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
Walking round the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico
Somehow I managed to mislay my photographs, and so for a second time I walked around the walls of Sos del Rey Catolico. It is a good way of seeing the town, and... READ MORE
A visit to Uncastillo and Luesia
We set off from Sos to visit Uncastillo, and Luesia. We had been to Uncastillo in the past, but Luesia was new. READ MORE
A Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge
The day dawned sunny and warmer, and we decided to visit a Roman Villa and Lumbier Gorge, where we had walked in the past. READ MORE
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The Churches of Soho Square
The churches in Soho Square all carried memories for me when I visited the Square. The French Protestant Church was founded in 1550 in London and was a refuge for those fleeing persecution in France in 1572, and particularly after … Continued
The Statues of Soho Square
Mr Bradshaw and I have joined a writing challenge – a post a day for the month of November! Mr George Bradshaw wrote his Hand Book to London in 1862 but I enjoy his company very much indeed, and writing every day … Continued
Bradshaw & Cavendish Square
Mr Bradshaw does not mention Cavendish Square and yet the Cavendishes were closely involved with the families developing in this area. I went to look. The traffic roars around the square but it was built as a residential area and I wondered if … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book, Sixth Day, The West, Berkeley, Grosvenor, & Portman Squares (no.32)
Mr Bradshaw accompanied me to London this afternoon for the first time since mid-September – I have missed him and today felt almost like a secret assignation. I set off rather nervously with my new camera. Mr Bradshaw launched himself: … Continued
Around Badingham
This easy, well-signposted walk through farming country is quiet and feels remote, but is only a mile or two from Laxfield. We walked this from the finger post near Sunflower Farm, on the road leading to Hulvertree Farm (Holly Tree … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London
Mr Bradshaw and I have taken a rest from each other over the past few weeks so that I could visit Sicily – fabulous! – and deal with some family problems/challenges. Then my camera broke…. Next week I will be … Continued
The lost village of Linstead Magna
This easy circuit, starting in the quiet village of Cratfield, is well-known to local people and in the autumn provides lots of blackberries! It is a quiet and peaceful circuit through farms cultivating grains, oil seed, and sugar beet, in … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book, The West, Sixth Day, Regent Street & surrounds, (no.31)
Mr Bradshaw and I had rather a subdued day today – perhaps I was just tired, or perhaps I was disappointed. View Bradshaw, Regent Street in a larger map Behind The National Gallery I was to note ‘..the new structure [which] opened in … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book, The West, District III, Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, Holland House, (no.30)
The Manor of Eia (consisting of Ebury, Neate, and Hyde) was held by Geoffrey de Mandeville (d.1100) after the Conquest. He was one of the ten richest men in England at the time and it was he who gave the land to Westminster … Continued
A Trail of Two Valleys
This walk through ancient woodland and open, upland country, links two of the prettiest river valleys in High Suffolk. There are fine views, interesting and aged vernacular buildings, and a stretch of Roman road, making this an interesting walk, with … Continued