Solo Saturday outing

I haven't had a day out for a while, decorating and keeping on top of the garden have taken up any spare time I've had but I noticed that Much Wenlock had a Made in Shropshire market happening on Saturday, so while Mark was fitting our new bedroom lights and rehanging the door I took myself on a little outing.

Much Wenlock is a medieval market town in the Shropshire countryside, about forty minutes from us and is a pleasant drive with countryside views for most of the way.    I've passed it many times on my way to our Nimble Thimble meet-ups but never stopped to walk through.  

The main street was closed to traffic because of the market, there were about twenty or so stalls selling various handmade wares.  There are no big name stores here, just a few independent shops, gift shops and cafe's and a beautiful yarn shop called Ippikn.  I might have treated myself to a ball of sock yarn, (It would have been rude not to), but unfortunately couldn't get a photo of the shop front because there were too many people about.  You can find Ippikin on FB though if you are interested.

Holly Trinity Church, where there was a wedding happening, lots of people stopped to get a glimpse of the bride

The Guildhall is at the end of the main street, this holds various exhibitions throughout the year, on market day you can buy fruit, veg and flowers from the Buttermarket

After browsing what was on offer in the markets and having some lunch in one of the cafes I thought I'd have a stroll around the other streets and be nosey at the houses and gardens, as you do.  

Oh my goodness there were some super cute cottages and some rather grander houses, all beautiful, I'll let you have a look

The Police Station, built in 1864 is now a beautiful house and a grade II listed building, I love the blue brick brickwork.

I didn't get a photo of the whole of the next building, it was the name over the doorway that caught my eye.

 

Apparently Richard de Bastard owned the original Hall in the 13 century, that house was destroyed by fire and was replaced by the one standing there today.   I suppose the name is quite unique and that's why It's remained, still, not sure I'd like it as my address. 

There is an old estate agents listing from 2017 HERE, if you want to see what It's like inside.

After that I got rather obsessed with front doors and roses, but they are all so pretty so I think you'll forgive me :-)

Aren't they gorgeous?   Now of course I want roses growing around my door too 😁😁

I think I may try to go back to Much Wenlock for a visit again soon as there is lots more to see, there is an old Priory which I didn't have time for on Saturday and Wenlock Edge for wooded and scenic walks

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Before I sign off I'd like to thank those of you who left me a comment on my last post.  It means a lot that you took the time to write me a few words.  This first week without Millie in the house has been a strange one, It seems quieter somehow, even though Millie wasn't a very vocal cat, (neither is Molly).

 It was always Millie who greeted me at the door If I'd been out, I've missed that, a lot.  Molly has seemed a bit quieter too, she has lost her best friend and sleeping companion, they used to lie together all the time so she must be feeling her absence too poor thing.  Hopefully she'll perk up again soon.

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