Sheilaz Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Well, today, May 22nd, is the 550th anniversary of the 1st Battle of St.Albans. War of the Roses, Richard Duke of York challenging supporters of weak Henry V1 Lancastrian line. A street battle really but many dead including Duke of Somerset, and start of 50 years further conflict. Off to watch re-enactment, just hope town isn't looted afterwards, as before. The local paper suggests choosing which side to support...good idea, if you already know who wins! I hate violence, but think we should learn from history. The real 1st Battle in St.Albans is the weather, my son had whole market stall/stock flooded yesterday. Not sure how authentic today will be with a mass of umbrellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Have fun today Sheila - sounds really interesting, I like that sort of thing. Let us know how it went . I think I remember who won (not that I was there, of course, not quite that old )! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 It was great fun! Brilliant commentary, very good history lesson! Also, mediaeval market with children's activities, plants, food and....I somehow came back with 2 bottles of English wine, one organic, from Carter's Vineyards near Colchester. Anyone else tried them? Delicious samples, saving the bottles (not long). Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I've tried both English and Welsh wnes before and they were both excellent. We have a vineyard just up the road which is possibly the most northern, so he claims, but you can never get the wine as he sells it to local resturants mainly . I think they have to work so hard to get good grapes in this country that they really look after their wines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 We bought some wine on the Isle of Wight - Barton Manor, I believe - and it was delicious (need a slurping emoticon ). Hope you enjoy yours Sheila . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Did someone mention WINE . Have a good time Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 We bought some wine on the Isle of Wight - Barton Manor, I believe - and it was delicious (need a slurping emoticon ). Hope you enjoy yours Sheila . Kate, that was the 1st English wine that we tried, way back in holidays spent there in about 1988/9! It was so good that we bought a case! The other vineyard we've been to was near St.Austell. Another research project to embark on here, including Yorkshire,Trish! I absolutely refuse to buy Australian & other New world wines when it travels so far & we have such good European wines. Thought you'd spot the wine disguised as history topic Sarah, don't worry, I've saved you some to celebrate being a Chatty Chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Carl buys red wine at the Stratford Farmers Market which is from Staffordshire - Halfpenny Green - and it is, apparently, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Oh yes, thanks Lesley, I knew there was another I've been meaning to try. For OH in this case though, I can't drink red at the mo, one sip (yes, one sip ) makes me ill, yet I used to be fine. I think its hormonal or enzyme-ish, & hope its temporary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
