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LLANGOLLEN. Steam Trains & Rains.

Right, so I had a choice. It was a Saturday a week ago and there’s few things worse than a Saturday going to waste. However it was raining, I mean RAINING. So it was either stay in and watch the raindrops tumble down the windowpanes while counting the minutes before bedtime or be brave, put on the big coat ( Northern England term used to describe clothing worn as protection against any form of weather from a mild shower up to and including erupting volcanoes and the arrival of the four horsemen of the apocalypse ). I chose the latter.

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LANCASTER. To The Coast.

Right, when last we spoke I was leaving Chorley and heading to Lancaster. Well I made it there, it was still raining by the way, and after a walk in the rain I decided to head out to Morecambe and sea the sea. It’s only a short journey out to Morecambe, I have a real affection for the place even though it’s looking a bit threadbare in places. Hopefully the […]

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The Lake District. It Started Dry…….

The day started well, the forecast was for ark building weather so it was with a little trepidation that I set out for the Lake District. Storms or no storms I wasn’t going to waste a day staring at the wallpaper. The day was a bit dull but by the time I reached Lancaster the sun was out and I was beginning to regret the big coat. The connection made […]

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MANCHESTER. En Route To York.

Good morning one and all. Today I take the train to York. The day has started with a bit of a confunderance, the train I was going to catch was cancelled, thanks, but with a bit of timetable juggling, I’m at Manchester, sat on a Scarborough train which will get me to Leeds. Then I can carry on to York. That’s the plan…..

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