Waltham Abbey

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- May 7, 2023, 7:20am
- ☁️ 13 °C
- Altitude: 41 m
- England Epping Forest District Buckhurst Hill 51.637425, 0.02547451°38’15” N 0°1’32” E
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LDN Stansted
May 7, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Another stupid o'clock check in..at 03.30..but I just cannot resist a bargain flight😆
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- Aug 27, 2019
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- England Waltham Forest Chingford 51.640659, -0.00429751°38’26” N 0°0’15” W
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Walthamstow
August 27, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We travelled back to Walthamstow to assist Stewart and Emily with Grand parenting duties whilst they were at work.
On Wednesday we took M and J to Legoland at Windsor, a most enjoyable day if you like queuing, which M and J did not seem to mind at all. The weather was fantastic and we were able to spend a full 7 hours there. Magnus greatly enjoyed the rides particularly the submarine adventure to Atlantis, Jemima was also very excited by the sharks in the underwater scene. Karen greatly enjoyed the fairy tale boat ride which she enjoyed every bit as much as the children. Two tired children on our return in the evening.
On Thursday we had a day in the city. We enjoyed our walk along the south bank and through the royal parks - St James', Green Park and Hyde Park - before meandering down Oxford Street (obligatory 15 minute stop at M and S) to BBC Television Centre where Stewart gave us a quick guided tour of the building, news room, studios, etc.. Had a short chat to Kirsty Wark who was preparing for the night's show. Finished of with a great meal at Gokyuzu in Walthamstow. Two tired grand parents returned to base.
Friday and Saturday saw us looking after M and J again as S and M travelled to a wedding, staying overnight in Oxford. Trips to park, high street and city farm, ice cream van etc..
Sunday saw M and S return and we enjoyed an evening bbq in the gardenRead more
Traveler How interesting! And am so glad Gokyuzu survived the fire tho I doubt I’ll ever go again.
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- Aug 8, 2018
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655312, -0.00738451°39’19” N 0°0’27” W
Day 76
Lee Valley
August 8, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We returned to Lee Valley for two events
We had tickets to see Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre on Thursday - the matinee performance which was a full house. It was every bit as good as we were expecting it to be great music, dance, rap and hip hop - a trail blazer which others are going to follow.
We also had Magnus' birthday party to attend in Walthamstow - a piratical affair which S and Em had put a lot of effort into - a great afternoon. All children old and young had a good time under mild sunshine.
On Sunday we looked after Jemima and Magnus for the day as S and Em enjoyed a day out together sans children. J and M were a delight and Magnus' energy boundless.
Grandpa and M built some lego that had been given to M for his birthday - both had a great time.Read more
Traveler Looks fab!! We are in the Stow for Alfie’s bday on 22sept. All good fun.
8/14/18Reply
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- Jun 22, 2018
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.65536, -0.00717251°39’19” N 0°0’26” W
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Lea Valley
June 22, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Spent a lazy morning here and had a wander along the Lea Valley Navigation
Following day cycled into London to take in more sights.
Took in the new piece of artwork on The Serpentine which is apparently supposed to make you think of something but we are not sure what.. The artist, apparently, is very happy for you to think about anything at all which is very nice of him.
Also took in Aspley House and the Wellington Arch which are worth a visit - full of interesting artworks and info surrounding the Battle of Waterloo.Read more
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- Jun 20, 2018
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655365, -0.00704851°39’19” N 0°0’25” W
Day 27
Lea Valley
June 20, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Extended our stay here for reasons that will become apparent.
Took transport into London - bus, rail overland, docklands light railway, river bus then tube through the day to see the The Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park and a covered market in Greenwich to boot. Cutty Sark very interesting, with lots of school groups charging around being reprimanded by their teachers. How lovely it is to be retired and not part of that any more!!!!Read more
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- Jun 15, 2018
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655385, -0.00699951°39’19” N 0°0’25” W
Day 22
Lea Valley
June 15, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Journeyed down to the Lea Vallley - strategic point for visits to London just outside emissions zone.
Cycled up the Lea Valley to Waltham Abbey and onwards up to Ware (Where you might say - Indeed) - a nice enough little town on the Lea Navigation.
Great cycling through the Lea Valley.
Visited the remains of Waltham Abbey (EH) worth a short visit but not a major detour. The river here was covered in algae - had trouble picking out the moorhen chicks in the murk.
Swans in nest with cygnets on river.Read more
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- Jan 3, 2020
- ☁️ 7 °C
- Altitude: 26 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655392, -0.00742151°39’19” N 0°0’27” W
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Walthamstow
January 3, 2020 in England ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We had promised Magnus a sleep over, which he was enormously excited about, so we returned to Walthamstow to see the family again and honour our commitment to him. After a great lunch we enjoyed a walk through Gunpowder Park with Stew, Magnus and Jemima
What a great sleep over night we had - Magnus was a treat to be with and great company - a film night with pop corn and everything - brilliant.
Magnus was a great help the following day when we gave the van a good clean prior to him being collected after lunch. We will not see Stewart and his lovely family until April, when we return from Brisbane. Mary will have changed massively by then. Already we saw changes to her (mainly in her size) since the day she was born.Read more
Traveler Lovely photos, especially Alan and beautiful baby Mary! 😘
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- Jun 25, 2018
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655415, -0.0070851°39’19” N 0°0’25” W
Day 32
Lea Valley
June 25, 2018 in England ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Stayed here yet another day because we had the joyous news that our new grand child had emerged at 4:32 this morning.
We had to stay to see her - Jemima Jane - a new sister to Magnus.
Magnus is very pleased as you can see but a little suprised that Jemima will not play with all his trucks just yet.
We spent a little time with Stewart and Emily before leaving to enjoy a marvellous meal at Gokyuzu in Walthamstow. A very busy restaurant - not suprising - food was excellent.Read more
Traveler :-) Wow, such a happy smiley family!! Congratulations to you all!! xxx
6/26/18Reply
Traveler Wonderful news. Many congratulations to you all. So glad you are having a fab time. We are currently in Abbywood near London in the new motorhome that finally arrived last Friday. We csmnip to London for my brother's sixtiest birthday bash. I don't know if you have ever stayed here but it's a great site with really easy links into London. Have a great time at Latitude. Sorry we will miss you, but we must catch up on the road somewhere soon. Zxx
6/26/18Reply
Traveler Yay! Such lovely news. Congratulations to everyone. Beautiful name too! 😃 xx
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- Dec 24, 2019
- ⛅ 9 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655476, -0.00738951°39’20” N 0°0’27” W
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Walthamstow
December 24, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
We returned to Walthamstow so we could spend Christmas day with the family and our new grand daughter.
On Christmas Eve we walked through the Lee Valley Park in cool winter sunshine and had a wander through Waltham Abbey.
We enjoyed a wattsap conversation, in our evening, with Jamie and all the girls who had already been visited by Santa in Brisbane. Much joy over there. One envelope that had been opened over there disclosed that Jamie and Renee are expecting a new sister for Sophie and Samantha in early March. We can't wait to meet her.
Stewart picked us up early on Christmas Day and we spent a brilliant day with everyone. The Millers - Clive and Rosie had travelled from Italy and Tim from South London to join the Macleans for a big family Christmas day lunch. Prior to lunch we took a wander to the village and Magnus was pleased to be able to pick up litter with the litter pickers Santa had left for him. Jemima stayed with Emily to look after Mary or, at the very least, her own interests.
Christmas dinner was a triumph and enjoyed by all - well done to Stewart et al who beavered away whilst grandpa held the baby.
There then followed the present opening session which brought the children great joy.
We overnighted at Stew and Em's friends house 4 doors away - they were on their way to NZ - so we were all able to enjoy some festive wine. Stewart dealing out some of the more salacious media gossip added spice to the occasion.
Alan and Clive spent some time discussing a little bike ride they hope to be able to do next May - not so little!!!! John O Groats to Lansend!!!!! They will both be training in the new year in order to manage the 1000 mile ride!!!!Read more
Traveler He looks delighted!
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- Jul 5, 2018
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- England Enfield Ponders End King George V Reservoir 51.655491, -0.00581951°39’20” N 0°0’21” W
Day 42
Lee Valley
July 5, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Making our way up to Suffolk for the festival next week. Compulsory stop at London to see Jemima and family.
We noticed that all previous postings about Lea Valley were erroneous as the River is the River Lee not Lea so apologies for misspelling.
Stew did a great fish bbq with Bream and King Prawns - very tasty.
Temperatures in back garden blistering - birthing pool came in very handy.
Jemima has changed and we enjoyed some lovely cuddles.Read more
Traveler Now ,you have to say she is beautiful and pretty!
7/8/18Reply
Traveler Very!!!! And not biased!
7/10/18Reply
Traveler Ahhh she's gorgeous
7/26/18Reply
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