April 2026. Eyam. Derbyshire. The landlady at the Three Stags’ Heads gently chided me for my mispronunciation of the name on the pump clip, which made me keen to visit Eyam, pronounced just as you’d expect (or not). Our last American visitors were also keen on a visit to a village I assumed only got… Continue reading 1666 AND ALL THAT. AN HOUR IN EYAM
Tag: Derbyshire Dales
THE FAMOUS BAKEWELL SAUSAGE
It’s only take 5 months, but we finally went somewhere authentically touristy last Thursday. Bakewell, famous for the eponymous sausage that Mrs RM dropped on the A619 in 1995. Bakewell, the Stow-on-the-Wold of the Dales, home to 37 tea shops and 15 outdoor clothing shops to help protect you on your walk between those 37… Continue reading THE FAMOUS BAKEWELL SAUSAGE
STAY LOCAL
Monday 29th March was a big day in England. You were allowed to drop litter in public parks again, as in Endcliffe Park yesterday; And we’re finally allowed out of your own front yard and can (legally) visit honey pot villages like Hathersage over the county border. Before Monday, such a trip would have produced… Continue reading STAY LOCAL
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