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Today, I am staying local with a visit to Bolsover Castle. Awaiting for Angela to come down form Leeds and the two of us go enjoy the day together. Bolsover Castle, designed to entertain and impress. Built by the Cavendish family on the site of a medieval castle founded in the 12th century. Sir Charles Cavendish was the son of Bess of Hardwick and William Cavendish, and was then handed down to his son, William Cavendish who had a love for horses, and was a Royalist. He also had a love for women and was quite the promiscuous one, holding functions at the castle, and finding rooms where events would happen. The audio of the on-goings in this castle were very intriguing. On entry into the castle on the left was the horses quarters. This is ... read more

Not to far to drive from Sheffield to Bolsover. My little cottage I have booked is not too far away in Scarcliffe but to get some supplies in the village of Bolsover before heading there. What a quaint little village. Walking around the streets seeing small business and an activity of people walking as well. I ventured up to where the Bolsover Castle was and one of the local pubs - the pillar of rock. Also seeing some nice views of the Derbyshire countryside from a distance. I could get used to this sort of living already. Once I got my shopping and supplies for my cottage, it was off to Scarcliffe to unpack, and then head to the local for a well deserved beer. The cottage was amazing. 2 story, a nice big kitchen, lounge ... read more

Departing Liverpool and onto Sheffield for one night only. Dobby and myself catch the National Express to Sheffield. Although I haven't seen enough of Sheffield, it is one place that I do enjoy visiting. Staying in the city centre for the night before collecting a car to start something new I have never done before. Once checking into the Mecure hotel, off we head for a nice walk through the peace gardens, passing the Sheffield Bank - another brilliantly crafted building. And then a meal at the central Wetherspoons pub, the Bankers Draft.... read more

An early rise to the start of a busy day, but not until I have a full english breakfast before departing. As I stroll past the Casino and down to Queens wharf taking in the fresh air. I thought it quite amusing as I am walking down past the Wapping dock and I see 4 ducks crossing the road (Just like the Beatles did at Abbey Road). It made me smile as they waddled their way across the road to a lawned area to meet other ducks. Walking up to the Echo Arena, I decided to go on the Wheel of Liverpool to get a good view of the Mersey river and the city from high above. While on it though, the rain came down - luckily I was not out in it and it did ... read more

Today was an early start. I ventured out from the hotel to catch the big bus early in the morning. Although I have done it before I thought to hop off at stops I hadn't before. I stopped at the Marble Arch, there wasn't a lot happening so early in the morning, but I am sure the speakers corner was later. Hyde Park looked amazing with so much greenery, seeing horses riding through from the training school nearby with many buses lining up to pick up their passengers. Hoping back on and taking the bus around and down Regent Street. This is such an amazing street with so many iconic brand shops leading its way down to Piccadilly Circus. Here I hopped off again, the big building of Lillywhites sports store, Ripley's (believe it or not), ... read more