Chas and Doll

Llangollen has many natural wonders. There are mountains, white water rivers including the spectacular River Dee, waterfalls, canals with horse-drawn boats.

Hoveton is a village situated on the edge of Norfolk. It has two churches, St Peter and St John and is home to Hoveton Hall. This 19^th century building although not open to the public has a lovely 15 acre garden which is a popular tourist attraction.

Among the garden area is a walled garden, knot garden, laburnum arch, kitchen garden, clematis walk, woodland walk, and a water garden

The small rural village of Butterwick is made up of houses, farms with agriculture being the main occupation. It is situated 6 miles from Great Driffield known locally as the capital of the wolds.

This busy market town has a large cattle market and the 500 year old tower of All Saint’s church which stands in the town is visible for miles around.

Blandford Forum Dorset is now one of the best preserved Georgian market towns in England. The majority of the buildings in the town centre date back from the period 1735-1760

The city of Hereford has a superb 11^th century Cathedral and is home to Mappa Mundi world maps dating from the 13^th century

Broadway a village of honey coloured stone, lies at the bottom of a steep escarpment. The street through Broadway was an ancient Ridgeway and the main road from Worcestershire to London. It remains a wide street or ‘broad way’ hence the name.

The village grew up as a stage coach shop and at the centre of Broadway is The Lygon Arms, a traditional inn, rich in history and charm. The Lygon Arms and other inns were there to supply fresh horses for coaches for the long steep haul up the hill.

The Tudor village of Henley-in Arden is sited on the river Alne and is surrounded by beautiful undulating countryside. The long winding main street is classified as a conservation area with over 150 buildings.

Many of these well-preserved oak buildings date back from the 15^th century, including the Blue Bell Inn and the Guildhall.

St Nicholas Church Dates from the 12^th century and is close to the motte and earthworks remains of the Norman castle. Beaudesert Castle stands on a high ridge overlooking Henley-on-Arden, Warwickshire

Divided by the River Severn, Bridgnorth is in fact two towns; the Low Town nestles on the banks of the river while the High Town is perched on a 200 foot cliff on the opposite bank.

Peace now reigns in this historic town which was once at the heart of border hostilities between the English and the Welsh. The low town was once a thriving port while the High Town held the castle, churches and many fine 16^th and 17^th mansions.

It is estimated that during the period from 1830 to 1930 over nine million people sailed from the great port of Liverpool to begin a new life.

Canning Dock was then the largest emigration port in the world. Most of the people were travelling to North America, Australia and New Zealand – the ‘New World’ to find a better life, many were successful others were less fortunate.

Canning Docks was abandoned in the early 1970’s due to the rising cost of dredging.  Today redevelopment has restored the Docks to provide access to the Canning Graving Docks, part of the Merseyside Maritime Museum.