The Georgian town of Blandford Forum

For my friends and family

A post on the little town of 

Blandford Forum

(Minutes from Anne and Andy's house)

Read about it's history Here
 

Located on the banks of the River Stour, Blandford Forum 

is the most complete, small Georgian town in England. 

The River Stour

 

 Walking beside the River Stour

to the market town of Blandford

The Georgian Age (1714 - 1830) 

Let's take a walk around town

How about a pint at the Dolphin

 Or a bite to eat at the fish & chips shop

Plenty of shops to pop into

(Anne looking in window)

Look who's trying on hats in one shop

 Let's take a tour of the gardens

 strolling through the streets of Blanford

We end up at Preezo's Italian Resturant

for a family lunch

Anne, Andy, Dan, and Gerald (Anne's brother and Fran's husband)

Anne & Helen

on our next trip to Blandford

for some shopping, the Fashion Museum & Tea

First stop-

Vintage at the Village Hall

(The Corn Exchange, Market Place)

Yes, I was in Vintage Heaven!

Lots of looking and oh yes, some buying!!

My Purchases!

Next on to the Blandford Fashion Museum

 Helen & Anne

 Wait, that's no mannequin

that's my cousin Helen!! 

 The art of lace making

and our last stop

the Tea Shop 

Tea, Scones, clotted cream & jam 

 Every Little Birdie says

 Hope you enjoyed your tour

of the beautiful town of Blandford Forum

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