Room Eight

Unforeseen circumstances led us to setting off later than we had planned but once we were on our way our journey ran smoothly. The route was just as tedious as we remembered it from our previous visit to Norfolk, although on this occasion we arrived without a cracked windscreen.

We broke our journey at Cambridge services for lunch. The options were limited and uninspiring, leaving me to succumb to the call of a Crispy Kreme doughnut which was plain, simple and delicious.

Our long journey required a second break for a refreshing drink before continuing our journey to the Assembly House where we were staying for the first part of our two centre holiday.

Room Eight

On arrival at the Assembly House, we checked into the B&B and were shown to our amazing room which had an outside patio area that was just perfect for the hot sunshiny days that we were being treated to.

Room Eight

We unloaded the car and chilled out on the balcony with a cup of tea and homemade biscuits that we found in our room. The weather was so warm and lovely that it was just calling for a glass of wine to enjoy on the patio.

Room Eight

Mr C went out to recce the area and find out where we had booked in for our evening meal. He returned with a nice bottle of Rose wine which we enjoyed whilst I was relaxing with one of my colouring books and pencils.

Night Time

We dined in Middleton’s Steak Bar where I opted for a chicken burger. There were several fish options which I would normally choose but the following day we were having ‘Afternoon Seas’ for lunch, a fishy version of afternoon tea.

Before returning to our billet for an earlyish night we had an after-dinner drink in the Murderers & Gardeners arms which we found to be cosy and friendly.

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… with a new friend

Relaxing in Norwich

Ted has returned from his adventure to Norwich and Windsor. Ted was travelling with a new friend, Jemima.

Night out in Norwich

Amongst other things, Ted and Jemima visited two Cathedrals, a palace, a tower, The Long Walk at Windsor and an ancient stone circle.

Relaxing in Windsor

Night Out in Eton

Taking Refreshments at Hampton Court Palace

Posing at the End of the Long Walk, Windsor

Enjoying The Christopher Wren Hotel

Relaxing After a Walk to Stonehenge

They are now back home relaxing after their adventure.

At Home Reunited With Friends

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Attingham Park

Attingham Park

Attingham Park

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ECCO HOMO

The Statue was cared by Sir Jacob-Epstein during 1934-5 from a block of Subiaco marble. It was given to Coventry Cathedral at the wish of Lady Epstein and dedicated on 22 March 1969.

ECCE HOMO represents Christ before Pilate with his hands bound and a crown of thorns upon his head. *

*quoted from a plaque beneath the statue

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The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael

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Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral

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The Peace Bell

THIS BELL inscribed in English & German with the word – PEACE FRIEDE was presented to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, by Richard von Weizsacker, President of the Federal Republic of Germany during the Service of Reconciliation on the 50th Anniversary of the bombing of Coventry. November 14th 1990~*

The Peace Bell

*Quoted from a sign beneath the bell

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