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To the south of the Aylesbury Vale, right under the shadow of the Chilterns, are the two Risboroughs.
There is Monk's Risborough and Princes Risborough.
Is was the later that I drove over to on Sunday.
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They are absolutely typical of English villages, grouped around their Churches. Princes Risborough is the larger of the two, and possesses this beautiful Manor House tucked away behind the High Street. It is a National Trust property but can only be viewed by appointment.
A 180' turn gives us this view of the church.
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Next to the church and right opposite the Manor is the Old Vicarage.
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An attractive little building, although I have to say I'm not too keen on that chimney stack.
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'High up in the Air' on the east wall is a plaque telling us that Amy Johnson the celebrated woman aviator, once lived here.
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Not particularly good pictures I'm afraid but the lane was narrow and in shadow.
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Amy Johnson’s most famous flight was her epic journey from England to Australia. Although she did not finish the trip in the fastest time achieved by earlier flyers, she did become the first solo female flyer to complete the journey.
She ended her flight at Darwin, Australia and then flew on to Brisbane to continue her celebrations. However, close to landing, Johnson overshot the aerodrome and crashed the machine. As a result of this unfortunate accident Johnson met her husband Jim Mollison, another pioneering flyer, who piloted her on to Sydney.
There is a link here to the Science Museum for more information on Amy Johnson.
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When we travelled up to the back of beyond from Bordon in Hampshire, we used to travel the old route of princes risborough, high wycombe etc... how nice to see the pictures in your blog...
ReplyDeleteAh, I thought that first pic looked familiar. I often work in Risborough. I'm guessing the chimney on the Vicarage is a later addition.Next time, you might visit Whiteleaf cross pub in the High Street, offering ales from the Greene King brewery in Bury St. Edmunds. Kath
ReplyDeleteLovely! The Risbouroughs..long ago and far away.
ReplyDeletePS Mr Kipper, do you know a song called "The Biggest Yorkshire Puddin In The World"?
ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather, was, amongst other intersting things, a bit of a Vaudeville performer and had this in his repertoire.Expect it was one of the ones deemed fit for kids to listen to!
I'd love to read/hear those words again.
It does look a lovely place. For some reason the name Princes Risborough rings a bell with me but I can't remember why. I don't think it's because oof Amy Johnson.
ReplyDeleteDid you mean to say you were NOT too keen on that chimney?
Hi Sage, yes of course you are a Bedford lass? Sorry you had to pass through Wycombe...it's not quite the place it used to be. I give it a miss. Have you been to the Glen Miller Museum on the old airfield? We had an Organ meeting there recently.
ReplyDeleteNow Kath , you better not tempt me to drink and drive although I am partial to a spot of Greene King.
"The Biggest Yorkshire Puddin' In The World"
This is a new one to me Liz....but it sounds very much like a 'skit' on "The Biggest Aspidistra in the World" sung by Gracie Fields.
I can't track it down. How about asking the man himself YP.. here
beefgravy.blogspot.com/ ?
Hi Foody, Yes, yes, yes. Not keen!
Thank you...corrected.
It looks a lovely quaint building and I agree the chimney stack spoils the effect. I think it is because it isn't made out of bricks.
ReplyDeleteYes Cherie, it looks like a sort of rendering of mortar over a brick stack. Perhaps the old bricks needed protection.
ReplyDeleteI used to love visiting that area as my Uncle and Aunt lived in Aylesbury and visiting them always guaranteed a drive to somewhere that was really worth visiting.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your blog! Lovely pics and the posts are always interesting.
You are so kind DD, flattery and compliments will get everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI have just this very minute got back in from a drive around Thame & Wendover. It is all very nice but getting very crowded and the roads busy. It's getting harder to find that bit of 'countryside peace'.
I shall have to move to Exmoor.
You should try the Somerset levels Bernard, lovely and quiet, especially if you are a bird spotter. Kath
ReplyDeleteAn idea for a blog!
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