88. Bagworth and Surrounding Villages - Part 1

The posts are running a bit thin as the weather has been a bit challenging therefore haven't been able to get out much with frequent ice on the road.

There is plenty of farmland around us and good for walks (except when muddy). No crops are coming up at the moment as nothing gets planted over the severe winter months.

Apparently, this town is over 1000 years old with its original name of the town being 'Bageworde'

It really does get cold here

 

  A reminder that the town was a major mining village.

I made a friend on my walk. A very social chap.

 

In a lot of cases, the old telephone booths have been repurposed. In Market Bosworth, they encourage people to freely leave and take books.

 

And, there is an increase of defibrillators everywhere in the UK...



There are plenty of these guys around

This is as high as the sun gets in the middle of winter


Some of the sights on the walks. It's great how one can walk through the farms. There is an understanding that walkers can pass through even, if there are crops or animals. There is a mutual trust. I love it.

Ruins  in the city of Leicester



St Helen's church in Ashby built circa 1470

The tomb of Francis, 2nd Earl of Huntingdon (d 1561) and his wife.


The inscription is raised which makes me think that the carving was of the area surrounding the inscription.

 
We've driven through these roundabouts a few times and I finally got to Google Maps to help me figure out why two roundabouts are required here. I'm no closer to working it out!


Thank you to Vivien for the recommendation to go to Stamford. It's a very pretty market town in Lincolnshire. Apparently on Fridays, the main street is closed for their weekly market. We're looking forward to coming back for that!










The detail in the stained glass windows is absolutely stunning! 




The village has gone out of its way to retain as much of the old architecture.








Whilst visiting the local Bagworth car boot sale, we ran into someone very helpful in giving us tips on what to see in the area. Luckily we have Penny as everything is at least an hour away by car. Stay tuned for part 2...

Comments

  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2024 at 4:04 PM

    Very interesting, Paul. I loved the Church and the stained glass windows. Love to you both x

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  2. GeriMarch 4, 2024 at 8:33 PM

    Loving your adventure, those old churches and cathedrals are simply amazing 😊

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureMarch 5, 2024 at 4:43 PM

      Hey Geri. Nice to hear from you. I'm following your adventure too! Carpe Diem!

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  3. Mary Lawrence March 5, 2024 at 12:42 AM

    Very beautiful but looks oh so cold! Keep the photos coming. Love to you both ❤️

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  4. AnonymousMarch 5, 2024 at 6:36 AM

    What a great Post! Absolutely fabulous Paul and Max! Love, Ian M

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  5. AnonymousMarch 5, 2024 at 11:26 PM

    Great photos. Can we have one of you going for a swim in the pond.....

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