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
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Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, The South, St George’s Church & Kent Street (No.84)
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Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, Old Inns (No.83)
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Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, The South, The Maze & two churches (No.82)
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Cratfield Christmas Fayre
The Cratfield Christmas Fayre was a great success in St Mary’s Church in Cratfield on a very cold afternoon in winter.
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!