WEDNESDAY IN BURY

On Wednesday we decided to have a look at the Abbey Gardens in Bury (St. Edmunds) These gardens are near the Cathedral and are the site of the old Abbey and contain the ruin of many of the old buildings. These things are almost impossible to comprehend. They were built over 700 years BEFORE Cook sailed down our east coast. The gardens (and everything else) are absolutely beautiful. We walked from the multi storey car park (the only place where you can park at a price). On the way through the Town Centre we looked as some of the markets (Wed and Sat are market days), had a cup of coffee and Ann had a look through Marks and Spencers. We the walked around the gardens until lunch time. Ann wanted to have a look through the Cathedral Shop while I went to the Suffolk Records Office to see what was available there to further my research. They have all sorts of historical records, parish, wills, newspapers, etc. etc. dating back to about 1200 on micro fische and I am allowed to search them. Who knows what I will find. After that we went the cafe at the Cathedral and had lunch. We spent our time talking to an 82 year old 'Salvationist' who was there having lunch. I understand that he has recently lost his wife and suspect he goes there for a good meal and company. He was really good company and a lovely man. Danah, he plays the Euphonium (or however you spell it!) It was mid afternoon by the time we got home so we had a quiet time although I later went for a walk to the supermarket to get milk. It was a nice sunny day, one of the few we have had. While there has been very little sun, there has also been very little rain. As I type this (Thursday morning our time) there is light rain falling and the prospect is for a few days of showery weather. Well it is about time I got some breakfast for 'The Lady of the House' so I had better close this. Till the next issue, bye.