ENGLAND, CIRCLING THE SOUTH-JUNE/JULY 2026-ALL PHOTOS © RUUD LEEUW |
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This time we made the crossing via Hook of Holland to Harwich on the Stena Line, which I prefer over DFDS. |
Crossing by day on the Stena Line.
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CAMBRIDGE
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Driving the scenic byways of England
VISIT TO JANE AUSTEN'S HOUSE IN CHAWTON
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'Jane Austen's House is a small independent museum in the village of Chawton near Alton in Hampshire. It is a writer's house museum occupying the 17th-century house (informally known as Chawton Cottage) in which novelist Jane Austen spent the last 8 years of her life, during which time she wrote, revised and made ready to be published all 6 of her novels, and the fragment Sanditon. The museum has been a Grade I listed building since 1963.' ¬ Wikipedia |
Jane Austen (b.16Dec1775 – d.18Jul1817) was an English writer known primarily for her 6 novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment on the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are implicit critiques of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of social commentary, realism, wit, and irony have earned her acclaim amongst critics and scholars. Austen wrote major novels before the age of 22, but she was not published until she was 35. [¬ Wikipedia] |
We had parked at the 'Red Bridge Park & Ride' for the free shuttle and soon saw us walking in Oxford centre
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PITT RIVERS MUSEUM @OXFORD
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Pitt Rivers Museum is a museum displaying the archaeological and anthropological collections of the University of Oxford in England. The museum is located to the east of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and can only be accessed through that building. The museum was founded in 1884 by Augustus Pitt Rivers, who donated his private collection to the University of Oxford with the condition that a permanent lecturer in anthropology must be appointed. Edward Burnett Tylor thereby became the first lecturer in anthropology in the UK following his appointment to the post of Reader in Anthropology in 1885. Museum staff are still involved in teaching archaeology and anthropology at the university. The first curator of the museum was Henry Balfour. [ ¬ Wikipedia] |
Twice before I had to skip a visit here, because I could only park using an app. I hate the accumulation
of apps on my phone. But this time I installed RingGo, with help. I so enjoy this museum!
Prepare to be impressed!
DORCHESTER-ON-THAMES We'd stayed here 2 times before, but it was the 1st time I had a look inside the Dorchester Abbey across the road
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COTSWOLDS
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CASTLE COMBE, & ONWARD TO BATH
Drive to Bath, on England's scenic roads
MACDONALD BATH HOTEL & SPA
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We found in some parts on this trip many Red Kites circling overhead. And on other parts there were none..?
ENGLAND 2026 BLACK & WHITE - PAGE TWO
