Today was a day of relaxed touring of lots of little villages around the cotswolds (cotswolds refers to the type of stone used to build the villages). We went for tea and scones which were served with this butter-esque stuff called “clotted creme” which will clearly give you clogged arteries just looking at it. The little tea place was too small for our “buggy” so Elsie had some snuggling from Dad, who had a hot flash (fatherhood has given him a hormone imbalance) and passed her to aunt chloe where we snuggled right in.
The weather was pretty chilly this morning but the sun did shine (yes there is sun in england) – elsie spent a lot of the time bundled up (sun does not equal warmth). Chloe got ahold of our camera a snapped a few shots of dad and elsie – too cute not to post!
We also visited Elspeth’s Grave in Badsey where Alison and Chloe arranged a bouquet of yellow roses. Many other sladdens are buried in the cemetery including Sir Julius Sladden the brewer who was knighted for his philanthropy (ie spreading good cheer by giving away free beer) which is just at the front of the badsey church. The flowers were fabulous.
We ended the night with a lovely dinner in Winchcombe at a place called 5 north road (this is handy to name your restaurant your address) – a 1 michelin star restaurant. It was a yummy tasting menu with great wine and Elsie was a super champ sleeping it up all through dinner.
May 19, 2007 at 11:02 am
The trip just gets beter and better. The photo at Elspeth’s grave is so touching, a very beautiful Sladden family. I love your tartan wrap, looks great on you. As I write I am guessing you are at the big event all dressed in your finery. Can’t wait for the photos. Elsie, OF COURSE, has been the perfect child on her English excursions. She looks very cozy with Aunite Chloe and Dad. Keep up the great posts. Love, MOM
March 14, 2011 at 7:15 am
Hello, I came across your page while looking for information via google. Sir Julius Sladden was my Father-in-law’s father. (My husband’s grandfather). Sir Julius’ son John Cyril Sladden passed away this morning, aged 90. Best wishes form Sladden’s in Nottingham, England. (My inlaws are in Scotland, previously from Badsey).