Our English Heritage – walk with me?
Well, the young uns are back at school and, as often happens, we’re enjoying a last glimpse of Summer. Whoo- hoo! Share with me a balmy day in Barnard Castle, Teesdale.
A first peak at the River Tees, sparkling in the sunlight
And cascading over the rocks
I love the power of the water as it slaloms down the river
Around the bend and a hint of castle appears
And then the bridge
Isn’t this how a ruined castle should look?
While the river flows respectfully by
Over the bridge
My favourite shot
Stay close to the river and cross over another bridge
A strange one this, but you can sit in the middle and contemplate
Time to wander back up the High St
Maybe a little window shopping?
Choose between ancient pub and “ye olde tea shoppe”
Who are these little characters?
Back to the bandstand and turn right, signed Bowes
And a chateau awaits, now Bowes Museum
But who is the gargoyle waiting for?
The view from the terraces
The griffin’s spotted something
Much to our surprise, a Bengali wedding is taking place
Heritage of every kind. Hope you enjoyed our little stroll? It was too warm to hurry.
Still sunny today and I’m off to walk across the park to my zumba class. That’ll tire me out for the weekend! Have a good one, won’t you?
Many thanks to Cath of Show My Face, our lovely lady hostess. Click on the link or the banner to see full details, and you can follow my activities on the button below.
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fantastic images of the river Tees, would there be a chance of us using them on http://www.rivertees.co.uk? Obviously with a credit link back to your blog?
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Of course. Pleased you like them. 🙂
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I would’ve gone to the tea shop!
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We did! Penny’s on the High St. Mick had coffee and I had a glass of white anyway. Thanks for your visit.
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Great photography Johanna , Nice 🙂
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Many thanks Jake. It’s a really pretty place. I do appreciate your time and effort.
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I think they perfected the ‘ruined castle’ look.
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Guess it’s taken them a long time… Thanks for reading.
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Wunderschöne Fotos ganz herrlich eine andere Welt Grüsse herzlich und wünsche eine gute glückliche Woche Gislinde
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What an exciting and beautiful walk. Love your heritage and all that it has to offer. And your favorite spot…a perfect spot to admire think and admire Nature. Have a great day my friend.
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Thank you. Hope you’re feeling less blue this week. Loved your post. Thanks for your RT. I keep forgetting to…
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Stunning photos!
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Thank you. It’s a lovely place.
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Great shots! What a beautiful place.
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Thanks Amy. I like it a lot too.
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Wonderful post, Jo. I feel like I really did just go out for a walk, and I loved the photos.
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Thanks Naomi. Can’t beat a riverside walk, in my book.
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Beautiful photographs dear Johanna, Thank you, love, nia
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Happy Sunday, Nia! Full schedule today so catch you later.
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beautiful.. thanks for sharing!
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Hi Hilary. Thanks for joining me.
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Thanks for the running commentary Jo and your favourite is also my favourite. Talking about Heritage, did you watch the Proms last night…brilliant.
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Darn, I forgot, David! Would have been watching tennis or Paralympics in our house. Can catch it on IPlayer, I think.
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Oh I enjoyed this stroll so very much ….. beautiful nature, castle, bridge, park and architecture .. .and after all this you still have energy to do your zumba? What magic potion are you taking Johanna? 😉
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Just done Sunday lunch and feeling a little jaded, Paula, so I guess the magic’s worn off. (might be last night’s wine) Glad to have your company.
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Was it red or white?
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Red, naughty weekend habit. It’s “breathing” right now. Me too.
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😀 only a weekend habit? You have some self-control lady 😀
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Didn’t I mention the occasional glass of white midweek?
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You did not, you naughty 😀 What are you favourite sorts .. chardonay?
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Nope. Sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio but there are some nice local ones in the Algarve too.
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You don’t say!!! Pinot grigio is my favourite variety!!!!
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those are beautiful pictures what a wonderful adventure you allowed us to go on this morning thanks 🙂
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I’m glad you came along, Janice. Adventures are for sharing.
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Enjoyed strolling with you Jo 🙂 The long shot of the ‘ruined castle’ is brilliant>
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Happy to oblige, Madhu. Thank you. It’s a favourite place.
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Jo, trying in vain to decipher your message on twitter. The link doesn’t seem to work. I can’t reply cause you are not following me (on twitter) apparently 🙂
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Sorry Madhu- think I’m being scammed! I’ll try and rectify later. Haven’t posted this morning.
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The message was from the 6th!!
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Ah,sorry! Will follow you on Twitter later. Must fly this morning. I’m late already!
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Thanks for another great tour!
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All aboard on the open top bus, Elisa. Nice to have you along.
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Ha, you sure do make it fun!
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