UK | Fifty Four and Counting

The Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield – Down into the pits with a real miner

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingMarch 9, 2024

Its 40 years ago, in 1984 that the Miners Strike took place. Today the Coal Mining Museum exists to keep the story of the miners, the coal mines and their unique experiences alive. It was a cold day when we went over to Wakefield. It was raining and windy, but once inside the museum we…

Home ImprovementsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 1, 2023

Solar Panels – Is it really worth installing them?

In February 2012, we had solar panels installed. We signed up for the government Feed-in-Tariff and have benefited from it for…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingMay 6, 2023

Long Live the King! – 6th May 2023 – The Coronation of Charles III

Saturday 6th May 2023 King Charles III’s coronation took place at Westminster Abbey with all the pomp and ceremony we would…

CotswoldsfiftyfourandcountingMarch 27, 2023

Lower Mill Estates – A luxury weekend set in idylic surroundings in the Cotswolds

We spent the most delightful family weekend in the Cotswolds recently. My entire family consisting of six adults and five grandchildren…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 28, 2022

Cotto, Whitefield, Manchester – A new Italian restaurant that evokes quality and high standards

Prestwich and Whitefield, in North Manchester, is quickly becoming THE culinary place to visit, where quality restaurants and bars are filling…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 27, 2022

Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire, UK – A National Trust moated manor house worth visiting

Jesuit priests were hunted during the reformation around the 16th century when Protestants challenged the authority of the catholic church. It…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 26, 2022

Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!

I’ve lived in the North of Manchester for some thirty-something years, and as anyone who understands the area will know, you…

CambridgefiftyfourandcountingOctober 25, 2022

Cambridge, UK – An impressive historical city of learning excellence and international presence

The Romans and Vikings thought this part of the country on the River Cam was worthy of establishing this area for…

CambridgefiftyfourandcountingOctober 24, 2022

Ibis Hotel, Cambridge Central Station – Fab, practical, clean and funky – Amazing!

I’m just back from a weekend break in a fabulous city, Cambridge. I just loved it here .. so much I…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 23, 2022

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

We recently visited Cambridge, a city of learning, history and culture. The architecture, museums, restaurants and shops make this an ideal…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingApril 7, 2022

Pandemic Tours App – A stunning Day in York made more interesting with this app

Planning activities is always a challenge when you have out of town visitors. Its the not knowing what to do, where…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingMarch 20, 2022

Hampton by Hilton Gatwick – Can’t get any closer to departures, but a real challenge to get there

Our trip from Manchester to London Gatwick was certainly made more eventful by the extensive speed restrictions by not such smart…

BrightonfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2021

The Grand Hotel, Brighton – A Stunning Victorian Hotel on the Sea Front

Brighton is located on the south coast of England. It was The place to visit by the upper class in the…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 5, 2021

Audley End House and Gardens, Saffron Walden – A stunning Jacobean house and gardens

During late 2021 I had the opportunity to visit this palatial building and gardens in Saffron Walden. The illustrious history that…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 3, 2021

Diddly Squat Farm Shop, Chipping Norton – An anomaly!

If I were to suggest that you should drive several hours to a random country road in the Cotswolds to see…

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