More photo-post reblogs for new followers, from 2015. This is the first of four posts about the historic town of Sandwich, in Kent. The day was unbelievably dull, so the photos look flat and uninteresting. They are marginally better if you enlarge them. Worth posting though I think, as the small town is overflowing with history. More to come this week, with all four parts reblogged.
Sandwich is a town in Kent, on the River Stour, one of four English rivers bearing this name. It is close to the channel coast, lying south of Ramsgate, and east of Canterbury. It has been established as a town since Roman times, and was once a busy port. It was one of the original Cinque Ports, providing men and ships for the navy, in exchange for lenient trade laws, and low taxes. At the time of Edward The Confessor (1042-1066) they formed the first real navy organised for the defence of England.
The town still has a connection with the sea, and is popular with boat-owners, and those taking trips along The Stour. It has become something of a tourist trap, thanks mainly to its historical connections, the proximity to Canterbury, and the variety of well-preserved old buildings to be found there. Julie and I visited last year, and…
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History and architecture, at its best!
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It’s a real trip through time, in one small town. 🙂
Thanks, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I can imagine! Best to you, Pete.
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I really enjoyed the tour!
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Thanks, Margie. Part two posted now. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for tour Pete. I’d heard of the Earl of Sandwich but never thought much about an actual town named Sandwich! And such ancient history too, compared to what we have in the New World! Looking forward to more. 🙂
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Yes, it’s pretty ancient, but most of England is. 🙂
Glad you liked it.
More tomorrow.
Best wishes, Pete.
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looks like a very charming old town rich in history, Pete. love the well-kept old buildings. thank you 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, Wilma. More to come this week. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great Pete…..reminds me of Gerald earl of Sandwich in Blackadder inventing ham between 2 slices of bread. Yes that’s right Baldrick. Make me a Gerald! Nice town….
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I miss Blackadder. I have it all on box set, but wish it was back on TV with a new series.
Cheers, Pete.
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It was brilliant. I interviewed Tony Robinson once and told him how much pleasure Blackadder gave me growing up….and still does. He said he loved to hear people say that.
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Still one of my ‘best ever’. Along with ‘Black Books’, ‘Spaced’, ‘Father Ted’. etc.
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I’d love to visit a town like Sandwich. Quite tasty and the pics were fine!
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Thanks, KL. More photos of the town to follow this week. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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You too, Pete!
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I’m so glad you reposted this Pete as I missed it the first time around.
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Thanks, Kim. I am looking back through posts from 5 years ago, as I have so many new followers now. Three more posts about Sandwich to come this week. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Looks like my kind of place!
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Three more to come. Well-worth visiting if you are ever in the area. Close to Canterbury too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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