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Pubs - Worthy of another blog
So, what to wear when completing an semi-urban walk that is going to involve an investigation of the pubs of Stratford-Upon-Avon? I decide full on walking kit is a touch overkill, so go for my finest adventure clothes. A reassuringly expensive pair of Fjallraven walking strides, a Crag Hoppers adventure shirt (secret pocket) and my Scarpa bowling shoes. I confess to Mrs Mappiman that I may look like a bit of a tit. In reality, I don't have to worry at all. We share the train with the Worcestershire LGBT community who are off to Brum for the Pride Festival.
Compared to a fat man dressed as Alice (from Wonderland) and another, not dressed in a fluorescent wet look leather effect jacket, matching socks and very tight trunks - I am a vision in Millets conservatism.
And when we alight at Stratford, all the other tourists are dressed just like me.
Primarily, I am here to check out the cask marque pubs in the town centre. To make the 90 minute journey worthwhile, I am talked into doing a walk first. In no way related to the 400th anniversary of his death or the execrable one joke sit com that is Upstart Crow, we accidently complete a Shakespeare related ramble.
We are off to Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
Nice Signage |
In no way am I starting to resemble my dad. |
Stratford - Far Away |
Beer Festival. England's 1st Game in the Euros. What could go wrong? |
The River Avon |
Holy Trinity |
Royal Shakespeare's Theatre |
Once we finish at the pubs, we must not forget to complete the circle and see Shakespeare's Birthplace.
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