The forecast said this morning would be better than this afternoon, so we headed off in the car to the National Trust property, Sudbury Hall. The estate was owned by the Vernon family — and they also owned coal mines in Poynton, and had a canal basin, Lord Vernon’s Wharf, which is of course now the home of Braidbar Boats. The hall is rather impressive outside and inside.
The basement contains a museum of childhood, but we decided we didn’t particularly need to see that. Just outside the National Trust property is a collection of former stables round a courtyard, now converted into artisan shops including a pottery, and a coffee shop where we had tea.
Then we had a walk round the village, which has some interesting buildings and quint streets.
We drove the half hour back to the boat, just as the rain started for a little while. This afternoon, Adrian has been doing work on his charity job while I went out to complete my steps, only getting rained on right at the end.
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Passed Kings Orchard Today around Midday. I was expecting you see you on a walk along the Towpath, As you have mentioned in your Blogs that you walk up to the Plough & Back.
You were a couple of hours too early!
This is True Adam, although I did see you this morning. As I was clearing the leaves off the bow about to set off.l from Whittington. Obviously I didn’t realise it was you until it’s too late. Adrian said to me it’s a never ending job. I didn’t recognise you at first & still wasn’t 100% sure until I’ve read your blog this evening. We have been up to Fazeley ( I got soaked ) turned & now heading back. Possibly The Plough tomorrow night.
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