Saturday 12th July - Chearsley

Off to Thame, where Seona works to visit the town museum, which was fascinating. In the afternoon they took us to Claydon House which has the most impressive, painted carved woodwork. Ralph Verney, the 18th century owner ran out of funds in the process so the last room has the delivered woodwork which is still awaiting its installation in an unfinished room. A truly amazing place.

In the evening we drove over to Tring for dinner with Heather & Adam at an Indian restaurant. It was great to see them both as we won't get to London on this visit.

Sunday 13th July - Chearsley

Seona had a "Fun Run" in Oxford so we went in with Duncan & after a well earned coffee we visited the Ashmolean Museum. This is quite an extraordinary place & we only had time to scratch the surface. In the afternoon we visited Waddesden Manor, the home of the Rothschilds in Britain with the most incredible gardens. We did however see the “Lod” mosaic, a beautiful Roman one recently found in Israel.

Monday 14th July - Chearsley

Moving north we drove up to Sutton Coldfield for lunch with Jean & John Topliss. They were both well & it was great to catch up again after a few years. After a very slow progress we eventually arrived at Sue & Ken’s place in Wilmslow. Ken looks so much better after having his hips fixed. After dinner we drove on to Bollington for the night.