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22nd August 2020, 12:17 AM
#31
Re: Getting older
Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
Sorry the cockle sheds were at Leigh, the whole area to us was Southend then.
K.
Looked up the Roslin, still there. https://www.roslinhotel.com/
Old news, hope of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2wwkPn1AR0
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22nd August 2020, 12:21 AM
#32
Re: Getting older
Thanks Keith, I first went there in 1949, it was a brilliant place, sadly all gone now, I believe the grounds are now a housing estate, cheers.
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22nd August 2020, 06:24 AM
#33
Re: Getting older
I visited the replica of the 'Golden Hind' last rear in London.
When you consider the size and with a crew of only 45 how he circumnavigated the world with the simplest of equipment, yet with all the modern equipment they can run ships aground. Maurtius comes to mind.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller
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22nd August 2020, 10:33 AM
#34
Re: Getting older
Re - Post 21.
To John,
Click on html below.
https://youtu.be/vIHQIPS68ws
From Fouro.
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23rd August 2020, 12:10 AM
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Re: Getting older
RE: #34: 'Golden Hind' last rear in London.
Hinde figurehead, the lion's head on the stern etc.
https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com...013/i-NSSGfM3/
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Last edited by Keith at Tregenna; 23rd August 2020 at 12:21 AM.
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