As they say 'You really do have to be there ...' And for those who were there this Tuesday a real treat. We met George Ware the Great Great Great Great Grandson of Nicholas Ware. George had come all the way from Oz to explore his roots. Nicholas Ware was an ex-matelot with a wooden leg who ran Ditsworthy Warren and was the landlord of the Royal Oak in 1830!
So out we set from Meavy on a beautiful warm day. Up past Marchant's Cross, by Yeo and up to the bluebell woods. The bluebells are setting their seed now after a busy, busy Spring. To Sheepstor Church to examine the Ware family plots and the window. Down to the bullring to hear of days before the t'internet when alternative forms of entertainment were found. And on to Sue and Keith's lovely garden for a cuppa. Down by Burrator Falls and the weir back to the Royal Oak for a most pleasant lunch as the clouds gather but the rain failed.
A most interesting day out and for a bonus folk have spotted this wonderful film about Burrator.
How Nice.