Avebury stone circle

Avebury in Wiltshire, is a fascinating place with its mysterious stone circle and other places of interest. The stones themselves are stunning and awe-inspiring and the strange thing is that the little hamlet of Avebury is a working village and is located partly right in the centre of the big stone circle. There is a little museum run by the National Trust and the whole thing is much more low-key and sympathetic than the circle at Stonehenge, which isn't far away either.

Just down the road from Avebury is the equally baffling Silbury Hill, a conical man-made prehistoric structure that dominates the landscape and invites you to conjecture what on earth its purpose may have been.

This whole area of Wiltshire is dotted with amazing ancient objects and places. I find the West of England a magical place with some very interesting 'vibes' if you will.

Archie Leech

No blog that has Bristol as a focus could be complete without reference to Achie Leech, one of the city's most famous sons. You may know him better as the film actor Cary Grant. This image is part of the statue that has been erected, I believe in the area of Horfield where he used to live. There is a fish and chips shop near the Christmas steps which, apart from being one of the oldest chippies in the country, was where the man himself used to go for his cod and chips.

Visiting Bristol

Doing my bit for tourism in Bristol I thought I'd give you the link for a good resource if you are thinking of visiting my home town. Visit Bristol have a good website with some specific information so why not have a look? I have only been living in Bristol for a few years but it feels like home. Before I settled down in this neck of the wood I never had a sense of belonging anywhere.

Bristol is where I feel at ease, and very much at home and that is a fabulous feeling to experience. I don't know what the future may hold but for now this is a very good place to live and work. Bristolians are down-to-earth easy-going people and they have certainly made me feel welcome.

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