TWENTY bridges from Tower to Kew -
Wanted to know what the River knew,
Twenty Bridges or twenty-two,
For they were young, and the Thames was old
And this is the tale that River told
― Rudyard Kipling
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
6 Comments CherryPie on Feb 1st 2026
Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke created ‘Foreign Exchange’ for the Birmingham 2022 Festival. He reimagined the sculpture of Queen Victoria in the city centre, surrounding the bronze statue with a boat containing five smaller Queen Victorias. Each wears a helmet and carries a medal relating to an important colonial battle. Hew Locke described the statue ‘leading [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Jan 22nd 2026
On a misty Sunday morning we travelled to Birmingham to visit the Staffordshire Hoard now that the museum is fully open again after refurbishment.
We found the archaeology theme interesting but were underwhelmed by what was on display. I think part of the problem is that the special items are not ’showcased’ and the lighting is [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jan 19th 2026
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
I’m just John Osbourne: a working-class kid from Aston, who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time.
Ozzy Osbourne
4 Comments CherryPie on Jan 19th 2026
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
For it is in giving that we receive.
Saint Francis of Assisi
6 Comments CherryPie on Dec 22nd 2025
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
In the glow of the tree we find a reminder: even darkness becomes beautiful when met with light.
Anon
9 Comments CherryPie on Dec 15th 2025
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Last Post Shift Walk of the Year
Before the clocks changed at the weekend I enjoyed one last post shift walk at Attingham Park. I was treated to some beautiful Autumn colours and the walled garden was decked out for ‘The School of Magic’ trail.
When the evenings get darker after the clocks change I like to travel home in daylight to avoid [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Oct 29th 2025
