Archive for June, 2012

Just taking Gladys the Dog out for a walk and wound 20 clockwork clocks before embarking on my epic journey “UUp Narth” with my Customers !

June 30, 2012 at 6:34 am · Filed under Rob's Blog !

Just taking Gladys the Dog out for a walk and wound 20 clockwork clocks before embarking on my epic journey “UUp Narth” with my Customers !

First stop Malmesbury and the “spectacular” Abbey House Gardens.

Rob Little
Let’s Tour England !

Bracket Clock c1750

Bracket Clock c1750

Gladys the Dog says

Gladys the Dog says “Its too early to go walkees…”

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury

Me and my new girlfriend !

Me and my new girlfriend !

Malmesbury Abbey and The Old Bell Hotel

Malmesbury Abbey and The Old Bell Hotel

Ohhhhhh.....Go On Then !!

Ohhhhhh…..Go On Then !!

This is an

This is an “Eton Mess” at my favourite Lakeland pub – The Masons Arms at Strawberry Bank. YUM !

.....and the view from The Masons Arms at Strawberry Bank !!

…..and the view from The Masons Arms at Strawberry Bank !!

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Oh to be in Bath……and Castle Combe

June 29, 2012 at 7:05 pm · Filed under Rob's Blog !

…..its a bit cloudy and dull here today but at least its not monsooning !

Rob Little
Driver / Guide
Let’s Tour England

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

Castle Combe

Bath

Bath

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COTSWOLDS WEATHER……perhaps a marginal improvement ?

June 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm · Filed under Rob's Blog !

COTSWOLDS WEATHER

…..nahh not really :(

Rob Little
Weather Optimist
Lets Tour England !

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Thursday…..Salisbury Cathedal, the grave of Sir Arthur Conen Doyle at Minstead

June 28, 2012 at 2:08 pm · Filed under Rob's Blog !

Thursday…..Salisbury Cathedal, the grave of Sir Arthur Conen Doyle at Minstead in the “New Forest”,

Rob Little
British Driver / Tour Guide
Let’s Tour England !

The spectacular Salisbury Cathedral - thought to be what the novel

The spectacular Salisbury Cathedral – thought to be what the novel “Pillars of the Earth” was based

“The New Forest” as named by William the Conquerer 1000 years ago!

As I arrive home I liked the thundery sky over Tetbury Town Hall

As I arrive home I liked the thundery sky over Tetbury Town Hall

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You are more likely to be killed by a bee or wasp in the UK than by a terrorist…..!

June 28, 2012 at 6:13 am · Filed under Rob's Blog !

You are more likely to be killed by a bee or wasp in the UK than by a terrorist…..!

It MUST BE TRUE cos it was on the BBC !!

So come on guys……let’s get a grip on our paranoia !!

Rob Little
Let’s Tour England!

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Fire Drill – a great start to the morning in Brighton at 5.30am…..!

June 28, 2012 at 5:55 am · Filed under Rob's Blog !

Great start to the morning in Brighton at 5.30am…..!

Some ****hole decided to call a bluff on the no smoking rule and we were all lined up outside at 5.30am!!

Rob Little
Driver / Guide
Let’s Tour England

5.30am Fire Drill outside the Brighton Travelodge this morning grrrrrrrr.....!

5.30am Fire Drill outside the Brighton Travelodge this morning grrrrrrrr…..!

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Wednesday must be Canterbury…..

June 27, 2012 at 7:46 am · Filed under Rob's Blog !

Started in London at 8am, then to Canterbury and the Cathedral, lunch on the White Cliffs of Dover, a stoll around the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, then on to Battle where the Battle of Hastings took place and ending the day in Brighton, known as “London-on-Sea” which is, indeed, the English “San Fransisco” !

As I write this I am indulging in Day’s superb Chinese Buffet in East Street, just off the Sea Front – in fact I am on fire with the chilli chicken !

Rob Little
Driver / Guide
Let’s Tour England

Our start point for the day is once again London

Our start point for the day is once again London

The Shard and Tower Bridge in the early morning sunlight

The Shard and Tower Bridge in the early morning sunlight

Well it looks like we're in Canterbury!

Well it looks like we’re in Canterbury!

Check out this door !

Check out this door !

Canterbury

Canterbury

Canterbury

Canterbury

Inside Canterbury Cathedral

Inside Canterbury Cathedral

The Cloister,Canterbury Cathedral

The Cloister,Canterbury Cathedral

The door that St Thomas Beckett came through before he was murdered in the Cathedral

The door that St Thomas Beckett came through before he was murdered in the Cathedral

A modern memorial to Arch Bishop, St Thomas Beckett at the point where he was murdered

A modern memorial to Arch Bishop, St Thomas Beckett at the point where he was murdered

The Crypt - this area of Canterbury Cathedral was built in the 1100s

The Crypt – this area of Canterbury Cathedral was built in the 1100s

An 12th Century painting - most of these were destroyed by the Puritans in the 1500s

An 12th Century painting – most of these were destroyed by the Puritans in the 1500s

This area of Canterbury Cathedral was built in the 1100s

This area of Canterbury Cathedral was built in the 1100s

The High Alter at Canterbury Cathedral

The High Alter at Canterbury Cathedral

C5th mosaic + the candle is where the shrine to St Thomas Beckett lay until destroyed by Henry Vlll

C5th mosaic + the candle is where the shrine to St Thomas Beckett lay until destroyed by Henry Vlll

Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England

Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England

My Customers having lunch on the White Cliffs of Dover

My Customers having lunch on the White Cliffs of Dover

Dover Car Ferry Docks

Dover Car Ferry Docks

The Pier at Brighton -

The Pier at Brighton – “London- on-Sea”…..the San Fransisco. of England!

Brighton Pavilion

Brighton Pavilion

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London this Tuesday morning…..and afternoon !

June 26, 2012 at 8:27 am · Filed under Rob's Blog !

…..I know I tell my Customers to visit the countryside and don’t stay in London too long, but what an AMAZING CITY this is??

Rob Little
London Reluctantly…..
Let’s Tour England !

Canary Wharf financial district from Shadwell Basin

Canary Wharf financial district from Shadwell Basin

The Shard and Tower Bridge

The Shard and Tower Bridge

The Shard and Tower Bridge with an old Thames Sailing Barge for good measure !

The Shard and Tower Bridge with an old Thames Sailing Barge for good measure !

The Shard and Tower Bridge

The Shard and Tower Bridge

Adjacent to the Tower of London with

Adjacent to the Tower of London with “The Gurkin” in the background !

St Katharine's Dock near Tower Bridge

St Katharine’s Dock near Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge, London

Tower Bridge, London

The crash helmet (Mayors Office), The Shard and HMS Belfast

The crash helmet (Mayors Office), The Shard and HMS Belfast

Tower of London and

Tower of London and “The Gurkin” !

Tower of London and

Tower of London and “The Gurkin” !

Tower Bridge with its Olympic Rings due to be lowered on 27th June - one month before the Games!!

Tower Bridge with its Olympic Rings due to be lowered on 27th June – one month before the Games!!

The Tower of London

The Tower of London

The bombed out Church of St Dunstan's in the East.....

The bombed out Church of St Dunstan’s in the East…..”an oasis of peace”

The bombed out Church of St Dunstan's in the East....

The bombed out Church of St Dunstan’s in the East….”an oasis of peace” (showing that Shard again)!

The oldest and newest buildings in London - the Tower and the Shard !

The oldest and newest buildings in London – the Tower and the Shard !

St Katharines Dock, London

St Katharines Dock, London

The Palace of Westminster on the River Thames - Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament

The Palace of Westminster on the River Thames – Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament

The Palace of Westminster on the River Thames - Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament

The Palace of Westminster on the River Thames – Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament

McDonalds at the London Eye.....

McDonalds at the London Eye…..”I’m lovin’ it” !!

The London Eye

The London Eye

Office workers drinking (and smoking) outside the

Office workers drinking (and smoking) outside the “Hung, Drawn and Quartered” pub near The Tower!!

The Thames Flood Barrier in Docklands

The Thames Flood Barrier in Docklands

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Bracing myself for a 2nd day in the Capital…..!

June 26, 2012 at 7:30 am · Filed under Rob's Blog !

Bracing myself for a 2nd day in the Capital…..will I make it through the day without contravening the plethora of driving and parking regulations, designed to fleece the motorist and add to the coffers of the inefficient and corrupt City of Westminster administration ??

Make a note of this hotel and give it a wide berth – the “Custom House”, near the Excel Exhibition Centre. People from Johannesburg may recognise the “colditz” style of architectural design? Let me assure you the immediate environs offer…..well…..you do the research – STAY INSIDE THE HOTEL !!

Rob Little
London Reluctantly…..
Let’s Tour England !

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Up in the Smoke……

June 25, 2012 at 3:44 pm · Filed under Rob's Blog !

…..commonly known as “London” !

The first photo is of “The Shard” – the next big attraction in London, all 72 floors of it, making it the tallest building in Europe. The public viewing gallery which should be quite something, opens on 5th July 2012. The building is entirely clad with glass and is 310 metres (1,020 ft) tall.

The other more familiar photo is of St Paul’s Cathedral from Ludgate Hill.

Rob Little
Driver Guide
Let’s Tour England !

The Shard - tallest building in Europe - 72 floors !

The Shard – tallest building in Europe – 72 floors !

Ludgate Hill - St Pauls Cathedral in London

Ludgate Hill – St Pauls Cathedral in London

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