Monday, 26 July 2010
Sunday, 18 July 2010
John O` Gaunt: a little history
In the 13th century the town was known as Hungerford Regis (Royal Hungerford) and it passed from the King to the Dukes of Lancaster. John of Gaunt, the great 14th century Duke, thus became associated with the town. He apparently gave the townsfolk the right to fish in the River Kennet, a jealously guarded privilege. They received his horn and a charter affirming his gift, but the latter was stolen in the reign of Elizabeth I. The Duchy then tried to re-establish its rights over the river and a famous court case ensued. The matter was only finally resolved when the Queen herself intervened on the town's behalf. Hocktide is said to celebrate the Duke's patronage every second Tuesday after Easter. The town-crier blows his horn and a Hocktide Court is held in the town hall in which all commoners, those living in the most ancient house in the High Street, must pay a fine to ensure their rights of fishing and grazing. Hungerford is unusual in having kept its medieval street plan, as laid out in the High Street in the 12th century. The houses of here still maintain very long and narrow strips of land trailing perpendicularly backwards. It looks quite dramatic from the air. While the court continues, the "Tutti-Men" with floral decorated poles are led through the streets by the "Orange-Man" to collect kisses from all the ladies resident in the High Street. They receive an orange in return. There are various traditional suppers, ale-tastings, lunches and balls. Safe to say, everyone has a lot of fun.
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
World Cup 2010 : Relax, it´s only a game
click photo to zoom it, pleaseThe front page of a boulevard paper has a blaring headline - "Pack your WAGS!" claiming England players will soon be doing what they do best: "luxury holidays, ...
Monday, 28 June 2010
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Friday, 28 May 2010
Tutti Day
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Saturday, 15 May 2010
The Tutti Pole Tea Shoppe
Fish and chips with peas for two at lunchtime. Well sized portions, nicely cooked and presented. Clean (non-wobbly) table. Tea for two - pot of hot water included.
Excellent selection offered on Menu. Plenty of tables.
Friendly atmosphere - attentive staff.
Can't review toilets as we didn't partake.
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terribly one-sided
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Not great, I found it hard to enjoy the food when the girls who work there are subjected to wearing the worst uniform I ever seen. I can only describe it as some 1950 curtains turned inti clothing. Food is very average and the place feels tired and run down.
Friday, 7 May 2010
The bridge at Pahlen
Dithmarschen is on your left
this bridge crossing River Eider on your way to Erfde leads you to Schleswig-Holstein
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Hungerford, United Kingdom
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Tuesday, 20 April 2010
The Dust Cloud
Those Iceland-people!
1. they burnt our money
2. they sent us the ashes
3. because of them quite a few of our teachers can´t work
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Friday, 9 April 2010
Wednesday, 24 March 2010
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
The Tutti Pole Tea Shoppe
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you could drag this map !
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Thursday, 11 March 2010
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Remember, Remember...
On Febr. 17th, 1500 the Danes´ hired merciless "Black Knights" were beaten
please click the photo of "Dusenddüwelswarf" to zoom it in
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