EnglandWinster53°8’28” N 1°38’30” W 19. September 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
There was NOBODY on the M1, as we were the only people in the country if not the entire universe who were not watching the Queen's funeral on TV. Except for a barrista at Trowell Services.
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EnglandWinster53°8’28” N 1°38’30” W
20. September 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We got up late and went to Ilam Hall for lunch. Picturesque with sandwiches. Then we went to Dovedale, scene of Bikkitdog's adventures whereby he missed a stepping stone and fell in the river. Di hadWeiterlesen
EnglandDerbyshire Dales DistrictMatlock Bath53°7’30” N 1°34’6” W
21. September 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Today we returned to Matlock Bath, and took the cable car up to the Heights of Abraham. The sights and entertainments at the summit could have been tacky, but were surprisingly fresh and interesting.Weiterlesen
EnglandHigh Peak DistrictCastletonPeveril Castle53°20’24” N 1°46’36” W
22. September 2022 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Today we got up late and pootled into Bakewell. Had a quick look around then found a great little restaurant. I had smoked haddock risotto, Di had a guacamole and roasted pepper jam on sourdough withWeiterlesen
EnglandWinster53°8’30” N 1°38’30” W
23. September 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
And so we left our little cottage and went, via Chesterfield home of the wonky church spire, to Hardwick Hall. Built by the fascinating Bess of Hardwick whose biography is well worth perusing. And sheWeiterlesen
Reisender Well you missed a treat. Made me proud to be British. Have a good holiday