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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Cratfield Christmas Fayre at St Mary’s Church, 13 December, 2.00pm-5.00pm
The church is ready for the stallholders – it will be a good day!
Andy Coates Cratfield Christmas Fayre
Andy Coates, Woodturner, will be exhibiting his work in Cratfield on 13 December at the Cratfield Christmas Fayre, 2.00-5.00pm. Andy is the Chairman of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain and active in promoting the craft of woodturning. Cratfield is … Continued
Cratfield Christmas Fayre Prize Draw – Turkey
A free-range turkey is the 1st prize in the Prize Draw at the Cratfield Christmas Fayre on Saturday 13 December, 2.00-5.00pm at St Mary’s Church, Cratfield. Tom Aikens is a leading chef and provides a guide for a stress-free Christmas with … Continued
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, The South, Guy’s Hospitals (no.81)
‘..Guy’s Hospital, founded by Thomas Guy, a benevolent bookseller in Lombard Street, who, by various successes in trade and speculation succeeded at last in amassing a considerably fortune..’. The hospital was built in 1721, behind St Thomas’ Hospital, and was for the … Continued
Brightsmiths Jewellery at Cratfield Christmas Fayre
Rosie Price will be showing her beautiful jewellery and crafted pieces at the Cratfield Christmas Fayre, 13 December 2.00pm-5.00pm. Commissions welcomed.
Cratfield Christmas Fayre Prize Draw – Beef
2nd prize in the Christmas Fayre Draw at Cratfield is a token for Cratfield Beef. Visit the stall at the Cratfield Christmas Fayre in St Mary’s Church, Cratfield Saturday 13 December, 2.00pm-5.00pm What about trying something different with a robust cut? … Continued
In Greenwich Park
Yesterday was very cold and clear, and the light in the last two hours before sunset was truly golden. There was a promise of spring and life to come.
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, The South, St Thomas’ Hospital (no.80)
‘..St Thomas’s Hospital, originally founded as an Almonry in 1213 by the Prior of Bermondsey and opened as an hospital in 1552..’. The hospital was started in association with the Priory of St Mary Overie in 1106 and named after … Continued