Author: nealpp
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Ladybower and Derwent
Great walk this morning. Went up hill by side of Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs; the ones used by the Dambusters to practice for their raids in Germany. While up on the top the weather was lovely and didn’t see another soul. Most people were choosing the path by the sides of the water and totally…
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Rutland Arms Hotel
Where we are staying in Bakewell. This is the view we have overlooking the main street in Bakewell. Weather held today but raining now. — Post From My iPhone
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Hardwick Hall
Lovely visit to Harwick Hall today. New hall is Elizabethan built by Bess. Old hall partly ruined but you can still walk right to the top. Lots of original plasterwork is still there but of course they’re a concern as they shouldn’t be exposed to the elements! Amazing views from the top! — Post From…
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Victorian splender
Went to an excellent course today on timetabling. It was held at the wonderful Victoria Hotel which was the hotel for the railway. Not very exciting but the hotel design is a wonderful testamony to Victorian life and the progress made during that period. I love the design of this building. The inside is also…
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Lazy Sunday afternoon
Back hurting today – not been to church. Nelson making me feel better! — Post From My iPhone
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No Met Opera
Tragic news! Cineworld aren’t showing the live Met HD performances from New York. I hope the footie will cheer me up. Wonder if any other cinema firm are having them?
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The Sound of Music – Live!!!!!
Last night was a treat – the national tour of The Sound of Music (web site) at the Bradford Alhambra. The cast included Connie Fisher who of course won the role on TV and the full Andrew Lloyd Webber production straight from the West End of London. The chap playing the Captain also played the…