Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
Another trip to our Afghan tailor in Altrincham meant we could visit one of my favourite towns nearby - Knutsford. After a quick look at some of the many interesting buildings (Ruskin Rooms above), many designed by one architect, Watt, we entered Tatton Park estate with the intention of walking round the lake or mere as they are called round here. It is about a mile long, but then there is another mere to negotiate before reaching the hall itself. Plus unbelievably we had quite a heavy hail and snow storm. At one point we saw a herd of red deer in the trees. I thought I would approach and get as near as I could for a good photo. This female was quite tame...... but there were a number of males who also seemed friendly enough.... ...and I felt brave enough getting within about six feet without disturbing them at all......or more to the point without them disturbing me! The second mere called Melchett Mere was charming and we could now see the hall.... We were looking for toilets and drinks as always and approached around the back which was grand enough in itself.... and luckily we got to the main working courtyard with its cafe before they closed. On the way back we ignored the notice!
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