Harwich Town Photos

 18/2/25

A couple of years ago my Dad moved to Harwich/Dovercourt. This particular day I had arranged to go for lunch in a pub in Harwich with him, my Sister and Brother-In-Law. The occasion being my sisters birthday. 

 My train arrived at Harwich Town station on time giving me a good half hour to have a wander around and take some photos of things I like.

This structure caught my eye.

 A bit of internet research revealed it was the Harwich Train Ferry Berth, a Grade 2 listed structure.

A bit further down the road a view looking across to Felixstowe.

This boat is part of the Trinity House fleet.

A couple of buildings I liked the look of.

Thanks to Ian H for pointing out that the building above is the former Great Eastern Railway Hotel.

 Another boat (with description)

 

The RNLI

 And finally my pub for lunch

Front view

 Rear view

 The Alma Inn is also a Grade 2 listed building.

 4 real ales were available.

 

The food was delicious and I highly reccomend it.

Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line

 3/1/25

As a volunteer on the Watercress Line (34 years if you care), I was offered a Black Friday offer of one free ticket fo a Steam Illuminations service. I chose one after Christmas to avoid kids and Xmas music.

Upon arrival my email reservation barcode was scanned and I was given my ticket.

and a guide 

Even some goods wagons were lit up.

 A video of the train arriving.

More photos at Alton.

 On board the train.

I brought my own refreshments

 You also get a free wristband light

And finally some views at Alresford station.

The music was from the 1960s to 2000s. A very enjoyable trip. 

I would highly reccomend this to everyone.

A Few Pubs in Chichester

 21/12/24

My first visit to Chichester. Inspired by a friend posting about some of the pubs on Facebook a few months ago. 

A walk fron the station, through the town centre, took me to my first pub, the Bell Inn.

Next was the Chichester Inn

Then the Escapist

The Little Monster Tap

Hole In The Wall

And finally the Crafty Bishop

Here are the beers I had:

Hop Back Brewery	Fuggle Stone	4.0	The Bell Inn	Draft
Palmers Brewery	Copper	3.7	The Chichester Inn	Draft
Escapist Brew Co	Oh Mandy	4.8	The Escapist	Draft
Vault City Brewing	Last Christmas	4.1	The Escapist	Draft
Escapist Brew Co	Tourist	6.2	The Escapist	Cask
Little Monster Brewing Co	Koh	4.0	The Little Monster Tap	Draft
Little Monster Brewing Co	Gaga	5.0	The Little Monster Tap	Draft
Only With Love	Bongo Tropic IPA	4.5	The Little Monster Tap	Draft
Staggeringly Good	BRU 3	6.5	The Little Monster Tap	Draft
360° Brewing Company	Mustang Mountain IPA	5.2	The Hole in the Wall	Draft
Portsmouth Brewing Co.	Chimes Lager	4.5	Crafty Bishop	Draft
Pretty Decent Beer Co	Midas the Cat	4.7	Crafty Bishop	Draft
Lost Pier Brewing	Juicy Buoy	4.8	Crafty Bishop	Cask
Lost Pier Brewing	Fruit Machine JACKPOT NE DIPA	7.77	Crafty Bishop	Cask