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Sunday 15 July, our first day in North Yorkshire and we follow the old railway track from Ravenscar to Robin Hood's Bay ( 5 miles) one of the few tracks permitted during the Foot and Mouth epidemic still prevalent in the area. |
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The recently restored old coastguard station at the dock in Robin's Hood bay as seen from the entrance to the Bay View hotel where Brian and Tommy had just had a cooling ale before returning to Ravenscar via the beach and the cliff path ( 3 miles). Mary and Polly had collected the Capri at Robin's Hood bay station and returned to Gowland farm. |
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Monday 16 July another railway walk from Goathland to Grosmont, now joined by Gareth's family. Here we are picnicking in a wooded path of the track. |
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Further along we were diverted up a particularly nasty climb but we did get a good view of the train. |
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Tuesday 17 July, we visit 67 Thames Avenue in Guisborough, our first house in 1958. |
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Polly with our dear neighbours, Phyllis and Clifford Petch at Grange farm Little Ayton. |
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We all meet for a picnic in the Forest Park. |
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Ben and Emily collecting material for the daily video. |
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Mary and Polly in deep thought over the Guardian crossword. |
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Wednesday 18 July, Whitby Abbey, now under the care of English Heritage and getting the tender loving care it deserves. |
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No these are not the ghosts of Whitby but a spectacular display of wedding dresses in the cliff top church. |
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The church and its cemetery with Whitby in the background. |
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Street musicians from St Petersburg Academy of music, and splendid performers they were too. |
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A short pause for late afternoon refreshment and a comfortable view of the harbour. |
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The main event of the day the traditional tea at the Magpie Cafe. |
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The crabs have gone but the crocodiles provided just as much entertainment. Gareth as usual the top scorer in our party. |
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The late evening view of the Magpie after a stroll on the breakwater. |
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Thursday 19 July, another repast to remember, this time at the Victoria Hotel on the cliff top at Robin's Hood Bay |
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A spectacular view of Ravenscar as we emerged from our meal. |
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Friday 20 July, a typical English beach scene this time at Sandsend |
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Brian and Ben fly a kite. |
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Emily goes fossil hunting and paddling. |
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Lunch at Sandsend. |
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We descend to the dock at Robin's Hood bay. |
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The Bay Hotel where we take tea !!! |
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