This is a kind of photographic compilation of my travels to England and
Wales. I want to give a global impression of the regions of England who
all have their own nature and character and of Wales too.
The
England
part of these holidays.
Tintagel is supposed to be the birthplace of the legendary King Arthur in
beautiful Cornwall.
Tintagel,
a steep and long stairway
St. Ives is very characteristic town; many famous painters and other
artists did or live here.
St.
Ives
Land’s End is the most southwesterly point of the UK. Years ago you
just could go to this point. Now some have the benefits of it and you have
to pay to see Land’s End.
Land's
End
Rowena Cade did create a really marvellous open sky theatre. “The
Minack Theatre” is completely sculptured out of the rocks. As spectator
you not only can watch the plays, but you have a magnificent view towards
the sea too. This theatre is located in Porthcurno, Cornwall.
The
Minack Theatre
Canterbury is a real nice town to be for a few days. It has nice historic
buildings, a nice shopping area and don’t miss the “Canterbury Tales”,
exhibition.
Canterbury
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running between Pickering and
Grosmont. Pickering is a somewhat bigger town; Grosmont is just a small
village. The steam train is very luxury one. Pickering is the starting
point.
Between
Pickering and Grosmont
York is really a nice town to shop. The Rawcliffe Manor Campsite is a
nice place to be also. The pub and the Restaurant are real cosy and it’s
all on the campsite. Handy. John is a regularly customer who lives in the
neighbourhood.
Rawcliffe
Manor Campsite, York
Linda is working here for many years and is lady sunshine behind the bar.
Linda, Rawcliffe Manor Campsite, York
Lincoln is the capitol city of Lincolnshire. You will find here almost
everything you want. The old part of the city has very steep streets, but
nice.
Lincoln
Fordinbridge is in the middle of New Forest. This is an area of
outstanding beauty. Horses just walk free around. Everyone who’s using
the roads has to understand, that all traffic has to give way to all
animals.
Fordinbridge
in bloom
Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
I
don't think Shakespeare ate at this Pizza Hut
Norwich is bigger than you think. There are a lot of things you can do.
The covered market is very handy when it rains.
Norwich,
covered market
The Wales part of these holidays.
Llanuwchllyn is one of the stations you visit riding the “Bala Lake
Railway”. It’s a narrow track railway used to transport goods in the
earlier days. Now it’s a tourist’s attraction. You have some
magnificent views. Bala is the best place to board this steam train.
Llanuwchllyn
Blaneau Ffestiniog looks a little lost. It’s an old mining town were
normally you shouldn’t go. But using the “Blaneau Ffestiniog Railway”
from Porthmadog it is a nice stop to eat or drink something.
Porthmadog
to Blaneau Ffestiniog, Steam Railway
Aberystwyth is a nice university city. It still has a lot of the old
glory of the British Empire, but well kept. The picture below I made going
up with the “Electric Railway”. You have to go up too. It’s really
nice.
The steam train to and back from Devil’s Bridge is also a nice
experience.
Aberystwyth
Llanfair is just the place with the world’s longest name.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
Meaning
in plain English
The
church of Mary in the hollow of the white Hazel near the fierce whirlpool
and the church of Tysilio by the Red Cave
The picture below is taken nearby the Brecon, Brynich Caravan Park. You
can walk along the towpath to Brecon too. It’s about a half hour walk.
Canal near Brecon
Nearby the campsite is “The Three Horse Shoes” pub. Real friendly
people run it. In 2001 they had a real set back because of the Foot and
Mouth disease. Together with Derek and a lot of other customers I did buy
a few pints for almost a week. I did really miss them when I went further
on.
Derek
in front, I in the middle
Llandudno is a nice city and it has a gigantic pier. There are also a lot
of arcades. It’s a real authentic city.
Llandudno
Abergavenny is an old market town.
Abergavenny
If you are looking for a book doesn’t matter what genre, any issue, you
find it in Hay-on-Wye. Almost from every house, castle and every shop,
books are sold.
Hay-on-Wye
Books, Books and Books
