Beautiful Lancashire

[Happyman]

I'm here but cant hold a connection for more than a few mins !

[TSR2]

NO!!!!!

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by Happyman

I'm here but cant hold a connection for more than a few mins !

Cheers Happyman.

Trust your looking after the spirits too.

TSR2 said:- NO!!!!!

Would that mean you are not there, might be there, could be coming or have just gone TSR2?

[Mathos]

There really is some spectacular countryside in the area.





It's quite nice as well, to catch a sunny scene when there is only a small break in a heavy cloudy sky.

It lights up the area really nice.




It never really ceases to amaze me as to how much land there is in the UK doing very little at all.



Spectacular really.

[Mathos]

Many years ago in a large cemetery in Manchester, a couple of lads I knew back in those days had a wager regarding one of them spending the night in an open grave.


He took a bottle of Bristol Cream Sherry as I remember and got down into a freshly dug grave. There was no communication and the lad he had the wager with was to call back at six am with the stake holder and pay the bet if he was still in the grave.


The lad in the grave 'Mick' was quite content sat in the corner with his Bristol Cream, but it started to rain really heavy about 10 pm, it was a hell of a downpour and he was getting saturated. After about thirty minutes, and totally drenched, he decided to climb out, however it was a mud slide, no matter how he tried, the earth and sides were falling in on him. Stuff it he thought, sat back down in the corner and decided to sit it out.

Some drunk taking a short cut home from the pub to his home through the graveyard came toddling along and he fell into the open grave. He was well pissed and started to try climbing out, but also kept falling back due to the mud.

He was effing and jeffing and 'Mick' woke up in the corner.

"You'll never get out," Mick shouted.

HE DID.

[Mathos]

I really thought this house was attractive.






The Ancient Millstone had pride of place as well on the Village Green.




There was a fairly decent menu or bill of Fayre applicable to the café here. Reasonable prices as well.




Another spectacular stretch of river here.


I rather think, a man with a rod who enjoyed fishing could have the time of his life out here.


I'm in the habit of looking at barns and wondering how much time will pass before the same becomes a home.

One of the biggest problems from a speculators point of view however, is the asking prices for such buildings has soared in locations such as this especially.



I bet this would fetch a fortune, even now.

[Mathos]

A couple more scenic photographs here.





Quite spectacular, we do have a habit of taking so much beauty for granted.




It certainly beats looking at a Motorway, that's for sure.

[Mathos]

There is a great deal of interesting stone work in these buildings as well.

If you look at them with care and thought, you can see quite a few changes have taken place over the years in most if not all of the buildings.




They certainly made a point of ensuring all the villages and towns for miles around could watch the Witches being burned.




Another barn here I can't help but think again as to the conversion possibilities here.




It's worth noting the actual thickness of those walls as well.

[Mathos]

Another extremely attractive area of The County, a real gem.




I'll attempt to write up some more over the weekend.

Time has been an issue of difficulty this last week or two especially.

[TSR2]

Originally Posted by Mathos

Would that mean you are not there, might be there, could be coming or have just gone TSR2?

Like the man with a U bend in his Willy,instead of coming he went!

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by TSR2

Like the man with a U bend in his Willy,instead of coming he went!

Yep, they called him Harpic, he was round the bend.

[Mathos]

Flying visit.






It's obvious from this photograph how much rain had been coming down. The hills were oozing it out.

There must be numerous undiscovered caves in these areas as well.

I heard earlier this week that they have just discovered a cave over a mile deep in China.




This is a very interesting side issue from The Net as well.
10 Deepest Caves in the World

Sun, May 18, 2008
Offbeat News




Image via Plamen Stoev

Long ago, our ancestors were using caves as shelter from wild animals and the forces of nature. Perhaps, this base necessity however, has always been eclipsed by man’s curiosity and desire to explore the mystical and enigmatic air inside the abyss. In the past, Environmental Graffiti has explored some amazing uses of caves – from discotheques, temples and underground cities to hotels and primary schools. That’s only scratching at the surface however. Today, with all sorts of equipment, caving has turned into something of an extreme sport - it involves climbing, crawling and sometimes even swimming. Looking at the most extreme end then, what about those caves that create the enigma, that [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]fuel[/color][/color] the stuff of legends; caves that appear bottomless and that seem to extend to the very center of the earth? What are the ten deepest caves on our planet?
10. Cehi 2
Slovenia’s deepest cave was mapped by Italian explorers from the Club Alpino Italiano of Trieste. They published a very interesting document, called Progressione 50: although it’s in Italian, you can see how the expedition went inside the Cehi 2 (or Ceki 2). The cave, which is in the Canin Massif, is located in the Western Julian Alps, on the Italian-Slovenian border. The alpinists managed to go as deep as 4928 feet (1502 m). To put this in perspective, the depth is over twice the height of the tallest man-made structure in the world.

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9. Sima de la Cornisa - Torca Magali
This is a caving [COLOR=blue! important][COLOR=blue! important]system[/color][/color] in the Picos de Europa mountains in Spain. An international team of speleologists including Valencian Silvino Villa and the Belgian Jan Masschelein explored the cave last summer and managed to go down, in what they call a “bottomless pit”, to 4944 feet (1507 m).

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8. Shakta Vjacheslav Pantjukhina
As you notice from the next few items on the list, the Bzybsky Massif in Georgia is renowned and very rich in caves. More than 400 are present and just one of them that made it to our list of the deepest caves in the world is the Shakta Vjacheslav Pantjukhina. It’s 4948 feet (1508) m deep.

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7. Sarma
The seventh deepest cave in the world is in the Caucuses range, in Abkhazia, Georgia and it goes down up to 5062 feet (1543 m). Speleologists that attended the expeditions from December 18, 2007 to January 12, 2008, mentioned that Sarma has the biggest potential to surpass Voronja and break the world record for being the deepest cave. They are still exploring the interior of this unfathomable enigma.

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6. Torca del Cerro del Cuevon also known as T-33 and La Torca de las Saxifragas
Together, these two form the deepest cave in Spain. Located in the Picos de Europa mountains in the northern coast of the country, there are very few entrances to the cave, thus rendering it incredibly difficult to explore, so much so, that is considered to be the most technically difficult in the world. It took explorers 3 days to go to 5213 feet (1589 m) down.

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5. Reseau Jean Bernard
Also known as the Gouffre Jean-Bernard or simply Jean Bernard, this is a 5256 feet (1602m) deep cave in the French Alps, in Samoëns. The cave has at least 8 entrances and was first discovered by the Groupe Vulcain back in 1959. Until 1980, it was considered to be the deepest cave in the world. Despite this, professional cavers consider the Jean Bernard not very interesting to climb.

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4. Vogelshacht and Lamprechtsofen
A Polish Expedition (pdf link) connected the two caves: Vogelshacht and Lamprechtsofen, located in the Leoganger Steinberger area, in Salzburg, Austria. The cave system has so far been proven to be 5354 feet (1632 m) deep. Incredible really, that’s over a mile. Notwithstanding this, explorations continue, so this could be only the tip of the iceberg.

Images via Jochen Duckeck/showcaves.com, 2, 3

3. Gouffre Mirolda
From 9 to 12 January in 2003, an expedition exploring the Gouffre Mirolda cave in France, found that it was connected with the Lucien Coudlier, breaking the record for the world’s deepest cave . The cave measured 5685 feet (1733m) while the world record at the time was 5610 feet (Voronja cave). It was the first cave to be explored below 1 km. The record however, was beaten within a matter of years.

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2. Illuzia-Snezhnaja-Mezhonnogo
Two times larger than the world’s deepest cave, the Illuzia-Snezhnaja-Mezhonnogo cave is the second deepest in the world. Located on the Bzyb massif in Abkhazia, Georgia, the cave is renowned for being dangerous and very difficult to work in.

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A team lead led by Aleksey Shelepin, in July 2007, came out with a very spectacular discovery giving birth to the cave system Illuzia-Sneznaja-Mezonnogo. Apparently there are two caves, Illuzia (Illusion) and Sneznaja (Snowy), that connect together and go down 5,751 feet (1,753 meters).
1. Krubera-Voronja Cave
Also known as the Cave of Kruber, Voronja is the deepest cave in the world with recent measurements extending to a total depth of 7188 feet (2191 m). It was the first cave to be explored to a depth of more than 2 km down.

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On August 5th 2007, an international expedition with 56 members went in and the interesting thing is, they said that the cave system could be deeper. “The caving game is far from over. It won’t be; not as long as deeper abysses call out to be explored” said Alexander Klimchouk, a renowned speleologist.
The Crows’ Cave (that what it means) is located in Georgia in the Arabika Massif of the Gagra Range, near the coast of the Black Sea.
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There's quite a bit to digest with the various links from the above as well.

Just to keep on The Lancashire track though, I thought this was a very pleasant river snap as well.

[Mathos]

There are numerous villages and hamlets built in wonderful locations throughout the Ribble Valley.

The majority of residents take great pride in the general appearance and overall well being of their homes and particular locations.

Most of these villages agree and have their own specific agreements that even television aerial let alone satellite dishes can be erected on view.

Aerials are probably placed in attic areas and hope is given to the best possible reception, whilst cable or digital are no doubt the alternative to sky.






You wouldn't really want to spoil the appearance with ugly dishes and aerials either.

I'd agree with that.




From a personal view point, I think the aerials and satellite dishes on these terraced cottages spoil the appearance in general.

The above location is just outside of the main heart of Sabden Village.

That really is a nice village, we skirted around it on out last visit, next time we will get some photographs from the heart of the same.




Superb location all round.

[Mathos]

Have you ever noticed how 'Ducks' really mess up the grass in autumn and winter months.

Every lake, pond and slow moving stretch of water in Lancashire especially appears to support large numbers of ducks.




I had a couple of really good bicycle rides, yesterday and today. I forgot to take my camera, which is a pity, as I came across some sensational views, I'll try and put that faux pas right next week or so.




This winter will be the first full winter we have spent in The UK for many a year. We are both looking forward to the same.



Maybe, we are 'quackers'

This is a very well recommended 'Restaurant' as well.



A little below from The Net.

Wellsprings Inn Pendle Hill - Reader Recommendations

If you enjoyed your meal at Wellsprings Inn Pendle Hill write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and get 10% off any case of wine purchased from leading independent wine merchant Talking Wines. Alternatively read what other diners have to say below.


Wellsprings Inn Pendle Hill - Clitheroe Rd , Sabden , Clitheroe , BB7 9HN - 0871 7144335


Reader Recommendations:

Recommended by Stormyraincloud (21st August 2008)
Wonderful restaurant. Great service, great food. Especially love the Mexican revolution. We go back time and again and have a fabulous time without fail every time.
5 *

Recommended by Lisa P (11th February 2008)
Excellent food and great value, well worth a visit!!!

Recommended by Darling (30th December 2007)
The nicest restaurant I've ever visited, including all the 5* one's, this venue is going to be the setting for my Daughters wedding.

The food is tasty and healthy, beautifully presented and inexpensive.
The coffee is fabulous, and the staff are helpful and friendly and welcoming. A great time was had by all, thanks Zack & Catherine for a fabulous experience. I loved the music and the views are tremendous.
Looking forward to the wedding reception next year,
Janet.


Recommended by Jhonny (26th November 2007)
Loved the food great service

Recommended by Martin (16th November 2007)
what a good view over Pendle hill, food average

Recommended by Kimberleyh (24th September 2007)
With great views, excellent food and fabulous decor this is a great choice for a romantic meal. One of my favourite places! Kimberley x.

Recommended by Adam Xxx (27th January 2007)
I eat out at many places but this was one of the best. The food was outstanding, i even managed two portions of sticky toffee pudding it was that good. The service was great, very polite. It was a good atmosphere all the staff were very friendly. I recommend it to anybody who is passing over pendle, you will have a great meal and at a reasonable price. X

Recommended by Purpleturtle (18th October 2006)
Great views, lovely decor and atmosphere. Food very good but could have been spicier (I ordered extra chillies). Lots of specialty mexican and spanish drinks to try.
A good night out!

Recommended by Mark (28th July 2006)
I'm an ex-pat from Arizona, and this is, bar none, the best Mexican food in the United Kingdom. I've been from one end of this country to the other, over the past six years. Highly recommended.

Recommended by Jim R (26th February 2006)
There has been an Inn there since the late 19th Century, although it looks nothing like it now


The Wellsprings is a charming place and the variety of their cooking and choice in beverage is highly recommended. The ambience and the views of the Ribble Valley make it a place to visit time and time again.

Recommended by Anon (4th August 2005)
What a lovely place with breathtaking views and excellent food.

Tell me more about this place

Read recommendations for other Lancashire restaurants

Our policy on reader recommendations

I haven't tried it myself, but the comments above make it seem an appropriate place to visit in due course.


There's an old photograph below taken from The Net with a bit of info:-

The side view of the Wellsprings,taken this time with out the snow.

This angle of the pub was taken where the dry ski slope is now.The Wellsprings was 'done up' between 1948 and 1949.

The present building was built around the old one.On the first photograph you can see half the pub is not used as an inn.I presume going off the large door on the right hand side that,that part of the inn was used to keep customers horse and cart e.t.c.

BACK TO THE OLD BOOZERS INDEX

BACK TO THE OLD BOOZERS INDEX

The Wellsprings

Different, isn't it.

It's worth clicking on 'The Old Boozers Index' link.

Difficult to locate this sort of information and old photographs at times.


I thought this was appropriate to leave on here tonight as well, 'Road to Nowhere'




Sensational location in general.

I rather think the road/dirt track is simply a private route to the farm in the top right hand corner of the photograph.

[Mathos]

I'd like to say thanks in appreciation of all the hits the thread has had to date.

NINE THOUSAND, that's rather special.

I do try to make the input as interesting as possible, sometimes it doesn't come all that easy, but all the same it must be maintaining interest to have such good numbers reading the same.

Thanks very much.

There are times when the best plans don't turn out as you might want them to. Life's like that.

Today we had planned a very early departure and had intended doing some additional travel around the Lake District. It didn't work out that way.

It was approaching 10.30 before we were able to leave home due to circumstances outside of our control. It's getting dark now around four o'clock as well.

As it was we had an additional run around The Ribble Valley, it's always a beautiful place to visit as well.




This fellow lives there, so he should know.

It was alive with 'Pheasants' as well, note the two here, one on the floor pecking away at a fallen apple, the other up in the tree having a nibble on one up there.



We made our way towards the village of Abbeystead.




There's quite a bit of a story associated with that place as well.

[Mathos]

The Village of Abbeystead in Lancashire will always be remembered for the disaster which took place there in 1984 when an explosion in a New Water Pumping Station caused by a build up of methane gas killed sixteen people.

Weir at Abbeystead:: OS grid SD5553 :: Geograph British Isles ...
Weir at Abbeystead. near to Abbeystead, Lancashire County





Plaque commemorating the 1984 Abbeystead Explosion:: OS grid ...Plaque commemorating the 1984 Abbeystead Explosion. near to Abbeystead, Lancashire County, Great Britain. Plaque commemorating the 1984 Abbeystead Explosion ...


Both of the above links are worth a viewing.



The Village has a certain feeling of sadness about it even today. Maybe visiting the same in Autumn didn't help.



Life is peculiar at times.

There are some spectacular places in the area in general though.

[Happyman]

Originally Posted by Mathos

I thought this was appropriate to leave on here tonight as well, 'Road to Nowhere'

I never took you as an introverted un-adventurist pessimist !!

Please re-title the pic as "The road from somewhere " (and i'm goin' there !!!)

Cheers !
:r ofl:

[Mathos]

Quernmore boasted a very beautiful Church as well.




St Peters.

Links of interest here as well for those who like additional information and extra links accordingly.


<LI class=g>GENUKI: Quernmore, Lancashire genealogy

The church was rebuilt in 1861, at a cost of £3000; and is in the decorated English style, ... In 1835 Quernmore was a township in the parish of Lancaster. ...
GENUKI: Lancashire genealogyQuernmore/ - 8k - Cached - Similar pages
<LI class=g>

St Peter, Quernmore - Church of England

Quernmore photos, maps, books, memories - Francis FrithQuernmore old photos, old maps, books and memories from The Francis Frith Collection. ... We are looking down the street, away from the parish church, ...

www.francisfrith.com/archive/england/lancashire/quernmore/quernmore.htm - 40k -

Another photograph from a slightly different angle. We were going to take some additional snaps in the area, but there were some 'grumpy type' of 'No Parking' notices here and there, so we gave it a wave and carried on.




It might have been a bad accident location.

There was an atrocious accident up at Ravenscroft as well.

One of the unmanned level crossings. I've been over it myself many times, in fact it's possible that there is a photograph of the same on these pages from this year.

Alas, a vehicle was struck by a train. At least one fatality, the track was closed for several hours today.


Unusual bird we came across today. A white 'Peacock'


It was quite bright early on in the morning, but became mainly overcast for the best part of today.




Some nice autumn colours here and there though.

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by Happyman

I never took you as an introverted un-adventurist pessimist !!

Please re-title the pic as "The road from somewhere " (and i'm goin' there !!!)

Cheers !
:r ofl:

You nailed me there Happyman.

You're fast, bet you were 'The Sundance Kid' in a past existence.

I like it, keep it up.

Good to see you about as well, trust the health is improving.



Sundance Kid
Harry Longbaugh (Sundance Kid) was born in Mont Clare, Pennsylvania, in 1870. Little is known of his early life but in the late 1880s he was

[Mathos]

We came across a few of those peculiar sections of ground as well today.

A couple of photographs here for you which may be of interest.




Might be full of Roman Secrets, these hills.




In any event though, the countryside is magnificent.



This was nice too from the village of Caton.



I have a few more photographs from there to put on here as well.

Really was a nice village.