Perhaps these ancient observatories like Stonehenge perennially impress modern people because modern people have no idea how the Sun, Moon, or stars move. We are too busy watching evening television to care what’s going on in the sky.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
5 Comments CherryPie on Oct 5th 2025
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The Assembly House – Norwich
Information from The Assembly House website:
Designed by architect Thomas Ivory in 1754 on the site of a medieval chapel, no expense was spared in the construction of the House, which historians view as one of the most important buildings in Norwich.
The Assembly House stands on land that was once crofts and fields on the outskirts [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Oct 5th 2025
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Norwich & Windsor – Day Eight
We were a little later than usual to breakfast because Mr C wanted to pack his bags beforehand so that we could check out of the hotel as soon as we had finished eating. At breakfast I discovered the delights of the pancake machine that I had intended to try earlier during our stay, but [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 5th 2025
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Norwich & Windsor – Day Seven
It was Mr C’s special day so we did a little bit of what he fancied which meant that after breakfast we started the day with ‘The Long Walk’. The weather was warm but the sun had not yet broken through the clouds, a perfect time of day for walking. As we set off on [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 1st 2025
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Norwich & Windsor – Day Six
We reverted to our normal breakfast time of 8.30 before driving the Hampton Court Palace.
Hampton Court is currently undergoing some restoration which meant the iconic view of the main entrance was covered with scaffolding. The size of the building is impressive but somehow the history of this amazing place didn’t come alive for me.
The one [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Aug 31st 2025
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Norwich & Windsor – Day Five
We went to breakfast earlier than usual so that we could catch a train to London. When we arrived at Windsor and Eton Riverside station, we had to wait several minutes whilst the ticket office assistant was on the telephone. When she had finished her call she informed that there was a reduced service during [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 28th 2025
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Norwich & Windsor – Day Two
Feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep in the bed that was as comfortable as it looked, it was time for breakfast. There were interesting and unusual options on the menu. I opted for the American style pancakes with fruit compote and when it arrived the portion was huge. As other dishes were delivered to [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 24th 2025
