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Rievaulx Abbey And Robin Hood’s Bay

25th November 2023 Always Worth Saying 1898 Comments

My grandparents’ and father’s 1935 summer holiday in Redcar allowed for a day trip opportunity to Rievaulx Abbey which sits about the halfway point in the fifty or so miles that separate the North East [more…]

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Bright And Breezy

18th November 2023 Always Worth Saying 2026 Comments

Redcar is a northeast of England seaside town located for administrative purposes at times in North Yorkshire and at times in Cleveland. It is renowned for its long sandy beach and seafront esplanade, making it [more…]

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England Ends

11th November 2023 Always Worth Saying 2135 Comments

The land ends Lands End is a headland and holiday complex in western Cornwall. It is the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England, and is situated within the Penwith peninsula about eight miles [more…]

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West Country Family Holiday Continued

4th November 2023 Always Worth Saying 2417 Comments

Looe Looe is a charming coastal town and civil parish located in southeast Cornwall. The town is divided into East Looe and West Looe by the River Looe and has a population of 5,314 as [more…]

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The End of the Road for Electric Cars

2nd November 2023 NeverUpToTheJob 3353 Comments

Imagine the following scenario….. In the beginning, all cars were powered by electricity, which was stored onboard in huge, heavy batteries. The cars were acceptable for use on short journeys, but on long journeys they [more…]

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Blitz And Rebuilding

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Plymouth and the Blitz Plymouth is a city located in the county of Devon. Geographically, it is positioned on the south coast and is approximately 36 miles southwest of Exeter and 193 miles southwest of [more…]

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The Wrong Colour of Coffin

21st October 2023 Always Worth Saying 2871 Comments

Dartmoor Dartmoor is a vast, ancient landscape located in the county of Devon. Covering 20 miles by 14 miles, the 80,000 acres of extensive hilly district in the western part of the county are known [more…]

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Visit to a Ghost Town

17th October 2023 Going Postal 2714 Comments

My wife and I have taken many holidays in the USA to visit friends and relatives and generally just to enjoy various aspects of American culture. When my wife was younger she had been employed [more…]

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A Lookie at Buckie

14th October 2023 Always Worth Saying 2571 Comments

Buckfast Buckfast is a small village located in Devon nestled amidst the beautiful Dartmoor National Park, offering splendid natural beauty and opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting. Despite its small size, Buckfast remains a vibrant [more…]

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