Category Archives: Locations

Location, Location, Location: 90’s Kirrin Cottage

Posted on November 23, 2014 by pippastef

A couple of weeks ago, I was on holiday in Somerset, and found myself quite close to a key filming location for the 90’s Famous Five TV series. Now as you know I am a BIG fan of this series … Continue reading →

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End of the Season, Old Thatch

Posted on August 31, 2014 by pippastef

Old Thatch Gardens, Bucks, have their last open day today before they close for another year and with this in mind, I have been back to Old Thatch twice in the past month to get a selection of photos to … Continue reading →

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Five Go Underground by Laura

Posted on June 4, 2014 by worldofblyton

I was always fascinated by the Famous Five stories that involved caves in some way or another when I read them as a child and again as an adult. And I wasn’t the only one – I used to work … Continue reading →

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Bourne End under water

Posted on February 9, 2014 by pippastef

Last Sunday, when we had some nice sunny weather (and a break from all this rain) I thought I would go for a walk, and well for some reason, I thought that it would be nice to go to Bourne … Continue reading →

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Sunset at Bourne End

Posted on November 24, 2013 by pippastef

I am afraid it’s a rather simple blog today, but I feel I must share it with you before it gets far from my mind. The other day, after work, just as it was getting dark, I made the mad … Continue reading →

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The feelings of Old Thatch from 4th August 2013

Posted on September 15, 2013 by pippastef

Ducking under the lych gate of Old Thatch almost makes you feel like you’re entering another, more magical world. Whatever the weather the magical feel of this garden does not disappoint. Once under the lych gate you are surrounded by high … Continue reading →

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Beaconsfield, Bekonscot, Blyton Close and a little bit of Bourne End

Posted on June 30, 2013 by pippastef

Gosh, that’s an awful lot of Bs in the title! However Enid Blyton seemed to be all about the Bs. I mean she grew up in Beckenham, and lived with Hugh Pollock there for a couple of years when they … Continue reading →

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