An innocuous telephone call requesting assistance to transport a valuable painting, by
one Thomas Thomson, to Preston, Lancashire, from the delightful market town of Kirby Lonsdale did not sound an unreasonable request at the time.Happily, it was possible to combine another visit to the fabulous locality when P V Dobson, Jaguar Agent at Levens Bridge, invited me to see the launch of the NEW Jaguar CF .
Having retrieved the afore said valuable painting, and stored it in a safe position on the wall of my office I pondered the best way to move it to Woking in the South of England. A bus, I thought, would be most cost effective, and it only took a day!The problem with this proposal was that the leg room on a bus is not good, particularly for such a long journey. The train was probably the next best bet, but I would need to renew my Senior Rail card and find plenty of bubble wrap to protect it during the journey. The car, on a cost effective basis, was a none starter!
So it was agreed I would travel by train to Buxton where I would be met and the handover would be made! Verily, it came to pass on Wednesday 16th April 2008 and the painting was, thankfully, delivered.
Shona discusses ,with Michael, something she feels very stronly about!
Impressed by the strength of Shonas argument he seeks advice from the person opposite!
Taken on the steps of The Palace Hotel, Buxton
A noval way to feed the birds in Buxton.
Taken straight from the promotionl material.
A bit like Blackburn, Tideswell has its own cathedral
This door dates back from the 14th centuary
You couldn't tell by looking at the picture, but I can assure it is cold, very cold!
There was atime when this could have made you rich, very rich!
