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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Forest walk at Beurc’hoat
The previous day was filled with glorious sunshine this day started grey and mizzly and we decided on a forest walk. We parked at a farm in middle of nowhere and walked down a forest track, and then the Voie Verte … Continued
Circuit de la Vallee Perdue
This delightful walk started in Loc Eguiner and I would love to return. We had noticed signposts and were intrigued by the name – ‘The Lost Valley’ – and the route was easy to find and follow on the ordnance survey … Continued
The Church of Lannedern
I had heard that the Church at Lannédern was interesting and so after walking at Brasparts we set off to nearby Lannédern.
Walking outside Brasparts
We parked on the road between Brasparts and Lannédern and set off on a circular route which took us along an old railway line, across undulating countryside, past the Chapel of Notre Dame de la Croix, and back to the car … Continued
The interior of the Church at La Martyre
Yes, this is a Church with murals but without a tripod I didn’t even try – all these photographs are handheld, no flash of course.
The South Porch of La Martyre
I can’t believe I failed to take a photograph of the South Porch, but I did fail, so here is just a quick taste before I lead you inside.
The Church of St Salomon, La Martyre
The Church of St Salomon, in La Martyre was built in the 14C by the Rohan family, replacing an earlier church, Notre Dame du Merzer. Ar Merzher means ‘the martyr’, King Salomon of Brittany who assassinated in 874 even though he had sought … Continued
