Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
This composite instrument, the body dating back to the 17th century and carved from a single block of English beech has a birch table. The head and key box are by the French maker Francois Louvet who presumably restored and added to this ancient instrument following irrevocable damage suffered in the 18th century.*
*From a sign [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2020
Filed under Gardens, Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
Berkeley Castle is a beautiful and historic Castle, begun in 1154 and still the home of the Berkeley family. It is a great day-out for all the family, hosting special events during school holidays and throughout the year. Awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the last five years.
The Castle, which dominates the Vale of Berkeley, is [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 23rd 2020
Filed under Holidays, Sherborne 2019
Walks. The body advances, while the mind flutters around like a bird.
Jules Renard
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 27th 2020
Filed under Anecdotes, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Shibden Mill 2019
We packed and were ready to set off on our travels before we went down for breakfast. We sat at the same table as for the previous day’s breakfast and dinner; it must have had our name on it. Comfortably replete we checked out of the Inn and went to Halifax to see Halifax Minster. [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Mar 9th 2019
…Museums & Heritage Sites
I picked up a copy of this book whilst I was on my recent holiday to Colwall. It was like welcoming back an old friend. I used to buy a copy of this every year, it was always an inspiration for new places to visit both at home and whilst on holiday. [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 23rd 2017
