What's 'Great' about Britain!

[batman]

I developed an unfortunate allergy to booze several years ago ..... nowadays I am teetotal.

[Marky B]

Originally Posted by Windthrop Should try The Feversham Arms at Farndale, knocks The Lion into a cocked hat IMHO.

I will give a try sometime,windy.
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Marky B

[Windthrop]

Originally Posted by batman I developed an unfortunate allergy to booze several years ago ..... nowadays I am teetotal.

Have to avoid certain drinks myself though I discovered recently that Malt Whisky doesn't contain gluten as previously thuoght. Making up for lost time now

[Marky B]

Originally Posted by Windthrop Should try The Feversham Arms at Farndale, knocks The Lion into a cocked hat IMHO.

I understand the proprietors of the Lion have bought High Blakey House over the road for accommodation purposes.
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Marky B

[batman]

Originally Posted by Windthrop Have to avoid certain drinks myself though I discovered recently that Malt Whisky doesn't contain gluten as previously thuoght. Making up for lost time now

I wish I could. Whisky was the first thing I ever got drunk on ... I have been allergic to it since I was fifteen!

I developed an intolerance to beer, cider, port (which I love), sherry and red wine. I treat myself to the very occasional glass of white wine, vodka or gin.

[Windthrop]

Originally Posted by Marky B I understand the proprietors of the Lion have bought High Blakey House over the road for accommodation purposes. Ta Ta Marky B

Like The Lion itself but have felt the food disappointed the last couple of times there. Haven't written it off entirely.

The Downe Arms at Castleton has pleased me recently as well.

[Windthrop]

Originally Posted by batman I wish I could. Whisky was the first thing I ever got drunk on ... I have been allergic to it since I was fifteen! I developed an intolerance to beer, cider, port (which I love), sherry and red wine. I treat myself to the very occasional glass of white wine, vodka or gin.

I should count myself lucky - just got to avoid Beer, Lager, Stout and grain Whisky.

[Marky B]

Originally Posted by Windthrop Like The Lion itself but have felt the food disappointed the last couple of times there. Haven't written it off entirely. The Downe Arms at Castleton has pleased me recently as well.

I stopped there last year doing the C2C,and I was still impressed with the meal and the breakfast the following morning,which gave me plenty of sustenance walking to Grosmont!
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[Marky B]

Despite what you saw on tv,we never said "auf weidersehen" to this icon of Teesside (along with Rosebery Topping):

BBC - Tees Webcams - Transporter Bridge, Middlesbrough

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Marky B

[Marky B]

Once a beautiful building,it is now an eyesore:

The Billingham ICI Division Offices ( Billingham House ) - Picture Stockton (Photographs)

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Marky B

[SirOllyBolly]

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Radio 4

[Steve Crook]

Originally Posted by SirOllyBolly I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Radio 4

Alas that's almost certainly a past glory now, now that Humph is no longer with us. But we can still count the rest of Radio 4 (or most of it) as one of the things that makes Britain Great

Steve

[batman]

I heard on the radio the other that they may be looking for a new presenter for ISIHAC ..... the name Tony Robinson was mentioned.

[Marky B]

A long with Bamburgh Castle,Alnwick Castle and Holy Island,this is a must if you are in Northumberland (in fact the county is a must):

National Trust | Cragside House, Gardens & Estate

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Marky B

[Marky B]

I'll have you know,that this is not only where Morgan Freeman and Kevin Costner fought off Nottingham's men after a mighty trek from Dover,but the Romans used it to keep the Scots out of England:

Official Website Of Hadrian’s Wall Country

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Marky B