A quiet day in Argomaniz

We had settled into a wonderful Parador, overlooking this plain with Vitoria in the distance, and decided on a quiet day in Argomaniz. We decided not to tackle a big city, but amuse... READ MORE

Sos to Argomaniz

Sos to Estella We took the usual road into Sanguesa but this time crossed the River Aragon, leaving the town behind us as we drove westwards along the river valley. The valley is... READ MORE

Luesia

It was a nice day, too nice to return to the hotel, and so we decided to go on, further into the countryside, and visit Luesia. READ MORE

       We did the work!        Cratfield Open Weekend        14 & 15 June       

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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

Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, 1862, Day 8, The Thornhill Estate contd (no.71)

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Thornhill Square was the centre and showpiece of the Thornhill Estate, but 86 acres was a lot of land and other roads associated with the family include Matilda Street, Richmond Avenue, Thornhill Road, Belitha Villas. This is just a brief glimpse into some … Continued

Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, 1862, Day 8, The Thornhill Estate (no.69)

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The Thornhill Estate in London was laid out between 1810-49 by Joseph Kay on land owned by the Thornhill family. The family originated in Yorkshire, moving to Diddington Manor in 1730. Their property portfolio was extensive, and included 86 acres in Islington … Continued