Escape to the Country - Wiltshire - 2018 - 2019
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Wiltshire is a county in South West England with an area of 3,485 km2 (1,346 square miles). It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The county town was originally Wilton, after which the county is named, but Wiltshire Council is now based in the county town of Trowbridge.
Wiltshire is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is noted for being the location of the Stonehenge and Avebury stone circles and other ancient landmarks, and as a training area for the British Army. The city of Salisbury is notable for its mediaeval cathedral. Important country houses open to the public include Longleat, near Warminster, and the National Trust's Stourhead, near Mere.
Wiltshire is notable for its pre-Roman archaeology. The Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age people that occupied southern Britain built settlements on the hills and downland that cover Wiltshire. Stonehenge and Avebury are perhaps the most famous Neolithic sites in the UK.
In the 6th and 7th centuries Wiltshire was at the western edge of Saxon Britain, as Cranborne Chase and the Somerset Levels prevented the advance to the west. The Battle of Bedwyn was fought in 675 between Escuin, a West Saxon nobleman who had seized the throne of Queen Saxburga, and King Wulfhere of Mercia. In 878 the Danes invaded the county. Following the Norman Conquest, large areas of the country came into the possession of the crown and the church.
At the time of the Domesday Survey the industry of Wiltshire was largely agricultural; 390 mills are mentioned, and vineyards at Tollard and Lacock. In the succeeding centuries sheep-farming was vigorously pursued, and the Cistercian monastery of Stanley exported wool to the Florentine and Flemish markets in the 13th and 14th centuries.
In the 17th century English Civil War Wiltshire was largely Parliamentarian. The Battle of Roundway Down, a Royalist victory, was fought near Devizes.
In 1794 it was decided at a meeting at the Bear Inn in Devizes to raise a body of ten independent troops of Yeomanry for the county of Wiltshire, which formed the basis for what would become the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry, who served with distinction both at home and abroad, during the Boer War, World War I and World War II. The Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry currently lives on as Y (RWY) Squadron, based in Swindon, and B (RWY) Squadron, based in Salisbury, of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry.
Around 1800 the Kennet and Avon Canal was built through Wiltshire, providing a route for transporting cargoes from Bristol to London until the development of the Great Western Railway.
Information on the 261 civil parishes of Wiltshire is available on Wiltshire Council's Wiltshire Community History website which has maps, demographic data, historic and modern pictures and short histories.
The local nickname for Wiltshire natives is Moonrakers. This originated from a story of smugglers who managed to foil the local Excise men by hiding their alcohol, possibly French brandy in barrels or kegs, in a village pond. When confronted by the excise men they raked the surface to conceal the submerged contraband with ripples, and claimed that they were trying to rake in a large round cheese visible in the pond, really a reflection of the full moon. The officials took them for simple yokels or mad and left them alone, allowing them to continue with their illegal activities. Many villages claim the tale for their own village pond, but the story is most commonly linked with The Crammer in Devizes.
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Fort Lauderdale - Wilton Manors - Gay bars
My first trip to the gayborhood in Fort Lauderdale really made me feel as though I was in the USA. George's Alibi was buzzing with the sounds of country a room of cabaret, men in stetzens and huge beefy bears serving casks of beer.
There's quite a difference to British gay villages; America seems to like to butch it up a bit. A bar in most cities I've been to would be amiss without a grumpy drunk propping up a bar, a camp cheerleader behind the bar, a music selection full of rock and country and some form of macho sport presentation or a pool table. Good luck finding all that in the UK.
George's Alibi is a popular meeting haunt all week and where Wilton Manors all began when a gay resident bought the complex and began rejuvenating it -- this whole area in fact was once run down. Adopted by gays and becomes a sought-after area.
It's worth stopping by Rosie's Bar & Grill, Gelati Martini Lounge, New Moon Bar, and the Manor Complex.
Bill's Sport Bar is a must-stop -- I was totally in awe of such a concept -- a gay sports bar. It's full of men in shorts and vests; fit guys behind the bar mixing cocktails; it's draped in paraphernalia of American Football, Baseball, and Basketball. There was an excellent atmosphere here; very lively and a great hangout. billsfillingstation.com
Shepherd's Arms Hotel, Cleator
Shepherd's Arms Hotel, Ennerdale Bridge, Lake District National Park, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR, England
Click on the blue link above to read more about the Shepherd's Arms Hotel or to book your stay there.Or visit for bargain prices on many more hotels in Cumbria in the UK and around the globe.
riffLover - The Sun Inn, Stockton-on-Tees, Saturday 13th June 2015 Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
riffLover - live at The Sun Inn, Stockton-on-Tees, Saturday 13th June 2015
Can't Get Enough Of Your Love
The Honeymoon Cottage in Westmore, VT (Lake Willoughby)
Our newly renovated cottage on Lake Willoughby in Westmore, Vermont is finally available for rent. Visit Homeaway.com and search for The Honeymoon Cottage in Westmore, VT.
Fireworks or a Battle Scene?
This is from the fireworks show in Ashland, NH on July 3, 2006. At one point, it looks like we're watching a battle scene.
The Mansion at Bald Hill, Woodstock Connecticut
Litchfield CT - Real Estate Community Profile
Considering moving to Litchfield, CT? Check out this video to take a virtual tour in Litchfield before you buy.
Amid the scenic Northwest Hills of Connecticut, historic Litchfield is renowned for its abundance of shopping, dining, culture and four-season recreation. This sophisticated country town is centrally located between New York City and Boston.
Our local brokerage office locates at 3BB South Street, PO Box 275, Litchfield, CT 06759. In addition to the town of Litchfield, the office also services the local towns of Morris, Bantam, Goshen, Harwinton, Winchester, Colebrook, Norfolk, Bethlehem, Torrington and Watertown. With a diverse housing stock including everything from antique to modern to contemporary, there is something for everyone in Litchfield.
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Are these mountain lions?
Mountain Lion sightings in Iowa are rare. The DNR says 95 percent turn out to be false. But some residents in Warren County think they are in the five percent.
Afoot in Connecticut 14 - Lake Waramaug and Hopkins Inn
Eric D. Lehman is the author of Bridgeport: Tales from the Park City and Hamden: Tales from the Sleeping Giant. He teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Bridgeport and his series Afoot in Connecticut highlights the Nutmeg State's natural and historical treasures.
This episode finds Eric on the shores of Lake Waramaug in New Preston.
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Between Bowness Knott and River Lisa, Ennerdale, Cumbria
A short, HD wide screen video film full of bliss, for divers, a promising location between Bowness Knott and the River Liza, Ennerdale.
Showing features above the water line . . . including path access to site, along with audio commentary on what to expect during this dive at Ennerdale, in Cumbria.
As always - divers must visit the Freshwaterdiver web site for permissions and restrictions regarding this an any other Lakeland dive.
THE HAUNTING of TYNG MANSION and CEMETERY Tyngsborough Paranormal Ghost Story
The House of the Damned. The Mansion of Misery. The depths of hell hidden behind walls. All names for this seemingly majestic Massive colonial Georgian style Home. You might think it looks peaceful in this photo... maybe not. But I've been there. I saw it many times.. NEVER was it calm or peaceful
THIS PLACE WAS AMITYVILLE ON STEROIDS
The tyng mansion was built in the 1600's and is considered one of the most haunted buildings in New England until it burned down in the 1970's. Yet the ghost still remain in the very haunted near by Tyng Cemetery.
Come back with me and hear about the most haunted Mansion... The TYNG MANSION and the CEMETERY, THE TYNG FAMILY PLOT.
Kent CT - Real Estate Community Profile
Considering moving to Kent, CT? Check out this video to take a virtual tour in Kent before you buy.
Beautifully set on the Housatonic River, Kent offers country living in a quintessential small New England town. The town center is filled with unique shops and galleries. Kent is served by superb public and private schools including Kent School.
Our local brokerage office locates at 27 N Main Street, Kent, CT 06757. The Kent Brokerage Office of Litchfield Hills Sotheby's International Realty also services other area towns and villages such as Warren, Cornwall, Goshen, Falls Village, Sharon, Merryall, Gaylordsville and New Preston. Our agents stand ready to act as your guide to this wonderful part of the world.
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Cake Decorating
Interview with David MacCarfrae, of Liverpool, England, on how to make royal decorations on a cake and his teachings on several courses on cake decorating at the Hampton Inn in Nampa. MacCarfrae decorated the wedding cakes for the royal weddings of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 1986 and Prince Edward and Sophie-Rhys Jones in 1999.
Haunted places in NH
In this video I'm trying to figure out the story of the family who was murdered & a boy ran out in the rd to find help but got shot in the back this is in hollis NH pine hill cemetery! !
Man shot, killed in Wilton
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Orcas in Active Pass, Galiano Island BC - Canada (wow!)
Orcas in Active Pass off the shores of Galiano Island.
The spot is not far from InTheBluff and the Galiano Inn & Spa.
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The video was recorded on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from the shore on Galiano Island. Although we saw the whales approach Active Pass from another location, we had no idea how many whales were in this group. We were very fortunate to see the superpod consisting of the J, K and L resident orca pods that feed on local fish. There could have been over 80 orca whales. They do not eat seals and, contrary to their other name killer whales, they do not eat people.
We were all excited to see this many of them (as you can tell from the audio). I can't imagine anybody who would be able to watch them live in silence.
Enjoy!
Dawn Pickering - Karaoke Stars!
Dawn's 43rd Birthday Bash at The Wellington Inn Birmingham.
Edible Cookie Dough Recipe
You’ll love this worry-free and DELICIOUS edible cookie dough made with toasted flour and no eggs! Easy to make and store for an indulgent anytime treat! Big notes of vanilla, brown sugar and chocolate take this cookie dough recipe over the top for some serious indulgence. And yes, I bake one and see if this raw cookie dough turns into my dream cookie or a DUD!
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