Bayham Abbey
I wanted to visit Bayham Abbey because I had come across the Abbey when I was making Green Lewisham. The original Abbey was founded in Brockley, in Lewisham, and then moved down to... READ MORE
Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it... READ MORE
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then... READ MORE
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another... READ MORE
Corners in Rye
This post is about a few corners in Rye, bits and pieces discovered while walking round. READ MORE
Main streets in Rye
The town is small and the main streets in Rye can easily be explored in a few days. READ MORE
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Mr Bradshaw says ‘..Pentonville …Of late years it has extended rapidly, Barnsbury Road and Barnsbury Park, a new and daily improving district, derive their names from Lady Juliana Berners, Abbess of St Albans, who had a large manor is this neighbourhood..’.
We did the work! Cratfield Open Weekend 14 & 15 June
The muscles! The catering team, bakers, and ticket sellers The Flower arrangers The Poacher The Ice Cream maker The gardeners The BBQ team The Car Park Attendant And many more! Thank you
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Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, 1862, Day 8, The Thornhill Estate (no.69)
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We were there! Cratfield Open Weekend 14 & 15 June
All photographs copyright Christine Kitchen, 2014
Etheridge Nurseries Cratfield Open Weekend 14 & 15 June
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