We have left Avebury and arrived in Marlborough just a few miles away. We walk past this pretty river, over the bridge, and into the town. Marlborough was a stage coach stopping place between Bath and London
Marlborough High Street is said to be the widest in England. It contains a number of specialist and designer shops,pubs and restaurants. Many are set under the 17th century arcades, known as penthouses.
Polly's Tearooms where we ate lunch
1610 is obviously the date the High Street originated as seen on the front of this building
This is a small part of Marlborough College, one of our top Public (private to USA visitors) schools and the seat of learning of my dear missionary friend, Norman Grubb.
More fabulous photographs, and memories, for me Barbara. I kissed a boy from Marlborough College once!
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Barb,
ReplyDeleteSo charming!
Like a storybook.
Enjoying your pics.
Best wishes,
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It is such a lovely part of the country isn't it? I have friends there and they love it!!
ReplyDeleteYour photography is stunning. That is a very wide High Street. I always love all of the alleyways.
ReplyDeleteThe Wadworth Inn is lovely too.
I opened the photo inside Polly's and felt like I was there sitting at the table with you! Lots of pretty places, and interesting ones too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit to the west country -well, almost West country.
ReplyDeleteLoved the manor house that V.S-West admired. I do too.
As ever, I'm glad you visited pubs and tea-shops.
Such a shame about the one you missed in a previous post!
As per Titus, one of my v. early boyfriends went to Marlborough!
Hope the weather is less wet than here now?
Swampy and appalling.
Loved the door and gate photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful pictures. I love all the peeks into gates, gardens, doorways, and winding alleys leading some where charming.
ReplyDeleteI LIVE IN CANADA, ORIGINALLY FROM MARLBOROUGH- I LIVED THERE FROM BORN TO 14YRS, YOU HAVE CAPTURED THE TOWN AND AREA BEAUTIFULLY
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