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Day 1 - 136 Miles
Day 1 Route from Beaconsfield to Bath picking up the 1900 Route from Central London
The second half of the route through Bath to my overnight accommodation
The second half of the route through Bath to my overnight accommodation
At 9.15 the car was ready and I was still rushing about like a headless chicken.
I eventually departed after farewells to Ann & Digby.
The Town Hall where I was fund raising last week.
Driving South towards Slough
I decided to pick up the official 1900 route on the A4 road at Slough due south of my home.
There are easier options but that would only make the home run more difficult.
There are easier options but that would only make the home run more difficult.
I have never counted them but Slough must have the worlds supply of Traffic Light Junctions all pre programmes to turn RED when the Green Goddess is approaching.
It was SLOW, SLOW SLOW, getting to and through Maidenhead and Reading to my first stop.
Somewhere near to here in 1900 there was a Road Toll location shown in the photo below
The Maidenhead Toll Gate in 1900
Leaving Maidenhead.
Going through Reading.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital Building
As I drove into Calcot Park, the wonderful Calcot Park, with its Golf Course of lush fairways crossing the East Drive.
This was also the fist stop of the 1900 Rally where they all received a sumptuous Smoke Salmon & Champagne Lunch from the owner who was also one of the participants.
Calcot Park House (now Apartments).
This is the courtyard at Calcot Park where the 1900 drivers were given a Champagne and Smoked Salmon Lunch by Participant and Calcot Owner Alfred Harmsworth, the then owner of the Daily Mail Newspaper.
The Photographer who climbed onto the roof and took this shot below was in trouble for doing it without permission, but beat a hasty retreat before getting caught.
The Photographer who climbed onto the roof and took this shot below was in trouble for doing it without permission, but beat a hasty retreat before getting caught.
In the Courtyard at Calcot Park - The Top Hat was worn by the then visiting Mayor of Reading.
Queuing on the First Tee.
The Club House
After leaving the Park I had a short drive to Calcot Sainsbury's store to fund raise.
There I was to meet Charities Coordinator Trish Watkins who helped me park near to the front door and then gave me a welcome coffee.
There I was to meet Charities Coordinator Trish Watkins who helped me park near to the front door and then gave me a welcome coffee.
I will post my donations later when I have counted the contents of the collecting tin.
The Atrium, where I was standing.
Sainsbury's Calcot.
Yours Truly thanks to Trish's photography.
Trish.
After 2,1/2 hours of fund raising, it was going to have to be a quick sprint to Marlborough via Newbury & Hungerford as I have planned to meet Talk Morgan member Jeremy in the town centre at 2pm for the drive into Bath.
Approaching Thatcham.
The Gates to Benham Valence and the Wall of a Park
The Halfway? Inn
Hungeford's Barrs Yard Architectural Reclamation Yard
Through the top of Hungerford on the A4.
Oil Seed Rape flowers blooming in the distance.
Entering Pickwick
The outskirts of Marlborough
Jeremy's Plus 4 Sports
Jeremy is doing a fine job leading the way.
Into the City of Bath
The Jayne Austin Centre
The next three hours were spent fund raising at the Bath Sainsbury's Store located in the old Green Park Railway Station
The view of the Mog from the Atrium
A group of visitors gathered just when I wanted my photos.
The old station building canopy.
Fund raising completed I decided to complete the day with a visit to the beautiful Royal Crescent if only I could find it.
I had a picture in my mind of the general direction and as luck would have it I went straight there.
The Circus roundabout of Crescent Buildings.
I finally arrive only to be Photographed at the Royal Crescent
Now it is my turn
My Camera Lady & Partner visiting from Germany
The Royal Crescent
Brock Street leading back to The Circus.
I made the bumpy journey to the opposite end of the Royal Crescent only to find that it had no exit.
The Cobbles were very bumpy.
Next I am on my way to Bristol to find the SS Britannia.
The Bristol Riots Mural Wall.
Along the River Avon Bank.
Into the Car Park - Free at 7pm.
It was 7pm by the time I arrived at the dockside so happily it was Free Parking.
But alas, everything was closed including access to the Britannia ship. Therefore, these are the best shots I could get.
The Avon Riverside with its constant High Tide.
Longboat Sea Rowers under training.
All I could see of SS Britannia taken through the Locked Gates
Wall Pictures are all there were.
Now I am really tired and ready for a rest so it is off to Almondsbury just north of Bristol in the countryside.
The Sat Nav took me along the Avon Gorge into the lowering sun but sadly due to being is slow traffic I was unable to get a photo of the Suspension Bridge as I passed under it.
The Avon Gorge with the Tide out.
Parked Up for the night at the Bowl Inn at Almondbury.
As I arrived the bell ringers were at work in the church to Ring me Home.
My Tin Collections for the Day were
Calcot - £ 45.23
Bath - £57.02
Some say the Halfway house is 1/2 way between Newbury and Hungerford, although I understand its name came from it being/was halfway between London and Bristol.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work.