Glazier 1742...

Collegiate Church of St Mary's

Warwick

I love it when something like this

is pointed out to me.  The windows above and below

show signatures with dates.

The pains of glass are located in the window below.

St Mary's a huge church located right in the center of Warwick -

a short distance from Warwick Castle.

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Towers & Spires

Warwick

St Mary's Church Tower and

St Nicholas Church Spire

Below is the view from across St Nicholas Park in 

Warwick.  You will just make out one of Warwick Castle's towers

on the left and to the right is a distant view of the churches above.

It was a really nice, warm day today.  

Perfect for a 10 minute drive to Warwick

for a walk in St Nicholas Park.

After 40 years living in England, I still get a kick out

of  seeing a skyline like this with a real 'castle' in it.

Ceiling Mural

Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

About 20 miles from Coventry.

Taken at Christmas, 2015.

Unfortunately, Coventry doesn't get a mention

on this map.  

So, I fixed that by adding it (below) so you can

see where I am :).

At last I have found a mural so I can 

participate in Monday Mural.

Hooray!

Thatched Roof Thursday #86 - Stratford Upon Avon

Old Thatch Tavern

(on a very rainy, dark day)

These photos were taken last month.

It was a horrible day but when I saw this 

pub I had to take some photos.

If you have ever visited Stratford, this

public house is located close to 

Shakespeare's birthplace.

It is a Grade II Listed building dating back to 1470.

Not only is it the oldest pub in Stratford town - it is also

the only thatched building left in town.

Hopefully you can make out a little of the thatched roof

on the last photo above.

Monty's Garter Banner

St Mary's Collegiate Church, Warwick

Garter Banner of Field Marshal 

Bernard Montgomery

This banner hangs outside the

Chapel of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment

in St. Mary's Church.

For more about this famous WWII Commander,

please follow the link HERE. 

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Across The Street

Mill Street, Warwick

Taken last week.

These timber framed houses are lovely but what gets me

is the sight these homes have from their front doors....

...Warwick Castle.

There is a big wall between the Grade II listed homes in Mill Street

and the castle.  I did use a zoom lens here but believe me,
the castle does look that big when you are standing in Mill Street.

  Below is a photo I used in my blog
in 2012 taken from Guy's Tower (tower with flag - above) looking down to where I
am standing in the top photo.  You can see Mill Street and
a little of the timber framed buildings.

It is nice to get these three photos together on one page.

Warwick Castle is about 20 minutes from Coventry.
Well worth a visit!!!!

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Jephson Gardens

Jephson Gardens (formerly Newbold Gardens)

Royal Leamington Spa

It has been a week 'lacking in blue sky' so I have

opted to share these photos taken in August, 2014 on a sunny day :).

Interested in learning a bit more about a town with 'Royal' in the name

and visited by Queen Victoria?  Have a look HERE.

Participating in Skywatch Friday

Warwick - Spot The Castle

Today the sun came out so we abandoned all our 'to do' list

jobs and went for a walk at St. Nicholas Park, Warwick.

How exciting it is for me to look across the park 

and see a real castle. Love it!
(iPhone shots)

Hope your week is going well :).

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Kingfisher Pool, Warwick

This unique facility is especially designed for use by anyone under the age of 17 

(to take up fishing safely in an organised way) and the disabled of any age.

The lake is surrounded by a tarmac path for easy wheelchair access. 

There are 37 platforms evenly spaced around the lake.

There is a wonderful public footpath for walkers and cyclist that goes along side the lake too.

Located minutes from Warwick Castle in St Nicholas Park.

Kingfisher Pool website link

Thatched Roof Thursday #68 - Warwick

A most unusual thatched roof building.

Next door to the thatched cafe in St Nicholas Park, Warwick,

a place to wash your hands, etc.

Public Toilets, St Nicholas Park, Warwick.

The 'Ladies' is to the right :).

Next door to that is a miniature railway!

I hope to find time to post photos tomorrow.

We have had some good weather...that means getting

paint brushes out and doing some painting/decorating around the house.

Hope you are having a good week!

Weekend Reflections - River Avon, Warwick

Taken from a public bridge looking towards 

Warwick Castle.

Participating in Weekend Reflections

and

Skywatch Friday

Thatched Roof Thursday #67 - Fancy An Ice Cream?

St Nicholas Park Cafe, Warwick

I can't tell you how excited I got when I discovered

this thatched roof cafe last week.

 We went there twice on our day at the park.

Once for coffee and again for an ice cream.

Inside?  You got it!  View of another thatched building :).

Hope you are all well.  Off to visit your blogs 

after dinner.  Cheers!

Thatched Roof Thursday #66 - Warwick...

...and City Daily Photo Theme Day - Squares.

Taken yesterday at a cafe in St Nicholas Park, Warwick.

Today is CDP's Theme Day (Squares) and it is falling on a 

Thursday which for me is normally Thatched Roof Thursday.  

Boy, did I get lucky yesterday when we visited Warwick.

For more theme day photos, please follow the link - HERE and enjoy!

If you like thatched roofs, 

click on the Thatched Roof Thursday label below :).

English Rooftops...

...and a castle :).

The view from a main road in the town of Warwick

 looking towards Warwick Castle.

Participating in Skywatch Friday

St George's Day, England

The Cross of St George flying high over Warwick Castle.

Today is also the 450th Anniversary of the birth of

Shakespeare.  As it happens, Warwick is located just about

half way between Coventry and Stratford Upon Avon.

I have taken pictures from this very spot before.

This one was taken today at 3.15 :).

Chipping Campden in November...

...2011 :).

I have a file on my desktop called 'Blog Standby'.

This photo has been stored there for some time.

Since the 'Snow Gods' are completely ignoring my hopes for snow,

I could be happy for a day like this instead.

Taken in the beautiful Cotswold town of

Chipping Campden.

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Wednesday, 29th Jan: Just realised that will make a nice
'C' for ABC Wednesday

Thatched Roof Thursday #52 - Kenilworth

Happy Thanksgiving 

to my American family and friends!

This is a continuation from last week's 

Thatched Roof Thursday #51.  

This home is also located on the lovely square of homes

known as Little Virginia, Kenilworth.  Kenilworth Castle is just down the road.

This was also thatched roof cottage #45, 

the Robsart Cottage.  You remember, it is the cottage

that has some mystery and intrigue as part of its history.

(A very nice lady allowed me to take these pictures.)

Off to sort out our dinner - a slice (or maybe 2) of turkey 

seems like a good starting point :).

Have a great day!

The Plan:  To be back on Sunday for
CDP Theme Day - Looking Out

T Is For Touchwood...

...in Solihull.  

If you fancy a little shopping, coffee, a meal, going to the cinema,

Touchwood shopping centre might be perfect for you, especially on a rainy day.

Looks like a mall in American to me.  

(I am ignoring Santa's Grotto, for the minute. 

Not quite ready for Christmas just yet...first comes Thanksgiving, tomorrow.)

Did I mention that one of the shops sells American candy?

Look on those bottom shelves - Hooray!

Participating in ABC Wednesday

Thank you, iPhone :).

Thatched Roof Thursday #51 - Little Virginia

That's right,

Little Virginia in Kenilworth, England.

The thatched cottages date back to early 17th Century. 

Is it possible

that this is the spot where the first potatoes were grown in England 

and that they were imported by Walter Raleigh?

And, that early colonist in Virginia (America) returned to England and made their homes in

Kenilworth, calling this area 'Little Virginia'?

I don't know what is legend or truth, but I do know that 

some residents of this area firmly believe that the lawn area here

is where the first potatoes in England were grown. 

If you would like to read a nice piece on the subject,

follow the link HERE.

PS. Happy Birthday, Richard!

Thatched Roof Thursday #50 - Market Bosworth

Look what I found yesterday!

Aylesbrook Cottage

17th Century thatched roof cottage

with a little extra.  Look in the front garden.

I sort of peered over the hedge to get the shot above.

Market Bosworth is a small market town located about

20 miles from Coventry and is full of history and things to do.

I decided to postpone my 'Little Virginia' photos, promised last week.

Got a tad excited at finding a thatched cottage like this :).