Monthly Archives: May 2018

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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King’s Lynn, Norfolk – Greyfriars

Posted on May 19, 2018 by admin

I am in King’s Lynn for the day – on a historic diesel unit (photos on the next blog … can you contain your excitement?). Greyfriars garden is just a few minutes walk from the Minster – TF 621197 – … Continue reading →

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King’s Lynn, Norfolk – Minster, St Margaret

Posted on May 18, 2018 by admin

King’s Lynn Minster or, to give it its full name, The Priory and Parish Church of St Margaret, is run by “The PCC of St Margaret with St Nicholas and St Edmund” – presumably there were other nearby parishes now … 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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