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Jen Strath Posts: 122 Joined: 11th Feb 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 18:27 on 11th February 2008 Hello, I'm Jen from Melbourne, Australia. I'm a self-confessed anglophile and England is my spiritual home....haha. Yeah I'm a weirdo Aussie This site with it's many wonderful photos has sustained me through the past few years and stopped me going completely bonkers. I've been coming here regularly and only today figured out there was a forum However I will finally have the chance to add some of my own photos later in the year....I get to spend a whole 2 months in heaven
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Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 11:30 on 12th February 2008 Welcome Jen The Forum is a comparatively new addition to the site, but an addition that is obviously appreciated by the members. Two mention 2 months in Heaven, you must be coming to Oxford! So come on poe members what is your idea of Heaven in England? Bet you can't beat Oxford!!!! |
Brian Arlow Posts: 51 Joined: 7th Aug 2007 Location: UK | quotePosted at 14:41 on 12th February 2008 Hi Jen welcome to this great site . i have relatives living outside melbourne in a town named frankston .ron said you cant beat oxford but i would say you must visit York or the lake district .hope you have a grat time her all the best brian |
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 14:44 on 12th February 2008 I'm Oxford born and bred . You can't beat the beauty of Oxford City, it's university spread out over the whole town. I'm always in awe when I come back to visit (I live abroad now) as it has something for everyone. Below is a picture I took two years ago, see the beauty of Magdalen College (My grandfather worked the spires on top of the tower at the turn of the last century) and the breathtaking flowers in Addison's Walk which is part of the grounds of the college. If you are a reader, Oxford is (was) the home of both Professor Tolkien and CS Lewis to name a few, both homes and graves can be found outside the city (my mum & dad were married at Quarry church where CS Lewis is buried ) Yes Oxford, it's a must visit on your list. |
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 14:54 on 12th February 2008 Picture by Sue Herrera Must remember to delete and re-type that last digit, silly me |
Jen Strath Posts: 122 Joined: 11th Feb 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 17:10 on 12th February 2008 Thank you for your welcome I'm sorry to say that Oxford wasn't on my agenda....Chester, New Alresford, Leicester, Winchester, Ludlow, Woodbridge all are though...and a few other rural places that I can't think of at present 'cos it's 4:00 am here and I need to get back to bed |
L Posts: 5656 Joined: 10th Jun 2004 Location: UK | quotePosted at 19:17 on 24th February 2008 Hi Jen from Melbourne Come and visit Bedfordshire on your way to Woodbridge lol I hope we dont let you down with our weather, please bring some sunshine over with you! |
Jen Strath Posts: 122 Joined: 11th Feb 2008 Location: Australia | quotePosted at 14:33 on 23rd March 2008 Well after all that 2 months is reduced to 5 weeks But I get to spend time on English soil so I shan't complain! I'll see Chester, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Hitchin, Salisbury, Winchester, Alresford, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury & London plus all the places inbetween and around these I'm one very happy girl |
Roland Flower Posts: 38 Joined: 20th Feb 2008 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:15 on 23rd March 2008 Hello Jen, I`m a new member to this site,so wellcome, but next time you manage a visit to the old country go to the Peak District in Derbyshire it is wonderfull and its the smallest National Park so it is easy to get around |
Peter Evans Posts: 3863 Joined: 20th Aug 2006 Location: UK | quotePosted at 17:41 on 23rd March 2008 Hi Jen, welcome. I was born in Wales, so you know where I would say to visit. There are so many beautifull counties here, that 5 weeks is definately not enough time. I have lived here all my life and still not seen everywhere. Wherever you go, enjoy. And please post photo's of your trip. Good luck. |