Local plant fossils.
Local plant fossils.
0 2023/07/18 17:22:44
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hopley's Green in CC.
Hopley's Green in CC.
0 2023/07/18 16:38:06
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
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
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
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
An interesting sign.
An interesting sign.
0 2023/07/18 16:27:27
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
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
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
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
Someone's private puppet in a home's front window display.
Someone's private puppet in a home's front window display.
0 2023/07/02 15:58:03
The East End Mosque is across from the Whitechapel site where in 1912 a smart man finally figured out the source of water that was killing locals: a contaminated fountain. An angel statue now marks the spot. Also, back in '78 down the road by St. Mary church, skinheads murdered poor Altab Ali. A square/park has been named for him there.
The East End Mosque is across from the Whitechapel site where in 1912 a smart man finally figured out the source of water that was killing locals: a contaminated fountain. An angel statue now marks the spot. Also, back in '78 down the road by St. Mary church, skinheads murdered poor Altab Ali. A square/park has been named for him there.
0 2023/07/02 15:57:30
Beside the whimsical modern metal sculptures 'Rabbit Woman & Dog Man (riding bikes).
Beside the whimsical modern metal sculptures 'Rabbit Woman & Dog Man (riding bikes).
0 2023/07/02 15:56:43
It was a hot day at the farm. We bought some cool drinks. Mine burst with all the noise in the universe (Elderflower Cordial culprit above). One of the closest kids at the adjoined St. Anne's school recess yard shouted, 'WHATTHEHELLWASTHAT?!" I had to calm him down, unseen, through the common link fence. Later while visible and fetching an errant ball for them, I teased those same kids by pretending that the ball was too heavy for me. They played along, "YOUCANDOITSIR!!" A wonderful interlude.
It was a hot day at the farm. We bought some cool drinks. Mine burst with all the noise in the universe (Elderflower Cordial culprit above). One of the closest kids at the adjoined St. Anne's school recess yard shouted, 'WHATTHEHELLWASTHAT?!" I had to calm him down, unseen, through the common link fence. Later while visible and fetching an errant ball for them, I teased those same kids by pretending that the ball was too heavy for me. They played along, "YOUCANDOITSIR!!" A wonderful interlude.
0 2023/07/02 15:56:10
Friendly Jan worked at Spitalfields City Farm. She told us a strange story. A week earlier, a young Canadian tourist gal spent her single day in London by visiting the farm. It seems that she somehow fell asleep on one of the benches and narrowly avoided being locked-in for the night! Try telling the airlines that excuse!
Friendly Jan worked at Spitalfields City Farm. She told us a strange story. A week earlier, a young Canadian tourist gal spent her single day in London by visiting the farm. It seems that she somehow fell asleep on one of the benches and narrowly avoided being locked-in for the night! Try telling the airlines that excuse!
0 2023/07/02 15:55:40
Dig that Hampstead door! This leafy, posh area ranks as one of London's (many) exclusive addresses.
Dig that Hampstead door! This leafy, posh area ranks as one of London's (many) exclusive addresses.
0 2023/07/02 15:55:11
This couple lounge in the park. They told me that they'd just been to see the big Rolling Stones concert a couple of days earlier.
This couple lounge in the park. They told me that they'd just been to see the big Rolling Stones concert a couple of days earlier.
0 2023/07/02 15:54:45
Kew public scooter rentals, which were matched by the popular Santander bicycle equivalents. 'Ma Cuisine' cafe in background.
Kew public scooter rentals, which were matched by the popular Santander bicycle equivalents. 'Ma Cuisine' cafe in background.
0 2023/07/02 15:54:16
Mile End Fun Fair Mile End Fun Fair poster.
Mile End Fun Fair Mile End Fun Fair poster.
0 2023/07/02 15:53:51
The actual theatre.
The actual theatre.
0 2023/07/02 15:53:22
A shot taken through the window of a moving taxi on Blackfriar bridge. Do you ever try that? Christopher Wren's St. Paul Cathedral survived the Great Fire of 1666, plus the Blitz. It was also the site of Charles and Dianne's wedding. Btw, the notorious photo of that plucky milkman striding forth through Blitz rubble to complete his tasks nearby, was staged propaganda. The photographer had instructed his assistant to don a milkman's coat and then pose accordingly.
A shot taken through the window of a moving taxi on Blackfriar bridge. Do you ever try that? Christopher Wren's St. Paul Cathedral survived the Great Fire of 1666, plus the Blitz. It was also the site of Charles and Dianne's wedding. Btw, the notorious photo of that plucky milkman striding forth through Blitz rubble to complete his tasks nearby, was staged propaganda. The photographer had instructed his assistant to don a milkman's coat and then pose accordingly.
0 2023/07/02 15:52:18
She checks her cell phone by the Covid Remembrance Wall, a promenade at the sarf end of Westminster Bridge.
She checks her cell phone by the Covid Remembrance Wall, a promenade at the sarf end of Westminster Bridge.
0 2023/07/02 15:51:57
Dray wWk takes one past bars and cafes into the open-air Ely Place. The Free Range Photography fest was in full-swing then and there. A funny, if confusing, moment occurred when one of the promoters approached me on the street to invite me to that exhibit. he'd seen my Nikon. I'd just then been waiting on a stranger who was late for our rendezvous and of course, assumed the invitee to be that same fellow. He was not.
Dray wWk takes one past bars and cafes into the open-air Ely Place. The Free Range Photography fest was in full-swing then and there. A funny, if confusing, moment occurred when one of the promoters approached me on the street to invite me to that exhibit. he'd seen my Nikon. I'd just then been waiting on a stranger who was late for our rendezvous and of course, assumed the invitee to be that same fellow. He was not.
0 2023/07/02 15:51:46
Weavers Field was where these men had gathered to bond over a game.
Weavers Field was where these men had gathered to bond over a game.
0 2023/07/02 15:51:23
Richmond Theatre courtyard floor mosaic.
Richmond Theatre courtyard floor mosaic.
0 2023/07/02 15:51:05
The Mount in Hampstead. Nearby Whitestone Park (home to white waterlily pads) is the highest point in London at 440 metres.
The Mount in Hampstead. Nearby Whitestone Park (home to white waterlily pads) is the highest point in London at 440 metres.
0 2023/07/02 15:50:43
0 2023/07/02 15:49:50
Camden Town mural. I like this one very much.
Camden Town mural. I like this one very much.
0 2023/07/02 15:48:35
Walked all the way to this venerable wine shop by Pall Mall, only to discover it was closed that day!
Walked all the way to this venerable wine shop by Pall Mall, only to discover it was closed that day!
0 2023/07/02 15:48:15
0 2023/07/02 15:48:02
Flask Walk, site of England's first bottled water enterprise during the 18C. Painter John Constable lived nearby, as did the poet Keats.
Flask Walk, site of England's first bottled water enterprise during the 18C. Painter John Constable lived nearby, as did the poet Keats.
0 2023/07/02 15:47:48
York Hall Memorial Spa turned out to be disappointing. First their answering line was a farce. Then their promised Indian 'Ayurvedic' massage turned out to be bogus, not as advertised. Sigh...
York Hall Memorial Spa turned out to be disappointing. First their answering line was a farce. Then their promised Indian 'Ayurvedic' massage turned out to be bogus, not as advertised. Sigh...
0 2023/07/02 15:47:20
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