The seafront promenade, before the Summer tourists invade. My beautiful home town in England - Torquay, South Devon.
.........and we didn't, because that's how life was then.
Meadfoot Beach - Thatcher Rock - The English Channel
Meadfoot Beach - Thatcher Rock - The English Channel
English gardens............no place lovelier on a Spring afternoon. This is part of the Dartington Estate, Devon - the month of May brings bluebells and azaleas.
The Great Hall at Dartington - constructed 1388-1400
For more on the very interesting history of the Dartington Estate go here.
For more on the very interesting history of the Dartington Estate go here.
The ubiquitous English tearoom. Still a respite in the busy day...........the never ending part of British heritage known as 'teatime', when we are still able to drop everything, put on the kettle, and sit down with a nice cup of tea, preferably with good company, be it family or friends.
Angels is my favorite, even on a rainy afternoon.........on the cliff top, looking toward the English Channel, Victorian in decor, angels and lace, with a lovely garden area set with tables and chairs.
A garden where a cup of tea would be enjoyable on a Spring afternoon.
The thatched Weavers Cottage 'tea shoppe' in the tiny village of Cockington.
This was the village where I spent many a happy day in my childhood.......within walking distance of my home, perhaps 3.5 miles round trip, with two fairly steep lanes to climb, just a quick jaunt in those days!
No, I'm not over there yet! I will be going home again in May. Looking forward to it. These are images from my 2009 visit.
This was the village where I spent many a happy day in my childhood.......within walking distance of my home, perhaps 3.5 miles round trip, with two fairly steep lanes to climb, just a quick jaunt in those days!
No, I'm not over there yet! I will be going home again in May. Looking forward to it. These are images from my 2009 visit.
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