Saturday, May 24, 2008

***********Fun in Telford...******************

Telford is where the first iron bridge was erected. Cousin Mike took us on a tour of a Victorian village called Blist Mills. The village contains shops, homes, people and animals all in period costume, (not the animals). We really enjoyed experiencing the Victorian way of life and watching the school kids who were visiting. It brought back memories of the many school trips we ventured on.

In the afternoon we visited the "mall" for some Sat. shopping. L'll Sis and I really behaved ourselves since we don't want to over load the suitcases.

In the evening we visited with the cousins' son Pip and family. They are such lovely people especially their little son. Pip served on the Britannia and asked to see the pix I took of the ship which is docked in Edinburgh and I could only find two which really upset me. Something must have happened to the camera cause I remember taking those shots.
Maybe I'll find them when I download the camera then I get home.

Today we are into more visiting, genealogy discussion, and sightseeing around this area. We will be here till Mon. morning when we leave for Wales to catch the ferry to Dublin.

Till next time...

2 comments:

Lady Harley said...

I looked at some of the pix posted on Google Earth of Telford and it looks like a great place. I saw the Iron Bridge, which when reflected in the water looks like a circle. I noticed two lovely gardens (Sakura & Chelsea) which look awesome too -did you have a chance to see them?
Do they really have Iron people in the streets? I loved the stair/slide in the park as well.
What a fabulous trip!

Cottage Kid said...

Hi Judy,
That bridge is truly awesom and yes circles are a feature that Thomas Telford incorporated into several things he designed.
I will check with the cousins about the gardens and if the people have a some iron!