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Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
Indeed. Cheshire was originally a large salt lake/ marsh and as the water evaporated, salt remained.
Veronica, on 10/29/2015
Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
The reason that there was a salty stream there at one time is that Cheshire has deep reserves of salt underlying some parts of it. The Cheshire salt mines are still operative and consist of huge underground caverns.
frankbeswick, on 10/29/2015
Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
PS
The English Civil War was 1642 to 1651 and King Charles was beheaded in 1649. Thus ended the monarchy which was replaced by a Republican Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. The Monarchy was restored in 1660.
Veronica, on 10/29/2015
Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
Cheshire has always been Welsh border country . I am in the east of Cheshire and am still only 40 miles from the Welsh Border.
Veronica, on 10/29/2015
Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
The name Nantwich reveals the mixed traditions of the area. Nant is a Welsh word for a salty stream, and wich is a local form of the Anglo-Saxon Latin-derivative wick, an enclosure for primarily economic purposes, maybe a sheep or dairy farm. ...
frankbeswick, on 10/29/2015
Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
Thank you. Maybe it is that we don't appreciate what we have here. I love Cheshire and the beauties of our countryside. Frank is very good on all things English and Irish . Just ask us if you are curious. It is interesting; I was always very ...
Veronica, on 10/29/2015
Bassenthwaite; Lakeland Wildlife Park, Cumbria
The animals aren't indigenous at all. It is a lovely generic wildlife park and not specific to North West Cumbria which is the far north of England. It is a lovely spot and the animals have acres of parkland and moorland.
Veronica, on 10/29/2015
Bassenthwaite; Lakeland Wildlife Park, Cumbria
I used to visit Bassenthwaite with my parents. It is very quiet and calm and my favourite spot. I took my sons as children and now visit with my sons and grandson. HE is the fourth generation of our family to stay at Bassenthwaite.
Veronica, on 10/29/2015
Bassenthwaite; Lakeland Wildlife Park, Cumbria
I believe some of the animals may not be indigenous to the area. The kookaburra for xample is one of Australia's birds, and they almost have made it a national symbol.
blackspanielgallery, on 10/28/2015
Nantwich Cheshire; The Great Fire and The English Civil War
Interesting glimpse into a part of the history of England. Thanks. I am still very curious about England.
blackspanielgallery, on 10/28/2015
Switch Plates - Lighthouses and Coastlines
Lighthouses are so photogenic, they can add so much to many different items for the home.
blackspanielgallery, on 10/28/2015
Growing Seeds From Italy
This is something worth considering. Of course matching climate to seeds is a consideration.
blackspanielgallery, on 10/28/2015
Fine Tuning Your Budget: Essential Consumables
I don't buy frozen processed meals but I make dinners from fresh ingredients then freeze them. I always put dates on each. As you said, restaurant food can easily be made at home. Good article!
candy47, on 10/28/2015
Bassenthwaite; Lakeland Wildlife Park, Cumbria
What this show is that borders are not set in stone, but are very flexible; and with borders go identities. They should not be set in stone either,
Anyway, Bassenthwaite is a lovely lake, but one that I have not given much attention.
frankbeswick, on 10/28/2015
Gifts for the Cat Lover in Your Life
Glad you enjoyed it.
MBC, on 10/28/2015