York
On Friday, Ollie and myself took off for the day and went toYork. We had a grand time. As well as the Railway Museum and Minster we went for a 'Cruise on the Ouse'! Ollie went home with sweets for the evening movie (after all, it was Friday night film night) a brand new magic set and a squidgy alen toy, I went home potless!
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| Come on Dad, let's get into the Minster |
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| Ollie, that's .er...a bit too heavy son! |
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Wow Ollie, looking good son!   Bourne Just as you leave the A1 at Colsterworth and turn onto the B151 Bourne Road if you turn into Twyford Wood there is history hidden amongst the trees. If you take a stroll you will find the remains of a World War Two airfield, RAF North Witham. It was from this base on June 5 1944 that the first allied soldiers to hit french soil on D-Day took off. It was also the place that the 'Band of Brothers' from 101st Airbourne took off from. The Holland Arnhem raids also took off from here. Glen Miller also played to the troops in one of the 'Butler' hangers on the base. It's a very atmospheric place.  The intersection of two of the three runways. It's a strange place to stand and you cannot help but contemplate about the brave men who took off from here, many never to return.  After 70 years the Control Tower still remains. The tyres in the background provided access ..  looking out from the top floor observation post towards the runways  There are a few ante rooms and the remains of blue paint can still be seen on the walls   The trees were planted in the 50's by the Forestry Commision but during operational years there were no trees at all. I've walked this airfield many times. This time it was overcast and slightly drizzly, however if you walk the runways and amble through the trees on a summers day when there is nothing to be heard except the singing of the birds it becomes a very atmospheric place indeed. The Olive Branch On Saturday night I went to the Olive Branch at Clipsham, it's a Michelin Starred eatery and quickly becoming a favourite when visiting Bourne. With Leffe blonds in hand Eddie and myself were able to nip outside before dinner was served to be treated to the majestic site of the Space Shuttle Discovery flying over on her fibal voyage.  The Olive Branch  Had a Tapas starter. If youre interested I had Guinea Fowl for mains! Carlisle On Monday I went for a trip on the Settle to Carlisle line. This was made extra special by the succesful blagging of rides in the Drivers cabs on both legs of the jouney ensuring the best possible panaramic views of this most scenic of Railway lines. These pics are only a small snapshot of the journey.  The view from the cab...had views left, right and in front, fully panoramic. |
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unlike the football specials, this was not a 'dry' train! You definately get a different perspective on the stations    Ribblehead viaduct |
Thanks to all who made it a birthday to remember
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