My Favourite Places Ep 3 - Constable Country, Suffolk, England
Between July 2006 and April 2013, I lived 45 minutes drive from the small area of East Anglia in England that inspired most of John Constable's paintings. I drove over to Constable Country as often as I could, and it became a place I adore. This video takes you on a tour of this tiny patch of unspoiled England, comparing Constable's paintings with how the actual landscape looks today.
Places to see in ( Halstead - UK )
Places to see in ( Halstead - UK )
Halstead is a town and civil parish in Braintree District of Essex in England. The town lies near Colchester and Sudbury, in the Colne Valley. It originally developed on the hill to the north of the river. The name Halstead is said to derive from the Old English hald (refuge, shelter, healthy) and stede (site, place or farm), meaning healthy farm, safe place or place of refuge.
The wide High Street is dominated by the 14th century church of St Andrew, which was extensively renovated during the Victorian period but retains much earlier decoration including tomb monuments dating from the 14th century and earlier. The historic core of Halstead can be observed on a walk up the market hill. A river walk runs through the town from east to west, and just outside the town is Broaks Wood, a popular area for walking owned by the Forestry Commission. Halstead Public Gardens were established in 1900 and is noted for its floral displays. Townsford Mill that spans the river at the bottom of the town houses the Antiques Centre, with thousands of interesting pieces ranging from clothing to household items. In 1818, Samuel Courtauld built two mills, Townsford at Halstead and another at Bocking.
At the end of 1824 Halstead Mill was sold to Stephen Beuzeville. In 1825, Samuel. installed a steam engine at Bocking Mill. An agreement dated 19 January 1825 was drawn up between Beuzeville and Samuel Courtauld and his partners for the conversion of Halstead Mill for silk throwing. Beuzeville was to provide the expertise, capital, and supply the silk; Courtauld was to erect the machinery power looms and operate the mill in return for a share in the profits; Beuzeville was to take delivery of the yarn and manufacture the crêpe for which he was a technical expert of 20 years experience. The mill appears to have been in operation by the summer of 1825, with Joseph Ash as manager.
The introduction of new technology was important but the mills still remained heavily dependent on manpower, or more accurately, woman-power. The looms required supervision by an army of young female workers and even in 1838, more than 92% of the workforce was female.
In 1827 Stephen Beuzeville was declared bankrupt; a formal deed of sale dated 11 April 1828 was created between the commissioners in bankruptcy and Samuel Courtauld, whereby Halstead Mill (subject to charges of £300) was sold to Courtaulds for a cash payment of £1,500. Stephen and his father joined Courtaulds as employees.
Halstead has a library situated in a large open-plan building that was built as the corn exchange (1864-1866) but has also housed a technical school. Nearby Moyns Park, a Grade I listed Elizabethan country house, is said to have been where Ian Fleming put the finishing touches on his novel From Russia, with Love.
A historical society holds regular monthly meetings and a town museum attached to the town council offices features some historical artefacts and various objects limited to local interest. The Empire Theatre in Butler Road hosts occasional bingo nights. Halstead is also home to Hume's Bakery, which opened in 1960, and trades at the same shop today.
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Places to see in ( Houghton le Spring - UK )
Places to see in ( Houghton le Spring - UK )
Houghton-le-Spring is a town in North East England, which has its recorded origins in Norman times. It lies in the local government district of the City of Sunderland, in the county of Tyne and Wear, but previously in County Durham prior to 1974. It is situated almost equidistant between the cathedral city of Durham 7 miles (11 kilometres) southwest and Sunderland about 6 mi (10 km) northeast. The town of Seaham and the North Sea lie about 5 mi (8 km) directly east. The villages and towns of Newbottle, Fencehouses and Hetton-le-Hole lie nearby. It has a population of 36,746.
Other villages within the Houghton-le-Spring postal district include: Philadelphia, Shiney Row, Chilton Moor and Woodstone Village. The A690 road from Durham to Sunderland meets the A182 in Houghton at an unusual interchange. Heading northeast, slip roads leave the A690, heading up to a roundabout, while the A690 climbs and travels above a second roundabout, before the entry slip joins the A690 itself.
The parish church of St Michael and All Angels dates back to Norman times and contains the tomb of Bernard Gilpin, known as 'the Apostle of the North'. Gilpin was Archdeacon of Durham and in 1557 became the rector at Houghton-le-Spring, which at that time was one of the largest parishes in England. During World War II, Houghton was relatively unscathed from the bombing raids on nearby Sunderland as it was not worth bombing.
Houghton was an active coal-mining town. The local mine began to sink its first shaft in 1823 and was active until its closure in 1981. At its peak in the early 20th century, the pit employed over 2,000 workers.
Houghton Feast is an ancient festival held every October in the town. It has its origins in the 12th century as the dedication festival to the parish church of St Michael & Order of Nine Angles. Nowadays the festival lasts ten days and typically features a fairground, carnival, fireworks and an ox-roasting event in commemoration of Rector Bernard Gilpin's feeding of the poor. It was expanded in the 16th century by Gilpin and again in the late 18th century when it became connected with horse racing. The 19th century saw the introduction of steam-powered rides and all the fun of the fair, however events were downscaled as a result of World War II. Rector Noel Gwilliam was responsible for initiating the feast format as we know it today and encouraging an emphasis on the religious aspects. 2005 marked the 50th anniversary since former ward councillor John Mawston became involved with Houghton Feast.
Houghton-le-Spring's main shopping area is Newbottle Street, with some businesses branching off onto nearby streets for example Mautland Square, Sunderland Street, Durham Road and The Broadway amongst others. The White Lion pub is the last of four 'Lion' houses, with other three being drastically redeveloped as new businesses or demolished across the last century. Other public houses include the Houghton Comrades, the Copt Hill, the Mill, the Burn, the Britannia and the Wild Boar which is part of the Wetherspoons chain.
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Places to see in ( Margate - UK )
Places to see in ( Margate - UK )
Margate is a seaside town in the district of Thanet in Kent, England. It lies 38.1 miles east-north-east of Maidstone, on the coast along the North Foreland and contains the areas of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook.
For at least 250 years, Margate has been a leading seaside resort in the UK, drawing Londoners to its beaches, Margate Sands. The bathing machines in use at Margate were described in 1805 as four-wheeled carriages, covered with canvas, and having at one end of them an umbrella of the same materials which is let down to the surface of the water, so that the bather descending from the machine by a few steps is concealed from the public view, whereby the most refined female is enabled to enjoy the advantages of the sea with the strictest delicacy.
The Dreamland Amusement Park (featured in The Jolly Boys' Outing extended episode of the television series Only Fools and Horses) is situated in the centre of Margate. It reopened in 2015, having been closed since 2006 following a lengthy campaign by the group Save Dreamland Campaign. The Scenic Railway roller coaster at Dreamland, which opened in 1920, is Grade II* Listed and the second oldest in the world, was severely damaged in a fire on 7 April 2008 but has now been fully restored and reopened to the public in October 2015. Today the Dreamland roller coaster is one of only two early-20th century scenic railways still remaining in the UK; the only other surviving UK scenic railway is in Great Yarmouth and was built in 1932. The Margate roller coaster is an ACE Coaster Classic. Cliftonville, next to Margate, has a classic British Arnold Palmer seaside mini golf course.
There are two notable theatres, the Theatre Royal in Addington Street – the second oldest theatre in the country – and the Tom Thumb Theatre, the second smallest in the country, in addition to the Winter Gardens. The Theatre Royal was built in 1787, burned down in 1829 and was remodelled in 1879 giving Margate more national publicity. The exterior is largely from the 19th century.[15] From 1885 to 1899 actor-manager Sarah Thorne ran a school for acting at the Theatre Royal which is widely regarded as Britain's first formal drama school. Actors who received their initial theatrical training there include Harley Granville-Barker, Evelyn Millard, Louis Calvert, George Thorne, Janet Achurch, Adelaide Neilson and Irene and Violet Vanbrugh, among others. An annual jazz festival takes place on a weekend in June.
Margate Museum in Market Place explores the town's seaside heritage in a range of exhibits and displays, and is now opened at weekends by a team of volunteers. First discovered in 1798, the Margate Caves (also known as the Vortigern Caves) are situated at the bottom of Northdown Road. They are currently closed to the public.
The Shell Grotto, which has walls and roof covered in elaborate decorations of over four million shells covering 2,000 square feet (190 m2) in complex patterns, was rediscovered in 1835, but is of unknown age and origin. It has been designated as a Grade I listed building. There is a 16th-century 2-storey timber-framed Tudor house built on a flint plinth in King Street. Margate's Jubilee Clock Tower was built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, although not completed until 1889. It had a Time Ball mechanism, mounted on a mast atop the tower, which was raised a few minutes before 1pm each day and dropped at precisely 1pm, thereby allowing residents, visitors and ships to know the exact time. This was, of course, in the days before wireless transmission of time signals.
Alot to see in ( Margate - UK ) such as :
Dreamland Margate
Shell Grotto, Margate
Turner Contemporary
Draper's Mill, Margate
Scenic Railway
Hartsdown Park
Botany Bay, Kent
Quex Park
Margate Beach
RAF Manston Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
Margate Museum
Margate Harbour Arm
Genting Casino Margate
Saint Mildred's Bay
St Peter's Church
Kingsgate Bay
Pegwell Bay
Monkton Nature Reserve
Margate Clocktower
Sunken Gardens
Dane Park
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Walks And Walking Suffolk Walks Stoke by Nayland Church Walking Route 360 Video
This video was taken during a 5 mile walking route from Stoke by Nayland Country Lodges to Stoke by Nayland church showing a beautiful 360 degree view of Constable Country in Suffolk.
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20 augustus 2011 Eye Castle, Suffolk, England
WALKING IN SUFFOLK | SUDBURY | HUMAN HEAD AND MUMMIFIED CAT FOUND!
A 5 mile day walk in and around Sudbury in Suffolk on the banks of the River Stour and across Sudbury Common Lands with Candice.
More history than you could shake a stick at in this one, such as Gainsborough's house, Simon of Sudbury's head, WWII Pillboxes, a mummified cat and a disused railway line!
The weather was glorious! Perfect for a walk. One of the best Suffolk walks I've done.
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Hilton London Paddington
The Hilton London Paddington hotel is conveniently located 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport and connected by footbridge to Paddington Station. Together with four London Underground lines linked to the station, this is one of London's best connected hotels. Situated in the heart of the city, this stylish hotel's superb location is within walking distance of London's premier attractions. Enjoy the unique shopping experience of Oxford Street. Discover Kensington Palace or take a leisurely stroll to Hyde Park. The West End's famous shopping, entertainment, and nightlife are just ten minutes away. Enjoy a memorable dining experience in the celebrated Brasserie Restaurant and experience our diverse menu with continental influences. Enjoy dinner or a late night drink in the chic Steam Bar. This modern bar's sleek décor provides a contemporary feel and a relaxed atmosphere.
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In the heart of London, the Palace Court Hotel offers convenient budget rooms just a 5-minute walk from leafy Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
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Each room has a TV, a direct-dial telephone, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The private shower rooms have a hairdryer.
Ironing supplies are available upon request. Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the hotel.
Home to a multiplex cinema, Whitley's Shopping Center is just a 5-minute walk from the Palace Court Hotel.
The popular shops of Kensington High Street are within a 15-minute walk.
The Palace Court Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Kensington Palace.
Iconic Westminster's famous attractions are within a 30-minute Tube ride and include the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, and Big Ben.
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London Grove Hotel is a Bed and Breakfast Townhouse Hotel. Newly refurbished to a Boutique Budget Hotel Standard. This Hotel has been restored with many of it's original features. The Hotel itself is set along a tree lined road in the Heart of Hammersmith.
All rooms are En suite with free Wireless Internet Access, Flat screen LCD televisions with many channels, Self controlled Pressurised shower systems for a nice hot shower at the end of a hard day, Fridge, Tea, Coffee making facilities, Desk, Free Internet access, Fax and Photocopying service available on request, Ironing facilities and Continental Breakfast served every morning.
(London Grove Hotel is a convenient base for visiting Hammersmith HMV Apollo, Shepherds Bush Empire, London Olympia Grand and the exhibition halls, Charing Cross Hospital, Westfield Shopping Centre BBC Television Centre and Kensington High Street. The West End, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and all of the attractions of Central London are within 15 to 20 minutes of the Hotel..)