CARLISLE (PART 2) – A CROWN, A SPINNER & A FAT GADGIE

I left the bustling centre to the youth, noting only for the record that the Moo Bar had closed before I had a chance to visit. I made a mental note to return to explore its replacement when I was past the point of no return, before heading north. Carlisle Castle is a disappointment, at least… Continue reading CARLISLE (PART 2) – A CROWN, A SPINNER & A FAT GADGIE

GRAVESEND – MORE THAN BEER AND POCAHONTAS

A change to our plans meant a day trip to Gravesend, and a chance to tick the famous Tilbury-Gravesend passenger ferry off my bucket list.  It’s even better than Woolwich, and at £3 off-peak return a saving of 16p each way on the Dartford tunnel.  Over a month that’s almost enough for a half of… Continue reading GRAVESEND – MORE THAN BEER AND POCAHONTAS