Archive for July, 2011
Filed under Out & About
PhotoHunt – Near
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2011
Filed under Out & About
Cod Cheeks
When I was eating out earlier this week I noticed that one of the starters was Cod Cheeks which I had never heard of before. On investigation I found that the meat comes from underneath the eye-socket of a Cod and that it is a great delicacy. A good article with more information can be [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Gardens, Holidays
Belsay – Quarry Garden
I couldn’t leave Belsay and it’s delights without showing you some views of the quarry garden.
My next stop will be Alnwick Garden and some views of my first summer visit there.
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 7th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Holidays
Some Views from Belsay Castle
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 6th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Heritage, Holidays
Belsay Castle
Belsay Castle has a completely different look a feel about it than the hall that was built to replace it. On Christmas Day in 1817, Charles Monck and his family moved from Belsay Castle into the new hall. Following their departure the Castle gradually fell into disrepair. The 14th-century tower still dominates the castle.
This is [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 5th 2011
