Churches and a Monastery in Sandwich
Similar to all the Mediaeval towns I have seen, there are several churches and a former monastery in Sandwich. READ MORE
Richborough Castle
It was time to return to London and we visited Richborough Castle and Chilham on the way, reluctant to return to work. The days in Sandwich were interesting, and relaxing, and we are... READ MORE
Exploring in Sandwich!
Exploring in Sandwich was fun! It is a Mediaeval town and so the streets are higgledy-piggledy and there are surprises around every corner. Sandwich evolved from a sea port to today’s inland town... READ MORE
Guildhall in Sandwich
The Guildhall in Sandwich is a very attractive old building which also houses the museum. We started the day here before going out of the town to explore the Monks Wall Nature Reserve.... READ MORE
River Stour nature reserves in Sandwich
We enjoyed walks in two more River Stour nature reserves in Sandwich, after we had explored the Gazen Salts nature reserve. And we were lucky with the weather too. READ MORE
Gazen Salts Nature Reserve
In Roman times, Gazen Salts Nature Reserve was the bottom of the Wantsum Channel, the channel of water which divided Kent from the Isle of Thanet. John Gason was once a leaseholder here,... READ MORE
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The roof in St Mary’s Church
Can you describe the build of this roof? The guided tours during the Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 & 15 June, will explain everything! Book your place now!
Flowers for sale in Cratfield
Visit Suffolk Seasons Flower Farm on 14 & 15 June during Cratfield’s Open Weekend.
Plants for sale, Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 & 15 June
Aquilegias, petunias, geraniums, and – chilli plants! (Petunia photograph here, and chillis here.)
Paeonies in Greenwich Park
Paeonia Lactiflora ‘Bowl of Beauty’.
Lay & Wheeler
Lay & Wheeler Win one case of Lay & Wheeler fine wines in the Prize Draw during Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 & 15 June In 2014 Lay & Wheeler will have the pleasure of celebrating 160 years in the wine trade since the company’s foundation … Continued
Michèle Meilland in Greenwich Park
Francis Meilland introduced this wonderful, stunning pink rose in 1945. ‘They look like porcelain’, was one description I read. The rose was bred from ‘Joanna Hill’ and ‘Peace’.
Plants for sale, Cratfield Open Weekend, 14 & 15 June
Spider Plants will be on sale, rooted and potted