Monthly Archives: March 2017

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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Claymills Victorian Pumping Station

Posted on March 4, 2017 by admin

After we went to Repton we continued on to Burton on Trent – I think it is fair to say that Repton and Burton are miles apart! Leaving the town the I spotted a sign telling us that Claymills Victorian Pumping Station would be in … Continue reading →

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Repton, Derbyshire – St Wystan

Posted on March 4, 2017 by admin

Outside Derbyshire, Repton is simply the name of the tune to “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”. It is also home to a public school – the school where “Good bye Mr Chips” was filmed (1939 Robert Donat and Greer … Continue reading →

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