Okay, so I’ve not wandered too far this week – a train ride, rather than a plane ride, away. Still, it’s to a rather interesting place. London is home to some wonderful palaces – I have another post about the Tower of London still to write – and Hampton Court Palace is one of theContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Hampton Court Palace”
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A Trip Through The Old Town, Hemel Hempstead
Today’s post is a weekend wander around Hemel Hempstead. There is a reason for this – last week, on my Thursday Doors post, roughseasinthemed asked if I could post some pictures of the Old Town area, as I had mentioned that improvements had recently been undertaken. Apparently their partner used to live here, and wasContinue reading “A Trip Through The Old Town, Hemel Hempstead”
Thursday Doors – Corn Market, Hemel Old Town
This rather impressive door is located in the old market place, Hemel Hempstead. The market dates back to 1539, when Henry VIII granted a Charter of Incorporation to the town, giving them a weekly Thursday market. The market grew in size and popularity to the point that Daniel Defoe, in his 1724 work, A TourContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Corn Market, Hemel Old Town”
Thursday Doors – St Mary’s Church
This is one of the entrance doors into St Mary’s Church, Hemel Hempstead. I love the colour of the wood and the curling ironwork hinges, reminiscent of the more ornate doors at Notre Dame, Paris. St Mary’s Church is in Hemel Hempstead, England. It is a Norman building, built between 1140 and 1180, and hasContinue reading “Thursday Doors – St Mary’s Church”
Helen Glynn Jones 