Fascinating Roland. I've been through Corsham, and met people for business, but I've never walked around the town. I've seen part of the High Street, but also not ventured very far along it, because I didn't think it was very interesting! How wrong I was!! A great read and lovely photos. :)
Much enjoyed reading this Roland and it brought back many happy memories. Before I moved back to live in northeast England (that has a few pretty high streets itself) I lived for a few years in Chippenham a few miles from Corsham and would often frequent the latter. I've celebrated birthdays in the Methuen Arms and my retirement, and suspect I've sampled all of the watering holes of which you make mention. When visiting did you come across the claim that it was a Corsham man by the name of Pickwick that suggested to Charles Dickens, on one of his visits to nearby Bath, the name for the leading character in his first novel?
PS the peacocks are beautiful but a real menace on the roads
I did come across the story of Pickwick being used by Charles Dickens. He was a much travelled man and great writer. Only a fee days ago I was reading a story in an 1830s newspaper, The Real Sun. It turned out that Dickens was a journalist for it!
One day, I must explore the northeast of England. It looks beautiful on videos I have watched.
Fortunately, I haven’t had any bad peacock experiences yet! I will look out for them next time I visit.
You must visit the northeast Roland. Since my return here a couple of years ago after leaving as an economic migrant in the 1970s, I've shared my weekly 'Meanders' of the place.
Best post yet! Delightful tour Informative and amusing.
Thank you! I am trying to spend more time on each post. It may slow me down for a while due to some family commitments, but we will get there!
It's certianly a contender thanks for sharing the lovely images.
My pleasure, Colin. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.
Fascinating Roland. I've been through Corsham, and met people for business, but I've never walked around the town. I've seen part of the High Street, but also not ventured very far along it, because I didn't think it was very interesting! How wrong I was!! A great read and lovely photos. :)
Thank you, Lis.
It’s such a beautiful street packed full of historical buildings.
Much enjoyed reading this Roland and it brought back many happy memories. Before I moved back to live in northeast England (that has a few pretty high streets itself) I lived for a few years in Chippenham a few miles from Corsham and would often frequent the latter. I've celebrated birthdays in the Methuen Arms and my retirement, and suspect I've sampled all of the watering holes of which you make mention. When visiting did you come across the claim that it was a Corsham man by the name of Pickwick that suggested to Charles Dickens, on one of his visits to nearby Bath, the name for the leading character in his first novel?
PS the peacocks are beautiful but a real menace on the roads
Hi Harry
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I did come across the story of Pickwick being used by Charles Dickens. He was a much travelled man and great writer. Only a fee days ago I was reading a story in an 1830s newspaper, The Real Sun. It turned out that Dickens was a journalist for it!
One day, I must explore the northeast of England. It looks beautiful on videos I have watched.
Fortunately, I haven’t had any bad peacock experiences yet! I will look out for them next time I visit.
You must visit the northeast Roland. Since my return here a couple of years ago after leaving as an economic migrant in the 1970s, I've shared my weekly 'Meanders' of the place.
I have subscribed and look forward to reading your stories.
Thanks Roland