I love an opportunity to browse the bookshelves of a secondhand bookshop. Discovering that longed for out of print book from your reading list. I think it is fair to say that a large number of National Trust properties these days have their own secondhand book areas. They tend to range from a large well organised shop, …
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Much Wenlock, Shropshire and a vist to Wenlock Priory, English Heritage
Much Wenlock, Shropshire is just a short drive from where I live, a place I visit frequently. As such it was about time I visited Wenlock Priory an English Heritage property located in Much Wenlock, these are the kind of decision I enjoy making on one of my none working days. Topiary display at Wenlock …
A Visit to Stokesay Castle an English Heritage Property
Stokesay Castle is one of my favourite historical places to visit in Shropshire. An English Heritage property who’s great hall dates back to 1281, it also has a rather beautiful gatehouse built in 1641. Conservation of the property was completed by the Victorians and today’s English Heritage, I have to agree with their description of it …
Benthall Hall National Trust a Day Out in Shropshire
Not far from where I live is the National Trust property Benthall Hall, near Broseley, Shropshire. A property I confess to having never visited before, an impromptu visit by my sister and I for tea and cake was called for. I am quite sure I checked the time they opened before we left but still …
Flowers in bloom at my local park
Springtime flowers in the park Not only do I consider myself lucky that I have a wonderful garden, but I am also lucky enough to live near a local park, which at the moment is looking rather splendid. There are some wonderful planted flower beds surrounding the well manicured bowling greens. For the last few …
A guided Snowdrop walk around Sunnycroft
Snowdrop variety Magnet This morning I enjoyed a very interesting guided Snowdrop walk by Shropshire galanthophile Eddie Roberts. A galanthophile for those of you like myself who did not know, is a person who collects snowdrops. The walk took place at the National Trust Sunnycroft property in Shropshire. Some of you may recall from a …
David Austin Roses Tearoom
I am sure that any keen gardener will have heard of David Austin Roses, synonymous with the breeding of English Roses. I am almost ashamed to admit that they are only around a 20 minute car journey from where I live, and I have never been. Located at Albrighton, Shropshire their Rose Garden contains the National Collection of …
Sunnycroft National Trust Day Out – Tea, Cake and Vintage Clothes
Sunnycroft, National Trust property in Shropshire is virtually on my doorstep, in fact I volunteer there but that is a story I will share with you another time. On Friday I was there as a visitor and had taken a friend along to treat her to tea and cake. Sunnycroft Tea Room Sunnycroft is an Edwardian gentleman’s …
A visit to Shropshire Lavender
Lovely Shropshire Lavender A few weeks ago my sister and I visited Shropshire Lavender, mainly to look at the selection of different Lavenders but also looking to pick up a few tips on which variety is best to use in baking. Shropshire Lavender located in a tiny village of Pickstock, Shropshire is run by Joanna and …
Afternoon Tea – Goldstone Hall, Shropshire
Sandwiches, cake and tea perfect! What a delightful Afternoon Tea my sister and I enjoyed last week at Goldstone Hall near Market Drayton, Shropshire. Goldstone Hall – Afternoon Tea Menu Sandwiches Roast beef and horseradish Ham and grain mustard Farmhouse Mature Cheddar and Goldstone tomato chutney Homemade fruit scone with mixed berry jam and …