Our return visit to Windsor took place a week later than we had originally planned. Our plan was to revisit Windsor Castle, in particular St George’s Hall and St George’s Chapel, which was not fully open on our previous visit. The castle had only reopened a few days before our planned visit date following the [...]
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Windsor Revisited – Day One
9 Comments CherryPie on Oct 16th 2022
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Jodrell Bank Revisited
One year later (minus a week) we revisited Jodrell Bank in order to see the new First Light Pavilion which is located within the arboretum. It was still under construction on our previous visit.
Inside the First Light Pavilion will be a spectacular exhibition, in which visitors can engage with the stories of the amazing scientists [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 3rd 2022
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Norfolk 2022
Norfolk – Day Seven
Whilst Mr C was using the shower the water flow unexpectedly stopped. I was just about to go down to reception to report the issue when the water flow, just as unexpectedly, started again. Mr C showered quickly before anything else could go wrong. The breakfast menu was comprehensive and cooked to order. I chose [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 3rd 2022
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Windsor 2022
Windsor – The Long Walk
Created by King Charles II, the Long Walk was introduced in 1680 – although it was not until 1683 that the avenue was extended to its current length. The iconic Copper Horse which stands guard over the Long Walk was also a later addition.
This impressive statue, depicting King George III on horseback, was erected in [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2022
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Windsor – Day Four
Whilst enjoying a leisurely breakfast, we were treated to another early morning river view. After breakfast, we stopped at the hotel reception area to request replacements for the essential items that had gone missing when our room was serviced the previous day.
Supplies suitably replenished, we returned to our room and gathered what we needed for [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 20th 2022
Filed under Holidays, Malmesbury 2009
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
To get or not get what we desire can be equally disappointing.
Epicterus
4 Comments CherryPie on Feb 27th 2022
