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June 4th 2012
Published: June 5th 2012
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Flew British Airways 747 from Dallas, Texas to London Heathrow. The last two rows of outboard sides of coach have extra room because they have two seats instead of three, just my dumb luck - my seat mates said they paid extra - not me. fine food in coach. After connecting up with Kathy and a day layover we caught the train at Waterloo Station for Lymington and the Isle of Wight, a clean and pleas... Read Full Entry



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Thatch CottageThatch Cottage
Thatch Cottage

Most homes in Freshwater are newer construction, but many are older cottages that have been restored to a high standard
Dimbola LodgeDimbola Lodge
Dimbola Lodge

A museum dedicated to Julia Margaret Cameron, a pioneer woman in the development of photography technology and style
Soup and TeaSoup and Tea
Soup and Tea

Lunch in the Tea Room at the Dimbola Lodge - why not a cream tea too - I've already finished my Plowman's Sandwich (Aged Cheese and Pickle sandwich)
Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix

Jimi is not forgotten on the Isle of Wight - statue at the Dimbola Lodge
Buttercup House B&BButtercup House B&B
Buttercup House B&B

Our lodging in Freshwater - friendly owners, very clean, very well furnished, wifi, flat screen TV, and an excellent breakfast - all at a competitive price
Red Lion PubRed Lion Pub
Red Lion Pub

On Hooke's Hill Road - next to All-Saints Church
Crab Salad SandwichCrab Salad Sandwich
Crab Salad Sandwich

Lunch at the Red Lion - good cole slaw too
Crispy Duck SaladCrispy Duck Salad
Crispy Duck Salad

Lunch at the Red Lion
All-Saints ChurchAll-Saints Church
All-Saints Church

The Freshwater Parish Church - All Saints Church
All-Saints Graveyard NorthAll-Saints Graveyard North
All-Saints Graveyard North

About a fifth of the graves around the Church
Dores under a TreeDores under a Tree
Dores under a Tree

A cluster of Dore graves under this tree on the South side of the Church
John & Mary DoreJohn & Mary Dore
John & Mary Dore

Under the tree
John Dore 87 yrsJohn Dore 87 yrs
John Dore 87 yrs

In the far Northeast corner of the graveyard
John DoreJohn Dore
John Dore

Under the tree
Mary DoreMary Dore
Mary Dore

Under the tree
Did I miss a DoreDid I miss a Dore
Did I miss a Dore

Scanning the visible inscriptions in the overview picture of the North side of the Church - I see an obscured inscription that may be another Dore
AngelAngel
Angel

This angel oversees the North end of the graveyard



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