The station plaque showing that it closed down in the 1960's and was re-opened this year (click to enlarge the photo)...
Everything has been rebuilt. It looks a bit deserted at the moment but trains are definitely running as we glimpsed (and heard) steam trains passing through. It's all new brick too...
A new signal box....
And two trains running on Thursday. It would have been possible to travel to Cheltenham if we had only known. I LOVE steam trains and I guess Broadway as well as the station itself will be heaving with visitors this weekend...
The shop owners have made a real effort with their window displays , they're full of 1940's memorabilia. There is still time to visit on Sunday if you can make it. Dress up if you can!
We fancied a special treat for tea and found The Swan pub on the High Street. You could have 2 courses for £12.50 if you ate before 6pm. No problem! :) I chose grilled halloumi with twice cooked chips and minted mushy peas....
followed by Belgian chocs with coffee (it counted as one choice)...
OH chose gammon with 2 fried eggs, chips and pineapple, followed by a mini lemon cheesecake and coffee (also one choice) The meals were hardly healthy, low fat ones but were absolutely delicious; cooked to order and piping hot. Yummy!
We drove home in pouring rain but having thoroughly enjoyed the day anyway.
Have a lovely weekend everyone and stay safe x
We like that site very much and have stayed a number of times over the years. I like that it is easy to walk into Broadway and it’s got the poshest supermarket ever! Thanks for the tip about a good place to eat.
ReplyDeleteWe love that site too and fully intend to go back soon Catriona x
DeleteWhat a lovely trip. I'd like to go to the Cotswolds again....haven't been for ages.
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You must do it soon, Sheila, it's lovely x
DeleteSounds like a great trip and always nice to have a treat out. I ould loved to have seen the shop windows.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had photographed the displays, MM, they were very evocative of the era x
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