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Speke Hall & Gardens

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Speke Hall

Recently Mum and I went to visit Speke Hall & Gardens. The weather was cloudy but it stayed dry.

Speke Hall is a glorious hall, steeped in history. It has a Restaurant, Picnic Areas, a Maze, a Children’s Play Area and many paths to walk along.

Here are a couple photos from the Hall:

The Entrance.
A Wooden Statue.

Essential Info

  • Speke Hall & Gardens is a glorious hall steeped in history, with beautiful gardens.
  • Opening Times: Here.
  • Admission Prices: Here.
  • Facilities: Parking, Toilets, a Maze, Restaurant, Children’s Pay Area, Volunteers in the hall detailing its history, Picnic Areas, Walking Routes, etc.

Write soon,

Antony

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Beeston Castle in Cheshire – More a Ruin than a Castle

By Friends & Family, Happiness & Joy, History, LifeNo Comments
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Beeston Castle Gatehouse.

Earlier today my good friend Steve and I went to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park. The weather was glorious, sunshine, temperature in the high twenties and not a cloud in the sky.

Beeston Castle is more a ruin than a castle. The gatehouse is at the bottom of a hill and it houses a small gift shop. It’s a uphill walk to the main ruin of the castle, a walk that I felt in my legs and reminded my of how un-physically fit I am.

There was a St. George & The Dragon event on which was popular with families.

Here are some photos:

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Beeston Castle has a small exhibition detailing its history.

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Beeston Castle exhibition display cabinet (1).

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Beeston Castle exhibition display cabinet (2).

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Ruins of a tower.

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The path up to the main ruin.

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The main ruin from a distance.

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The entrance to the main ruin (1).

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The entrance to the main ruin (2). From the bridge was a sheer drop of at least thirty feet.

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Me.

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Inside the main ruin (1).

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Inside the main ruin (2).

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Inside the main ruin (3).

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Inside the main ruin (4).

Essential Info

  • Beeston Castle is ruins of a castle. It also has a woodland park to walk in.
  • Recommended, but it is pricy for what it is.
  • Admission Fee: Adult £7-9.
  • Opening Times: To see Opening Times on English Heritage website click here.
  • Parking: A paid carpark is opposite Beeston Castle’s Gatehouse.
  • Caution: If your mobility is poor, this isn’t a great site for you to visit. It’s an uphill walk to the main ruin site.
  • Has a small exhibition.
  • Has a small gift shop.

I’ve wanted to visit Beeston Castle for a number of years and I’m glad I did, especially on such a lovely day. But because it’s more a ruin than a castle, I probably wont be going back any time soon.

Especially not when I have Rivington’s Lever Castle on my doorstep with no entry fee and beautiful woodland to walk in.

Blog soon,

Antony



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The History of the National Health Service (NHS) by Me

By Health, History, ThinkingNo Comments

Many millions of people would not be alive today or lived for as long without the healthcare provided by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK). The NHS provides safe, good quality and cost effective healthcare to 64+ million men, women and children in the UK.

Driven by my curiosity, I’ve researched and written this article entitled The History of the English National Health Service (NHS), you can view it in the viewer below or download via the link below:

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Antony

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My India Adventure (Part 7) – Agra Fort

By Adventures, Friends & Family, Happiness & Joy, History, Inspiration, TravelNo Comments
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Agra Fort Information Stone.

On the same day that Robert, Neha, Michael, Neha’s family and I visited The Taj Mahal we also visited Agra Fort. I don’t know enough about Agra Fort’s rich history, but I do know about a legend…

Legend has it that the Emperor who built the Taj Mahal inherited Agra Fort. He desired buildings made out of white marble inlaid with gold and semi-precious gemstones, like the Taj Mahal. So he knocked down some of the existing buildings and rebuilt his own.

The Emperor was later deposed by his son and imprisoned in his white marble buildings (see photos Inside 5 and Inside 6 below) until he died. From his prison, the Emperor could see the Taj Mahal, where the ashes of his love rested.

It looks like it was quite a luxurious prison to me. No doubt he had staff to feed, water, bathe and cloth him. Along with maybe a few guards to make sure he didn’t try to escape.

Here are some photos of Agra Fort:

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Agra Fort Entrance.

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Agra Fort Outside (1).

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Agra Fort Outside (2).

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Agra Fort Inside (1).

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Agra Fort Inside (2).

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Agra Fort Inside (3).

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Agra Fort Inside (4).

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Agra Fort – you can see The Taj Mahal from a window.

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Another Agra Fort Information Stone.

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Agra Fort Inside (5).

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Agra Fort Inside (6).

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The Third & Final Agra Fort Information Stone.

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Agra Fort Inside (7).

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Agra Fort Inside (8).

In the next blog post in the series, I’ll tell you all about a permanent reminder I got to remember my India adventure. It will be published soon, so check back regularly for the next update.

Write soon,

Antony



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