Yesterday however we had a very pleasant afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon, home of William Shakespeare. This charming town is less than an hours drive away. It was nice to see that even this late in the season there were a lot of people there, tourists from across the globe. We had a lovely time wandering the streets, taking in the sights. Are you ready with a cuppa as I share some photos with you? OK, here we go!
A bustling craft market led up to the doors of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre...
So many beautiful buildings that The Bard himself frequented ....
A lot of windows to gaze into, some showing items from times gone by...
some showing seasonal goodies...
and even the Bard himself peeking from behind the window pane...
I happened upon this lovely sewing shop, sadly closed as we visited on a Sunday. They sell lovely sewing patterns, amongst lots of other goodies, I have drooled over their website on several occasions...
Lots of feathered friends up to entertaining antics on the River Avon...
The river is host to many interesting boats...
Another interesting building, if you look closely you can just make out the phrase "God Save the King" in very faint letters...
bit of a close up...
And, a light-bulb moment...
I think Stratford would be a lovely place to go with a dear friend and our daughters for a girly day out - lovely shops, including a sewing emporium, lots of photo opportunities - Sue, how about it??!!
Helenxx
