Beautiful Lancashire

[Mathos]

The 'Old School-House' had been converted to a very nice Crafts Shop and Gallery.

I liked the Old Penny Farthing and the Milk Churn.

Interesting.





What a gorgeous building this was.



The Literary Institute.

Now that is a brilliant if not outstanding building.

Cracking Gallery here:-

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Click on the numbers on the right of the page.

Excellent.



The property in the village is superb.




This one, I thought was absolutely spectacular.

Except for the silly lights fastened to the wall.

There were some really nice places in The Dales in general of course.



It didn't half put some rain down from time to time as well.




But not a problem, it's being here that counts, rain, hail, snow or sunshine.




It all looks great in any weather.


This pack saddle type bridge was a true specimen.




I bet that could tell a tale or two if it could only talk.

[TSR2]

Well put Penelope, totally agree,

[TSR2]

Originally Posted by Mathos

Considerations have to be given to the stages of beneficial evolution combining the betterment in levels of education. Because all of the issues change accordingly.

Just a quick - re Taliban/education /evolution, the worrying situation in Pakistan/Afghanistan Border region the Taliban have destroyed scores of schools so it,s involution on the menu, correct education in our western conception is no longer possible, the uneducated are trampling on the pearls of wisdom and emancipation, ah well

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by TSR2

Just a quick - re Taliban/education /evolution, the worrying situation in Pakistan/Afghanistan Border region the Taliban have destroyed scores of schools so it,s involution on the menu, correct education in our western conception is no longer possible, the uneducated are trampling on the pearls of wisdom and emancipation, ah well

Yes, they do get somewhat carried away with their war-mongering and bombastic type attitude to what we occidentals see as normality.

The 'Bad-Lands' between Afghanistan and Pakistan are a wilderness of mountains, caves and numerous passes between the two countries.

It's plain to see that millions of pounds are being allocated to feed, clothe, train and arm these people on a very regular basis.


It would appear that there is going to be a massive combined forceful attempt to regulate the situation from Pakistan, through the Bad-Lands and into Afghanistan.

Something needs to be done.

We could all be on a 'Sticky Wicket' if the Taliban get control of Pakistan's atomic power.

[Mathos]

You don't come across many garages/petrol retail outlets like this old beauty nowadays.




I had to smile at the site in general.



Whatever, or whichever way you look at it, he's no doubt keeping many of the wheels of the local hamlets and villages turning.

[Mathos]

This would make a brilliant conversion property.




It was in a fantastic location and looked out over open miles of superb moorland.




Quite a large barn.

It would indeed make a brilliant home.



Fantastic outlook.


Pity about the mist on this photograph.

The barn in the distance, looked a bit like Southforks.




There was only a two lane dirt track leading out to it from what we could see.



A Landrover and trailer making it's way along
this isolated track in the distance.


This looked like a cliff without an ocean flowing up against it.



Once upon a time, there may well have been though.


There was a group of men taking samples
from the rock faces here.
A couple were rigging up ropes,
looked as though they were going
to be doing a little climbing as well.


This old 'Crofters' type cottage complete with
animal pens had seen better days.




You just have to imagine smoke coming out of that chimney.



I bet there are some memories held in those stone walls.

[Happyman]

Lancashire ????

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by Happyman

Lancashire ????

You are dead right...


Plenty of threads for the other.

[Happyman]

No problem !
Thought it was my computer playing up !!!

[Mathos]

Cheers

[TSR2]

Is that in Kettlewell. looks like the Wilkinson Bros garage,

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by TSR2

Is that in Kettlewell. looks like the Wilkinson Bros garage,

It is TSR2

Unique looking place as well.

You don't half know these areas really well TSR2.

[Mathos]

We had a drive over to The Peak District today.


It was raining very heavily here in Lancashire, and didn't improve much at all in The Peaks.


Still it was nice, nice to be able to go out and enjoy the country, regardless of the weather.




I thought, I would use The Snake Pass,
haven't been on that road for a while.




The villages are very beautiful.

It doesn't matter about rain at all.



Nice to see all the trees and shrubs springing back into foliage.



Fantastic, looking at simplicity that is so rewarding.



Great to see how folk take pride in the appearance of their property.

[Mathos]

We came across a really nice Pub at Hathersage.




The Plough.

Look at this for a menu.


Starters
Soup of the day
£4.95
Rabbit and Bacon Terrine cooked in Brioche with Roast Fig,
£6.95

Home smoked Trout fillet with Horse radish Crème Fraiche,
£5.95
King Prawns in a crisp Cornmeal coating, Potato Aioli and Lavosh,
£7.95,

Warm Salad of Spring Vegetables, Bruschetta of Gubeen cheese and Salsa Verde,
£6.25,
Steamed Scallops with Rhubarb and a Sorrel Veloute,
Starter£8.95

Main course £17.95
Crisp Lamb Sweetbread and Button Onion Vol au vent with Liqourice Jus,
£6.95
Fish Dishes
Fillet of Cod and Langoustine, Confit Fennel, Roast Garlic mash and Pernod Cream, £15.95
Pan roast Sea trout fillet, Mint Gnocchi and French style Peas,
£14.95
Steamed fillet of Plaice filled with a Crab mousse, crisp Egg noodle Rosti, Bok choi with a Honey, Soy and sesame dressing,
£16.95
Vegetarian Dishes
Twice baked Blue Cheese Soufflé, Soubise Onions and crisp Leek,
£12.95
Risotto of Pearl Barley and Wild Mushroom,
£12.95
If you like the wine you’re drinking we can usually sell it by the case or half case at, 25% off the menu price.
Meat and Poultry Dishes
Char-grilled local Rib eye steak, Tomato, mushroom, fat chips and homemade ketchup,
£17.95
Roast fillet of Owen Taylor Beef, Shallots, Bacon, Button Mushrooms, Horseradish mash and Real ale sauce,
£21.95
Breast of Free range Chicken stuffed with
Buxton Blue, Braised Celery, Chateaux Potatoes and Port,
£15.95
Char-grilled Derbyshire Lamb Cutlets, Pressed Shoulder, Cocotte Potato, glazed Vegetables and Sauce Paloise,
£18.95
(A la’ Carte Dishes Are Not Served with Sides of Vegetables So Please Order Sides Separately)
Bar Meals

(Not Served in the Evenings in the Restaurant)
Smoked salmon and Crème Fraiche tartlet,
£5.95 as a starter or as a main with Mixed Leaf salad and new Potatoes,
£8.95

Fish in a Real Ale Batter, Chips with Mushy or Garden Peas
(Fat Chips add £1.00) £11.95
Beef stew, Horse radish Dumpling, mashed Potato and Vegetables £10.95
Ploughman’s Home cooked ham, Pork pie, three types of cheese served with salad, pickled Onion and Our own Recipe sweet pickle and demi baguette,
£12.95
Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Cannelloni, Garlic Bread and Salad,
£9.95

Paul Bowyer’s Choice Sausage of the Day, Mashed Potato, Red Onion Marmalade and vegetables £9.95
Lambs Liver & Bacon, Spring Onion Mash, Vegetables and Red wine,
£10.95

Smoked Salmon & Prawn Salad £10.95
Pie of the day,
Please see a member of staff for details.

Roast of the Day served with a Yorkshire pudding, mash and roast potato and vegetables.
£9.95
Char-grilled Chicken Cesar, Kos lettuce, Croutons, Parmesan cheese Dressed in our own recipe Dressing,
£11.95
Plough Club sandwich
Smoked chicken, bacon, egg, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise served between three slices of white or brown toast, salad and fries.
£9.95

(For lighter lunchtime bites please see our sandwich menu)

Side Orders
Fat chips£2.50
Fries £2.25
Mixed salad £2.25
Cesar Salad £2.25
New potatoes £2.25
Panache of vegetables £2.25
French Beans and Shallot Butter £2.25

The roast beef was super-duper.

I can vouch for that.

Decent link here as well:-

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Flobo loved the fish, chips and mushy peas.

I have some more photographs to put on with the courtyard etc.

I'll down load them over the next day or two.

[TSR2]

Originally Posted by Happyman

Lancashire ????

Well you want to go round many areas of Preston and Blackburn, looks like Pakistan !!!

[patsycat]

How's the feral cat?

I wake up everyday and turn the computer on and wonder what wonderful piccies Mathos will have posted - and I am never disapointed!!

Thanks for this and your Scotland one..

[Mathos]

Originally Posted by patsycat

How's the feral cat?

I wake up everyday and turn the computer on and wonder what wonderful piccies Mathos will have posted - and I am never disapointed!!

Thanks for this and your Scotland one..

Well, that is a really nice and appreciated post Patsycat.

I'm glad you enjoy the threads. The feral cat, doing fine, Flobo just took him/her some fish pieces out.

[Mathos]

Amazing really how force of water coming down the mountain sides increases with a few hours rain.




Note here, the 'Famous Doctor's Gate Path' going off onto the Moors.



It's a 17 km walk and takes the average walker some five hours.


This is a very interesting link.

Well worth looking at.

Peak District walk up Bleaklow from Glossop, Derbyshire
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You'll be needing some good footwear and decent clothing, it can get very bleak out there, even at this time of year.





Are Y'all ready for this.




It's an interesting and pleasant drive along Snake.

This was nice with the mist around the trees.




Variations in the scenery.




The sheep get everywhere.





Several notices along the road as well, pointing out the dangers of the road, especially to motorcyclists.

The Snake is quite infamous for accidents, especially motorcycle accidents, resulting in, deaths.


A great deal of work has been done to make certain the water is chanelled into the required quarters.




The reservoirs are strategically built.

[Mathos]

This was a really nice reservoir.

A totally natural look about most of it.




The fishermen looked happy enough.

Some of the country lanes in the localities we drove through, were absolutely exquisite.




This one was really steep.





Whilst I think on as well.

Those photographs I mentioned from the rear of The Plough.

An exceptionally pleasant courtyard.



Really pleasant for a summers day meal and a pint or two.

This appeared to be one of the cottages they rented out.



Nice enough.



I liked how they had the shrubs,
plenty of colour amongst the seating area.



A lot of thought and good design work gone into the same.


The pub in general reflected excellent levels of service,
with professionalism.

No doubt mirroring why it was so busy for a Tuesday lunchtime.

Good luck to them, it was a pleasure to dine there.

[penelope]

Good Day at Chester Races today - won the first race at 13-2.

Chester Races - Lancashire - Happyman -