I’d not spent a night away from home for 18 months, so it felt like a big deal to spend 4 nights in Skipton, even though its only 21 miles from where I live. I booked a cottage in the middle of a l -o -n-g terrace of houses that retained a lot of their charm, not to mention their coal bunkers, outside loos and wheelie bins by the score.
My back street Skipton castle. I did the self guided tour for the first time. Part of it is still lived in. Old church window next to the castle Skipton roof tops from my bedroom window Pansies and a parish church delicious anchovie salad in a little courtyard Bus ride to Settle for the plant pot festival Settle Journal writing courtesy of Anna. My last trip was to Paris with Anna. One of the most amazing and unexpected buildings in Settle Hedgehogs and dahlias – what more could I ask for? Where? New top from Skipton outdoor market Watching Euro 2020 in 2021 A sign of the times in Grassington Canal life in Skipton Afternoon tea in Skipton Skipton Market Roof tops Breakfast on the patio – quite a treat The castle In the inner courtyard A school tour group Golly – when did I last have Coco pops for breakfast? Experimenting with my new Hipstamatic filter. Town and country The castle from below Castle Entrance to a courtyard in the town Back streets and wheelie bins
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