Romney Marsh churches – a fascinating day out

Romney Marsh has some fine ancient churches, and Battleaxe has been meaning to visit them for some time.     At our WI reading group, we had asked for something with local interest, and the library…

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Exploring Hythe, Kent. Battleaxe visits the Ossuary

More exploration of the Kentish coast, see previous post about Deal and Sandwich. We’ve been to Hythe already several times, largely, yawn scratch, to visit Waitrose.  (Oh crikey, say exasperated readers, why don’t these silly…

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Ansel Krut at the Jerwood Gallery: too slight, too much empty space

After several months of good behaviour, and even producing a ‘Members’ Blog for the Jerwood website, I’m afraid Battleaxe is, again, not happy.     We went down to view the new Ansel Krut ‘Verbatim’ exhibition. …

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Wild Garlic in Alexandra Park, King Lear and Great Dixter

Just had a busy few days.      Our friend Bill from Birmingham came to stay. Among other things we did the long walk from here, across the West Hill, down through Alexandra Park, up to…

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Sovereign Harbour, Rye Harbour – Granny Battleaxe on patrol

Last week we had grand-daughter Eve staying with us. She is now at the awkward age where playgrounds and play centres are too babyish, and adult things too boring. Mind you, I won’t miss having…

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