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Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:44 am

I have had a lovely cultural week away.

Visited Dover Castle and the secret wartime tunnels. Upnor Castle, Rochester Castle, Deal Castle, Battle of Hastings Abbey and Battlefield , Canterbury Cathedral, Walmer Castle and Gardens and a few other places of interest.

We are all castled out, one hectic week with a lot of driving but worth it.

We have sat in the Queen Mothers Garden, bless her cotton socks and stood on the spot where Harold fell at the battle of Hastings, seen the chair that Wellington died in and much more.

The traffic was terrible, so much so we even stopped off for a night in a nice hotel in Winchester on the way home, a perfect finish to the week.

Nice to be home.

Will post a few pics later.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:47 am

Welcome back, Barman!

Looking forward to see your photos.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:50 am

What an interesting week you had, I hope it was restful!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:52 am

Barman, welcome back!

oh must see your pictures!:guitarist

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:13 am

Oh boy welcome back looking forward to the pictures. :-6

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:28 am

OK, who recognises this entrance?

Notice the Starbucks alongside.:wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:42 am

Barman;1244366 wrote: OK, who recognises this entrance?

Notice the Starbucks alongside.:wah: is it Winchester?

I will be spending a lot of time there very soon. ( 26 Sept) when Nephs trial starts.

Glad your back... missed you.... see you on facebook :sneaky:

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:05 am

Sorry Oscar tis Canterbury Cathedral, the place is awesome.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:07 am

Barman;1244381 wrote: Sorry Oscar tis Canterbury Cathedral, the place is awesome.

:wah: It's a long time since I went to Canterbury. great historic interest there.

Did you bring me back a pressie?

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:08 am

oscar;1244371 wrote: is it Winchester?

I will be spending a lot of time there very soon. ( 26 Sept) when Nephs trial starts.

Glad your back... missed you.... see you on facebook :sneaky:

Nope, not Winchester.

How bizarre to see modern buildings built right alongside the old city wall entrance. Normally old buildings have a large space around them so you can admire the old stone masonry. Also, I would have thought building so close could cause damage and surely buildings this old would be listed buildings?

Through the gateway is a cathedral, very similar to Winchesters Cathedral, except Winchester doesn't have that gateway. Looking at your list Barman, I'd guess it's Canterbury Cathedral.

Do you know the difference between a church and a Cathedral?

A Cathedral houses a Cathedra, which is the Bishop's chair (although it looks more like a throne!)

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:14 am

Okay, so I was right then. Just a slow typer.

In Winchester Cathedral you can get a children's guide which gives you loads of fun facts and fascinating things to look out for. It adds to the interest. I love Cathedrals and historic houses. Winchester and Salisbury also have houses with wattle-and-daub walls that you can see.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 11:43 am

Well done Rapunzel, you got it.

How about this place.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:38 pm

What beautiful places you visited, :-6

Makes me proud to be English!

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:44 pm

abbey;1244447 wrote: What beautiful places you visited, :-6

Makes me proud to be English!

Me too abbey, some of the places just left us speechless, trying to imagine what sort of life they lived a thousand years ago, some of the conditions and to stand where they stood and look at their work, incredible.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:55 pm

Glad you had a great hol, Barman. Beautiful pics.

If you like that sort of thing, don't miss Salisbury Cathedral. It and the Close it stands in are absolutely beautiful.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 12:58 pm

Clodhopper;1244459 wrote: Glad you had a great hol, Barman. Beautiful pics.

If you like that sort of thing, don't miss Salisbury Cathedral. It and the Close it stands in are absolutely beautiful.

Cheers Clodhopper, Salisbury will be on the visiting list one day i am sure.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 1:00 pm

Yay! Nice to have you back

What beautiful photo's.

Glad you enjoyed your break

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 1:03 pm

pinkchick;1244461 wrote: Yay! Nice to have you back

What beautiful photo's.

Glad you enjoyed your break

Thanks little one, gonna bore you with a few more pics yet.

That last one was Rochester Castle by the way.

How about this for a 1000 year old lighthouse.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:24 pm

Welcome back. I'm loving these pics!

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:50 am

Peg;1244538 wrote: Welcome back. I'm loving these pics!

Hope you are still saying that after i have posted about 40 of em.:wah:

Another spectacular entrance.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:43 am

Barman;1244899 wrote: Hope you are still saying that after i have posted about 40 of em.:wah:

Another spectacular entrance.

Stunning

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:48 am

Barman;1244417 wrote: Well done Rapunzel, you got it.

How about this place.

these are awesome photos, please don't be asking me what they are!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:11 pm

Buildings Odie:rolleyes::yh_rotfl

Even the Hotel in Winchester was cute, note the blue skies.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:09 pm

Barman;1244933 wrote: Buildings Odie:rolleyes::yh_rotfl

Even the Hotel in Winchester was cute, note the blue skies.

Have you uploaded them onto facebook yet?

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:46 pm

oscar;1244957 wrote: Have you uploaded them onto facebook yet?

To be honest i seldom visit facebook, just to see what my kids are up to really.:yh_rotfl I would delete my account but i can spy on the buggers from there.

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:39 am

sounds awesome barman! The pics are incredible!!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:28 pm

Barman;1244933 wrote: Buildings Odie:rolleyes::yh_rotfl

Even the Hotel in Winchester was cute, note the blue skies.

I know they are buildings, I meant exactly where they were...yes I know which country:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl!:-5:-5

just don't know where they are located as I have never been there.

O M G, THE THATCHED ROOF, WE DON'T HAVE THOSE HERE...THAT ENTIRE PIC TOOK MY BREATH AWAY.

arobert · Post by **arobert** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:39 pm

welcome back home..again