An Elegant Sufficiency

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What next?

A thirtieth anniversary requires a little more than a day out, for sure.  So, we spent a few happy days at The Peacock, in Rowsley, in the company of assorted (and eminent!) actors currently filming Jane Eyre at Haddon Hall.

 

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The brisk – no cold – weather scuppered our plans for long walks and fresh air, and opening times – no, closing times – meant that we didn’t get to see Haddon Hall for ourselves, nor did we make it to Hardwick Hall either.  Both of those will have to wait for a follow up visit.  Our fortieth anniversary, perhaps?

 

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We did do a calorie-free survey of Bakewell Puddings – how many claims are there to be the original?

 

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We made it to Buxton, too, enjoying the only warm sunshine of the trip, which lasted all of half an hour!

 

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We headed for the Opera House, for after all, we all need a little culture.

 

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We took the fun option, though!

 

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We made our way home yesterday, via Lichfield Cathedral.

 

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It made a magnificent finale to a sparkling weekend.  Here’s to the next thirty years!