Category Archives: Railway interest

Northernvicar walks – January, February, March and April 2018

Posted on June 16, 2018 by admin

I had planned to walk 1,000 miles in 2017, but only managed to be a Proclaimer. I won’t manage 1,000 miles in 2018 either, but I’ll let you know how I do. In January I managed 25 miles. On 2 … Continue reading →

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Llandudno, Conwy – St Tudno on the Great Orme

Posted on May 27, 2018 by admin

Friday 27 April 2018 was a day chasing trains in North Wales – a ride on the loco hauled set from Chester to Holyhead. Nice signals on the platform, and signal box too. There are still several proper ‘boxes across … Continue reading →

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King’s Lynn, Norfolk – Railway Station

Posted on May 23, 2018 by admin

I have been in King’s Lynn on a day trip with brother David, nephew Michael and friend Rad. We were there on a 1957 diesel electric multiple unit. If you would like to find out more about this fascinating unit, … Continue reading →

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Selby, Yorkshire – Selby Abbey, St Mary & St Germain

Posted on May 17, 2018 by admin

Selby Abbey, the parish church of St Mary the Virgin and St Germain is at the centre of this little Yorkshire town – SE 615324. It has a good website. We met our friends Jean and Adrian there on 20 … Continue reading →

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Brading, Isle of Wight – St Mary the Virgin

Posted on December 16, 2017 by admin

“I’m having a day out on the Isle of Wight,” I said. The good folk of Derby gave me the look they have reserved for their daft Vicar, and I escaped on Wednesday 1 November. I had an event in … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield, Derbyshire – St Mary and All Saints

Posted on October 30, 2017 by admin

I am sure there are not many people who visit Holy Trinity Chesterfield before they visit the parish church – St Mary and All Saints. They are in the town centre, SK 385712 (although the OS does not have a … Continue reading →

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northernvicarwalks September 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by admin

At the end of August I had walked 434 miles. I walked 48 miles in September. By the end of the month I have walked 482 miles. The first week was 8 miles locally and 10 miles while in Cambridge on … Continue reading →

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London Open House 2017 – 55 Broadway

Posted on October 20, 2017 by admin

After Marlborough House, Bertie and I headed to 55 Broadway, Hannah and Julie to the Supreme Court. For all people of a certain age “55 Broadway” is the London Transport HQ – indeed, it still is (but for how much … Continue reading →

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Penrith, Cumbria – St Andrew

Posted on October 13, 2017 by admin

St Andrew’s church, Penrith, is in the middle of the town – NY516301. It has a website. I picked up a lovely flyer “A Church for all Seasons – The Wedding Season is all year at St Andrew’s – Begin … Continue reading →

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Strelley, Nottingham – All Saints’

Posted on October 7, 2017 by admin

On Sunday 10 September, after a morning’s work, we headed across to Nottingham to visit the church of All Saints, Strelley – SK 506422. It’s on the west side of the city, on a minor road through the village, down to … Continue reading →

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