DAO1r4J5RJRAZQYdno3yPgLa4iEBEyEgZXSOQSUnJu1B9hqBObEFd_MxcievFEmWlt3pG-ZQP-fYnzwAdiLtu1ZyJBpNuNP8rnHVqD7azTBQwI5fQu5vPP52yY4Zla4COCLi7zSWbURr6kByM-5tAsDJIcvnMTp4M9rtt/w260-h195/IMG_20231008_142432_1.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnZEj4VIVsnw4stXfDnHiE-5Ji3-yxmX41GjcDXOFDSJ7Rg7BUZWqdmgs1q-_QruF7UTWMy1mz7XmIcy8NpvxORWLkstj70FpzKNt84WDFUfqOhaFFASlWoUCC3_FYE93ngMRLXGQ3buGdI1Sq1FqfJzrTs7QjUZr2cr2kY8go3yVNPTWNf6WNGgCNG_D/s4160/IMG_20231008_142537_2.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnZEj4VIVsnw4stXfDnHiE-5Ji3-yxmX41GjcDXOFDSJ7Rg7BUZWqdmgs1q-_QruF7UTWMy1mz7XmIcy8NpvxORWLkstj70FpzKNt84WDFUfqOhaFFASlWoUCC3_FYE93ngMRLXGQ3buGdI1Sq1FqfJzrTs7QjUZr2cr2kY8go3yVNPTWNf6WNGgCNG_D/s320/IMG_20231008_142537_2.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Field Mushrooms<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Ingarsby is one of the best preserved medieval villages in England. The
settlement was probably founded by a Danish individual named Ingwar and
as such was referred to as 'Ingwar's village'. It would originate back
to the 9th or 10th century, growing to become a substantial village. The
Black Death is incorrectly usually assumed to be the cause of a
deserted village. The desertion was for the far more common reason that
sheep were much
more profitable to the big religious establishments than people.
Leicester Abbey turned the villagers out, and introduced sheep farming
instead!The lush ground is a prime site for mushrooms though. Lots of
large edible Field and Horse mushrooms. <span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Meadows grazed by
sheep, cattle or horses sometimes produce vast quantities of these fungi
of summer and early autumn... but not every year, unfortunately. This year though promises to be a very good year. The same can be said for the red berries too The hedgerows are crammed with them. Good for the birds but a sign of a bad winter ahead perhaps?</span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QJPR-rqe5kBpm0M-1oiysIg3eyYgRR2n1p_LWrJaSiRE2O5nWUUvOJXq37Vurx-XxVH6Or5gzPEMzDOz4r_jgTZxyr0596hzcq7XLLiKjDOFTiHMZ_Jv-7SnyiZ-S8vkbT-Gix11RUJZEt1vjcAKZjUd-wD_x9jCPdkqQAtPKiwQAdqaLWGr5L57pW_1/s4160/IMG_20231008_144653_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QJPR-rqe5kBpm0M-1oiysIg3eyYgRR2n1p_LWrJaSiRE2O5nWUUvOJXq37Vurx-XxVH6Or5gzPEMzDOz4r_jgTZxyr0596hzcq7XLLiKjDOFTiHMZ_Jv-7SnyiZ-S8vkbT-Gix11RUJZEt1vjcAKZjUd-wD_x9jCPdkqQAtPKiwQAdqaLWGr5L57pW_1/w248-h186/IMG_20231008_144653_4.jpg" width="248" /></a></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCS5k2F2rcqHl99_1BZY5XU3mlhjJRTeAUKG13FOSlZQC-3bT-9uc32_9Q8NU33kq20Ni7fS3JVF44zDXciCIhQHAYhoFRmz8BdArzhvOglh7v44VvGjkZGjTIyGOVUjgwrSBBbIa7a8DaGyOaEB88JlBJzeRMcPRb44W5PNLT10-qkUN9-PVwDbzHR5RK/s2016/IMG-20231008-WA0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCS5k2F2rcqHl99_1BZY5XU3mlhjJRTeAUKG13FOSlZQC-3bT-9uc32_9Q8NU33kq20Ni7fS3JVF44zDXciCIhQHAYhoFRmz8BdArzhvOglh7v44VvGjkZGjTIyGOVUjgwrSBBbIa7a8DaGyOaEB88JlBJzeRMcPRb44W5PNLT10-qkUN9-PVwDbzHR5RK/w275-h130/IMG-20231008-WA0014.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>This may be a bit controversial but I'm going to say it anyway. I think the Leicestershire countryside is better than we have in Northamptonshire. There I've said it now . There are exceptions of course but generally speaking Leicestershire seems more rolling and even greener. </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRvQLzX1osGDUWXQkKP6ZRzSWn7sMsv85cAVhCEVtui9LJzF4LDvfK7TkMeVLqhhEy0EWSTbQUnoV0TsUrFE5lmikNDd8JSZxcIthwU2y9vWQWzVO3buehkPXMCzvROt1f4ip-2bCqoMTiuMpJLfWvGWPjULKr9lh4vrPUgQaA9wR0a6iRR18sCnr186C/s4160/IMG_20231008_153553_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRvQLzX1osGDUWXQkKP6ZRzSWn7sMsv85cAVhCEVtui9LJzF4LDvfK7TkMeVLqhhEy0EWSTbQUnoV0TsUrFE5lmikNDd8JSZxcIthwU2y9vWQWzVO3buehkPXMCzvROt1f4ip-2bCqoMTiuMpJLfWvGWPjULKr9lh4vrPUgQaA9wR0a6iRR18sCnr186C/w238-h179/IMG_20231008_153553_6.jpg" width="238" /></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEyRhgJ28LwAFesUTbW_hQaJLOIMfpKjRP5td66B2cE9x4ghIYeRc7tUPgv7eWxvCj0DN2oxkS5EsDINm6Z_HhdgVHdb0PVgJRcLGk5H_coOn50jlXNPWRYrk9yJdphlLKS4a3MFt2dKGsjjCHHDRDNj_bTbHzeeQT6i_FvfxDLNJkRLzjNVmcsavU3Ge/s2016/IMG-20231008-WA0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEyRhgJ28LwAFesUTbW_hQaJLOIMfpKjRP5td66B2cE9x4ghIYeRc7tUPgv7eWxvCj0DN2oxkS5EsDINm6Z_HhdgVHdb0PVgJRcLGk5H_coOn50jlXNPWRYrk9yJdphlLKS4a3MFt2dKGsjjCHHDRDNj_bTbHzeeQT6i_FvfxDLNJkRLzjNVmcsavU3Ge/w279-h132/IMG-20231008-WA0016.jpg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rolling Hills <br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhWdpxghJEBaUcjsUp06PA7CVBOVt7J20qcG-htGAPHkCAFM2p5x_JzY5eoFtz4pqyeQDcKurlYoSP1aAnLyBqBiv_0VflPw-sUTcf160gGkljy0qM1MicwC1tSvXiKGBURTOGT0BSgg5l0arzFCkLtTWKut0DYR96AH4C6tHdyY6SqgtqjGzZbHxnpg6/s4160/IMG_20231008_153218_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhWdpxghJEBaUcjsUp06PA7CVBOVt7J20qcG-htGAPHkCAFM2p5x_JzY5eoFtz4pqyeQDcKurlYoSP1aAnLyBqBiv_0VflPw-sUTcf160gGkljy0qM1MicwC1tSvXiKGBURTOGT0BSgg5l0arzFCkLtTWKut0DYR96AH4C6tHdyY6SqgtqjGzZbHxnpg6/s320/IMG_20231008_153218_9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We are heading along the footpath to Botany Bay Fox Covert. We then pass through Billesdon Coplow and the surviving house some 700 feet above sea level can be seen. The original estate was one of the classic hunting establishments of the Shires.The walk is not without it's jeopardy though. Passing a farm the path takes us through a paddock with horses. They wouldn't move away from the stile., showing us far too much attention. There was no other way but to cross the muddy paddock. I was worried that one swing of the giant neck and head and I'd be knocked over. Thankfully they seemed more inquisitive than aggressive and we crossed safely, albeit breathing a little heavier. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsX7e_DzW1dGxZ6JQr4rD7AUQUppgEXWYkw1HFswpzs5TuBqzVbAjYY6NN8-rF8VHlO6vO4TD6pGxRga-VJwI7orV0i9CYrilx1l7trlH5o9nnHFPrC-09Nsmi1pz_RUuM7182Q00h8flNli3TK-TdwzIay0YLSU4KQBqaLL2BQ_6oqoI9qLYxHfKtfV6/s3137/IMG_20231008_155910_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3137" data-original-width="2726" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsX7e_DzW1dGxZ6JQr4rD7AUQUppgEXWYkw1HFswpzs5TuBqzVbAjYY6NN8-rF8VHlO6vO4TD6pGxRga-VJwI7orV0i9CYrilx1l7trlH5o9nnHFPrC-09Nsmi1pz_RUuM7182Q00h8flNli3TK-TdwzIay0YLSU4KQBqaLL2BQ_6oqoI9qLYxHfKtfV6/s320/IMG_20231008_155910_8.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>In the next field a farmer was getting in the last of the Barley Harvest. From there on it was a straightforward walk through nice countryside to the village of Billesdon. The village's name either means 'the hill of Bil' or sword shaped hill. Two fairs, annually on 23 April and 25 July, and a weekly Friday market, were granted in 1618.It has an olde worlde feel to it which I really like. Cattle fairs were held from 1846 until the early years of the 20th century. Leaving Billesdon we pass another deserted village. This time the medieval village of Frisby. It was a settlement that part of the manor of Gaulby. There isn't a lot to see in truth aside from a few earthworks. We then pass through the small village of Gaulby as we near the starting point of our walk. We aren't quite out of harms way as a very ferocious looking and well built Ram starts to pay us unwarranted attention. He is a big brute and no mistake. Thankfully he is happy enough just to usher off his manor so to speak. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4RfbJMYaw1bk8vmp2NIhXhgdqFdJ7NQEciXNvdYgGBMKs8Upvvnz3g9BYp3pfMoJzgsDSo513VQJxhT3iczYtHbjEHdLDAs6XVEOYQTCXv0HPfjoDHPw9_DhttHhlNmNk2QLx-YNVeLOESeZzuii0EpEopxtt62LTeMcWmgP8WrWbDBPMJI1J-uE-Bs3/s1600/IMG-20231008-WA0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1187" data-original-width="1600" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4RfbJMYaw1bk8vmp2NIhXhgdqFdJ7NQEciXNvdYgGBMKs8Upvvnz3g9BYp3pfMoJzgsDSo513VQJxhT3iczYtHbjEHdLDAs6XVEOYQTCXv0HPfjoDHPw9_DhttHhlNmNk2QLx-YNVeLOESeZzuii0EpEopxtt62LTeMcWmgP8WrWbDBPMJI1J-uE-Bs3/w256-h190/IMG-20231008-WA0003.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFfSjIA4Er-A7XdAFqrCW6msgJsWwV6BPWvdqASilpJpNdFOY7TcUwjCApCwTdV2cOPug87M78iLfcUg0Gx_agRSG1omyzuq7pP429d1wTAMMyOqxUv5FB5Ebgayc8rvFeNEb1dAYd47VpQxm7wER6GwIWHlBLFo_Kz0JSygvGTSDnwCNX97JmxtGmW67/s3775/IMG_20231008_164846_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2773" data-original-width="3775" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfFfSjIA4Er-A7XdAFqrCW6msgJsWwV6BPWvdqASilpJpNdFOY7TcUwjCApCwTdV2cOPug87M78iLfcUg0Gx_agRSG1omyzuq7pP429d1wTAMMyOqxUv5FB5Ebgayc8rvFeNEb1dAYd47VpQxm7wER6GwIWHlBLFo_Kz0JSygvGTSDnwCNX97JmxtGmW67/w256-h188/IMG_20231008_164846_1.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parish Church of St Peter Gaulby<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS22q0D2Q7UZyO_9pQ_fiRGx68Bjurh6ia9-14w2PDkAv0ZcKfXWBhs_cYgbDgamE7yhQlzCfrauoPKz3pcPR4Snv5zZVV3u8AcHEiwwn9PRmSFKZAtU5NN_nclKlftA1qnWD7TOjIS08iVw3HpaiF6nSHhaOJhYr_IyZlenP7OVLsKBTLeGQV3BP34Q3K/s3236/IMG_20231008_170530_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2401" data-original-width="3236" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS22q0D2Q7UZyO_9pQ_fiRGx68Bjurh6ia9-14w2PDkAv0ZcKfXWBhs_cYgbDgamE7yhQlzCfrauoPKz3pcPR4Snv5zZVV3u8AcHEiwwn9PRmSFKZAtU5NN_nclKlftA1qnWD7TOjIS08iVw3HpaiF6nSHhaOJhYr_IyZlenP7OVLsKBTLeGQV3BP34Q3K/s320/IMG_20231008_170530_2.jpg" width="320" /></a><p></p><p>As we approach Kings Norton the re-assuring sight of the Church tells us that we are just about finished. A n interesting if at times perilous walk... These things are supposed to be relaxing I thought? </p><p>As expected the total length of the walk comes in more than planned at 10.88 miles.<br /></p><p> <br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-57618336968056460832023-10-09T06:08:00.000-07:002023-10-09T06:08:14.066-07:00Houghton House English Heritage<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivr5V8_fnEW1ZAAJWfCDvmgmWbrRG66kPVhRncQ96pZbwdjbE-uobN06xBeZ4U5GmJlIkhV1W2jlLV2Nzh8RUmbrp2_tLjO0v6xwcpGlZMRRxn5bKZT_tJK0IsgJFSAy6c_npMFP046mtpbXQ4QKgO_Tumhrww4c_VzTmQBu0LCGmaBLfNx8mUZvk5ZgxP/s4135/IMG_20230930_165515_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2857" data-original-width="4135" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivr5V8_fnEW1ZAAJWfCDvmgmWbrRG66kPVhRncQ96pZbwdjbE-uobN06xBeZ4U5GmJlIkhV1W2jlLV2Nzh8RUmbrp2_tLjO0v6xwcpGlZMRRxn5bKZT_tJK0IsgJFSAy6c_npMFP046mtpbXQ4QKgO_Tumhrww4c_VzTmQBu0LCGmaBLfNx8mUZvk5ZgxP/w275-h190/IMG_20230930_165515_0.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F6FkVx3j3ccECwxiLI7CSQ31P0uISkJMqxnSJFwRThgHH55KPFaN5RgVvTFhpnypNU-cLfPKktmww_jqZmfrIaGBS8BomrKDKb1antYugzswYJ-O0Uk4nEuFr9N2LhO0DZRJMNSyiRHziWliI6JoXUVUyJunZbACvEMQAkPppAu6kAhN1v4lFeGodngJ/s4160/IMG_20230930_165556_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-F6FkVx3j3ccECwxiLI7CSQ31P0uISkJMqxnSJFwRThgHH55KPFaN5RgVvTFhpnypNU-cLfPKktmww_jqZmfrIaGBS8BomrKDKb1antYugzswYJ-O0Uk4nEuFr9N2LhO0DZRJMNSyiRHziWliI6JoXUVUyJunZbACvEMQAkPppAu6kAhN1v4lFeGodngJ/w257-h190/IMG_20230930_165556_4.jpg" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Houghton House<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjNBni7nUFQJpsiXKZ75f4ISfEA7nhT1AJVFCm8CLVuFR17BjpO7wLhB4eU-FPwcwo55OXA8CLN9vRBqHpuHktOwJ8zVE8FWnP-Zxck0mhQRc_wbLdm3iW8JjV5SO4_tjDJH8Q9pnrmOVu-FKQ-Vu4NEDoCKhgFbzKjm2UrYhVo5rh0UswWRPuxh2njwx/s4160/IMG_20230930_164720_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjNBni7nUFQJpsiXKZ75f4ISfEA7nhT1AJVFCm8CLVuFR17BjpO7wLhB4eU-FPwcwo55OXA8CLN9vRBqHpuHktOwJ8zVE8FWnP-Zxck0mhQRc_wbLdm3iW8JjV5SO4_tjDJH8Q9pnrmOVu-FKQ-Vu4NEDoCKhgFbzKjm2UrYhVo5rh0UswWRPuxh2njwx/w218-h291/IMG_20230930_164720_1.jpg" width="218" /></a><p></p><p>Just enough time for a little stop off at another English Heritage property on the way home from Wrest Park. </p><p>All that remains thee days is the shell of a 17th century mansion that commands magnificent views over the local countryside. The mansion was built in 1615 for Mary, Countess of Pembroke. It is a mixture of classical and Jacobean styles. It was reputedly the inspiration for the ‘House Beautiful’ in John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.the ground floors of two Italianate loggias survive. A loggia is an outdoor corridor or gallery with a fully covered roof and an outer wall that is open to the elements.</p><p>In 1738 the 4th Duke of Bedford bought Houghton. His son, the Marquis of
Tavistock, lived there from 1764 until he died in a hunting accident in
1767.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgBs-T1G8XPfgLJq3oTqQvRJ7EtVhwPQcOZ91blJXr3zTbXbot7DzVRC20Z3z9wfBKA_vwsmWy1qDNOJOudswqR60RadsKqHMfGeId3ib6djWCO2u52TSf6391XX8sZOg4dMcXRL09fS4Ippi0lEsPNs8avi_7-POI4n0ZXTivLXAprN6m4eHLsDrbHfD/s4160/IMG_20230930_164346_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgBs-T1G8XPfgLJq3oTqQvRJ7EtVhwPQcOZ91blJXr3zTbXbot7DzVRC20Z3z9wfBKA_vwsmWy1qDNOJOudswqR60RadsKqHMfGeId3ib6djWCO2u52TSf6391XX8sZOg4dMcXRL09fS4Ippi0lEsPNs8avi_7-POI4n0ZXTivLXAprN6m4eHLsDrbHfD/w212-h282/IMG_20230930_164346_9.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYXvcevwLrcHGziAaGRbOgJLXwv1Yq7UhCla4P_Jid9qUE_iYhMjApcbVAgV4ntPkbVmDhCZUW9Z8FlVxvAc75yXaX8o7xSxiUgbrYgJCbfqtAxVfBL1VcbukRMA6wjzlqf4iR1Da9lXfV8MbBIyaUMS_GMgxb5mvgfSqMN2agEU73SjC_DDUF04lk4Ap/s4160/IMG_20230930_164629_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYXvcevwLrcHGziAaGRbOgJLXwv1Yq7UhCla4P_Jid9qUE_iYhMjApcbVAgV4ntPkbVmDhCZUW9Z8FlVxvAc75yXaX8o7xSxiUgbrYgJCbfqtAxVfBL1VcbukRMA6wjzlqf4iR1Da9lXfV8MbBIyaUMS_GMgxb5mvgfSqMN2agEU73SjC_DDUF04lk4Ap/w283-h212/IMG_20230930_164629_7.jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The 5th Duke of Bedford rented the hunting park to a neighbour.
Subsequently unable to let the house without the park, he ordered
Houghton to be dismantled in 1794. The interior was completely gutted,
leaving no hint of its former glory.</p>
<p>In the early 1770s the Earl of Upper Ossory commissioned Lancelot
'Capability' Brown to landscape nearby Ampthill Park. He included
Houghton House as a feature in the design though it lay outside the
boundaries of his estate. Later, in 1804 the Earl acquired the park and
the ruins of Houghton House. Today the house still dominates the
landscape, providing wonderful views over its former hunting park.</p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-7158454415851499822023-10-09T05:37:00.000-07:002023-10-09T05:37:58.462-07:00Wrest Park - English Heritage<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWdSfIFmMljwvAOrLFJuS2gJmvNd6VD6RaO3dTOYSAUiqvQ43scet-tLU_K0UE19cXhUTDOWkqinLo-7dh319dD8NW0udwi054QyoXr0aR2jCEk8KKTdrM7f52wPRCO7XB0o4saJGzaWue5HuF9Fbli-pcjv-vPe2_UFZo0ynimMQczz_7dSlofNLvA7A/s4160/IMG_20230930_121521_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWdSfIFmMljwvAOrLFJuS2gJmvNd6VD6RaO3dTOYSAUiqvQ43scet-tLU_K0UE19cXhUTDOWkqinLo-7dh319dD8NW0udwi054QyoXr0aR2jCEk8KKTdrM7f52wPRCO7XB0o4saJGzaWue5HuF9Fbli-pcjv-vPe2_UFZo0ynimMQczz_7dSlofNLvA7A/s320/IMG_20230930_121521_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A little trip out into Bedfordshire to the English Heritage site of 'Wrest Park'. As well as the 18th Century mansion, there are also 90 acres of gardens and woodlands to explore. Plenty of follies hidden away in the grounds to find too.For over 600 years the estate was home to one of the countries leading leading aristocratic families, the 'De Grays'. In 1830 Thomas, Earl De Gray, rebuilt the house laying out formal gardens. During the First World War it was used as a hospital.First things first though as we have a wander around the house. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9HgM3bO2I8pP4UO0xvw3nQ9EBHmKGf297S685HEaD0xIQ4_twXmTtDw-5izZ_xxSIeGzSz_Plns5W55och3YQca6l7kkqjxxCiZTy_nEw9fkYftb-YdzeJYGUoVodvoyVSlOSqi8gWiK8K6B_83FFO_IUXONt0oPinTQefUXq0vrxUPFdgRnhfVZz_TE/s4160/IMG_20230930_121750_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9HgM3bO2I8pP4UO0xvw3nQ9EBHmKGf297S685HEaD0xIQ4_twXmTtDw-5izZ_xxSIeGzSz_Plns5W55och3YQca6l7kkqjxxCiZTy_nEw9fkYftb-YdzeJYGUoVodvoyVSlOSqi8gWiK8K6B_83FFO_IUXONt0oPinTQefUXq0vrxUPFdgRnhfVZz_TE/w265-h199/IMG_20230930_121750_0.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i7URIvw7M-uYC0M1seOOW1iWKyfKLOifyHamvKe-ILWEImTRGKiCxWLe3Hx99TUHQsDJV5gqhx-iZjtBG0kZ5aYxpHgaQ5ZKsSLUOm7-Vouwe2nPPLn3a3d8I5LMJuXn4bwasRuXldm81RBlsX0k5SoeMNyGeB56HGbxcPch8yRdONKlZx6nawcC9UZ9/s4160/IMG_20230930_121833_8.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6i7URIvw7M-uYC0M1seOOW1iWKyfKLOifyHamvKe-ILWEImTRGKiCxWLe3Hx99TUHQsDJV5gqhx-iZjtBG0kZ5aYxpHgaQ5ZKsSLUOm7-Vouwe2nPPLn3a3d8I5LMJuXn4bwasRuXldm81RBlsX0k5SoeMNyGeB56HGbxcPch8yRdONKlZx6nawcC9UZ9/w263-h201/IMG_20230930_121833_8.jpg" width="263" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXNQ-Cp_jcDAfmF485i8Vk5ZBdD7EOvv1x3VsqrhJ8ZbSMGVL_U8N01XH7NiucyCijk5QBwVf9hUiEMz4z4A74OsdSdaRHIWkvEzOZqJx7TOH4Xv20xlExxMrLXbfYfuD-tpJv9iFkOpUFJ3gDxUS1YUXJd-wrWTpqYB92pEGYsl9JhO9if2upZG4ZlZQ/s1024/IMG-20231003-WA0010.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXNQ-Cp_jcDAfmF485i8Vk5ZBdD7EOvv1x3VsqrhJ8ZbSMGVL_U8N01XH7NiucyCijk5QBwVf9hUiEMz4z4A74OsdSdaRHIWkvEzOZqJx7TOH4Xv20xlExxMrLXbfYfuD-tpJv9iFkOpUFJ3gDxUS1YUXJd-wrWTpqYB92pEGYsl9JhO9if2upZG4ZlZQ/w222-h296/IMG-20231003-WA0010.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauWbG9byzN05Y-RlDVmMtLWske5D1bLaMY9FEfmZwp5rFf7nIqluRgjRo0Hzs8uE7Lk8sTR77a9dkSujN5dlLf8rzH4VrhPZ0qBkBFn8A0IWSj3WHnDamHZEEeKsk7A1qYUI3RHbBuhiou2o-Vt1pxMUo8WEtg4uLtWTTPeIgf7vYJin_6Mwmgg74kDbE/s4160/IMG_20230930_121922_6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjauWbG9byzN05Y-RlDVmMtLWske5D1bLaMY9FEfmZwp5rFf7nIqluRgjRo0Hzs8uE7Lk8sTR77a9dkSujN5dlLf8rzH4VrhPZ0qBkBFn8A0IWSj3WHnDamHZEEeKsk7A1qYUI3RHbBuhiou2o-Vt1pxMUo8WEtg4uLtWTTPeIgf7vYJin_6Mwmgg74kDbE/w278-h208/IMG_20230930_121922_6.jpg" width="278" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I couldn't resist trying on an Army jacket and cap inside the house. It was encouraged, although I do look a little sheepish.. The most striking part of the house for me is the magnificent Staircase Hall. Reaching the full height of the building the twin branches of the staircase draw the eye upwards to the family portraits adorning the walls. Other rooms include; the Entrance Hall, Ante - Library, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory and Dining Room. I'm keen to get outside though and start exploring the grounds.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcUM2zcyrTwReM5k72rc-xLAAAlma2wlO4a9AXb_r2NQQMy2S3pkfRvtZJtdkwRBvRwMKqIcM-thbdLzhlhrsZFZ-qzvNmKBozNTM7eaUkKiP9jrl1VwfZVi0Xct2Co_XrblKepNAJTXjoOaUXfUAmzrjmhKNIOFFWLM6REvLs9U6KTvclsjKQjbbuwJB/s4160/IMG_20230930_124715_0.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcUM2zcyrTwReM5k72rc-xLAAAlma2wlO4a9AXb_r2NQQMy2S3pkfRvtZJtdkwRBvRwMKqIcM-thbdLzhlhrsZFZ-qzvNmKBozNTM7eaUkKiP9jrl1VwfZVi0Xct2Co_XrblKepNAJTXjoOaUXfUAmzrjmhKNIOFFWLM6REvLs9U6KTvclsjKQjbbuwJB/w266-h199/IMG_20230930_124715_0.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chinese Temple and Bridge<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSr70HLgIYTX3ebyRtys8_oJUAZoRjdTGVFe6W0LTaRk6Ipz4DBKq9intCDQMnm90zfiKXEMnzggO16E3MT6qRpWO1Hp52NZJg-EKstqgK17TIhRJI5BprLNYjxRKEYwN3ghxl7PYwuH-OxQ__H7g01ztMDENJOSMpzmKw4vwikIFziaJIBVcCNFfr_X0/s4160/IMG_20230930_125631_3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSr70HLgIYTX3ebyRtys8_oJUAZoRjdTGVFe6W0LTaRk6Ipz4DBKq9intCDQMnm90zfiKXEMnzggO16E3MT6qRpWO1Hp52NZJg-EKstqgK17TIhRJI5BprLNYjxRKEYwN3ghxl7PYwuH-OxQ__H7g01ztMDENJOSMpzmKw4vwikIFziaJIBVcCNFfr_X0/w260-h195/IMG_20230930_125631_3.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbRTyDVa-OAmcFqFXyYrvBoDpkBXDnffoFrTK3Jn6r6eFaM-nQhpC54HMjfUpZFf8iYD4i3VzeMpxn1PsAMzKSakubkPanAjENiKYDwS9P7ge98rXY8-qGuZX54YTaaMLvqYW7gz1-AjH4snECqZcXL-Vrd5NrJ2LwSFe_LxZuicX2qMzh7Fa5MH5GqJU/s4160/IMG_20230930_125330_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbRTyDVa-OAmcFqFXyYrvBoDpkBXDnffoFrTK3Jn6r6eFaM-nQhpC54HMjfUpZFf8iYD4i3VzeMpxn1PsAMzKSakubkPanAjENiKYDwS9P7ge98rXY8-qGuZX54YTaaMLvqYW7gz1-AjH4snECqZcXL-Vrd5NrJ2LwSFe_LxZuicX2qMzh7Fa5MH5GqJU/w201-h267/IMG_20230930_125330_5.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><p>Walking through the woodland the first point of interest is the Chines Temple and Bridge. Created somewhere between 1758 and 1761.The bridge has been rebuilt several times, lastly in stone in 1876 by Earl De Gray's daughter Anne Florence Cowper. We pass by the Ladies' Lake with its statue of Diana and a Greyhound. </p><p>I was a little disappointed with the 'Capability' Brown Column in truth. It commemorates his modification of the gardens in 1758-60. It was moved in 1828 to the present location at the north end of the Lady Duchess's Walk from the Bath house garden. I suppose I was expecting something a little more grander given the reputation and work of 'Capability' Brown who seems to have been involved in so many projects. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqM5zPYuU9PE-sJGuK9vkMzr6kFzcQ9vzFRjjeI4cE7qisSiCVY4iE7ohuovxqcB5vYb8CRxVvxANOIIMKXzzwFw9PJkdua4Ba-dbjbGV-PsV9PIN_MwZE4lpJiqOnbl5h45x5eqZh00M-I8i6Gbv21g0dAKt1LJB2D41Th04cEeV3YX0Mo-fEe-WadclV/s4160/IMG_20230930_130005_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqM5zPYuU9PE-sJGuK9vkMzr6kFzcQ9vzFRjjeI4cE7qisSiCVY4iE7ohuovxqcB5vYb8CRxVvxANOIIMKXzzwFw9PJkdua4Ba-dbjbGV-PsV9PIN_MwZE4lpJiqOnbl5h45x5eqZh00M-I8i6Gbv21g0dAKt1LJB2D41Th04cEeV3YX0Mo-fEe-WadclV/s320/IMG_20230930_130005_7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxXDw4dgyrgN7n0OwSJ6zj3Vy1AfBMcPPo1Rr0KqR2NVCeqES1zQzBStAXz9m-QtLavpZsXtvpMbUgnntHgNfaEYfM06CfjX4uVM4X5TIeHiil79rR8PHLOmcqa5YNSbFd3jTfU7k5ootQoIZ9oXgykPXq53hEwfhIGowKM02TyIfSTnhJQV-4gKApFpn/s4160/IMG_20230930_130303_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxXDw4dgyrgN7n0OwSJ6zj3Vy1AfBMcPPo1Rr0KqR2NVCeqES1zQzBStAXz9m-QtLavpZsXtvpMbUgnntHgNfaEYfM06CfjX4uVM4X5TIeHiil79rR8PHLOmcqa5YNSbFd3jTfU7k5ootQoIZ9oXgykPXq53hEwfhIGowKM02TyIfSTnhJQV-4gKApFpn/s320/IMG_20230930_130303_0.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Dog's Cemetery<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgr64bUdi2eW3aMFbrt6sA1YLWDqYaXzh7Qt79wgzA1aYmXozfiWyFQuhyXWEbeUHHim_GNja7MiD8rWzYEf-nnJNNxSSQ9CMnEoEOQ2n9phGks_UZwQ15wDXUy9s8eK2Dz_6qpKPwUff0f2_HU4oS9Al7c_usTrljJxYPJo74zCgSSQlJodlmYqydzdKP/s4160/IMG_20230930_130523_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgr64bUdi2eW3aMFbrt6sA1YLWDqYaXzh7Qt79wgzA1aYmXozfiWyFQuhyXWEbeUHHim_GNja7MiD8rWzYEf-nnJNNxSSQ9CMnEoEOQ2n9phGks_UZwQ15wDXUy9s8eK2Dz_6qpKPwUff0f2_HU4oS9Al7c_usTrljJxYPJo74zCgSSQlJodlmYqydzdKP/w220-h294/IMG_20230930_130523_8.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><p></p><p>In 1829, Thomas, 2nd Earl De Gray erected the Dog Monument, a statue of a dog on a stone pedestal.Many of the family's pets went on to be buried in this clearing in the woodland garden. These include 'Dorroch' the favourite dog of Aldine Cowper, and 'Little Dick', favourite of her sister Amabel. There are 16 surviving headstones that date from 1830 to 1891. Although the majority are not in their original positions. </p><p>Pet cemeteries were quite common features in country house gardens in the early Victorian period. It was the start of a shift in attitude towards animals and that affection held for them. We cut through to the impressive sight of the 'Long Water' encased on either side by walkways leading to the spectacular Archer Pavilion. Built by Thomas Archer between 1709-11.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirM1VZlAINw88gWg1M43mGVRx4CiMfr2QWG8MPPDp10yzoYt3558GPQc7mcLj_ExG8bodeea8kiboGKU2aUFJ_KfGPIEjSj3mQhGlE8rz5q9jnl-6pB9TwF8by9Od-wrzYo2mlABD1RD5W9I1sI-PeVOUwq-fyfj58sKSiQxKMwAuwUujVvU-GehezQ9T4/s4160/IMG_20230930_131447_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirM1VZlAINw88gWg1M43mGVRx4CiMfr2QWG8MPPDp10yzoYt3558GPQc7mcLj_ExG8bodeea8kiboGKU2aUFJ_KfGPIEjSj3mQhGlE8rz5q9jnl-6pB9TwF8by9Od-wrzYo2mlABD1RD5W9I1sI-PeVOUwq-fyfj58sKSiQxKMwAuwUujVvU-GehezQ9T4/w213-h282/IMG_20230930_131447_3.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMKDETIBJznA-C1D5ES3hGxU1HV07uBuhtx8KcNFh3sqXclZ1Uhfy92coDxYkc_buo4ooetVYJoyEYq8WS9LUjTNMeNM2GcBaURQxIVqeE6SdczcWS8Ijb0a0EddL4Bk0VEGGc-p2sK2aLaxp10N3dGGzsxMlOyCP5ZT8jrKCw4AmStH5LaQgek8aThhJ/s3882/IMG_20230930_131143_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3882" data-original-width="2880" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMKDETIBJznA-C1D5ES3hGxU1HV07uBuhtx8KcNFh3sqXclZ1Uhfy92coDxYkc_buo4ooetVYJoyEYq8WS9LUjTNMeNM2GcBaURQxIVqeE6SdczcWS8Ijb0a0EddL4Bk0VEGGc-p2sK2aLaxp10N3dGGzsxMlOyCP5ZT8jrKCw4AmStH5LaQgek8aThhJ/w202-h273/IMG_20230930_131143_0.jpg" width="202" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long Water<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXZf4QqcV3MYKUlgBWBK1-x5Ox8ZKkmkzVYXog7SY9kiSGiD2nweIG_sE579ThE-mL1dzkQJeRqIwDyNbarEuMuw6fY7R-csyK-AZAjxjoP2r-BYwLS5MQnkiSV1lMX3JEs95W-qlqokX1gc0sHk5se_3yAD3BDST8Lj8Wdwl9A33OO2TyLnkXpU7TamP/s4160/IMG_20230930_131514_5.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXZf4QqcV3MYKUlgBWBK1-x5Ox8ZKkmkzVYXog7SY9kiSGiD2nweIG_sE579ThE-mL1dzkQJeRqIwDyNbarEuMuw6fY7R-csyK-AZAjxjoP2r-BYwLS5MQnkiSV1lMX3JEs95W-qlqokX1gc0sHk5se_3yAD3BDST8Lj8Wdwl9A33OO2TyLnkXpU7TamP/s320/IMG_20230930_131514_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pavilion</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I'm quite enjoying ticking off the monuments as we wander around the gardens I must say. Something quite satisfying that appeals to my sense of order. The Archer Pavilion is one of the crown jewels to see no doubt. It really is a geometrical delight! From the outside it is quite misleading.Once inside the central room, three small and narrow spiral staircases lead to three small upper
chambers, which cannot be seen from the outside of the building.There is also a basement with a kitchen, larder, bath and two-seater privy. Inspiration for the pavilion’s plan may have come from Michelangelo’s designs for San Giovanni dei Fiorentini in Rome.The central dome is equally as stunning, reminding me of a mini version of the great Basilica in Florence. There is no doubt that it is a magnificent example of a Baroque style building. The statue in front of the Pavilion is of William III dressed as a Roman Emperor. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFcIV4qhdBP3Zgxeyk2TJHzJHpl0tSWv0zwnxeQalH5nOMlEeqblDO38Szm2iZIwsxgeeue7UvU4F2JzOi5Uw47H-kP4gXMn3rVQw6W1lNlhNTdkZ50cGwonl49sPjuBLajeCW5uztpbRndyEL7ak7A2DULI9drztRmtHEBSUKcs2lmhX40Ow-upHa3vk/s4160/IMG_20230930_134242_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFcIV4qhdBP3Zgxeyk2TJHzJHpl0tSWv0zwnxeQalH5nOMlEeqblDO38Szm2iZIwsxgeeue7UvU4F2JzOi5Uw47H-kP4gXMn3rVQw6W1lNlhNTdkZ50cGwonl49sPjuBLajeCW5uztpbRndyEL7ak7A2DULI9drztRmtHEBSUKcs2lmhX40Ow-upHa3vk/s320/IMG_20230930_134242_4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc7V6vFt_J380TG6MrCRYO6rzPWXs0ZDZwQzCf99kuER0qBUiABIcpAF4bCLjJ256lGti7D-Qsb24xHpa4dBBvlcTc52NbWpnt7TsnDA6GD3FAHo9ZxYgJLeHrWLyAwwLGk7X2P7e5rtO2d2rXiXlKHo4N4mMDkJ1KOxFVwGD4ymKpp5s0dxkHFj3_g9kg/s4160/IMG_20230930_140027_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc7V6vFt_J380TG6MrCRYO6rzPWXs0ZDZwQzCf99kuER0qBUiABIcpAF4bCLjJ256lGti7D-Qsb24xHpa4dBBvlcTc52NbWpnt7TsnDA6GD3FAHo9ZxYgJLeHrWLyAwwLGk7X2P7e5rtO2d2rXiXlKHo4N4mMDkJ1KOxFVwGD4ymKpp5s0dxkHFj3_g9kg/s320/IMG_20230930_140027_1.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mithraic Altar<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb343r1mmCvHSwYvd0MG4XSKpEh5JR9EtqCQoSsmmp8x15IoJy2koUYKmXfG_W3bf6CaPbAAYr2pS09J7aZd9hEkonhUW6T37WJO0EnQF4QjhWWF5sstXOgzql1fjNRD3HehpQ3JUbzIoBYAe_Ox3Qr_45YX-l4MrRkds-4RZREsmKTg8vFLYPuhK9Sn6e/s4160/IMG_20230930_140646_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb343r1mmCvHSwYvd0MG4XSKpEh5JR9EtqCQoSsmmp8x15IoJy2koUYKmXfG_W3bf6CaPbAAYr2pS09J7aZd9hEkonhUW6T37WJO0EnQF4QjhWWF5sstXOgzql1fjNRD3HehpQ3JUbzIoBYAe_Ox3Qr_45YX-l4MrRkds-4RZREsmKTg8vFLYPuhK9Sn6e/s320/IMG_20230930_140646_8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>We start to make the turn back towards the other side of the woodlands. Following the 'U' shaped river that provides a boundary to the estate. There are ripples in the water, several large Carp appear searching for a morsel. A tree is riddled with Mistletoe, I've rarely seen it a such a low level. The berries are still at the green stage but will eventually turn white. Leaving the path we discover the Mithraic Altar built in 1748 and made of stone and flint. Something of an elaborate intellectual joke of literally endeavour I'm told. Probably best to leave it there I think... </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCC-D2k6rIlg8fGmDeMUZlwtuhBRPY_d06Ka_g_aAGUaoek3zJkVU-BBx3gcEhhRpznTu5UGtZnOxDHXdKhjey3bAi8ySFbok23oE6RLqiJeL-pXVbLVKsGefxEIHnagkj-zhn5_m-L5TE64UDGeZdlsPSk2iLQlw79UDfQOI2xz-gjRniESZAUZ_Szn8/s2016/IMG-20231002-WA0004.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwCC-D2k6rIlg8fGmDeMUZlwtuhBRPY_d06Ka_g_aAGUaoek3zJkVU-BBx3gcEhhRpznTu5UGtZnOxDHXdKhjey3bAi8ySFbok23oE6RLqiJeL-pXVbLVKsGefxEIHnagkj-zhn5_m-L5TE64UDGeZdlsPSk2iLQlw79UDfQOI2xz-gjRniESZAUZ_Szn8/s320/IMG-20231002-WA0004.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>Nothing like a friendly game of Bowls on a nice day. I think my style was good, even if the end result wasn't quite so good. Bowling Green house may have been built as a early as 1720-21. Inside it is richly decorated with a marble chimney-piece. We continue our walk through the 'Evergreen Garden. Previously known as the 'American Garden' due to the acid loving plants usually found in North America. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfNi5YtoigcRu6umiRWj7fAEWYVSVQct0XxLMskXAsXkwyM0GLDOpJpTNhNTxoVNj6ew-ISnSDDhpxmgwTYvDFASFlnL_Ig5rqhh2PTulq_BQqY6_lkLrcqTq5pJ9A4w8C5tR1daKMkr4AuZrzsjTf0etNQJPJAO46mhwF5sLjOJUpeWH0hTG7GYe26zt/s4160/IMG_20230930_143045_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyfNi5YtoigcRu6umiRWj7fAEWYVSVQct0XxLMskXAsXkwyM0GLDOpJpTNhNTxoVNj6ew-ISnSDDhpxmgwTYvDFASFlnL_Ig5rqhh2PTulq_BQqY6_lkLrcqTq5pJ9A4w8C5tR1daKMkr4AuZrzsjTf0etNQJPJAO46mhwF5sLjOJUpeWH0hTG7GYe26zt/s320/IMG_20230930_143045_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcTn1uz_OBkB4mUpR-lotrpourpam1kB0Ui-XnU7IwMGA_EIP_3PuOS2Rsm4cIrJ3FqMUOW4nxsD-6SAbc54YwDnm1H0DZ3u2N4vLSNCCQ_c77axIS4V6oYIj24KSK_EEV3ZZy1PbOZAOC4YwSpSVwYxWQ6HxqSowcEyjyajxIlPvsotWLSerHtyKNflU/s4160/IMG_20230930_143835_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgcTn1uz_OBkB4mUpR-lotrpourpam1kB0Ui-XnU7IwMGA_EIP_3PuOS2Rsm4cIrJ3FqMUOW4nxsD-6SAbc54YwDnm1H0DZ3u2N4vLSNCCQ_c77axIS4V6oYIj24KSK_EEV3ZZy1PbOZAOC4YwSpSVwYxWQ6HxqSowcEyjyajxIlPvsotWLSerHtyKNflU/s320/IMG_20230930_143835_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAe5_KTMur-AXj50DjyAm322aY7f5R5p963zVFQdY82xcVV2HTAMzqYlv8Cte9fwO2L9JTJq59IK2YMrOlmupa2tCTWVAaKxDbGCCDfPRH-oGmLgJHJVSPa3lOdeX3pmLP5VNutu0cYesdv003TAVDXFMe2iDOb01wqXz-70lqLsveA8Ujn5AxXD1i_-O/s4160/IMG_20230930_144230_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAe5_KTMur-AXj50DjyAm322aY7f5R5p963zVFQdY82xcVV2HTAMzqYlv8Cte9fwO2L9JTJq59IK2YMrOlmupa2tCTWVAaKxDbGCCDfPRH-oGmLgJHJVSPa3lOdeX3pmLP5VNutu0cYesdv003TAVDXFMe2iDOb01wqXz-70lqLsveA8Ujn5AxXD1i_-O/w289-h217/IMG_20230930_144230_7.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><p>At the centre of the garden is a statue called 'The Hawking Party' . It was made by the Irish Sculptor Terence Farrell. It was originally a horse and was intended for the stable block. A lady was with a Hawk was later added with a Page by her side. There are some nice views of the House as we approach from the other side. The last port of call before seeking out the comforts of the Cafe is the Orangery. The days when it was stocked with French Orange trees are long gone. Supplied by King Louis Philippe of France himself. By the end of the 19th century there were said to be the largest in the country. They were wheeled out through concealed doors onto the slopes below. The Orangery itself was built in the late 1830's to a French style. </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-5_39-wTnbbFxHlTU0XJanRFJ7R1KHF4LHe-PZc-M9AMllE_qSh6MwBq3fZ32_l3GcT8nk6fBzhK_-8h5gEaMiNTzWTcXOK_b2HNXhRqDArqphS0jh-5gyNH_M-Ne8SgSjoho_mC-0tQ3twEQ2kaesf6uCL5XkeVNKKhMCpw6oFe0k30ccxt6D4d5YMJ/s4160/IMG_20230930_155117_5.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-5_39-wTnbbFxHlTU0XJanRFJ7R1KHF4LHe-PZc-M9AMllE_qSh6MwBq3fZ32_l3GcT8nk6fBzhK_-8h5gEaMiNTzWTcXOK_b2HNXhRqDArqphS0jh-5gyNH_M-Ne8SgSjoho_mC-0tQ3twEQ2kaesf6uCL5XkeVNKKhMCpw6oFe0k30ccxt6D4d5YMJ/s320/IMG_20230930_155117_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bath House<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG19RHFV89iXG_wmj05Cjhd4nni7-DqnUdn_M6qszj7OPy5I9iSfpH1RFcCcJnm2yTJS-ZvIUTuWz85brzS6Z_AapQIkuKrcO1JjNETJ3Z85eYu98LoGhiAvIqfcXx_sYid-MP0KT_E-2vts10DmMePKsrIfoLVxabOp-g0MLhkcys4Tfjns-_5W_FQnu_/s4160/IMG_20230930_155023_9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG19RHFV89iXG_wmj05Cjhd4nni7-DqnUdn_M6qszj7OPy5I9iSfpH1RFcCcJnm2yTJS-ZvIUTuWz85brzS6Z_AapQIkuKrcO1JjNETJ3Z85eYu98LoGhiAvIqfcXx_sYid-MP0KT_E-2vts10DmMePKsrIfoLVxabOp-g0MLhkcys4Tfjns-_5W_FQnu_/s320/IMG_20230930_155023_9.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqy1BDwCVx2Iqs1rp_uxJfvI9S0dGSJemvn2FrzKlyCCQpalLvPU7XvsJm-hDscfO-SZBPzxdXam-AG5ju6rxFRxIXwQcKYodG-f8iOXEr3t49dXG1MnqvGx0zFXgB2tl3awuXq_A8kNoKw_VwIsYt99pG9a4OguThrdxVqzDYboyXd6VapJ3gwgpyLnGw/s4160/IMG_20230930_155109_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqy1BDwCVx2Iqs1rp_uxJfvI9S0dGSJemvn2FrzKlyCCQpalLvPU7XvsJm-hDscfO-SZBPzxdXam-AG5ju6rxFRxIXwQcKYodG-f8iOXEr3t49dXG1MnqvGx0zFXgB2tl3awuXq_A8kNoKw_VwIsYt99pG9a4OguThrdxVqzDYboyXd6VapJ3gwgpyLnGw/s320/IMG_20230930_155109_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Bath House to be my favourite amongst the many statues and follies to visit. Surrounded by water with a natural spring was built between 1769 and 1771. They were very fashionable in Georgian gardens I'm told. Especially as Doctors recommended regular cold baths for health benefits. Very good for dealing with cases of Gout which were prevalent in the aristocracy. Too much rich living no doubt. A fitting end to a very enjoy wander around the grounds and gardens. <br />PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-20105700907658744042023-09-25T12:33:00.000-07:002023-09-25T12:33:37.637-07:00Welford Reservoir Autumn Equinox Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-2vpfiUpefu6AY9BwY2Y7OEEBKqyQRzkbtyW7fycOiiK8_5XFUzQBqtaPG4oaKuP4p6bwK2REsOLF3nvSWMBEni0GsLd8xYUBD8SN7tUlfZ7WAWb8drREJ-hv1SUmO6ExFpwsqJ-6VwafPweQN-IC2e7EStXAFknYFXBZJntolQYk7qf-rS8wzhINWSc/s4160/IMG_20230923_111427_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-2vpfiUpefu6AY9BwY2Y7OEEBKqyQRzkbtyW7fycOiiK8_5XFUzQBqtaPG4oaKuP4p6bwK2REsOLF3nvSWMBEni0GsLd8xYUBD8SN7tUlfZ7WAWb8drREJ-hv1SUmO6ExFpwsqJ-6VwafPweQN-IC2e7EStXAFknYFXBZJntolQYk7qf-rS8wzhINWSc/s320/IMG_20230923_111427_5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IsXFSgIQrfXQid9JsktWtD4YQUQUCfPtKv1tEV_r-YRggm1npUkAo8KXo2eevop1QxWr5M223D2mBL3yu8nnj-OG_oXJwva4QXrCCdt3kbHxp9BIeGoe7u7uoQ7VbtlpyeAJ4btS1c0wpKEoCc5Sr7VNf5h33z3TcWbcXR8_eP3bS2HiEOzIszzHRgEu/s3780/IMG_20230923_111352_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="3052" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IsXFSgIQrfXQid9JsktWtD4YQUQUCfPtKv1tEV_r-YRggm1npUkAo8KXo2eevop1QxWr5M223D2mBL3yu8nnj-OG_oXJwva4QXrCCdt3kbHxp9BIeGoe7u7uoQ7VbtlpyeAJ4btS1c0wpKEoCc5Sr7VNf5h33z3TcWbcXR8_eP3bS2HiEOzIszzHRgEu/s320/IMG_20230923_111352_5.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLSjKrhSIMb9_9Dxu94T6yz7b_lG4wwCftKPFDBFXfjUYBPiAFZYk8HU6QewoyyOZZICxkjl2e_bMbpIiSZgCEG4FLAnkJ6_YIb_b5iTkSf7IHJR8nwgtTJJWS8KKVtMJEwTOpe7vv-vmBubQfyhLDK4VC9fbZsvxtR0P_CxGl7UGe2S-ZFa84AQ6yO6t/s4160/IMG_20230923_111515_0.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLSjKrhSIMb9_9Dxu94T6yz7b_lG4wwCftKPFDBFXfjUYBPiAFZYk8HU6QewoyyOZZICxkjl2e_bMbpIiSZgCEG4FLAnkJ6_YIb_b5iTkSf7IHJR8nwgtTJJWS8KKVtMJEwTOpe7vv-vmBubQfyhLDK4VC9fbZsvxtR0P_CxGl7UGe2S-ZFa84AQ6yO6t/s320/IMG_20230923_111515_0.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>It's the first day of Autumn and the sun is shining. a perfect day to get out for a walk. It has been a quiet month for walks really, not helped by a bout of Covid which laid me low for a while. Plenty of bike rides though, managing at least a hundred miles per week. So I'm fully fit and raring to go. The starting point today is 'The Wharf'' at Welford marina. A former important Stagecoach stop right on the border between Northampton and Leicester. According to the board in the car park there are 6 local walks that can be done. The one I'm doing today will take me across Welford and Sulby Reservoir up to Sibbertoft. I'm also expecting a mixture of mixture of hard tracks, fields & paths with the odd surprise no doubt. Leaving the car park I cross a small wooden bridge into the lovely little Pocket Park. Postman Pat and his Black and White Cat are also enjoying the good weather! </p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSMd4aVZwuA-1BTJiTtG-ohs63dCS93ggTmdKNnNz3E_HlV-MTkdhBYEr0Ka8vR44fTJiWnE08YiHCiA2N-gdmPOY6mLdGZh2u_RmEaXqjAtM4sHyhQ2NJAcbq_aNcQm7INotf_LPqQmqJZjzXYlHYGNkqlaFimCh8J2nzuZqgCi9dmGPQgK3R1E02P9K/s3377/IMG_20230921_115653_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3377" data-original-width="2914" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMSMd4aVZwuA-1BTJiTtG-ohs63dCS93ggTmdKNnNz3E_HlV-MTkdhBYEr0Ka8vR44fTJiWnE08YiHCiA2N-gdmPOY6mLdGZh2u_RmEaXqjAtM4sHyhQ2NJAcbq_aNcQm7INotf_LPqQmqJZjzXYlHYGNkqlaFimCh8J2nzuZqgCi9dmGPQgK3R1E02P9K/w253-h293/IMG_20230921_115653_1.jpg" width="253" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNuDbAdjv-1rrok1P0qdY1ckEVTjaj8vNLtvgNj2z6UUH61VNQEAMb8AAy83dODX0EnPhW-r-R7rMKIFy2CBj7TXs_Y_JWsNuP6tLDlmvbwTI2sc_0MgMcpSF76GwgFsaZcG37DrO497z1JqGXyPpLKIa8hxFPL94Q_LBEPRf80CNxj5oJtGipQDdrgZZ/s4160/IMG_20230923_111742_6.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNuDbAdjv-1rrok1P0qdY1ckEVTjaj8vNLtvgNj2z6UUH61VNQEAMb8AAy83dODX0EnPhW-r-R7rMKIFy2CBj7TXs_Y_JWsNuP6tLDlmvbwTI2sc_0MgMcpSF76GwgFsaZcG37DrO497z1JqGXyPpLKIa8hxFPL94Q_LBEPRf80CNxj5oJtGipQDdrgZZ/w264-h198/IMG_20230923_111742_6.jpg" width="264" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Not quite sure of the Postman Pat connection? This seems to be the second statue. The original had been up for 25 years and age had got the better of it. The replacement was put in place in 2019. It's a walk up the Naseby Road to get to the gate of The Welford and Sulby Reservoir. This is also the Jurassic Way footpath. The path goes along the side of the water but you can wander out to the dam for a full view. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxHyr-7aYffvFgdQE14vG5_je2CVwdSikIyKdBZJwchTd_dbOmhqAVVbYj-DRIMnCcbErhuTCzCnkdSrhHXQ6O4trY6QN5xE9rnhx84GQ8XEZVQCSSFOKc_rBQUl3pfm550sGqHQQcsSvtM-7scqxSgVi4gvnp-QhzSqw0w9K-_xwxKyj1meZXRU8mfrI/s4160/IMG_20230923_112557_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuxHyr-7aYffvFgdQE14vG5_je2CVwdSikIyKdBZJwchTd_dbOmhqAVVbYj-DRIMnCcbErhuTCzCnkdSrhHXQ6O4trY6QN5xE9rnhx84GQ8XEZVQCSSFOKc_rBQUl3pfm550sGqHQQcsSvtM-7scqxSgVi4gvnp-QhzSqw0w9K-_xwxKyj1meZXRU8mfrI/w260-h194/IMG_20230923_112557_8.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6VGJZUVnXnpT_s916YV_oy8VlyoL3o7qmlJ3H4u0MKgt9GzpOUvD6_O3zvTwK9daqYYc-H9fq57ujiLiIcOiACKl0JnDjUTZ8rJ5c8frS4hQoDzII4kSgC2tbwQ9Ps2fdD6uudEkOX22YktJbXOmUph_Dv_mI6wGjAPz7lbzfg-Xsx1j6VMVr850tuTr/s4160/IMG_20230923_112639_9.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6VGJZUVnXnpT_s916YV_oy8VlyoL3o7qmlJ3H4u0MKgt9GzpOUvD6_O3zvTwK9daqYYc-H9fq57ujiLiIcOiACKl0JnDjUTZ8rJ5c8frS4hQoDzII4kSgC2tbwQ9Ps2fdD6uudEkOX22YktJbXOmUph_Dv_mI6wGjAPz7lbzfg-Xsx1j6VMVr850tuTr/w254-h191/IMG_20230923_112639_9.jpg" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswiY77HCtFT-FQCzEN1dWVE2aikfhrzzX6QCEYlOqSqlneBgsngqc45R6VaKK51cdnZtXJP0qQqjcTeG2ThXw-1_FoGuKd3SQkG2fgzWXoDt9DMHm6-FYr_sYpaJvJIPebGd4wYUSQeQdrjJ32Uq3lxRf5SsY7rZjvFvW9X0HGBOLHi2X-yGEipgI8NXI/s4160/IMG_20230923_112908_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgswiY77HCtFT-FQCzEN1dWVE2aikfhrzzX6QCEYlOqSqlneBgsngqc45R6VaKK51cdnZtXJP0qQqjcTeG2ThXw-1_FoGuKd3SQkG2fgzWXoDt9DMHm6-FYr_sYpaJvJIPebGd4wYUSQeQdrjJ32Uq3lxRf5SsY7rZjvFvW9X0HGBOLHi2X-yGEipgI8NXI/w224-h299/IMG_20230923_112908_4.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNuHfKkJkc3lh3lF3N70Rmu3epth2QGxERod5vWnl23oWt_b0fvCPFC-pizE58ArQZAepe055DxZCUJsxiEvWb4LE0wceGgQvmCKX_bnKKQNEzkh1-qhQxsnZvQIad9SPOY_WtvaM_p8sUcchXgmExiLogiy0gn5cIYEXjK4Uc_W9W6h599cFNY_v5zQlE/s4160/IMG_20230923_113318_4.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNuHfKkJkc3lh3lF3N70Rmu3epth2QGxERod5vWnl23oWt_b0fvCPFC-pizE58ArQZAepe055DxZCUJsxiEvWb4LE0wceGgQvmCKX_bnKKQNEzkh1-qhQxsnZvQIad9SPOY_WtvaM_p8sUcchXgmExiLogiy0gn5cIYEXjK4Uc_W9W6h599cFNY_v5zQlE/w297-h223/IMG_20230923_113318_4.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Welford Reservoir is the lower of a pair of reservoirs owned by the Canal and River Trust. The higher part being Sulby Reservoir. I cross the weir that separates them to the gate that leads to open fields. There are several fisherman camped out on the perimeter with all sorts of high tech gear. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUk0FFV-LjdPl46Y5mtDk6vEAqynKZVkFSwlDTVlYAfVQHLa-9J30MdmcTT_cSzt0tAsZV-8GK0wxtF6OmYs_7bTppvQqOgWU9_UL9wt2l-ecL58ru_lBHzCEBGl40S83_2iqJKLUeKEcmIRMM7s8FrrljOW9Z10Jl0riBQc3G5voURHK-_rERBV9pgBHC/s4160/IMG_20230923_113729_6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUk0FFV-LjdPl46Y5mtDk6vEAqynKZVkFSwlDTVlYAfVQHLa-9J30MdmcTT_cSzt0tAsZV-8GK0wxtF6OmYs_7bTppvQqOgWU9_UL9wt2l-ecL58ru_lBHzCEBGl40S83_2iqJKLUeKEcmIRMM7s8FrrljOW9Z10Jl0riBQc3G5voURHK-_rERBV9pgBHC/w252-h189/IMG_20230923_113729_6.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktR1C0cGi1Ax5-ROOQ-QUnFvgriZ63TjyMotfd_c1ZyrzmCI5YAIrwmDxTTzKUwr2KG05ZGOnOXbXzGFVaXSoJ4BSAGPKNBc-LZgXb36ljHsSEi1e54nsNMXAKDQQsIWCm3PaJE5JUGy65fID5rEJEXbjllJLNXtbuF2BYIyVgRWFU47fjowIGWLIyvRa/s4160/IMG_20230923_113825_0.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktR1C0cGi1Ax5-ROOQ-QUnFvgriZ63TjyMotfd_c1ZyrzmCI5YAIrwmDxTTzKUwr2KG05ZGOnOXbXzGFVaXSoJ4BSAGPKNBc-LZgXb36ljHsSEi1e54nsNMXAKDQQsIWCm3PaJE5JUGy65fID5rEJEXbjllJLNXtbuF2BYIyVgRWFU47fjowIGWLIyvRa/w255-h191/IMG_20230923_113825_0.jpg" width="255" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUi7F03hR9TLKDY93trLGhPFlarRTwQTPMjUxREO7WEbISSF91_brCsXh-LXT_mKLpoW4aAT_KqrynvRlqWRcQP5aW6m4KPPL4cFghyWnd2CltfPIROS4XgRkbrKxWMSTFBDBVV1yNkAmfuj3OeNLLXqtd4cCknozpM17JaOgvG_CdxRDRU6AZ7mzQGPm/s4160/IMG_20230923_114058_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxUi7F03hR9TLKDY93trLGhPFlarRTwQTPMjUxREO7WEbISSF91_brCsXh-LXT_mKLpoW4aAT_KqrynvRlqWRcQP5aW6m4KPPL4cFghyWnd2CltfPIROS4XgRkbrKxWMSTFBDBVV1yNkAmfuj3OeNLLXqtd4cCknozpM17JaOgvG_CdxRDRU6AZ7mzQGPm/s320/IMG_20230923_114058_7.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>It's good to be out in the fields again. These appear to be very well maintained. Clearly laid out paths and marker posts help no end. It is just a matter of following the paths and crossing the stiles.The biggest challenge is a meadow full of cows. The Stile at the other end is more like a ladder, and it is surrounded by an electric fence. Thankfully the cows seem fairly docile and only show minimal interest in me. Good thing really didn't fancy a sprint to the ladder.. It's a lovely part of the walk actually and a shame to come out onto a concrete path. I believe It's actually part of an old World War II airfield. Time to check my bearings as I'm a bit unsure where to go from here? From nowhere a dog has appeared.It walks round me a couple of times , gives a bark and then wanders off, which suits me just fine. I find the gate to the next footpath and I'm back out in the fields again. There is a pond on the left with a few Morehens that scatter on my arrival. I'm well on the way to Sibbertoft now. </p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfiLS8GfPxqvNOWvPxP-Y-_tvbKYeaqU0m9zAPkzl5Nf8nzMNBBOAfQsQoEhHj7XH37HrcrO2wt07UBC5UycoHlGiJp6_YDUcaQyZYTXilfrcUZjU7zM-Ad3Vln0GenO3R-axMll2YAnrWiXWQiTsXpx7cnVu6PthbtGj2fI1LJimdkJr-8IZzKaLBd_B/s4102/IMG_20230923_114630_5.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2742" data-original-width="4102" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfiLS8GfPxqvNOWvPxP-Y-_tvbKYeaqU0m9zAPkzl5Nf8nzMNBBOAfQsQoEhHj7XH37HrcrO2wt07UBC5UycoHlGiJp6_YDUcaQyZYTXilfrcUZjU7zM-Ad3Vln0GenO3R-axMll2YAnrWiXWQiTsXpx7cnVu6PthbtGj2fI1LJimdkJr-8IZzKaLBd_B/w265-h176/IMG_20230923_114630_5.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cows in the meadow<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2exvG9vdteHFy5mjUVc1IodDln0vLrFkW6MAAGveyuA_rHckOgIxk82lqVyLq6FKXuFuz46Qw0xWWo0-ahWsonhH_tV2cRnPQmGY93H7jPYyyqF6VKTVjxxoWQ5Qj2Qu7FV6gK9D7NR0-i6bE4lJ_ocEOD46bXxIw_Xy6LJwuGjkzCxuPIQlkl4cVzkLb/s4160/IMG_20230923_121244_7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2exvG9vdteHFy5mjUVc1IodDln0vLrFkW6MAAGveyuA_rHckOgIxk82lqVyLq6FKXuFuz46Qw0xWWo0-ahWsonhH_tV2cRnPQmGY93H7jPYyyqF6VKTVjxxoWQ5Qj2Qu7FV6gK9D7NR0-i6bE4lJ_ocEOD46bXxIw_Xy6LJwuGjkzCxuPIQlkl4cVzkLb/w233-h175/IMG_20230923_121244_7.jpg" width="233" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dozing sheep under the trees<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QWo6iPb22OqBXUj0H6sNLH9NP4yc5HSkDo92UDJMn2DbyZYy9zpAwPyr7k3ujyhfWYROloEwaJVXsK0VDrW7Q5guykTz1lW4R7PSM-aiMysp7StrtbMtNK8uzZF40wcSQY0qbknUabA1wCbO71TG1BYgUlGNJiFh2N_39XeDI2bdFlEfrLLlbeZT7x4E/s4160/IMG_20230923_122727_8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QWo6iPb22OqBXUj0H6sNLH9NP4yc5HSkDo92UDJMn2DbyZYy9zpAwPyr7k3ujyhfWYROloEwaJVXsK0VDrW7Q5guykTz1lW4R7PSM-aiMysp7StrtbMtNK8uzZF40wcSQY0qbknUabA1wCbO71TG1BYgUlGNJiFh2N_39XeDI2bdFlEfrLLlbeZT7x4E/s320/IMG_20230923_122727_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>A field of Sheep is all that stands me and the village of Sibbertoft. They, like the cows are very lethargic and show no interest in me. The first part of the walk is complete without mishap or injury. Hope I haven't spoken too soon?</p><p>I've noticed several gliders 'gliding' peacefully overhead, doing their own thing. They will be from the nearby Gliding Club at Husbands Bosworth. The Bosworth airfield was built in World War II and housed Wellington Bombers. I'm heading towards the village church which involves a left turn down 'Westhorpe'. There should then be a footpath somewhere on the right hand side. Good thing I'm alert, could easily have missed it tucked away between houses. Somebody often told me' to be alert' 'Your country needs more Lerts'. Got a bit annoying after a while in truth. I can see the church in the distance. Getting to it involves passing a large horse though. I whisper a few flattering remarks which seem to pacify it enough to show no further interest. </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HL-tVw01RNrXwPXKxd6GN96HL8IQEQ2eNsbvRZ8tldoxFzwHL_P04rbPW5FbWUCjE2WpSyNz5cwbowmonBihF3kCBDtb8Mvqapd_gXzs15iIISNM5aaRl_jhdlj-PYtd-e6PhdeOObEc-jN6w_Wehjk2_CwkHfg-69ppKDeqVNJEzR-XhMimt-YxIbuB/s3909/IMG_20230923_123851_8.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="3909" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HL-tVw01RNrXwPXKxd6GN96HL8IQEQ2eNsbvRZ8tldoxFzwHL_P04rbPW5FbWUCjE2WpSyNz5cwbowmonBihF3kCBDtb8Mvqapd_gXzs15iIISNM5aaRl_jhdlj-PYtd-e6PhdeOObEc-jN6w_Wehjk2_CwkHfg-69ppKDeqVNJEzR-XhMimt-YxIbuB/w275-h192/IMG_20230923_123851_8.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St Helen's Church Sibbertoft from the rear<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKCIBo1vlmfIjCUi5DpDswyc3AXttRkiNaa1DCIEPsuKcnpFg1wTH0M7k_9TY98pG0X9Jby4MDpBsHfatWtjXB0nnrZWrnMWbmDoRzHDM2HBezkBqmVDKL8MO8Htf2bD4cNbMxSmzJro-uC9QN4HWnRwBENayEuznfd9jlW2ZQ1-99EFPPwmnY8acczX3/s4160/IMG_20230923_125642_7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAKCIBo1vlmfIjCUi5DpDswyc3AXttRkiNaa1DCIEPsuKcnpFg1wTH0M7k_9TY98pG0X9Jby4MDpBsHfatWtjXB0nnrZWrnMWbmDoRzHDM2HBezkBqmVDKL8MO8Htf2bD4cNbMxSmzJro-uC9QN4HWnRwBENayEuznfd9jlW2ZQ1-99EFPPwmnY8acczX3/w253-h190/IMG_20230923_125642_7.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and from the front<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzq9TPUfef2iBuXmsQdLDZve4iipzJ6dcfjOqvx1xiLq9PpRneOjJrjBlyylCqw6pqjs2p7f9PLzO1JiyjqWTQV5YJmhWtDGPAZEsjI-11lELe8YxBoOnFzTJWbnRuOfX2uRN8xg57dNcnPRHPXIqKaO3pvE-wOMCdduBTV1AjHgqWLUGzEe_ElPlg6RB/s4160/IMG_20230923_130545_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzq9TPUfef2iBuXmsQdLDZve4iipzJ6dcfjOqvx1xiLq9PpRneOjJrjBlyylCqw6pqjs2p7f9PLzO1JiyjqWTQV5YJmhWtDGPAZEsjI-11lELe8YxBoOnFzTJWbnRuOfX2uRN8xg57dNcnPRHPXIqKaO3pvE-wOMCdduBTV1AjHgqWLUGzEe_ElPlg6RB/w219-h292/IMG_20230923_130545_4.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><p> In 1086, the time of the Domesday Book there was a Priest in Sibbertoft. The St Helen's Church we see today though dates from 200 years later. Sometime in the 13th century. The tower at the west end of the church is 14th or 15th century. Outside the church there is a memorial stone to the noted Botanist Reverend Miles Joseph Berkeley, who died in 1889. He famously catalogued the fungi collection from Charles Darwin's Beagle voyage. Inside the church several ladies are busy preparing for the upcoming harvest festival celebration. Time for a spot of lunch before heading back towards Welford. Getting out of Sibbertoft proves to be a bit tricky. I take the opportunity to have a look at the War Memorial in Church St. After a bit of searching I manage to find the Bridleway on the right hand bend of the Naseby Road. The area that I'm walking is right on the edge of the famous Naseby battlefield of 1645.<br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh--aFSOjGhgbabo3Ncj7Pw0kd2a3wnMP3EqUxo8Q-AmEGG53W5PoaSVbRHcolaLtyHqmgPh4ss7XAcokJpWcyMYy0cFHgELnZnkzX0KRplfQgAd-vfPezFfaBqPrppzrWYXplG_ppkFvd-8GvlVMBjKaoaOQSnQS2vD0UsLiel-tQ2ysmZxAtVAvOrwGXg/s4160/IMG_20230923_132915_1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh--aFSOjGhgbabo3Ncj7Pw0kd2a3wnMP3EqUxo8Q-AmEGG53W5PoaSVbRHcolaLtyHqmgPh4ss7XAcokJpWcyMYy0cFHgELnZnkzX0KRplfQgAd-vfPezFfaBqPrppzrWYXplG_ppkFvd-8GvlVMBjKaoaOQSnQS2vD0UsLiel-tQ2ysmZxAtVAvOrwGXg/w224-h299/IMG_20230923_132915_1.jpg" width="224" /></a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iWbP4t1DqnoCSOiZanwqL_irFy-ndt4GTEhqTCeyTBIoWAM4s3Nero0j8ttlCMUhQamJ94ozPTWIvyAAJHTHuXQRJW0MfR5AtPWA2_ZwMGa7H7Rll7NuuH_jMd-QD0p5lxAdAk5f0P986nDfKBigENBffJawChTGWPRTrOjLf9ckvL6SrzweBdoGS_gV/s4160/IMG_20230923_132620_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iWbP4t1DqnoCSOiZanwqL_irFy-ndt4GTEhqTCeyTBIoWAM4s3Nero0j8ttlCMUhQamJ94ozPTWIvyAAJHTHuXQRJW0MfR5AtPWA2_ZwMGa7H7Rll7NuuH_jMd-QD0p5lxAdAk5f0P986nDfKBigENBffJawChTGWPRTrOjLf9ckvL6SrzweBdoGS_gV/w279-h209/IMG_20230923_132620_5.jpg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It's a slow downhill through fields and grassy tracks leading to a copse. The next field leads to a wood close to Sulby Grange. Coming out of the words there is an uphill track that leads back to the road. I cross over and pick up a vague footpath through another field of Cows and Sheep. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaA9yEDi2DjkLS4d7LTV5sH47JYaWbAci4SgN1veWx4-RpUIEk0hd6ZSE6mX6rqT1jVWZMq4S2nYmYVA3qHINkgZwpJsNsANz0vwfrxY4740ZyNrVu1YYGdhZNYyEsVN_fXpICXw25kNj4ty7DSgZEO0DLa49qeV6-VQ9tLXUR_uLqVRN7A_Gu9hc31uW4/s3428/IMG_20230923_141215_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3428" data-original-width="3000" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaA9yEDi2DjkLS4d7LTV5sH47JYaWbAci4SgN1veWx4-RpUIEk0hd6ZSE6mX6rqT1jVWZMq4S2nYmYVA3qHINkgZwpJsNsANz0vwfrxY4740ZyNrVu1YYGdhZNYyEsVN_fXpICXw25kNj4ty7DSgZEO0DLa49qeV6-VQ9tLXUR_uLqVRN7A_Gu9hc31uW4/w241-h276/IMG_20230923_141215_4.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZY5HLFAJeki34Ciby5CLRzXIjhjFav8Yja1XIlKYYAgwSMwqWGKagbDJpkmXjpZKRa83AXMJAQQ54Oe3iK2rjHPiVwDsvEERC1wnhbuPPPBtObGoAjIuMR-M3LuYPxI5GU73wcZD6xjkQzXS8Gk3XYhDjcK3MGCRXuEb6cUS21OkcxNHwtpkCoI6EYpL5/s296/Capture.PNG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="296" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZY5HLFAJeki34Ciby5CLRzXIjhjFav8Yja1XIlKYYAgwSMwqWGKagbDJpkmXjpZKRa83AXMJAQQ54Oe3iK2rjHPiVwDsvEERC1wnhbuPPPBtObGoAjIuMR-M3LuYPxI5GU73wcZD6xjkQzXS8Gk3XYhDjcK3MGCRXuEb6cUS21OkcxNHwtpkCoI6EYpL5/w280-h169/Capture.PNG" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>One gate leads to another,only this time I don't like the look of what lies beyond.Some very large black cows have risen to their feet and are providing a welcoming committee. Looking at the sign I see that I'm on 'The Shakespeares Avon Way' footpath. I've walked this bit before , not that I remember it? The decision is made to walk back up the hill to the Naseby Road. That will take me back past the reservoir and back to the Wharf in relative safety. </p><p>So much for it being a 6 mile walk, I've clocked up 7.5 taking into account the odd detour. Nice to get out walking again. <br /></p>PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-28159394539844386912023-08-29T15:07:00.001-07:002023-08-29T15:07:31.070-07:00Malvern Hills - Hereford Beacon & British Camp (Day 1)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkQtOhse3vwkSvookWsZno84Rk70boA3lWry5uzT9c3NtXKOdIECLe2Ot2BkhilY0t57mnbIrh80_yoVOSZljbhXQCLpaKeq2b0CNisvSkw2Z1ZQ7vxVPdPEwDmrNIHXknHWA7alhBdUPjFzLb1ODyY0CsBm06Avt7wd8-U1hNvTTeHsXIbJw24PIoOCL/s335/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="190" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkQtOhse3vwkSvookWsZno84Rk70boA3lWry5uzT9c3NtXKOdIECLe2Ot2BkhilY0t57mnbIrh80_yoVOSZljbhXQCLpaKeq2b0CNisvSkw2Z1ZQ7vxVPdPEwDmrNIHXknHWA7alhBdUPjFzLb1ODyY0CsBm06Avt7wd8-U1hNvTTeHsXIbJw24PIoOCL/s320/Capture.PNG" width="181" /></a></div><p>A weekend of hill walking awaits in the beautiful Malvern Hills. Rising majestically from the Severn Valley this area of outstanding natural beauty borders Herefordshire and Worcestershire. T<span>he area is famed for its dramatic hills and for the pure spring water that flows from them. A brief shower just as we are about to start the walk doesn't deter us. Apart from putting on another layer of clothing to keep the rain off. It didn't stay on long as the sun soon came back out again. </span><br />The walk today will cover the 'Southern Hills' starting from 'Hollybush'. We take the right hand path as we will be coming back over 'Midsummer Hill'. Whichever way we had chosen to go would have been a steep start. We soon drop down int the woods, in places it is very wet underfoot. I have opted for comfort footwear rather than sturdy. Getting a grip is difficult and a couple of times I nearly go over. I'm quite relieved once we start walking uphill again in truth. Both my knees are heavily strapped to give extra support. We continue climbing past the disused quarry. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWcmsaSQZ8xn_1D-vkpzv_Rq88VlThux6gL85116nhgKt3I_Y6bKJUknueo45-jO20fdgQherrpZjWnlgXja_7hFkBYi3ROGEaz6ihgtNG3dt8FzTu2yfy4MDcJccFtaGbzrUGmxopvHGyJG7cpa0Ejp6XNzK_72tfJD7W9eCMHkls52Ra8Qna2OPm_Ya/s4160/IMG_20230819_133700_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWcmsaSQZ8xn_1D-vkpzv_Rq88VlThux6gL85116nhgKt3I_Y6bKJUknueo45-jO20fdgQherrpZjWnlgXja_7hFkBYi3ROGEaz6ihgtNG3dt8FzTu2yfy4MDcJccFtaGbzrUGmxopvHGyJG7cpa0Ejp6XNzK_72tfJD7W9eCMHkls52Ra8Qna2OPm_Ya/w262-h197/IMG_20230819_133700_4.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVYA_bjWJ8bmp8raj8E2EvzkuKB84Vj1fwA4i2zUr5uNJo2NZ8gCKzNrw36vOUCP1u2ktU_P8Qp7PX3S8iD9hc0lBM-pAN3KHpHlzN8LEzOLxWv-dMVEqIf3r5CfIzyWP755J-4znd23vKfEuci7LnEbZ3vgal2TMD3o2GYxfPXf9nOrZCvtMBT1SJS6I/s4160/IMG_20230819_135304_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVYA_bjWJ8bmp8raj8E2EvzkuKB84Vj1fwA4i2zUr5uNJo2NZ8gCKzNrw36vOUCP1u2ktU_P8Qp7PX3S8iD9hc0lBM-pAN3KHpHlzN8LEzOLxWv-dMVEqIf3r5CfIzyWP755J-4znd23vKfEuci7LnEbZ3vgal2TMD3o2GYxfPXf9nOrZCvtMBT1SJS6I/w262-h197/IMG_20230819_135304_0.jpg" width="262" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHR8RhYr3wiGekigBZTx2OPea4dH8aR-enSgqUqXkOJ6N9YQkq2J7PVVqE99FBRfTXiu6sLAEgDGYL0S5X4sSZKyIDqh5WaU_ZjFVU20tlk4e7uaCul_qfEiFk3bB4Bx7rQYckMSr0ujCYV8l2nfoMXI4KtmXqxf8zfTEBNGHCCibLXB6DHYAuZ8A_V1v/s4160/IMG_20230819_142002_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHR8RhYr3wiGekigBZTx2OPea4dH8aR-enSgqUqXkOJ6N9YQkq2J7PVVqE99FBRfTXiu6sLAEgDGYL0S5X4sSZKyIDqh5WaU_ZjFVU20tlk4e7uaCul_qfEiFk3bB4Bx7rQYckMSr0ujCYV8l2nfoMXI4KtmXqxf8zfTEBNGHCCibLXB6DHYAuZ8A_V1v/s320/IMG_20230819_142002_4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>We are heading towards Swinyard Hill, north of Midsummer Hill and south of Hangmans Hill. It has an elevation of 272 metres (892 ft). Swinyard Hill is one of the 8 peaks along the Three Choirs Way. I suspect it gets It's name because the Cathedrals of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester can be seen from the highest points. Every direction you look the views are spectacular. Clutters Cave or Giants Cave is located next to Hangman's Hill on the Herefordshire side. It is an artificial cave and may once have been a Hermit's dwelling place. We are now in an area called 'Broad Down'. We are heading in the direction of 'Herefordshire Beacon' and 'British Camp'. The underlying rocks beneath the Hills play a huge role in making this dramatic landscape of flat vales and
steep, abrupt hills. At about 700 million years old, the rocks of the
Hills are some of the oldest rocks in the UK! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4CmqbHa_DwP_SPyfahK0EMsz7in4tMUAwTWH7PsbGgrBZoNAuNqXTxWi2CZYEvKrHTQbs5qalxTrwKshqw_5qxUM_6yHHXBF2sqvCbnNyCEawCxS_QAKOS0c-XoNM95nMtCVVtX_0XXbpCZKikfijB2n-FvvJjiTBwMGn6_AyqpzwcH4mwZd12I6Lf87/s4160/IMG_20230819_142721_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4CmqbHa_DwP_SPyfahK0EMsz7in4tMUAwTWH7PsbGgrBZoNAuNqXTxWi2CZYEvKrHTQbs5qalxTrwKshqw_5qxUM_6yHHXBF2sqvCbnNyCEawCxS_QAKOS0c-XoNM95nMtCVVtX_0XXbpCZKikfijB2n-FvvJjiTBwMGn6_AyqpzwcH4mwZd12I6Lf87/w263-h197/IMG_20230819_142721_9.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMF1MWVbM9nqczfNnwLBwYBpqM-XwYAFqRKvXYhHnNHu6QYJ6go5n6Kp61CpUcIOMkPMDgVBSIDzbNnSmlJ6nmWdUyhNQ89ef8E5ZGBio7mM5GqnXKwbUqkiUhe92J2nkJvocFQYGSiX3sCSLomvWqeMuJjUjtl66QswL9At1WlwOMha5drMRo1MhnCUDL/s2556/IMG_20230819_142752_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="2556" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMF1MWVbM9nqczfNnwLBwYBpqM-XwYAFqRKvXYhHnNHu6QYJ6go5n6Kp61CpUcIOMkPMDgVBSIDzbNnSmlJ6nmWdUyhNQ89ef8E5ZGBio7mM5GqnXKwbUqkiUhe92J2nkJvocFQYGSiX3sCSLomvWqeMuJjUjtl66QswL9At1WlwOMha5drMRo1MhnCUDL/w265-h157/IMG_20230819_142752_2.jpg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmk6f6wG9h3u9AdnkOQHp9CqDL4EwggAxdkQ1bt15JyNGffvkgZAI9uZgmAtGjzwhPKIejc2-WupXiKShAgxrChYoahw7WBWP1HCT-bhC9NckPIHDfkZdtUidF9JxSjqQ_dhv29RSz_hXIWXhTQSX0WK3PIxBQf-TltCyO3vsaIVnPL_xu1sbK51mntb0f/s2473/IMG_20230819_143102_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1683" data-original-width="2473" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmk6f6wG9h3u9AdnkOQHp9CqDL4EwggAxdkQ1bt15JyNGffvkgZAI9uZgmAtGjzwhPKIejc2-WupXiKShAgxrChYoahw7WBWP1HCT-bhC9NckPIHDfkZdtUidF9JxSjqQ_dhv29RSz_hXIWXhTQSX0WK3PIxBQf-TltCyO3vsaIVnPL_xu1sbK51mntb0f/w263-h175/IMG_20230819_143102_3.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyL_AXHDiCs5z_3YvcU0lKJO1vP_zXxHkI7KJ28Ih4x6T0TvRt31j-Nnps8tX2mSd55jH5WfaFFIUGxFG_pVPxiHsKSdWtAPg5fxYNA7K456ZR8-moPMFi3zxgCBQQYAVBBPS9Ygs38slNvDYTl7VX79hulf1VNKfu8jG0MNzrrNmfEQKteV2hhRWT-UY/s2016/IMG-20230820-WA0018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyL_AXHDiCs5z_3YvcU0lKJO1vP_zXxHkI7KJ28Ih4x6T0TvRt31j-Nnps8tX2mSd55jH5WfaFFIUGxFG_pVPxiHsKSdWtAPg5fxYNA7K456ZR8-moPMFi3zxgCBQQYAVBBPS9Ygs38slNvDYTl7VX79hulf1VNKfu8jG0MNzrrNmfEQKteV2hhRWT-UY/w270-h127/IMG-20230820-WA0018.jpg" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">British Camp & Herefordshire Beacon<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pXJagJQQ5r3B3QS84nPFM9Tb0lexqQ4hvUJtJ7HnBEYMzmNOhFQXPs9DqDEUr_XhX7wUWvdyAvIsV5UFI71VII_031NpCO7WoUoUITYZ0R0DyGuKHbnTIwIW-bXEsYbcWb_4JaYDaaT3uBuoNI33v-ehy3e4r06IkY3Ig-u_JpYeViaxEtMXvna7bkzJ/s2016/IMG-20230820-WA0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pXJagJQQ5r3B3QS84nPFM9Tb0lexqQ4hvUJtJ7HnBEYMzmNOhFQXPs9DqDEUr_XhX7wUWvdyAvIsV5UFI71VII_031NpCO7WoUoUITYZ0R0DyGuKHbnTIwIW-bXEsYbcWb_4JaYDaaT3uBuoNI33v-ehy3e4r06IkY3Ig-u_JpYeViaxEtMXvna7bkzJ/s320/IMG-20230820-WA0016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>British Camp is an Iron Age Hill Fort which dates from 200 BC. With Motte and Bailey earthworks it takes up much of the Herefordshire Beacon ((1109ft). The second highest summit in the hills. From here there are fantastic views across to The Cotswolds. We stop for a much needed sit down and a drink. Just relaxing and taking in the surrounding scenery. Nothing could be better. We have reached our furthest point for today and will be completing a circular walk back to the starting point earlier.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bNg1lvbSNrb4EBkfKOCvsyhFwn5TPO4tm8b0BVFV2Ki4d4QHqmhk4PjmEjD8BuN5sH6Gvaz6QvaCkfObqNjxRmlU2bbIru-MNILnSPkQ0HprXEUpJz_sq41lfXv49KQVsf1Idgg5MgzvfMIgZcQjv-QYnE_sboGhHeswO-mTMJ1fEEsU-lisvcpRF5KP/s4160/IMG_20230819_162656_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bNg1lvbSNrb4EBkfKOCvsyhFwn5TPO4tm8b0BVFV2Ki4d4QHqmhk4PjmEjD8BuN5sH6Gvaz6QvaCkfObqNjxRmlU2bbIru-MNILnSPkQ0HprXEUpJz_sq41lfXv49KQVsf1Idgg5MgzvfMIgZcQjv-QYnE_sboGhHeswO-mTMJ1fEEsU-lisvcpRF5KP/w218-h291/IMG_20230819_162656_0.jpg" width="218" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcaZB4L8Le6MRLrz_kK_Frl6-PQ2n7VLDH1SPqKdWv9k_15xiCOGBEeGY7wSXX-gOKJDf03f79tdUBjMq_ZuPAYl0tzJef438lJdxfVb47c2j_0C0NjZz8P8XtQftX_xKQUmQRTKtdIYWr3YzILTFdDDqDrPfAemierdjERyOlVl19o0NmUQw_vM8JuUJ/s1600/IMG-20230820-WA0024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcaZB4L8Le6MRLrz_kK_Frl6-PQ2n7VLDH1SPqKdWv9k_15xiCOGBEeGY7wSXX-gOKJDf03f79tdUBjMq_ZuPAYl0tzJef438lJdxfVb47c2j_0C0NjZz8P8XtQftX_xKQUmQRTKtdIYWr3YzILTFdDDqDrPfAemierdjERyOlVl19o0NmUQw_vM8JuUJ/w289-h217/IMG-20230820-WA0024.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Leaving British Camp we make a detour west from the planned route to see the 'Eastnor Obelisk'. This 90ft monument can be seen for miles around, and was erected in 1812. The same time as Eastnor Castle. The Obelisk is a monument to the 'Somers Cocks' family. It is currently a Grade 2 listed monument. I would have liked to have had a closer look at Eastnor castle and the Deer Park (used as a location for the wedding episode in the US Drama series 'Succession'). but time was against us. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnVoDXWyS-XJldd355faJcTLqPwDvyBVwwtKZ-MB7QbHJ8bqzykutaJ1pBDsN4Se33X4i2QfTxzW6o05hKQt4dN8oRkeokkIDc_vS80AD4mu1sOnY3BttQ-ANcb3Oey5bJPeH3Ry9S5duIPt6rWfHG_HHu1susarf0UC23ZnJqJFKkvawsgrFc9q350zO/s2016/IMG-20230820-WA0026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="2016" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnVoDXWyS-XJldd355faJcTLqPwDvyBVwwtKZ-MB7QbHJ8bqzykutaJ1pBDsN4Se33X4i2QfTxzW6o05hKQt4dN8oRkeokkIDc_vS80AD4mu1sOnY3BttQ-ANcb3Oey5bJPeH3Ry9S5duIPt6rWfHG_HHu1susarf0UC23ZnJqJFKkvawsgrFc9q350zO/s320/IMG-20230820-WA0026.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The Malvern Hills is one of the smaller Areas of Natural Beauty (AONB) comprising of
approximately 105 sq.km extending some 20 km in length and about 9 km at It's widest point. </p><p>The walk itself is only a shade over 7 miles. The elevation gain in total though is 1,724 ft. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhVaE7VW3lrDpIIR1-sjL4t4hJnSWOcDo3ufs2dTK686xyvC2iKwqMSiwhiZbDEmFf4CzdyNW4482ot8RRUeNN-7ByyJ7MLl9RRwGyDd5GPWdVjAE8V2qPR3q1gzBCZ8oKhZEMF6WwORHnIBwOdDI5vFmYs3wgtvBQA4XulfdrduksBEhn24-fBMdULdZ/s1824/IMG-20230820-WA0021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1824" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnhVaE7VW3lrDpIIR1-sjL4t4hJnSWOcDo3ufs2dTK686xyvC2iKwqMSiwhiZbDEmFf4CzdyNW4482ot8RRUeNN-7ByyJ7MLl9RRwGyDd5GPWdVjAE8V2qPR3q1gzBCZ8oKhZEMF6WwORHnIBwOdDI5vFmYs3wgtvBQA4XulfdrduksBEhn24-fBMdULdZ/w264-h198/IMG-20230820-WA0021.jpg" width="264" /></a></div>I t has been a tremendous walk and we can a similar one again tomorrow. As long as the knee holds up of course.. The elevation tomorrow will be even higher! But for now it is time to find somewhere that serves a decent pint , get something to eat. Not to mention finding somewhere to pitch our tents. <br />PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5501431574466734065.post-36456338212075336502023-08-29T15:07:00.000-07:002023-08-29T15:07:16.666-07:00Malvern Hills - Worcershire Beacon & Malvern ( Day 2)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuqAHDNOQY_QCro_3ObZVLMUNhqUczA-xiZ9q3ozE5ajzuHO2nGmfI9tR32krrdNDJ66LEy9bOoh3dRVOhjamTDRbER3oFmSsEk10uDH5tECU0kGU6M1KxFd-5aDdHOHIj5pNHs9OAyvMmOplFbQcejW8YveiZf4cu5hE8777D7kXxNEIBWAPmw6MW1em/s335/Capture.PNG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="193" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuqAHDNOQY_QCro_3ObZVLMUNhqUczA-xiZ9q3ozE5ajzuHO2nGmfI9tR32krrdNDJ66LEy9bOoh3dRVOhjamTDRbER3oFmSsEk10uDH5tECU0kGU6M1KxFd-5aDdHOHIj5pNHs9OAyvMmOplFbQcejW8YveiZf4cu5hE8777D7kXxNEIBWAPmw6MW1em/s320/Capture.PNG" width="184" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvxCKXCYGPNwNXngZ40o-PeHT0wZVgG8gYS5pLTXzfNynFv9ZbAK8sGqL0LfyIXLadzldx52E_TSxkyt4_K28ieS-kmdJMWXkvO8csDhuNmSLw-Bx-vNjNfHpFwgvu9jruYF5vG4rssgv8F2ctlhUhZdtN1C4W8NYkTQfAaKKAy8FT9uQq_taqWNf94th/s4160/IMG_20230819_194645_3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvxCKXCYGPNwNXngZ40o-PeHT0wZVgG8gYS5pLTXzfNynFv9ZbAK8sGqL0LfyIXLadzldx52E_TSxkyt4_K28ieS-kmdJMWXkvO8csDhuNmSLw-Bx-vNjNfHpFwgvu9jruYF5vG4rssgv8F2ctlhUhZdtN1C4W8NYkTQfAaKKAy8FT9uQq_taqWNf94th/s320/IMG_20230819_194645_3.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIUTjlbC2KqlU7JKAF2IANHaiKei1SLgZIz2zDivCku2_tUw5_NaS9POvFjFx0iGJECMpSrATh7RHwDtPLfBUNEoVrb70jEMLgO2FWQT-ttp2VKejrhblrwvMRbNZmlX0g273dQ0Pv_l7M9tVS4JZnYme2MuyNANzuJ46Dvuf0vx9KlQ0r3GAzpNwyJXx/s3352/IMG_20230820_123811_0.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3352" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIUTjlbC2KqlU7JKAF2IANHaiKei1SLgZIz2zDivCku2_tUw5_NaS9POvFjFx0iGJECMpSrATh7RHwDtPLfBUNEoVrb70jEMLgO2FWQT-ttp2VKejrhblrwvMRbNZmlX0g273dQ0Pv_l7M9tVS4JZnYme2MuyNANzuJ46Dvuf0vx9KlQ0r3GAzpNwyJXx/s320/IMG_20230820_123811_0.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Florence Nightingale Bench<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Under normal circumstances, a half day walking in the hills, a few pints followed by a large curry would ensure a good night's sleep. Sadly this was not the case on this occasion. I find sleeping under canvas extremely difficult ... I always seem to be sited under a tree that is home to an anti-social Owl. It isn't just that though, my senses seem to be on full hyper alert mode and I can't switch off. furthermore my blow up pillow seemed to have a puncture and deflated quicker than I could blow it up. Hopefully that explains why I'm wide awake at 3 AM listening to the rain and engaging in some tent Yoga. Is that a thing? I can't see it catching on anyway. We make a quick getaway around 8 Am without anybody evening knowing we had been there. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0GyatgE0n7US7qLxsFaeO-s7ci_HlYF2eIE-_A55wErMq0rx8eD18cNYkyN8lIVkZDcPwOrCR4TFQbN0TeCt-kQ0redRP04qI031rwHDFYOzJrwsIAgQa8aYBywOfQJvmdd9LE2V44GMd_5IsLnPFHBczYo6DHzJh7yO7rftbBbQf7BY2Obg_UBUFfxV/s2016/IMG-20230820-WA0036.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0GyatgE0n7US7qLxsFaeO-s7ci_HlYF2eIE-_A55wErMq0rx8eD18cNYkyN8lIVkZDcPwOrCR4TFQbN0TeCt-kQ0redRP04qI031rwHDFYOzJrwsIAgQa8aYBywOfQJvmdd9LE2V44GMd_5IsLnPFHBczYo6DHzJh7yO7rftbBbQf7BY2Obg_UBUFfxV/s320/IMG-20230820-WA0036.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGK2wM54HkVQ4eGjEzZtOIBRcPNrKXPvubI6rG_uox7gyJ4P2TZFVZHp-kzWipg69XGzrZRFbDmPZ8VRRArcNBwNgtAO0TD3Sx4CbNHk9oYwtRkhQmjQe8EqCF_vVi3WBuqpbP0k9EXHQxQiiAivZikbeDXC_7ozNGZMT-_TeLeZdJUna0zJGwPnzTpSz/s4160/IMG_20230820_094042_8.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGK2wM54HkVQ4eGjEzZtOIBRcPNrKXPvubI6rG_uox7gyJ4P2TZFVZHp-kzWipg69XGzrZRFbDmPZ8VRRArcNBwNgtAO0TD3Sx4CbNHk9oYwtRkhQmjQe8EqCF_vVi3WBuqpbP0k9EXHQxQiiAivZikbeDXC_7ozNGZMT-_TeLeZdJUna0zJGwPnzTpSz/s320/IMG_20230820_094042_8.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malvern Clock Tower</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpX4M8lvkzmfoLvnfNlDYB9ib13XpG0Sozsl1PKx5_cq1HgrCemmaT1k7PLih53x2fzQ03oOejJyBr88AJuA3p25lhnoOKL0zUD_5XxUxtAcl2B79cP5NUzGFhD3sz-ZHeC1bCilXAAdTZ96xft9ayU94-QHziqkUJuDYBXayhFmF2gq8wbj-337KGvBK/s2016/IMG-20230820-WA0037.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpX4M8lvkzmfoLvnfNlDYB9ib13XpG0Sozsl1PKx5_cq1HgrCemmaT1k7PLih53x2fzQ03oOejJyBr88AJuA3p25lhnoOKL0zUD_5XxUxtAcl2B79cP5NUzGFhD3sz-ZHeC1bCilXAAdTZ96xft9ayU94-QHziqkUJuDYBXayhFmF2gq8wbj-337KGvBK/w144-h305/IMG-20230820-WA0037.jpg" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Partaking of the water<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifd_VW4kzDsWok0thDVGuSWixfYCMFXbYCkZRWZFUlHWw1wsJmaM7StSL7Z2Uq__OupYkjvdl8iPECvcta3wVKKUaB302zVW8euLWS-SfNoh7sjbnT6HFP4vE-rlMwu9ItfAkWsrGxLg2y1ELVfkrjHxnLEwEqk1LnmUEjjgNFOGJxHGQxXS_Mpjjow_7p/s3358/IMG_20230820_133847_7.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2703" data-original-width="3358" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifd_VW4kzDsWok0thDVGuSWixfYCMFXbYCkZRWZFUlHWw1wsJmaM7StSL7Z2Uq__OupYkjvdl8iPECvcta3wVKKUaB302zVW8euLWS-SfNoh7sjbnT6HFP4vE-rlMwu9ItfAkWsrGxLg2y1ELVfkrjHxnLEwEqk1LnmUEjjgNFOGJxHGQxXS_Mpjjow_7p/w257-h207/IMG_20230820_133847_7.jpg" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We arrive in Malvern just as it is waking up. I am quite taken by the 'Florence Nightingale' bench close to the old Priory. It is one of 5 benches installed in the town centre with each one
featuring a unique story or legend linked to Malvern’s history. This one has her beloved cat, old medicine bottles and writing implements, I also saw the 'Morgan car' with It's wheel design. We are starting off today from 'Tank Quarry. Very close to the 'Clock Tower' one of several sites where the famous Malvern healing waters can be collected. Unlike tap water, it has not been artificially filtered, has no
additives and unlike other natural waters, it contains very little
dissolved minerals.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgd9Z6-IGECS8sKF3IbToTf0CyuvPV_btqQ2K3ZPQ1Ad72oqLmuZ6x4DBV4bkNN_Un1UcbbIEW5w6DEAFVXJ5CyzAcJSgwDQpPIwNg-Vt9lnhXQrawTzHYgY6PMEBsRADfD6gmrznuBJI3SBdwd9kd5CTmvlJib1n-AWsY7IwKM_lboyUbYCSp18c0tU6/s2560/IMG_20230820_095551_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgd9Z6-IGECS8sKF3IbToTf0CyuvPV_btqQ2K3ZPQ1Ad72oqLmuZ6x4DBV4bkNN_Un1UcbbIEW5w6DEAFVXJ5CyzAcJSgwDQpPIwNg-Vt9lnhXQrawTzHYgY6PMEBsRADfD6gmrznuBJI3SBdwd9kd5CTmvlJib1n-AWsY7IwKM_lboyUbYCSp18c0tU6/s320/IMG_20230820_095551_5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today we are walking the 'Northern Hills' and will be going to the <span class="fullText">highest point of the Malvern Hills, 'Worcester Beacon'. The early cloud has cleared and it is a beautiful day. Fueled by a 'Peppermint tea and yesterdays leftover pasta we are ready to go. </span><br />We are climbing towards 'Sugarloaf Hill'. The summit of Sugarloaf Hill is 368 metres (1,207 ft) above sea level. It is usually climbed on the way to the Worcestershire Beacon.Once again the views are totally stunning in every direction. It really does take your breath away. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6QHrIoubHNLDQ6g_Fb_Q_XKugch_dWRmBJmlO_GnyQ7LFRKRwdlJNmn5fRs8obwLGTj-M40XXXjLW5AALIQlBnzto6_tKC15ZmxoSNQ9hT5QjfvCw9daD7c2IysUM8mZFRKZatnLfEbiQG-iaLWx5XP--SCT4v5Ms2Qe6JoFy2Z60e-2Rham5gr7DQlN/s4160/IMG_20230820_101426_7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6QHrIoubHNLDQ6g_Fb_Q_XKugch_dWRmBJmlO_GnyQ7LFRKRwdlJNmn5fRs8obwLGTj-M40XXXjLW5AALIQlBnzto6_tKC15ZmxoSNQ9hT5QjfvCw9daD7c2IysUM8mZFRKZatnLfEbiQG-iaLWx5XP--SCT4v5Ms2Qe6JoFy2Z60e-2Rham5gr7DQlN/w262-h196/IMG_20230820_101426_7.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdxWA0fewh-7YVc49mN_mipcYk3ZKUEVBL7Rp-4WGuS0NohcBTlRWnjPx1jqmfF7ogHlAaw2Z_St8rBNlMZMsPXdJVPtaEC3nv2qPj8p-Zvcb_t_0XKLyR9iiAaXrhe4Dr-HDo7CRN8kdXByAAGMYTi4_0H3EgIs3uN_Nw8v2bWwr_dkyQ-j4hi2_90-Y/s4160/IMG_20230820_101950_3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdxWA0fewh-7YVc49mN_mipcYk3ZKUEVBL7Rp-4WGuS0NohcBTlRWnjPx1jqmfF7ogHlAaw2Z_St8rBNlMZMsPXdJVPtaEC3nv2qPj8p-Zvcb_t_0XKLyR9iiAaXrhe4Dr-HDo7CRN8kdXByAAGMYTi4_0H3EgIs3uN_Nw8v2bWwr_dkyQ-j4hi2_90-Y/w260-h195/IMG_20230820_101950_3.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJSaV8N9wd87faf1NaMb0EmWuWOYHzsrochLyob5OBLjgF1utiV9pBjtMtFZmBEl4rhB3ZMLld5P4sSKOl4Hn3gZ-LQvz9iNSJy9imN9KqaweJliLHf2GLZzZkLA91Kqc-j4FMXkQx4vrkiid9LycE54W2J0Kez9UQa-fy7ei3LSXbaD8EbDLY7vL4VaB/s2541/IMG_20230820_102404_5~2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1834" data-original-width="2541" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJSaV8N9wd87faf1NaMb0EmWuWOYHzsrochLyob5OBLjgF1utiV9pBjtMtFZmBEl4rhB3ZMLld5P4sSKOl4Hn3gZ-LQvz9iNSJy9imN9KqaweJliLHf2GLZzZkLA91Kqc-j4FMXkQx4vrkiid9LycE54W2J0Kez9UQa-fy7ei3LSXbaD8EbDLY7vL4VaB/w244-h177/IMG_20230820_102404_5~2.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_jQk2gjoIXvpi3EdYwRLqD76XD_4LOLRC9EapaqStU5u5zfj7yV_sPbUcZbkqQg8JdxmuWet5ymK8ePh0KUUZUqb9xNav-cjKiNjesO8mCzEzAopBtSlB19rm4-Fmm_O30tEu1IhMlkwBUmTH54qnyOYpQ6lWjLa2uV0rp8vcongs7ptSkmr4mJIpjYE/s2524/IMG_20230820_103647_5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1635" data-original-width="2524" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr_jQk2gjoIXvpi3EdYwRLqD76XD_4LOLRC9EapaqStU5u5zfj7yV_sPbUcZbkqQg8JdxmuWet5ymK8ePh0KUUZUqb9xNav-cjKiNjesO8mCzEzAopBtSlB19rm4-Fmm_O30tEu1IhMlkwBUmTH54qnyOYpQ6lWjLa2uV0rp8vcongs7ptSkmr4mJIpjYE/w270-h174/IMG_20230820_103647_5.jpg" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcyp7S4yUKJbj40q2P6PAfsvKlyAoTqtGJPRcxX5iMqXlgLDK7gYMcFoA71IB9ba5r5RGyx1cLCCfelQIvLVmNKNSL3CUkFs-Uvu8tIF1fP_wNJrUAyTQBV01CMJDJmA-GP6xAvD9f5YDKl8ItjmI8DqncwnQRGvC_U3bsfqYMulUXL9mh439NnygKCjp/s4160/IMG_20230820_102224_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcyp7S4yUKJbj40q2P6PAfsvKlyAoTqtGJPRcxX5iMqXlgLDK7gYMcFoA71IB9ba5r5RGyx1cLCCfelQIvLVmNKNSL3CUkFs-Uvu8tIF1fP_wNJrUAyTQBV01CMJDJmA-GP6xAvD9f5YDKl8ItjmI8DqncwnQRGvC_U3bsfqYMulUXL9mh439NnygKCjp/s320/IMG_20230820_102224_4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>The 'Beacon' looks very intimidating as we approach. The hills are mostly igneous and metamorphic rocks from the late pre-Cambrian, around 600 million years old. Hundreds of millions of years of erosion and glacial passage have given
the Beacon and its neighbouring peaks their characteristic smoothly
rounded features.
The Worcestershire Beacon has historically been used as a location for
signalling beacons. In 1588 it formed part of a chain of warning fires
which were lit when the Spanish Armada attempted to invade England.</p><p>On the summit is one of my favourite things a 'Toposcope' or viewfinder. Identifying all the other points of interest that can be seen from the location. I did take a picture but it didn't turn out too well unfortunately. It was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHAs9LPijFkTKUx_4EpDDs6XCgNV4FNQ2T8Zfx5csLGbGowri9JQNRkSYNqM2dNqK1nIyiOyzwCPVQBKzdHSB8-A8HdxVsxZKjPrG2yZAJlbByM4i5spxHDXMtz2OfpZDlgzGXJ09rM-GJ_-N-B2G-IVwo_4ov7vk0IlSDBEh9JHrR_AGGplZSpEITYy4/s2016/IMG-20230820-WA0050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="954" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHAs9LPijFkTKUx_4EpDDs6XCgNV4FNQ2T8Zfx5csLGbGowri9JQNRkSYNqM2dNqK1nIyiOyzwCPVQBKzdHSB8-A8HdxVsxZKjPrG2yZAJlbByM4i5spxHDXMtz2OfpZDlgzGXJ09rM-GJ_-N-B2G-IVwo_4ov7vk0IlSDBEh9JHrR_AGGplZSpEITYy4/s320/IMG-20230820-WA0050.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMDjkptj7MOcQpBtn637Tz4BbRui50hkAMPS8pH05Vv6AW8SebLpQyq-UB_g1qIvZ_tuMxBYLI2h1JmYnU3V77wI1QJgW4LmF6CC_3Cqy6NBcwimMLBG1HlWBAIdMpDPPO1VUR5gPqhJmYnLMYGJ-e6BQuGL2C-G3yvOzUNJAMIGddCCvyxXOBe9d0Kf2/s2436/IMG_20230820_104635_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1717" data-original-width="2436" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixMDjkptj7MOcQpBtn637Tz4BbRui50hkAMPS8pH05Vv6AW8SebLpQyq-UB_g1qIvZ_tuMxBYLI2h1JmYnU3V77wI1QJgW4LmF6CC_3Cqy6NBcwimMLBG1HlWBAIdMpDPPO1VUR5gPqhJmYnLMYGJ-e6BQuGL2C-G3yvOzUNJAMIGddCCvyxXOBe9d0Kf2/w369-h261/IMG_20230820_104635_3.jpg" width="369" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Not a bad view at all !</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDvMmhTtjfsCDjg49DufU6z6S31GH5kAt_XHnvy0F9z1wqtfWmTs8Nnprn85NzfoY-EoYdzlIVyPzaPiGC7iXu3bbjBdDoJftpKxz_jr85rz5mZcJDTysch6_AS5Xy_tXo5TKct6ZKVEfdWLRTvF6-4DB2LSAaOhLR1l1fcQw0nFax9EqAPlGoqt3p4we/s2560/IMG_20230820_105436_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDvMmhTtjfsCDjg49DufU6z6S31GH5kAt_XHnvy0F9z1wqtfWmTs8Nnprn85NzfoY-EoYdzlIVyPzaPiGC7iXu3bbjBdDoJftpKxz_jr85rz5mZcJDTysch6_AS5Xy_tXo5TKct6ZKVEfdWLRTvF6-4DB2LSAaOhLR1l1fcQw0nFax9EqAPlGoqt3p4we/w219-h292/IMG_20230820_105436_8.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdiWBs9Ox5OTO1quDygRJRpHW7n7JR5cFV4IbSK6MwYwBD-At7mabmL5fnntk3nGcvfov31SWJndt_yrsOYUK5OJy1_LwX-czc7iKr_NarpJY0Qo9ghEnRgYa2gRlE7u_0AV91mtAARe7CRnZ29bzhpEKnmPSxtnOUsBfPDMZcRKEVM4Ick1BAYCciRhF3/s2524/IMG_20230820_103647_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1635" data-original-width="2524" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdiWBs9Ox5OTO1quDygRJRpHW7n7JR5cFV4IbSK6MwYwBD-At7mabmL5fnntk3nGcvfov31SWJndt_yrsOYUK5OJy1_LwX-czc7iKr_NarpJY0Qo9ghEnRgYa2gRlE7u_0AV91mtAARe7CRnZ29bzhpEKnmPSxtnOUsBfPDMZcRKEVM4Ick1BAYCciRhF3/w291-h188/IMG_20230820_103647_5.jpg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The last climb of this circular walk is 'Summer Hill'. It is a great place to look back from to the Worcestershire Beacon. <span class="c-paragraph__line tw-block tw-break-words css-1u8qly9">Its eastern flank is scarred by an abandoned quarry. We will now start to wind our way back towards Malvern. There is still a central area that we haven't covered on this trip. I notice that the next peak is called 'Perseverance Hill'. Very appropriate really considering what would have gone before. They will have to keep for another day though.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t35_9sq0QK1m-1FIbM89MoivxzGuiZUcRpE2j10UjXZVMr5OuAt57pKuHOXdeuCJQEhfYCuopis8XnbjZD9uRi20trujUGtlg1Axz3aRsXo9alvJUia5wSU10zMlsqxSlZTu7AhSo5r311_hYJnSmBg0Fkkgz9QZUOpszpEEQPXnbA9nWek__6gxFtft/s2524/IMG_20230820_104349_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="2524" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t35_9sq0QK1m-1FIbM89MoivxzGuiZUcRpE2j10UjXZVMr5OuAt57pKuHOXdeuCJQEhfYCuopis8XnbjZD9uRi20trujUGtlg1Axz3aRsXo9alvJUia5wSU10zMlsqxSlZTu7AhSo5r311_hYJnSmBg0Fkkgz9QZUOpszpEEQPXnbA9nWek__6gxFtft/w229-h127/IMG_20230820_104349_1.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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We finish with a tour in the foothills of the Victorian Town of Malvern. In total 7.6 miles covered with an elevation of 1801 ft.<br />PeterAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09548899808632108122noreply@blogger.com0