Friday, 5 May 2023

Buckler's Hard

We met friends for lunch at Buckler's Hard in the New Forest. It is a quiet village on the banks of the Beaulieu River. In the eighteenth century it was a whole lot busier than today because it was then a ship-building village full of craftsmen and their families making warships for Nelson's navy. Three of the ships built here took part in the Battle of Trafalgar.
It was chilly, I didn't fancy swinging over cold water!

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  1. It looks chilly, too - but the swing makes for a good picture regardless of the temperature.

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    1. Yes, I would have found the swing irresistible as a child!

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    1. We are enjoying getting to know our new local area, there is lots to discover.

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  4. A pretty spot! I love visiting historical areas.

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