Congratulations to Laura Davies

Dame Laura Davies, DBE, was inducted into the

World Golf Hall of Fame today.  This is a

wonderful achievement for a talent golfer who was born in Coventry.

Two Coventry Kids

I used this photograph back in 2012 

when my husband and I met Laura Davies at the Women's British Open

at Hoylake near Liverpool.  We have watched Laura

play golf several times here and in the USA (most recently this year in

Carlsbad, California).

Please Rest Here

Wolferton Royal Station

Between Kings Lynn and Hunstanton on the 

North Norfolk Coast.

The thoughtful sign on the bench simply reads,

'PLEASE REST HERE'.

* * * * * * * *

This station was open between 1862 and 1966 and became famous

through its association  with the Royal Family.

I'll be back here during the week to share more about

this station and places we visited on a little break not far from Coventry.

Thatched Roof Thursday #84 - Priors Hardwick

School Cottage, London End

Priors Hardwick

Pretty even in the rain.

Mid to late 18th Century, Grade II Listed building.

It has been quite a while since I added thatched roof cottages to this

series of photos.  I have to go searching for them now.

Found this one on Monday about 30 minutes drive from Coventry.

The Name Is Correct

Wells-next-the-Sea

Port on North Norfolk coast of England

To make a long story short:  

Going way back (Domesday Book - 1086) the name was 'Guella' and by 1326 is was 'Welles'. 

There were many spring-wells rising through the chalk in the area.

The present name originated in the early 19th Century,

distinguishing it from other places with the same name.  

In 1857 it became known as Wells-on-Sea.

But, in 1956 the local Council voted to re-adopt the present name.

Taken at low tide looking back where the top shot was taken.  

The big boat on right is a restaurant.

Yes, it is a pretty port but what I am not showing you is:

 - A cute miniature steam railway that transports you to the beach

(or you can walk - about 1 mile, or go by car),

- The sandy beach with charming and colorful beach huts,

- An abundance of restaurants and shops,

- Or, the fantastic ice cream cone I enjoyed :).

If you go to London, great...but get yourself on a tour of the

Norfolk Coast...it is a must!!!!

Participating in Our World Tuesday

A Royal Christening

Princess Charlotte is to be christened today.
Since we visited Sandringham earlier in the week,
this is how I think the afternoon events will unfold
(with a little help from what I have read in the local newspapers).

Sandringham House, Country Home of the Queen

Everyone will meet here and walk
along a path (on the left) from the house
to Church of St Mary Magdalene.

Gates between Church and Sandringham House

These gates will open and the Royal Party
 will walk through.

 Church of St Mary Magdalene

The path and entrance to the church is on the left (above).

Church entrance.

 Inside Church looking towards the chancel (above) and
(below) Florentine marble font.

I do not believe that this font will be used for
Princess Charlotte's christening.  Instead
a rather grand 175 year old ornate silver gilt Lily Font will be used. 
The Lily Font (not pictured) is kept in the Tower of London.

Princess Diana was christened in this church.

St Mary Magdalene Church
Plenty of silver and beautifully ornate.

After the ceremony, it is back to 

Sandringham House for tea and cakes :).

There you have it - a Royal Christening.

Sandringham is a little over 2 hours drive from
Coventry in Norfolk.  Sandringham House is open to the public
between April and October and is well worth a visit.

My Sort Of View

Brancaster, Norfolk

Royal West Norfolk Golf Club

These photos were taken earlier this week when Mr LOL and I

spent a few days in Norfolk.  The coastline is

dotted with wonderful, picturesque villages not far from the seaside.

In the photo above you can see this amazing

links course is just beyond me.  That fence runs along the top of sand dunes.

  

In the photo below you can see more of the beach and the North Sea.

The big building is the clubhouse for the golf club.

Brancaster is a good 3 hours from Coventry.

We stayed in the area for three nights.  I'll share

more photos from this area early next week.

Participating in Skywatch Friday

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Upside Down

Sandringham House Gardens, Norfolk
Country Retreat of Her Majesty The Queen

Upside Down Boat

I have really struggled to find a photo for this theme day.
On Monday we visited Sandringham House (about 2 hours from Coventry).

Just by chance I spotted a decorative boat by one of the lakes.
My immediate thought - 'Upside Down' :).

In the photo (below) you can see a little of the main house.
The boat is just in the bottom right-hand corner under that big tree.

Participating in CDP Theme Day

Newnham Paddox Revisited

Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
Photos taken at Monks Kirby Midsummer County Fair
21st June, 2015

We visited here last year when the grounds

were open for another annual charity event

known as Daffodil Sunday.  It was fun

to see the piano (above) is still there today.

No daffodils this visit, but grounds are still beautiful.

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed the

lakes and park between 1745 and 1753.

These beautiful Grade I Listed 

Screen, Gates and Gatepiers are amazing.

And, there are wonderful views.....

Newnham Paddox is the private residence of the

Earl and Countess of Denbigh.

 Above, one of the lakes and below you can see the silhouette 

of the tower of the Church of St Edith in Monks Kirby taken
from the main drive into the park.

Here are a few more photos from the
event...adding them just for fun.

Tea, cakes, crafts...

Morris Dancing, Elsa and plenty of entertainment.

 Ice cream,
and
vintage cars
and more!

Have a good weekend.
See you next week :).

Participating in Skywatch Friday

Alvis Hare Mascot

Photo taken at Monks Kirby Midsummer County Fair

Part of a vintage car collection displayed by local Monks Kirby enthusiast.

1929 Alvis 12/50 SD with MG

PS. I think I was more interested in this radiator cap mascot than getting

details of these two cars.  I will add more later :).

Meet Elsa

Monks Kirby Midsummer County Fair

21st June, 2015

My husband with our granddaughter, Georgia.

Georgia (I mean, Elsa) performed twice at this event 

singing 'Let It Go' from the film, Frozen.  

The children loved singing along and having their pictures taken with 'Elsa' -

so did her granddad :).

And, she really looked the part, too.

Georgia hopes to go into musical theatre professionally.

Please follow the link - HERE to see a clip of Georgia's

performance posted on her 'Meet Elsa' Facebook page.  

Needless to say, Georgia is available to

do more work like this.  I think she'll be very busy.

More from Monks Kirby Midsummer County Fair tomorrow.

Participating in Our World Tuesday