Helmsley Castle and Nunnington Hall

Well I'm in Yorkshire. It's flipping hot but given at home we have a red alert at home!!

I went to Helmsley not realising the walled garden was closed on Tuesdays 🙄

Helmsley castle was built in the 12th century and extended over the following centuries. It was visited by Edward III and was briefly owned by Richard III. It was slighted during the civil war although the mansion survived but fell into disrepair.

Nunnington Hall was probably built on the site of a nunnery that predated the conquest. The earliest part of the current house dates to the 16th century. I spent the time finding seats in the shade, drinking water and reading.

Coronation Cheese scone 

Taps screen

My apologies for the lack of posts. I've not been anywhere since I returned which is scandalous and have not taken my camera out on walks! 

So what's happening locally. 

The 4 motherless ducklings at Coalport all fledged. Well I'm not sure about one. Of the 2 new ducklings one didn't make it but the other is now a teenager.

At New Hall I've lost count there are well over 20 and I can no longer count then as they are all teenagers with a few ducklings. There are lots of Moorhen broods and they are still coming. Although none at Coalport.

The Tufted Ducks are still about I haven't seen the female for a few days and have fingers crossed that maybe they'll breed. 

There are Marbled Whites and Painted Ladies about.

The New Hall Canada Geese Goslings are growing up fast as you can see.

Finchingfield

I am a bad blogger! Then again I haven't done much !! I did pop out Wednesday and on the way back popped into Finchingfield.

At one point there were two pubs on opposite sides of the road. 

The tombs have seen better days lol

Looking at the memorials this fellow had an interesting life.

This relation alas died at 21 in Normandy 

Charles II

I didn't eat there today but did get a coffee from one of the tearooms.