Category Archives: National Trust

Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire – St Michael

Posted on July 15, 2017 by admin

The church of St Michael, Baddesley Clinton – website, grid reference SP 203713 – is a short walk from the entrance to the Hall. A welcoming notice, and traditional Book of Common Prayer every Sunday (always a good idea to … Continue reading →

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Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire – The Hall

Posted on July 15, 2017 by admin

Here is the Vicar’s letter for the August magazines … Thank you everyone who came and supported the talks Julie and I gave on the Reformation. It was lovely seeing people from both churches, plus from the other churches in … Continue reading →

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northernvicar walks – February 2017

Posted on March 5, 2017 by admin

My idea was to walk 1,000 miles in 2017 (after Harry ran 1,000 in 2016). I managed 11 miles in London on 3 February, and got a useful sermon for the Queen’s Accession out of it – there are a … Continue reading →

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Sheffield Park Gardens and the Bluebell Railway, East Sussex

Posted on November 22, 2016 by admin

On Tuesday 8 November we did not move early, then drove south through Ashdown Forest. It was lunchtime when we arrived at Sheffield Park. A lovely National Trust property, but the queue for the café was very long – they could … Continue reading →

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Kedleston, Derbyshire – All Saints

Posted on August 4, 2016 by admin

Julie and I have moved to Derby, but not yet started work. So let us do what normal people do on a Sunday – go to a National Trust property. Kedleston Hall is just down the road, so let us … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Exploration 10 – Housesteads

Posted on July 15, 2016 by admin

Although I ended a walk at Housesteads and started a walk at Housesteads, I did not manage to find time for a proper walk round the fort and the museum. Here are some old photos, some taken on a visit … Continue reading →

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Hadrian’s Wall Walk 7 – Shield on the Wall to Housesteads

Posted on May 10, 2016 by admin

Saturday 7 May. I had written my sermon and decided there was time to hit the Wall for a couple of hours. I drove to Housesteads and parked. The final AD122 buses of the day arrive together, and I caught … Continue reading →

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Benthall, Shropshire – St Bartholomew

Posted on August 24, 2015 by admin

Driving from Much Wenlock to Ironbridge we saw a National Trust sign to Benthall Hall – I hadn’t even noticed this in the handbook (£6.40 each saved) – here is the Trust’s website. The car park surface and gravelled path to … Continue reading →

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Cambo – Holy Trinity (again)

Posted on May 20, 2015 by admin

I visited this church in 2012 – it seems to be open during the day. We are having a week’s holiday in sunny Hexham, and on Monday 18 May we rose late and headed north. We stopped at Cambo church … Continue reading →

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Colsterworth, Lincolnshire – St John the Baptist

Posted on July 26, 2014 by admin

Driving up and down the A1 it is good to know good stopping places. I recommend the Windmill at Tuxford – we’ve been stopping here for excellent home baking since Hannah went to Durham in 2005. Do check their opening … Continue reading →

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