Bembridge Windmill

Just in case you have ever wondered what a truly historic windmill looks like on the inside!

Bembridge Windmill, Isle of Wight was built in the early 1700's, the view from the top is spectacular. Inside there are steps and a narrow ladder to take you to each level, and a fascinating look at how a windmill used to work. It's a wonderful place to visit.

To find out more about Bembridge Windmill you can go to: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bembridge-windmill/features/the-history-of-bembridge-windmill- 

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

I've been looking through photographs of some of my visits to England's historic homes over the past few years, and thought I would put together a small video compilation of pictures of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park. It was built between 1580 and 1588 for Sir Francis Willoughby.

It is believed that the architect Robert Smythson who designed Longleat, (I haven't been there yet, but I'm adding it to my list) designed Wollaton, he also designed Hardwick Hall, (which you can see by clicking the link on the list to the left of my page) there are definite similarities.

Wollaton Hall now houses Nottingham's Natural History Museum and Nottingham's Industrial Museum, so there is lots to see and do. There is also a deer park, but on busy days, the deer do tend to stay far away from the visitors so I only saw them at a distance.

And a fun fact: Wollaton was used in the Christopher Nolan film "Batman Begins" as Wayne Manor.

Here's a link to find out more: https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/things-to-do/wollaton-hall-and-park-p354961