Knutsford, England In Pictures

While in Knutsford, Sheila took 407 photos of the town and a few nearby cities. Below is a sampling of some of those from the area. The full set is on Flickr.

The Wood Statues

Sometimes it's the quirky things that catch my eye. Like these two wooden statues found next to the fireplace in the house where we stayed. No, not very English. But quirky!

E and Pablo

They both have funny whiskers on their chin. And weigh about the same!

Wild Violets

More signs that spring is just around the corner.

Snowdrops

These little white flowers were showing up all over the place. We think they're called "snowdrops".

Dark Skies

An interesting play of light and shadows from the trees and clouds.

Bar

Lovely colors and effects in this sign from the Maker's Market.

Lone Tree

It's eagerly awaiting its leaves to return.

Trees by the Mere

The bunched grasses seem to be reflecting the clouds.

Copse in Tatton Park

A clear and crisp day makes for a nice walk in the park.

Town Hall

Manchester's Town Hall is rather impressive.

Reflecting Mere

England is rich with ponds, lakes and streams. And when the wind isn't blowing, the reflections can work quite nicely.

Over Peover

Rare sunny days must be taken full advantage of!

Maggie

An old pup quickly became an old friend. Just don't try to take the stick.

Pond

Time for a swim? If it wasn't single-digit temperatures.

Barn

Simple. Yet appealing.

Hidden Houses

It's amazing what you'll find nestled in some of these places.

Splitting the Blue

The interplay with the clouds and the water made for an interesting shot.

Church at Rostherne Mere

Stark and stunning.

Walking the Fields

The sun sets on a beautiful day.

Mossy Letters

A grave capstone gets easier to read thanks to some opportunistic moss.

Sheep

These guys were very curious as to what we were doing next to their grazing area.

Radio Telescope

The Jodrell Discover Center should be on your visitation list.

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The Jodrell Bank Discovery Center Says Hi!

Guess what we found a few miles from Knutsford? A huge radio telescope at the Jodrell Bank Discovery Center! Buzz Aldrin and Brian Cox were here just the day before. Yeah, we missed them.

Elite Health - Sports Therapy - Knutsford, England

Pricing is more than reasonable. They are attentive, spend an inordinate amount of time with their clients. And they're quite friendly. Even better -- I'm getting better, thanks to the great staff at Elite Health!

Makers Market - Outdoor Market

If you’re in town on the 1st Sunday of the month, you’re in for a treat. The whole of Princess Street is blocked off for an outstanding open marketplace put on by Makers Market.

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Last Night In Nutty Knutsford

Now that we've achieved minor celebrity status, it's time to say goodbye to Knutsford England. We've certainly made our mark!

Existential Crisis With A Side of Pie and Thai

Weighty topics, indeed. But everything goes better with pie, especially when there's music at the end.

The American Prince and Princess and The Peas

While we're not yet thrilled by the beer, the food in England has been surprisingly good. And sometimes, overly surprising.

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The Light of the Eclipse

Our friends back in The States missed this year's solar eclipse. Luckily, we were in north west England where we had about 85% totality.

Over Peover Moving Stream

Another shot of the same stream posted yesterday, but with less babbling. Over Peover was a lovely walk!

Over Peover Babbling Brook

We took the dogs out for a walk in Over Peover and came across this babbling brook. I had to stop and capture the memory.

More Foggy Heath

The fog was striking today, so I captured this memory from a different angle. You'll probably hear a bit more traffic noise, as the road is just off to the left of the screen.

Fog on the Heath

The Heath is a spot we take the dogs to walk and chase tennis balls. It's a big open area with woods on one side and the other three sides are surrounded by roads.

Macclesfield Sheep Farm

While driving in Macclesfield we saw this field with sheep and couldn't resist stopping for a quick One Minute Memories video.

Rostherne Mere

We're trying something new. We are giving short, quick videos of the sights and sounds we the things we are experiencing. This one is from Rostherne Mere, a pretty little lake nearby.

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Seven Sisters Ice Cream Farm

Situated a few miles south of town, Seven Sisters draws a crowd all the time. They offer a dozen or so flavors of ice cream, all of which are quite nice.

Babylon Kebab & Pizzaland

Sometimes, you just need a quick kebab. Or a pizza. Because that makes sense together. Just don’t need these things during lunch, because Babylon, a takeaway place, doesn’t open until the evening. Odd.

Mughli - Indian Food

"The best Indian food in Knutsford!" That’s what local Rowan Elliott told us, so we tried it. We can’t verify the statement, as Mughli was the only Indian food we had in town. But we can say it was very, very tasty and worth the trip!

Mediterranian 21 - Resaurant

There are several levels of Italian food in Knutsford. Cheap places for pizza and pasta, expensive spots for fine Italian dining, and then there’s Med21, sitting right in the middle.

The Bull's Head - English Pub

Just a five mile drive from Knutsford, you’ll find The Bull’s Head in Mobberly. Every town in England has a pub called the Bull’s Head. But this is the one that has the best fish and chips Sheila found in Cheshire

Jack Rabbit's - American Restaurant

If you’ve a hankering for American food while you’re in Knutsford, you’ll want to try Jack Rabbits. It’s sort of like an upper-scale Chilis, which doesn’t sound great. But it was!

Cheese Yard - Cheese Shop

To say we loved the Cheese Yard is a bit of an understatement. We went at least four different times, thrice (see how British I’ve become?) to buy cheese, and once for a wine and cheese event.

The Old Sessions House - Pub & Restaurant

The Old Sessions House -- or #TOSH, as it’s known -- is a little on the posh side of things. The beer selection is standard. And the kitchen does a good job on the food.

The Angel - Pub & Restaurant

We ate at the Angel once and found the food was pretty tasty. Of the still-proud-to-be-a-pub-and-serve-pub-food places, it’s probably the best in town and draws a regular crowd for supper.

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The White Bear - English Pub

Low ceilings are nothing unusual in Kuntsford pubs. But in The White Bear, even Sheila found herself ducking from time to time. It’s a popular place, thanks largely to it’s location right at the roundabout. You literally cannot miss seeing the bar as you come into town.

The Bull's Head - English Pub

The Cross Keys - Pub

If gritty bars are your thing, then The Cross Keys is for you. We stopped in a few times while we were in town.

The Lord Eldon - Pub

If we had to pick a favorite pub in Knutsford, it’d be The Lord Eldon. They’ve a decent selection of “real ale”, and a more modest selection of English ales in bottles. But one of those was the Guinness Porter, arguably the best of the Guinness lineup.

The Angel - Pub & Restaurant

We ate at the Angel once and found the food was pretty tasty. Of the still-proud-to-be-a-pub-and-serve-pub-food places, it’s probably the best in town and draws a regular crowd for supper.

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Adam Armstrong - Musician

Adam Armstrong is one of the talented musicians we met at The Eldon one night. He’s only 21, but has developed a personal style of performance that we really enjoyed.

David Boardman - Musician

Every group of musicians needs a patriarch, and David plays the role well. He’s an accomplished musician who’s toured the states a few years back.

Rick Dean - Craft Beer Fan

Rick is a local craft beer fan who was our first international stalking victim!

Rowan Elliot - Sports Massage Therapist

Rowan kicked Evo’s ass while we were in Knutsford. Well, his back. And he didn’t kick it as much as he gave it a good beating. Rowan Eliot is a personal trainer and sports massage therapist who works out of Elite Health.

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