We decided as it was yet another wet and dismal day to take advantage of our National Trust card and headed off to the 700 year old Elizabethan home of Francis Drake 'Buckland Abbey'. It turns out it was a really good move and we thoroughly enjoyed our day out (despite the rain). Henry IIIV had done his best to knock the place down but it was converted into a lovely house. It was subject to a serious fire in the west wing of the house in 1938 and was rebuilt. The Gardens were very nice and complemented by the granduer of the architecture. As usual here are the pictures.
The Great Barn Built by the Cistercian Monks in the13th Century
The Ceiling is original but the floor was put in during War II as the barn was used as an ammunition dump.
Drake's Drum, Sir Francis Drake took this big snare drum on all his adventures on the high seas. Safely back in Buckland Abbey it is said the drum beats if England is in danger. The last time the drum was reported to have sounded was just prior to the evacuation of Dunkirk. Typically, It was silent for us....
Thursday 19 July
Today we had an early start and set off for Redruth. The rest of the day was spent doing a mountain of clothes washing at the Launderette. That was a first and quite an experience. £17 later we had nice clean clothes. The Campsite for the next 7 nights was only 5 minutes away and on a Golf Course. Best toilet's so far.....by far!
St. Ives tomorrow, bring it on....
Glad you enjoyed Buckland. Fascinating place. Carol
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