The Original Old Rectory dates back to the mid 18th Century and served nearby Crostwick Church (one of the oldest churches in Norfolk). Now privately owned the Solomon family have transformed the Rectory into a beautiful Country House Hotel. Set within 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens The Old Rectory Hotel is ideally situated to enjoy [...]
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The Old Rectory, Crostwick
5 Comments CherryPie on Sep 23rd 2022
Knapton Church is built in the ‘Decorated’ style of the 14th century. It was restored in 1882-3 under the direction of Sir Gilbert Scott.
The font stands on three high steps: the large octagonal bowl is of Purbeck marble supported on a central shaft and eight smaller ones. The font cover dated 1704 bears the inscription [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 22nd 2022
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St George’s Chapel, Windsor
St George’s Chapel is the place of worship at Windsor Castle. It is both a Royal Peculiar and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter.
The castle chapel was established in the 14th century by King Edward III and began extensive enlargement in the late 15th century. It has been the location of many royal [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Sep 19th 2022
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An Unwelcome Sight
Not something you expect to see in the middle of August on your summer vacation!
2 Comments CherryPie on Sep 17th 2022
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Norfolk – Day Nine
The day started with Mr C encountering another ’shower incident’. This time there was water but it was cold. During breakfast another couple mentioned to the waiter that they had had no hot water that morning so Mr C added that we hadn’t either. This prompted another couple to speak up and say that only [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 6th 2022
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Norfolk – Day Eight
We used a free leaflet to guide us on a walking tour pointing out historical places of interest in King’s Lynn. The tour took us to St Nicholas’ church which was currently housing an art exhibition. One of the church guides told us we should not miss going to see the nearby exorcists house which [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 5th 2022
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Norfolk – Day Six
Because the main dining area was being set up for a wedding later in the day, our final breakfast in the Old Vicarage took place in a more cosy dining area.
We loaded the car then headed off for King’s Lynn where we were going to stay for the remainder of our holiday. We had programmed [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 2nd 2022
