Genesis 6
12 And the Lord said: “Behold, I shall send a flood over the land, for I am sore weary of this gay marriage thing.
13 Not really. It’s clearly nothing to do with that, it’s about climate change, though verily that shalt be denied by he who they call the Environment Secretary, for he shall [...]
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18 Comments CherryPie on Feb 17th 2014
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Newcastle & Crookham 2013
Flodden Field
It is my turn at Vision & Verb and today I am talking about the The Battle of Flodden and my recent visit to the site where that tragic event took place. My visit coincided with the 500th anniversary of the battle.
2 Comments CherryPie on Oct 3rd 2013
Filed under Crookham 2011, Heritage, Holidays
The Union Chain Bridge
This was the first major bridge of its kind to be designed for vehicles. It is also the oldest surviving iron suspension bridge in Europe. When the bridge was built in 1820 it was the longest iron suspension bridge in the world.
Prior to the building of the bridge, those wishing to cross the River [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Aug 25th 2011
