Monthly Archives: November 2019

Melbourne, Derbyshire – St Michael and St Mary

Posted on November 4, 2019 by admin

“A little drive” out on Saturday 2 November (and writing it up on 4 November). Melbourne is a small town but, like most small towns, parking seems to be at a premium. We eventually found a space outside the Hall, … Continue reading →

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Birmingham – Hall of Memory

Posted on November 1, 2019 by admin

On Saturday 19 October I was allowed an escape day. I started with my flu jab, then caught the train from Duffield to Derby and on (on a packed Cross Country train) to Birmingham. I eventually managed to escape from … Continue reading →

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Binchester, County Durham – Roman fort

Posted on November 1, 2019 by admin

We drove on about four miles to Binchester Roman Fort. We last came here in 2010 on a warm May Saturday when there was a bunch of re-enactors on site and the place was buzzing. Rather different to a very … Continue reading →

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Escomb, County Durham – Saxon Church

Posted on November 1, 2019 by admin

On Friday 27 September we left Northumberland and drove back down the A68, then we turned off to Escomb Saxon church – NZ 189301. A church literally in the middle of the village, surrounded by a circle of 1960s houses, … Continue reading →

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