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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 Out & About

Memorial Walk – The Long Mynd

15 Comments CherryPie on Sep 26th 2022

Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Norfolk 2022

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

Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Windsor 2022

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