Harlow to Darlington

Stopped in Harlow after staying with Matt and Charlotte in Kent. It was a lovely little town and a beautiful clean pub. I was very tired and all I wanted to do was sleep.

Hit the road early morning, very weary..had breakfast in Cambridge. Parking is a challenge in some of these university towns.

Drove up the M1 to York. The start of our adventure to trace the Stephenson roots. Saw a show for Viking history. Sold out so couldn’t go in.

Hopped back in the car and drove straight to Darlington. Home of Pa’s father and paternal grandparents. A very industrial town. Low socioeconomic demographic where we are staying. Next to the train station. Shops shut, roads dirty…sad sad sad.

Had a drink at a local pub. A few old men..can picture what their lives are like.Read more