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With a name like Lowry, Manchester is my kinda town

17/12/2014 by a3traveller

With a name like mine, the most common question is – are you related to LS Lowry. Sadly, I am not. We do however share a great love of the arts and an admiration for urban grit so why oh why didn’t I visit the magnificent city of Manchester before now? When I did so, I was welcomed with open arms – my name being the key to the city! So here, on an extremely brief visit to this great Northern […]

Categories: Art & Culture, Europe, Historic Heritage, Museums, Pubs and Inns, Travel, UK • Tags: Architecture, Canals, David Begbie, England, Imperial War Museum North, LS Lowry, Manchester, Media City UK, Salford Quays, Sam's Chop House, The Lowry Centre, The Lowry Hotel, The Quays, Travel, UK

Country Pub Series: Horse & Jockey

14/08/2014 by a3traveller

When I take a few days holiday, there is nothing nicer than visiting a local pub for lunch which has been recommended by a friend. This is how we came, one sunny day, to visit the Horse & Jockey in Hipley, Hambledon, Hampshire, sitting in their flower-laden beer garden. Even better, it has a story to tell. According to the sign outside the public house, it lends its name to an extraordinary horse called The Lamb which was raised and trained […]

Categories: Food & Gastronomy, Hampshire, Pubs and Inns, Travel, UK • Tags: Country Pub, England, Food, Grand National, Hambledon, Hampshire, Homemade Steak & Ale Pie, Horse & Jockey, Horse & Jockey Beef Burger, Lord Poulett, Pub Grub, The Lamb, Travel, UK

Country Pub Series: The Queen’s, Selborne

05/09/2013 by a3traveller

Whilst visiting the gorgeous village of Selborne in Hampshire, I felt the need for sustenance …. after all, wandering around a museum, gardens and looking at village churches takes its toll on a girl. Locals directed us to an historic inn that crossed all the “t’s” and dotted all the “i’s” – The Queens, formerly known as The Compasses. Behind the pub are spacious gardens – ideal if like me you tend to wander around with a dog – and the […]

Categories: Hampshire, Pubs and Inns, Travel, UK • Tags: Country pubs, England, Food, Gilbert White, Gilbert White's House, Hampshire, Niçoise salad, Selborne, The Queens Selborne, Travel, UK

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With a name like Lowry, Manchester is my kinda town

Country Pub Series: Horse & Jockey

Country Pub Series: The Queen’s, Selborne