L2L Day 15 Guildford

Two weeks in and today was planned as a rest day. We couldn't have done better with the weather.

After an extended breakfast in the Angel yard, we went to the Maps section of Waterstones to research the route for the next few days. (So that's me sorted as far as Thame) 
I've been depending on the OS electronic versions so far but proper paper maps are always best when you need the bigger picture. 

Then back out into the sun for a relaxed lunch overlooking the river.

Guilford had already been established as a town by the 10th century. It even had its own mint - courtesy of the Saxon king, Edward the Martyr  the second of 3 King Edwards before 1066 (and half brother of Ethelred "the Unready") 
Had Edward not been murdered by his step mother (keen to get Ethelred on the throne) our monarchy could have followed a different path.


The castle was originally built by the Saxons but it wasn't until the Normans arrived that William the Conqueror developed it with a proper motte and bailey.  


We wondered how he'd take to the current display of tulips with which the Borough Council have decorated the slopes of the motte. Not very macho but very pretty.


Work does occasionally get in the way and Sally has work to do so had to head back to Arundel this evening. We'll meet up again in 3 weeks at Hebden Bridge.

Onward and Northward.

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  1. TT9 April 2026 at 03:51

    Despite what Will the Conqueror might have thought of them, I,for one,would certainly enjoy an hour or two admiring those flowerbeds!!
    Best wishes to Sally a hwyl a fflag i tithau,Dave!XX

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