battle of Hastings

Today we visit Battle.

Named for the Battle of Hastings. 1066 and all that.

But wait... didn't the B off H take place at Hastings? Maybe not. I may have to read a bit.

Anyway...

We have breakfast in the hotel. It's not and cold help yourself, a good way to start a day.

We arrive in the town of Battle. It's easy to get into a parking area. It's quite full, we end up near the back but no worries. Except that Deb has to walk a long way to get a parking ticket.

Then we walk to the central attraction of Battle: Battle Abbey.

There's a solid stone entry, nothing much else still standing. The Abbey was finally knocked down when the King changed religion. Some of the outbuildings are still in good repair and being used as a school, they look old and impressive but are not open for visitors.

William the Conqueror promised to build an Abbey of he won the battle Mind you, it also took orders from the Pope before he started building.

The main interest for our visit is a walk around the actual field of battle. There are information boards at key points, on a walk around the field.

Plus wood statues of participants. Foot soldiers, Knights, archers. With weapons and some background info.

We walk, read, imagine how awful it would have been.

It's fascinating.

There are still some massive walls and restored rooms... Lots and lots of solid stone.

I take a photo of the monks toilet but, well, there's nothing much left standing.

Back to the visitor Centre, With a brief movie. More statues. Recreated weapons and armour, we can touch and lift, and realise just how heavy it is.

Wherever we go, there's a school group. Kids maybe ten or twelve. Noisy, having fun, adding to our enjoyment... as long as we keep clear of them :-)

We have a snack in the cafe. Then back to town, for lunch in Bonneys Bistro, on High St, off the town square. First place we see, really.

We both have "rump steak flatbread" which turns out to be sliced steak with rocket and various... condiments. Sitting on flatbread. Delicious. Open sandwich, really. I have to keep my focus while eating, or it will be all over the place:-)

There's a co-op next door. We buy a few things.

And drive home.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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