Eastnor Castle is a couple of kilometres from Ledbury and information indicated it was worth visiting. It is a 200 year old house built as a castle. It’s extensive grounds provided a variety of different opportunities although it was too wet to venture beyond the house. Although the family still live there it is available for open […]
The real reason for visiting Ledbury was to try and visit the place where the Vick family had been tenant farmers for about 10 years during the 1830s and 1840s. It was the place my great grandmother spent more time than any other as a child. Attempts to contact the current owners had been inconclusive […]
Ledbury is a picturesque market town from the 11th century located within a beautiful section of Herefordshire. We visited during part of the Easter weekend and the countryside had a stark beauty prior to the arrival of spring. Many Tudor buildings provided picturesque glimpses of a bygone era. The town appeared vibrant with a strong […]
Once again I am back in the UK. The trip was instigated by an upcoming wedding followed by a desire to combine some family history with tourism. Time has got away and I have neglected to write an account of my adventures. I had high hopes for the outward trip given it was a direct […]