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Thank you so much for your lovely comments :thumbsup:
I am indeed a very enthusiastic person and I have enjoyed every minute of these wonderful "escapades" which I am sharing with you ! I really appreciate the fact that certain towns are bringing back memories to some of you so please do feel free to comment and share your memories or anecdotes with us along the way :) Karim:) |
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Vale of Evesham - Blossom Tour ( 21/04/10 ) As Engand was embracing Springtime with the first warm sunny days, I decided to tour the Vale of Evesham through the Blossom Trail and was I in for a lovely surprise My first stop was in my favorite village of the Cotswolds, Broadway or the "Show Village of England" where I had a coffee and strolled through the streets filled with quaint little shops and Art galleries. I then headed to the town of Evesham upon which I knew very little and I really enjoyed discovering its history and heritage at the Almonry Museum, then walked through the old town to the Church of All Saints and the beautiful Abbey Bell Tower which dominates a lovely park which strolls down to the river Avon. I decided on a light spot of lunch and the weather was so fine that I embarked on a mini river trip that took me along the banks of the river on a old fashioned boat. I then took the "Blossom Trail" from Evesham which is also famous for growing Asparagus, hence its very popular Asparagas Festival in May, through the Lenches with its beautiful villages ( Church Lench, Atch Lench, etc. ) until the lovely little town of Pershore which also hosts a popular Plum Festival in August. The Evesham Vale was already famous for its orchards ( Apple, Pear, Cherry, Plum ) in Medieval times and is well worth a visit, especially at Springtime The perfect ending to a perfect day was a visit to the Evesham Countrypark with its farmshops and fun narrow gauge railway Here are a few pictures of my day in the Evesham Vale :) Village of Broadway http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/23851210.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/72463311.jpg Evesham - Abbey Bell Tower http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/76621913.jpg Evesham - Church of All Saints in bloom ! http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/67310512.jpg Evesham - View of the River Avon in bloom ! http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/34595614.jpg Karim:) |
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Evesham - Afternoon River Trip on the River Avon http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/47966415.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/95369716.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/45630417.jpg Evesham Country Park - Narrow Gauge Railway http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/82125318.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/13123219.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/89942120.jpg Karim:) |
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens (22/04/10 ) I discovered these gems of Botanical Gardens two years ago after attending a fair at the Birmingham NEC and was I in for a pleasant surprize :) They are of course much smaller in scale and variety than places such as Kew Gardens, though 15 acres in size, but they are definitely well worth a visit especially at Springtime. They are located in Edgbaston, a few miles away from Birmingham in a very leafy residential area. They were created by leading Gardener J. C. Loudon and opened to the public in 1832. At the time of my visit, the Botanical Gardens were holding a very interesting exhibition on the life and work of Charles Darwin. Here are a few pictures of my visit this Spring to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in bloom, to say the least :) The Pleasure Gardens viewed from the Loudon Terrace http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/28489530.jpg The Loudon Terrace viewed from the Pleasure Gardens http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/74397931.jpg The Victorian Flight Houses in bloom ! http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/21357732.jpg Inside the Victorian Flight House http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/25844633.jpg The Shrubbery in full bloom by the Japanese Garden's Pond ! http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/86732634.jpg Karim:) |
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Here are a few pictures of my visit to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens this Spring :)... A beautiful Peacock which just happened to be passing by... http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/88777435.jpg Fountain by the Pleasure Gardens http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/69220936.jpg A Glorious "Piece of Sky" http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/61002537.jpg A Cascading Pink Camelia http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/73969838.jpg The Victorian Flight Houses in bloom ! http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/51955239.jpg Inside the Mediterranean Glass House http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/70607241.jpg Inside the Victorian Flight Houses http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/61483040.jpg Indoor Fountain in the Tropical Glass House http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/57964442.jpg Karim:) |
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Really beautiful, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens are a real gem.
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Lovely photo's, makes me even more homesick.
Stunning photo's of Bath, an area not far from my hometown of Bristol, and and an area I know well. A lovely little cafe just round the corner from the picture with the bridge in back ground, also very close to the home of Bath RFC ( The Rec ) not a favorite ground if you follow Bristol RFC ! Thanks very much for sharing these pictures. Also great shots of the Avon at Evesham, lovely spot. |
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Originally Posted by victorian67
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments :thumbsup:
I am indeed a very enthusiastic person and I have enjoyed every minute of these wonderful "escapades" which I am sharing with you ! I really appreciate the fact that certain towns are bringing back memories to some of you so please do feel free to comment and share your memories or anecdotes with us along the way :) Karim:) Lorna |
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Thank you very much :)
I will be delighted for you to you use my pictures dear Lorna as the unique beauty of England deserves to be shared with others :thumbsup: Karim:) |
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Originally Posted by victorian67
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Thank you very much :)
I will be delighted for you to you use my pictures dear Lorna as the unique beauty of England deserves to be shared with others :thumbsup: Karim:) Lorna |
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Thank you so much. Your photos really made my day and confirmed why I so much want to return:)
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Stunning pictures & words!
I used to live just outside Windsor so would love to read your views on the area & see the views again! There are so many places that deserve an appreciation like this. |
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments :)
Have a great week :thumbsup: Karim:) |
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Stratford upon Avon ( 27/05/10 ) I fell in love with this quintessential English town long before I first visited it and each new visit is a delight in itself Shakespeare's birth town is attractive in all seasons and I love walking though the historic streets with their beautiful buildings and delightful shops, cafes and restaurants. Over the years, Startford upon Avon has really succeeded in its gracious transformation and I love the visual presentation now available at the Shakespeare's Bitrthplace which really takes you back in times with a very effective introductory "3D" presentation. After years of building works, the canal area is finally complete and I just loved the way the Garden Designers laid English mixed borders rather than simple flower beds in the areas surrounding the magnificent bronze statue of William Shakespeare by the canal and its boats as the effect is simply stunning and yet so refreshing. I love Nature and outdoors so I could not resist re-visiting Anna Hattaway's Cottage in bloom and Mary Arden's Tudor Farm and spent a delightful afternoon there as the weather was just perfect. I highly recommend the Tudor Festival which takes place in May at Mary Arden's Farm for its joyous mix of country scenes and period costumes ! Stratford upon Avon truly is a delight of a town, whatever the season:) William Shakespeare's Bronze Statue by the Canal http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/96962550.jpg Hamlet's Statue - To Be or Not to Be ? http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/31492751.jpg The delightful newly designed River Avon Canal Area http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/85900552.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/67294153.jpg Karim:) |
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William Shakespeare's Birthplace in bloom http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/95551254.jpg A Wall Tapestry of Wisteria in Bloom by Shakespeare's Birthplace http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/83085055.jpg Anne Hattaways' Cottage in bloom ! http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/51656556.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/26163658.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/77540759.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/17706360.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/85361361.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/93991162.jpg http://img10.hostingpics.net/pics/35111764.jpg Karim:) |
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