Froxfield Church (12th century) on the A4 London to Bath Road
Well, my friends - where has the last month disappeared to? Already March has been and almost gone - leaving us going out in a lion-like manner of gales and hail-storms, with promises from the weather forecasters of yet more high winds and rain to look forward to for the Easter weekend.
Dear readers - I have been gathering experiences for you - but - blown hither and yon in my own life/time management I have not found a space to record them here; so before more time gallops away - in the garden, the house or out-and-about, here - at least - is a little photo tour of the lovely town of Marlborough, one of my favourite 'running away' places well within an hour's drive from my house. Not many words - just enjoy these old buildings while you sit back with a cup of tea and piece of cake.
St Peter's Church (15th century) - now a craft market, restaurant and meeting place
Exterior of St Peter's Church - (roots of 'Wolf Hall' here!)
Interior - St Peter's Church - Victorian renovations
A rustic 19th C village bier, on loan from Minal in Wiltshire
A fine and elaborate 17th C wall tomb to members of the Hyde family
One of the charming little courtyards now given over to boutique shopping
Tudor houses near St Peter's Church
Simple but elegant Georgian architecture
More sophisticated windows on this beautiful town house
Residential 'Militia Court'
Lloyds Bank
The Town Hall
Catherine House Art Gallery and Antiquarian book shop
Always my final port of call - upstairs in the gallery of the converted chapel that is now the Marlborough Parade Antiques Centre
Great tour! I feel like I have had an afternoon out.
Posted by: Cilla | Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 19:39
Lovely! I know nothing about architecture, so I love that you point out buildings that I would think of as, simply, old … or look over entirely. :)
Posted by: Jamie Chavez | Wednesday, April 01, 2015 at 02:25
I've heard that Marlborough is a good town for antiquing. And is a 'residential militia court' housing for officers and their families? What a wonderful range of architecture from several centuries! The Hyde family certainly had a dreadful late winter in 1626. Thanks for including so many images from your day trip! It's a great place to wander about. The Silk Merchant's house must have had particular interest for you.
Thank you, as always.
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | Wednesday, April 01, 2015 at 10:45
Those are the places that make me wanting to come back in England so badly!!
Posted by: Gracie | Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at 08:49