National Railway Museum - York

I cannot believe I am 54 years old and have never been to the National Railway Museum in York before.  You don't have to be a train spotter to really appreciate this place.  It opened at 10.00 and after having a look at a couple of the really old trains we had something to eat in the restaurant which was excellent.  Our tummy's satisfied we continued on the tour, I have to say it was all amazing.

Replic of Stevenson's Rocket

Playing Dress Up

Caught in the Act

Japanese Bullet

Sat in the Japanese Bullet

WW1 lights out

We will be lighting a candle at 22.00 to commemorate the start of WW1, I hope you will join in to remember of all the soldiers killed during.  Richard and I went to Belgium to see for ourselves where the men fought and died it is something I will never forget.

Menin Gate

Christmas Truce field

Richmond Castle

We went to another English Heritage site today, Richmond Castle.  We arrived around 12.30 and got something to eat before going into the castle.  It was a fabulous day glorious weather too.  We left the castle and had short walk around the town before going to get chips for tea in Ripon.

The castle was used during the first world war as a prison for men who refused to sign up to fight.

I took these stairs 2 at a time - very tiring

Messing about with the timer on the camera

Let me out

Family Day in Hunstanton

On Wednesday Richard and I drove down to Hunstanton as Andrew, Gemma and Jaden were having a bit of a holiday.  The car journey should have taken 3 hours but it was nearer 5 what with road works - yes just for a change - and a burnt out lorry.

But we had a fantastic day, the weather was great and it was lovely being together as a family.  Jaden is a right little tear away and funny.  He went on a few rides and he was fearless!!

 I really like Hunstanton, the beach isn't up to much as it is rocky but who cares when you are on holiday.