Planning for the August Bank Holiday
As I’ve said before, I hate bank holidays.
For next Monday though I have a plan. Whilst I was travelling in Tottenham, I saw on the map a building named as Markfield Beam Engine and Museum.
I shall be going as it is in steam on the Monday.
I could even go to the football in the evening at Ipswich!
But the aim is to enjoy myself and judging by the way they are playing at the moment, a team made up of eleven fit men in the North Stand could do better.
The Anonymous Widower 
You shouldn’t be bored on bank holidays as there are loads of events on. Whatever your interest you will find things on the internet that are worth a visit. Try http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/whatson/bank-holiday-london-events-feature-roundup-4002.html for a list of possible things to do. I am busy with the seven grandchildren and so I get no time off!
Comment by John Wright | August 22, 2011 |
The most important thing these days it to avoid shopping malls and the like! usually they are full of screaming kids who would rahter be somewhere else!
Comment by liz | August 22, 2011 |
A Working Beam Engine . . . They are impressive, and if shown in Old working Mines Dewatering with Lift or Force Pumps are great.
You will not be bored . . .
What about a Holiday Tour of say Museums:Air / Steam / Trains or any other interesting places . . .
This is an oppportunity to do those things you want to do on your tick off list.
I agree with John & Liz
Comment by Steam Lover | August 23, 2011 |
London has three or maybe four working steam engines. However the best pair I’ve seen in the UK are in Cambridge. They were used to pump sewage from the city centre to the sewage works at Milton until 1968.
http://www.museumoftechnology.com/index.html
No engineer should visit the UK without going to this museum in Cambridge. Note the URL!
Comment by AnonW | August 23, 2011 |