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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Travel in Spain, Day 2, Baiona to Oia
On Day 2 of Travel in Spain I opened the window on another hot day.
Baiona Town, Galicia
The Tourist Office is very helpful and provided the map below. The town was interesting but did not seem particularly concerned about its past, although several buildings were being renovated. People were friendly and I found a jeweller who replaced … Continued
Fortress of Monterreal in Baiona
The Fortress of Monterreal in Baiona stands on a rocky promontory, Monte Boi, and it is also known as the Gondomar Castle and Ox Hill Fortress, apparently. The promontory juts out into the bay and in the past has been occupied … Continued
The Road from Porto to Baiona
I have been in Spain – Galicia to be more precise! Easyjet took us from Gatwick to Porto and in the early afternoon we took the road from Porto to Baiona, up the Portuguese coast and along an empty motorway to Spain.
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, The South, St Olave’s Church (No.78)
I left Southwark Cathedral reluctantly, but Mr Bradshaw is encouraging me onwards!
Bradshaw’s Hand Book to London, The South, Southwark Cathedral (no.77)
‘Crossing London Bridge we now enter the Borough of Southwark, one of the most animated parts of the metropolis, from the extent of the business carried on in this extensive locality, and one of the most interesting from its antiquity..’.
Phoenix Stationery Cratfield Christmas Fayre
Innovative stationery at sane prices! Diana Mammato, Independent Phoenix Trader 34086 Autumn/Christmas brochure now available, please contact me for a copy T 01359235206 E annamammato@btinternet.com http://www.phoenix-trading.co.uk/web/dianamammato
The Soap Lady at Cratfield Christmas Fayre
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