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i] Eastleigh
ii] Winchester
iii] Hursley
iv] Stonehenge and Woodhenge
v] Avebury
vi] Bath
vii] Salisbury
viii] Beaulieu
ix] Hurst Castle
x] Portsmouth
xi] Hursley Day
xii] Buckler's Hard
xiii] Calshot Castle and Beach
xiv] Oxford I
xv] Oxford II
xvi] Stratford-upon-Avon
xvii] Warwick
xviii] NewForest
xix] London - Walk I
xx] London - Walk II
xxi] London - Walk III
Showing posts with label Beaulieu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beaulieu. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Buckler's Hard
6 July 2008, Sunday
Buckler’s Hard
Sat was an exhaustive day, with Portsmouth and Hursley Day on chart. Thus Sunday was laid down to be lazy and relaxing. The previous weeks visit to New Forest, was inviting. And this time it was Buckler’s Hard.
On the banks of Beaulieu River, in the heart of New Forest, is Buckler’s Hard – A thriving Ship building village. Ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar is said to have built here. Three ships built at Buckler's Hard went on to see action in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar - the Euryalus, Swiftsure and Agamemnon.
Further during World War II the village is said have used to build motor torpedo boats, and the river as a base for hundreds of landing craft. The 'Montagu Town', as it was originally known, was founded as a free port for the trading of Sugar from West Indies. The abundance of oak, beech and elm trees in NewForest, further turned the town into an important shipbuilding village for the Royal Navy. A quiet and serene town.
The Buckler's Hard Story and Maritime Museum
Many models and paintings of ships built at Buckler's Hard are on display here, while reconstructed interiors of the cottage show, how the villagers lived, worked and relaxed. The first solo navigation of Sir Francis Chichester, who circumnavigated the earth in his yacht Gypsy Moth IV.
One thing that caught my attention was SS Percia. The sinking of the liner by a German U-Boat during WWI. The world’s deepest salvage operation has unearthed several ship’s artifacts, that were entombed for nearly one hundred years; Fortune of gold and jewels the ship was believed to be carrying on its fateful final voyage from India.
Historic 18th century cottages - Georgian cottages running down to the river, Bucklers Hard is part of the 9000 acre (36 km²) Beaulieu Estate. The hamlet is actually located some 2 miles south of the village of Beaulieu. The village centres around a single main street lined with shipbuilder's cottages, including the Shipwright's Cottage, The New Inn (which not only served drinks but also gossip) and St.Mary's Chapel, has now been restored. The street leads down to the Beaulieu River.
Labourers had cramped home, whereas the craftsman had spacious house, and the Master shipbuilder a luxurious.
Henry Adams was the Master Shipbuilder, The Master Builder's pub (originally the home of Henry Adams, Master Shipbuilder between 1749-1805) offers a nice opportunity for a relaxing drink at the river-end of Village Street. A hot cup of Cappucino beside the fire place in a 18th century cottage, a river flowing by and a mild sprinkle outside. What else can anyone ask for?!?
Riverside walk
Down at the river, you can see the ancient shipbuilding launchways, with some of the original timbers visible at low tide.
The present modern yachting marina
A walk through the woodlands ...
Our next stop was at the Calshot Castle and Pebble Beach.
Sat was an exhaustive day, with Portsmouth and Hursley Day on chart. Thus Sunday was laid down to be lazy and relaxing. The previous weeks visit to New Forest, was inviting. And this time it was Buckler’s Hard.
On the banks of Beaulieu River, in the heart of New Forest, is Buckler’s Hard – A thriving Ship building village. Ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar is said to have built here. Three ships built at Buckler's Hard went on to see action in the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar - the Euryalus, Swiftsure and Agamemnon.
Further during World War II the village is said have used to build motor torpedo boats, and the river as a base for hundreds of landing craft. The 'Montagu Town', as it was originally known, was founded as a free port for the trading of Sugar from West Indies. The abundance of oak, beech and elm trees in NewForest, further turned the town into an important shipbuilding village for the Royal Navy. A quiet and serene town.
The Buckler's Hard Story and Maritime Museum
Many models and paintings of ships built at Buckler's Hard are on display here, while reconstructed interiors of the cottage show, how the villagers lived, worked and relaxed. The first solo navigation of Sir Francis Chichester, who circumnavigated the earth in his yacht Gypsy Moth IV. One thing that caught my attention was SS Percia. The sinking of the liner by a German U-Boat during WWI. The world’s deepest salvage operation has unearthed several ship’s artifacts, that were entombed for nearly one hundred years; Fortune of gold and jewels the ship was believed to be carrying on its fateful final voyage from India.
Historic 18th century cottages - Georgian cottages running down to the river, Bucklers Hard is part of the 9000 acre (36 km²) Beaulieu Estate. The hamlet is actually located some 2 miles south of the village of Beaulieu. The village centres around a single main street lined with shipbuilder's cottages, including the Shipwright's Cottage, The New Inn (which not only served drinks but also gossip) and St.Mary's Chapel, has now been restored. The street leads down to the Beaulieu River.
Labourers had cramped home, whereas the craftsman had spacious house, and the Master shipbuilder a luxurious.
Henry Adams was the Master Shipbuilder, The Master Builder's pub (originally the home of Henry Adams, Master Shipbuilder between 1749-1805) offers a nice opportunity for a relaxing drink at the river-end of Village Street. A hot cup of Cappucino beside the fire place in a 18th century cottage, a river flowing by and a mild sprinkle outside. What else can anyone ask for?!?
Riverside walk
Down at the river, you can see the ancient shipbuilding launchways, with some of the original timbers visible at low tide.
The present modern yachting marina
A walk through the woodlands ...
Our next stop was at the Calshot Castle and Pebble Beach.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Beaulieu
The much cherishable day's outing was to the
Drive route - From
The idea of 'New Forest' dates back to the 11th century when King William I decreed that game and preserved forest. All one can spot in these forest are Deer, Cattle and Horse, and we did :-D
The New Forest are is dotted with car parks and picnic areas, to pull off the road and enjoy the countryside. A few pit-stops in the NewForest, and sticking to B3056 we were at Beaulieu.
Beaulieu - The
A collection of over 300 vehicles, which introduces one to story of motoring on the roads of Britain from the dawn of motoring to the present day.
The Giant Rhubarb, a native of
The Art of Custom : Extraordinarily designed one-off cars and bikes. DG20 Pro-Street, Mentley Insanne, The Coffee Grinder, Techno Bobber, Rainbow Chaser et al..
From the museum walls
‘In Great-Britain there was a general mistrust on motorized methods. The 1865 ‘Red Flag Act’, required all non horse-drawn vehicles to be attended be a crew of three; Two on the vehicle and one walking in front with a RED flag as a warning to the other road users.’
“All that is needed for motor-car riding is a hand for steering and a head to restrain one’s natural inclination for racing on the public road.” - Anonymous
"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is a idiot and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin
“A man who drives at a rapid pace in crowded traffic over a greasy surface, is to my mind, either a criminal or a lunatic, or an unhappy combination of both.” – Alfred.C.Harmsworth
Recreating the sights, sounds and smells of a typical country garage from the 1930s.
First Grand Prize Patent Steam Fire Engine.
The Sunbeam, Golden Arrow and Blue Bird : Sir Malcolm Campbell's 1924 Blue-Bird; Donald Campbell's 1964 Bluebird CN7; 1927 Sunbeam 1000HP (the first motor car to reach 200 miles per hour) and the 1929 Irving-Napier Special 'Golden Arrow'.
With Harrods, Knightsbridge in the background.
The Wheels pod ride – taking us through a fascinating journey of, 100 years of motoring.
Aptly designed sound, light and music show- A fascinating history of evolution it presents. Although its not mentioned explicitly, I am happy I didn't spot it on return. :-)
James Bond Experience
Another surprise awaited us, ‘The James Bond Experience’.
The Wet-bike and the Lotus Submarine car from ‘The Spy who loved me’, hatchback from ‘The Man with The Golden Gun’, Motor bike from ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, Roadster and Skidoo from ‘Die Another Day’, Astron Martin V8 from ‘The Living Daylights’ and lastly the Ford Mondeo from ‘Casino Royale’, only to name a few. Here they were all in original!!!
It also had Jaw’s shirt from ‘The Spy who Loved Me’. :-)
On returning home, I shared this with my Brother and a friend, which resulted in a disaster. They started collecting Bond movies, and in a week were done with the movie marathon of all 21!! And now eagerly awaiting ‘The Quantum of Solace’. An example of how weird men are!!
Victorian Flower Garden –with colorful Laburnum and Wisteria arch, and plentiful of garden roses.
The Vine House build by Henry 1st Lord Montagu of Beaulieu in 1870.
The Secret Army Exhibition tells the story of wartime Beaulieu and the training school established for Special Operations Executive during WWII.
The ancestral home for Montagu family since 1538, the Palace House over looks
Beaulieu Mill and Mill Pond
The Mill Pond Walk
Beaulieu Abbey
Beaulieu Abbey was founded in 1204 by Cistercian monks on land given to them by King John. Although much was destroyed at the time of the dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII, remains have been restored.
Our next destination was Lymington.
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