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Father's day - Singleton

 

We had a lovely day no rain at all! Bill & Gill were there, Dave Shove, Andrew, Ray, a Thames Tortoise with family and li'l ole me

(Report & Pictures courtesy of Robyn)

As I got Jasmine out I decided that it would be taking a chance to leave the hood down, so up it went! I arrived at the appointed car park close to 11.30am and found only 4 cars sitting there. Andrew, Dave S, Bill & Gill and a Thames Tortoise with family.

We all commented at the small turnout and whether it was the weather or not. No-one had an answer. At around midday, Ray rolled in and we chatted on for a while then decided to go in.

We left Andrew at the gate in case anyone else turned up and went to the mill. It was not grinding flour at that time but still was impressive.

 
     

They sell their flour to help with the upkeep of the mill. We moved on and soon disappeared into the food area for coffee. We then carried on looking around all the lovely old buildings and eventually into the main shop.
 

I then went on by myself to look at the buildings along the top of the hill returning by way of the Bayleaf farmhouse (with fire going inside) and found a shire horse mare with five day old foal. I got a photo, but the foal refused to get up!

 As I made my way back to the car, I noticed that Dave S. had gone (to work) and Bill and Gill had gone too. The weather could not be moaned about as it didn't rain at all, I didn't put the hood down but I wouldn't have got wet if I did! The day went really well except we really could have done with a better turn out .

The museum is set in 50 acres of parkland, & contains a large number of fascinating historic buildings, all of which have been rescued from their original locations, restored & re-erected.   Many of the buildings house exhibitions pertaining to social, domestic or agricultural history, & a number of working demonstrations can usually be seen.  

The museum also offers facilities for refreshments & picnics.   The Weald & Downland museum is situated approximately ½ mile south of the village of Singleton beside the A286 Midhurst-Chichester road, approximately 6 miles north of Chichester.   The museum entrance is reached from Town Lane, on the south side of the main road.   Follow the brown "heritage site" signs. 

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