This good-natured Syrian man encouraged Brick Lane passerby to play chess with him. Close-by was a "Poet for Hire'. Theirs were some of the efforts that helped to create an attractive, carnival-feel during the weekend market.
This good-natured Syrian man encouraged Brick Lane passerby to play chess with him. Close-by was a "Poet for Hire'. Theirs were some of the efforts that helped to create an attractive, carnival-feel during the weekend market.
0 2023/07/02 15:58:27
That's it folks. Thanks for viewing. Time for other travelers' input now.
That's it folks. Thanks for viewing. Time for other travelers' input now.
0 2023/07/02 17:43:58
We loved the bucolic area. All rolling green hills and picturesque landscape. It is indeed beautiful. We shall refer henceforth to Chipping Campden as 'CC'.
We loved the bucolic area. All rolling green hills and picturesque landscape. It is indeed beautiful. We shall refer henceforth to Chipping Campden as 'CC'.
0 2023/07/18 15:37:50
Here is a map showing the Northern Cotswolds. It was displayed under lights in the Tourism office's hall. I want to give a shout-out here to Richard, a Tourism staffer who was very helpful indeed when we had a hundred queries. Another shout-out to staff next door at the public Library where Charlotte and Herme tolerated our tech shortcomings and held our hands to keep us from crying.
Here is a map showing the Northern Cotswolds. It was displayed under lights in the Tourism office's hall. I want to give a shout-out here to Richard, a Tourism staffer who was very helpful indeed when we had a hundred queries. Another shout-out to staff next door at the public Library where Charlotte and Herme tolerated our tech shortcomings and held our hands to keep us from crying.
0 2023/07/18 16:17:56
An interesting sign.
An interesting sign.
0 2023/07/18 16:27:27
Some smug local critics are quick to point out that the local 'chocolate box' villages are overly prettified and too touristy. They cite towns in other English regions as being less commercial and somehow more authentic. Whatever--we loved it.
Some smug local critics are quick to point out that the local 'chocolate box' villages are overly prettified and too touristy. They cite towns in other English regions as being less commercial and somehow more authentic. Whatever--we loved it.
0 2023/07/18 16:28:51
A classic Cotswold image. Btw, Caroline Mills' Bradt guidebook for the Cotswolds is an excellent choice.
A classic Cotswold image. Btw, Caroline Mills' Bradt guidebook for the Cotswolds is an excellent choice.
0 2023/07/18 16:30:35
Mrs Evans was the new Head of Shipston High School. Above was her latest bulletin, now a year old as is our trip. Rock fans may be interested to know a certain former-singer for a local rockin' band (if memory serves, twas 'Fred Zeppelin' or somesuch) comes to the clock shop in Shipston to have his antique watch collection serviced. I understand that he's quite famous. That vocalist I mean.
Mrs Evans was the new Head of Shipston High School. Above was her latest bulletin, now a year old as is our trip. Rock fans may be interested to know a certain former-singer for a local rockin' band (if memory serves, twas 'Fred Zeppelin' or somesuch) comes to the clock shop in Shipston to have his antique watch collection serviced. I understand that he's quite famous. That vocalist I mean.
0 2023/07/18 16:31:59
The golden hour in a gold stone town. Stone tones in the Cotswolds are warmer in the north. Buildings with the honey-coloured stone became so admired in the once-and-again affluent Cotswolds, that London's St. Paul's Cathedral was built from local quarries. *this shot was taken through a window.
The golden hour in a gold stone town. Stone tones in the Cotswolds are warmer in the north. Buildings with the honey-coloured stone became so admired in the once-and-again affluent Cotswolds, that London's St. Paul's Cathedral was built from local quarries. *this shot was taken through a window.
0 2023/07/18 16:36:57
Hopley's Green in CC.
Hopley's Green in CC.
0 2023/07/18 16:38:06
Perhaps this old jigsaw puzzle dates from the childhood of some posters here?
Perhaps this old jigsaw puzzle dates from the childhood of some posters here?
0 2023/07/18 16:45:41
The Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden is a delightful hidden garden in CC. As Nelson & AnnHig and others are aware, Ernest Henry 'Chinese' Wilson was one of the greatest 20th century plant collectors. Several of the 1,200 species that he brought back to England from China could fairly be described as 'exotic rarities'. We'd certainly never seen them before. His accomplishments included collecting over 100,000 herbarium specimens--some done after he'd been seriously injured! Lazy bugger.
The Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden is a delightful hidden garden in CC. As Nelson & AnnHig and others are aware, Ernest Henry 'Chinese' Wilson was one of the greatest 20th century plant collectors. Several of the 1,200 species that he brought back to England from China could fairly be described as 'exotic rarities'. We'd certainly never seen them before. His accomplishments included collecting over 100,000 herbarium specimens--some done after he'd been seriously injured! Lazy bugger.
0 2023/07/18 16:48:04
CC is also associated with the Arts and crafts movement founded in late Victorian England. William Morris fans here already knew that.
CC is also associated with the Arts and crafts movement founded in late Victorian England. William Morris fans here already knew that.
0 2023/07/18 16:57:15
This Bulldog seemed to be enjoying life in CC.
This Bulldog seemed to be enjoying life in CC.
0 2023/07/18 16:59:59
The fierce bonfire that always signals an end to the Olympiks (aka Robert Dover's Games). The fire is traditionally lit right after the fireworks display and right before the Torchlit procession, when the audience walks en masse from the remote Dovers hill back to CC. A Swindon fellow with a podcast interviewed us live during that procession. He sought our impressions as tourists. *more about those wacky games later.
The fierce bonfire that always signals an end to the Olympiks (aka Robert Dover's Games). The fire is traditionally lit right after the fireworks display and right before the Torchlit procession, when the audience walks en masse from the remote Dovers hill back to CC. A Swindon fellow with a podcast interviewed us live during that procession. He sought our impressions as tourists. *more about those wacky games later.
0 2023/07/18 17:00:48
G'day. Welcome to Ilmington, population 800. My name is I.M. Gothlamm. Round about 30 years ago, I was taken against my will and had all my black wool sheared off so that Princess Di might have a lovely sweater. Cor Blimey, now Sothebys is asking $80,000 Yank dollars for it! I haven't seen a bleedin' penny, not one cent. Promised royalties have never materialized for me. Any interested lawyers, please contact me at: Ilmington, past the fishpond next to Foxcote House.
G'day. Welcome to Ilmington, population 800. My name is I.M. Gothlamm. Round about 30 years ago, I was taken against my will and had all my black wool sheared off so that Princess Di might have a lovely sweater. Cor Blimey, now Sothebys is asking $80,000 Yank dollars for it! I haven't seen a bleedin' penny, not one cent. Promised royalties have never materialized for me. Any interested lawyers, please contact me at: Ilmington, past the fishpond next to Foxcote House.
0 2023/07/18 17:07:38
CC is blessed with a trio of really good delis. Self-caterers will want for nothing. More on this later.
CC is blessed with a trio of really good delis. Self-caterers will want for nothing. More on this later.
0 2023/07/18 17:21:17
Local plant fossils.
Local plant fossils.
0 2023/07/18 17:22:44
A costumed Scuttlebrook Wake parade member making his displeasure with PM Boris known. He was not alone--see later.
A costumed Scuttlebrook Wake parade member making his displeasure with PM Boris known. He was not alone--see later.
0 2023/07/18 17:24:34
A bit more of Hidcote Garden will be featured further down the road in this report.
A bit more of Hidcote Garden will be featured further down the road in this report.
0 2023/07/18 17:28:26
This was one of the lovely actresses from the Stratford-based company that performed Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' outdoors by CC's St. James Church in Baptist Hicks land. Awesome. Its the only word for the way that the historic setting was combined with top-shelf acting and good cheer in the countryside. To experience it with friends was a top highlight for this trip (more about this later). End of Overview. Next: a pair of songs.
This was one of the lovely actresses from the Stratford-based company that performed Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' outdoors by CC's St. James Church in Baptist Hicks land. Awesome. Its the only word for the way that the historic setting was combined with top-shelf acting and good cheer in the countryside. To experience it with friends was a top highlight for this trip (more about this later). End of Overview. Next: a pair of songs.
0 2023/07/18 17:29:53
The entire town was excited about the Queen's Jubilee.
The entire town was excited about the Queen's Jubilee.
0 2023/07/18 17:39:11
A hearty traditional breakfast.
A hearty traditional breakfast.
0 2023/07/18 17:41:04
A hearty traditional um, tonic.
A hearty traditional um, tonic.
0 2023/07/18 17:41:42
Lower Slaughter millpond reflection.
Lower Slaughter millpond reflection.
0 2023/07/18 17:42:36
A hiker on the famed Cotswolds Way.
A hiker on the famed Cotswolds Way.
0 2023/07/18 17:43:14
Local artwork. Cheeky like.
Local artwork. Cheeky like.
0 2023/07/18 19:29:51
We placed petals into the basin of our rental's fountain. This intrigued the local doves plus their offspring (see below). Pretty sure that it also baffled our landlady.
We placed petals into the basin of our rental's fountain. This intrigued the local doves plus their offspring (see below). Pretty sure that it also baffled our landlady.
0 2023/07/18 19:30:28
Buttery yellow stone is everywhere in CC.
Buttery yellow stone is everywhere in CC.
0 2023/07/18 19:33:14
baby birds. They flew off for good the morn of our departure. Ironic timing, yeah?
baby birds. They flew off for good the morn of our departure. Ironic timing, yeah?
0 2023/07/18 19:34:10
In the evening shade, it turns a different colour.
In the evening shade, it turns a different colour.
0 2023/07/18 19:37:08
Spot Mrs Z.
Spot Mrs Z.
0 2023/07/18 19:38:22
Tea at Badger's Hall on High Street. Mrs Z and I had a wonderful time here. Arrivers signal their presence by ringing the provided (large) bell. I pity the fool that does not order their award-winning cheese scones, their sandwiches, their heavenly CHUTNEY and frankly everything else here. Maybe choose an outdoors table?
Tea at Badger's Hall on High Street. Mrs Z and I had a wonderful time here. Arrivers signal their presence by ringing the provided (large) bell. I pity the fool that does not order their award-winning cheese scones, their sandwiches, their heavenly CHUTNEY and frankly everything else here. Maybe choose an outdoors table?
0 2023/07/18 19:39:05
Karen and Paul Owens work hard to provide an inviting tearoom experience. Rough Guide: 'a pitch-perfect take on traditional English tea'. Karen corrected us after we pronounced 'clematis' the North American way. Her version: 'Kleh-may-tuss'. A little boy at the next table stuck his tongue out and made a face at Mrs Z then.
Karen and Paul Owens work hard to provide an inviting tearoom experience. Rough Guide: 'a pitch-perfect take on traditional English tea'. Karen corrected us after we pronounced 'clematis' the North American way. Her version: 'Kleh-may-tuss'. A little boy at the next table stuck his tongue out and made a face at Mrs Z then.
0 2023/07/18 19:39:14
The town's motif is their historic Market Hall. A trio of modest stalls sold their wares there at a weekly mini-market.
The town's motif is their historic Market Hall. A trio of modest stalls sold their wares there at a weekly mini-market.
0 2023/07/18 19:48:42
One vendor displayed large rawhide carpets over the sides.
One vendor displayed large rawhide carpets over the sides.
0 2023/07/18 19:51:34
I chanced across these lads from the local school (not a private one as I'd presumed). Look closely at their football--its an American one. The boys were American students whose parents worked in the Cotswolds. We played catch as I told them about my own playing days as a teen, and how our Canuck version of the sport had a few differences.
I chanced across these lads from the local school (not a private one as I'd presumed). Look closely at their football--its an American one. The boys were American students whose parents worked in the Cotswolds. We played catch as I told them about my own playing days as a teen, and how our Canuck version of the sport had a few differences.
0 2023/07/18 19:52:00
That changes throughout the day.
That changes throughout the day.
0 2023/07/18 19:55:30
CC is a major hub for a number of famed local hiking trails. While doing a bit of The Heart of England way, we stumbled across an official school tie like the kind worn in the above foto. The tie was attached to a fence on the hike. Turned out that such a gesture, stealing a mate's tie, is a prank favoured by the students.
CC is a major hub for a number of famed local hiking trails. While doing a bit of The Heart of England way, we stumbled across an official school tie like the kind worn in the above foto. The tie was attached to a fence on the hike. Turned out that such a gesture, stealing a mate's tie, is a prank favoured by the students.
0 2023/07/18 19:56:25
I kept asking locals where the bath was, as I had been hot and sweaty all day while searching for Jack in the Green. I went 100m in every direction and never found it. Not once. I mean, why post a sign like that if...
I kept asking locals where the bath was, as I had been hot and sweaty all day while searching for Jack in the Green. I went 100m in every direction and never found it. Not once. I mean, why post a sign like that if...
0 2023/07/18 19:59:46
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