Thursday, 22 September 2016

Five On Friday - every picture tells a story.

Joining Amy once again this week for Five On Friday with five stand alone photos taken during our recent trip to UK.
The first four were all taken in Ludlow, described by Sir John Betjeman CBE "as probably the loveliest town in England".
I'm not sure I'd agree with that description after spending a day there during the recent Ludlow Food Festival but it has got an amazing castle, some very pretty streets and wonderful architecture.
Here are four random events that happened during that day.
on a market stall selling vintage kitchenalia I discovered this little book tucked in amongst some knives

We enjoyed watching Shropshire lad and Development Chef for Raymond Blanc
@ Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons,  Adam Johnson,
demonstrating how to make cauliflower couscous and souffles.
Graham Kidd stage @ Ludlow Food Festival

The blue plaque says it all.

I had an errand to run @ The Castle Bookshop so I parked the SP outside holding the bags.
Whenever we travel to UK we spend our last night at Stone Green Farm B & B, Mersham, Kent. Caroline and Geoffrey are wonderful hosts ably assisted by Paddington Bear standing by with the picnic hamper.
After a marvellous full Kentish breakfast the next morning we're ready to face the Eurotunnel journey and the long drive home.
Paddington Bear ready for a picnic.

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  1. riitta k22 September 2016 at 22:56

    The Castle Bookshop looks so inviting! I ought to read Beatrice Potter too! It's only that I have a -huge- pile of unread books :) Well, the winter is dark, cold and long.

    Enjoy your weekend Maggie!

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  2. Gracie Saylor22 September 2016 at 23:05

    The bookshop, The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes, Paddington, and the other sights you saw sounded like lovely fun, Maggie! Thanks for sharing some of what you enjoyed. Happy Weekend :) xx

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  3. The History Anorak23 September 2016 at 00:06

    You must go back to Ludlow when it isn't food festival time. It really is a lovely town and I wish it wasn't so far away from where I live!

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  4. Chidkid23 September 2016 at 00:22

    Very inviting photos. An interesting read.

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  5. Fiona23 September 2016 at 00:32

    It looks like you had a great trip, I've never been to Shropshire.
    Wondered if you've encountered any problems when travelling to/from the tunnel? (French side) I usually go via Le Havre but next time I'm going to Ouistreham.

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  6. Tomoko23 September 2016 at 01:16

    Hello,Maggie,
    Looks like you had a wonderful trip, and what a great finding of that lovely book!
    I like to see the photo of the castle bookshop.So inviting! Happy weekend to you!

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  7. Rosie23 September 2016 at 04:42

    Ludlow is just about close enough for a day trip from here and we do visit occasionally, I spent one birthday going around the castle and town but it does get very busy and so uncomfortable at times. Your final night's B&B sounds wonderful especially with Paddington to make your stay special:)

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  8. Jeanie23 September 2016 at 05:01

    I'll tell you, you really are ramping up my "go to England" desire with photos like this. When I finally make it, we'll have to confer!

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  9. Sharon23 September 2016 at 06:51

    I love The Castle Bookshop. Looks like a great place to visit! Sounds like you had a lot of fun. Like Paddington picture - he's my favourite bear.

    Have a great week!

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  10. Snap23 September 2016 at 07:21

    Thanks for making the trip to Ludlow and the Food Festival. I want to go into the Castle Bookshop and explore! Paddington is one of my favorites as is Beatrix Potter. I think you had a lovely trip -- thanks for taking us along! Have a great weekend.

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  11. Crimson Kettle23 September 2016 at 08:45

    I love Ludlow, especially in the Autumn when all the trees change colour. I expect it was super busy with the food festival on though.

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  12. ellen b23 September 2016 at 11:40

    Love your five and I'm going to have to put Ludlow on our list if we are ever blessed to visit Great Britain again.

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  13. Amy at love made my home23 September 2016 at 11:50

    What a lovely time you had in Ludlow! Great to see two literary heroes too with Beatrix Potter and Paddington Bear making an appearance! Thank you for joining Five On Friday, lovely to see you, have a good weekend! xx

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  14. Pom Pom23 September 2016 at 12:50

    Looks like you had a lot of fun! The SP seems like a good sport!

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  15. AnnieOBTextiles23 September 2016 at 14:13

    The Castle bookshop looks like a "proper" bookshop in which you could spend many hours browsing. Sounds like you had a lovely time in Ludlow and hope you had a safe journey home.

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  16. Coastal Ripples23 September 2016 at 15:20

    Ludlow is one of my favourite towns. Probably not as good when it's busy. Last time I visited they were having major floods. Hope you've settled back to your home routine. B

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  17. Lorrie23 September 2016 at 21:50

    I've heard a fair bit about Ludlow. I wonder how different it might be when it's not quite so busy. The Castle Bookshop looks like a great place to spend some time. The SP seems to not mind his post outside.

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  18. Meredith24 September 2016 at 07:22

    I would love a trip to that bookshop.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)25 September 2016 at 20:04

    I can't tell you how much fun I think it would be to stay in a B&B with Paddington Bear as the host ;>).... and the bookstore alone would make it a beautiful town in my mind!

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