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I’M SORRY, I HAVEN’T A CLEWER

I’M SORRY, I HAVEN’T A CLEWER

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 13 Comments

A year ago retiredmartin was in a bad way. Pubs had just closed as the unexpected Lockdown 2 hit as dark descended, and after a final hurrah in London my blog material dried up. Both of our lads were kicking their heels, and our move north to Sheffield hit an unexpected snag due to an… Continue reading I’M SORRY, I HAVEN’T A CLEWER

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GUESS THE PUB GOES LOCAL

GUESS THE PUB GOES LOCAL

April 4, 2021April 5, 2021 32 Comments

Only 8 more days and we can confine “Guess the Pub” to the dustbin of blog history. At least until the tricky Carluke variant (only tackled by adding Buckfast to the vaccine) comes along, anyway. I’m staying local today, barely 20 minutes from home. Duncan will be able to identify the location from my drone… Continue reading GUESS THE PUB GOES LOCAL

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MONKS ELEIGH – ALL RIGHT NOW

MONKS ELEIGH – ALL RIGHT NOW

October 26, 2020October 27, 2020 9 Comments

I reckon one photo is all you need to guess where I went next; Yes, it’s the brightly coloured cottages of Greater Lavenham, pilgrimage for Americans in search of the true fake Lil Ol England for decades now. If you know the Eleighs at all, it’ll be the famous Cock at Brent, whose bench seating… Continue reading MONKS ELEIGH – ALL RIGHT NOW

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BLACK SHEEP ON THE IRON BRIDGE

BLACK SHEEP ON THE IRON BRIDGE

July 28, 2020July 30, 2020 13 Comments

  To the bridge ! First stop here for a decade, and it was good to see the Friday evening daytrippers out in decent numbers, drawn by free parking and Holdens Bitter. Not quite the honeypot of Bewdley or Bilston, but there’s little better than a stroll over the Iron Bridge. And back again. Takes,… Continue reading BLACK SHEEP ON THE IRON BRIDGE

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POST-GLASTO SHEPTON MALLET

POST-GLASTO SHEPTON MALLET

July 7, 2016February 6, 2023 5 Comments

Since GBG16 came out I’ve been to 32 new pubs in Somerset; only Cornwall (34) has seen more pubs ticked since September. I wouldn’t say Somerset has the best beer, but the county is now a real favourite for its walking and proper pubs. All I need now is to get to see cricket in… Continue reading POST-GLASTO SHEPTON MALLET

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BAMBERG IN BABERGH

BAMBERG IN BABERGH

January 15, 2016January 5, 2023 Leave a comment

My 3rd trip down to estuary Essex in as many months was to pick up a new electric guitar for my son, who has acquired musical proficiency faster than he’s acquired musical taste, judging by the stream of Sabbath coming through the wall.  At least he has an interest. Brightlingsea is an attractive riverside town… Continue reading BAMBERG IN BABERGH

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