Your Day (apart from gardening) - what took place? 2023

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  1. Jiffy

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    Isn't the meat market Smithfield's??
    I'm get :old: and may have them mixed up :doh:
     
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      Back in the 1950's I used to be there to buy our veg (we didn't sell fruit) for our market stall. We used to arrive at 4.30 a.m. for a breakfast at the cafe, then order our supplies, load up the van with some of our purchases (the rest was delivered later) and then some of the barrow boys used to pop into to The Gun for a quick pint before going off to our markets to set up our stalls for a 7 a.m. start.

      If I remember correctly, The Gun opened at 5 a.m.

      My mum used to go to the girls' school (Central Foundation) in Spital Square :blue thumb:

      Veggies and fruit :)
       
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        My Grandfather came from this area, I hadn't been back there for a good few years...lovely memories.:)
         
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          I was getting mixed up.
          As @Jiffy said Smithfield. :smile:
           
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            Thanks @Selleri , no I haven't read it but I will definitely look it out. :dbgrtmb:
             
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            Drove down to the lakes for Xmas.

            Love a good stone circle
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              Cor. The congregation were giving it their all tonight. Everyone singing the carols with heart. It was amazing to listen to.
               
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                Coniston looking good and I liked the limestone rockery at Sizergh Castle IMG_20231224_142024_HDR.jpg 1000002177-01.jpeg
                 
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                  Castlerigg :thumbsup:
                   
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                    @Fat Controller or @JWK any chance of a new thread.Thanks

                    I would start one myself but not being very tech savvy I've yet to learn how to link up with previous threads.
                    Thanks again guys and Happy New Year.xx
                     
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