Places I have lived in the UK - Irthlingborough

This is the town I lived in when I first came to England from Chile in 1976.

I have very happy memories of Irthlingborough. There was a fish and chip shop that smelt great and gave you plenty crispy bits with your fish! There was a wonderful corner shop with sweets I had never seen before and lots of ice-creams. The ice cream van had a lovely tune to call customers. I liked the smell from chimneys as you walked about. I used to help clean the library, and the staff at the Co-op were like an extension of your family! Everyone in the town seemed to know everyone and everything about everybody but it felt strangely reassuring! I used to go to The Salvation Army there and would get to it by walking across the fields and avoiding the cows! My grandma has now passed away but she was great looking after me when I first came to England and lived with her for nearly two years. We had lots of fun together but I did not like her pilchard curry - it was disgusting! Nana introduced me to Rainbow, Crossroads , and salad cream! The Salvation Army there is doing well.

God Bless Divisional Envoy John Farrar who ministers there!

Have you ever been to Irthlingborough?

The Best of British - Faggots and Peas!

Faggots and peas, potatoes and gravy

Mmmmm.....at home or at a cafe in Wales!!!

Ideal with a cup of tea!!

The Best of British - BBC Plays and Drama

Costume dramas are one of the things, in my opinion, the BBC does best.
click on picture to find out more about The Virgin Queen

The Best of British - Milk Delivered to Your Door!

I used to like having the milk delivered to my door. Then it got expensive and supermarkets took over by making it easier and cheaper to buy it from them. Birds would sometimes break the lids with their beaks and steal the cream from the top of the creamier milk...Having milk delivered used to tell everyone if you were in, out or away! Milk is essential for the British cup of tea!

I Love The Google! - St George's Day

St George's Day

England National Day

Find out more about this day from Woodlands Junior School (Tonbridge in Kent)

The Best of British - HP Sauce

HP Sauce is excellent when eating sausages, bacon, eggs, and black pudding. why not have it with an English breakfast! and don't forget your cup of tea. Lapsang Souchong tea (not an English tea) would go down well with anything fatty or salty!

The Best of British - Allotments!

Allotments are gaining popularity once again

In parts of the UK such as London, they are
difficult to get due to lack of available land

You meet lots of other people, make new
friends, breathe fresh air, exercise your body
and enjoy a cup of tea ..
from a flask!

I recently ate leeks from a friends allotment,
they were delicious cooked with some butter!

The Best of British - Cricket!

This is my friend.







Brian is passionate about cricket!







He is a cricketer in Australia! Yes, you heard right! These are great pictures and I am very happy, that Brian, a Salvation Army Officer, was willing to send me these photos.


Although Australia are, in cricket terms our rivals, don't worry Brian, we love you in the Lord!!!

Any tea?

The Best of British - Piers

Memories of Sunday School outings and flasks of tea! are already flooding in ...

The Best of British - Queuing Up!

Harry Potter fans in London started queuing up outside the shop three days before the book went on sale! Deathly Hallows or deathly queues? Can you spot anyone drinking tea?

The Best of British - The Royal Family

Princess Diana would have been so proud of her boys!
Click here to find 'Princess Diana Tea'

The Best of British - The Beatles!

Check out the world's most famous pedestrian crossing outside the Abbey Road Studios on Abbey Road in the centre of London, England...and then have a cup of tea!

The Best of British - Marmite!

Marmite is great on toast. My favourite way to enjoy it is when spread onto brown bread, like irish soda or wholemeal bread. Holiday makers often take Marmite away with them. Whenever I have Marmite I also need a cup of tea!

The Best of British - Roast Beef Dinner

Traditional Sunday dinner in homes and restaurants. Sauces like horseradish and mint go well with this roast and the dinner is even better when followed by a cup of tea!
John says he prefers coffee after a roast - there's always one!
Click on picture to see where this particular roast was cooked!

The Best of British - English Countryside

Village Hotel - Maidstone - Kent

Charming English countryside just outside London

Plenty to do, to see, experience and enjoy

History, Culture, Gardens to stroll in
Can I get a pot of tea there?

The Best of British - Rain!

You go on an outing, it starts to rain, umbrellas go up, and then you regroup...you go to a cafe for a hot cup of tea! Oh Yes!

The Best of British - Fish and Chips

Nothing is tastier than fish and chips in paper and a cup of tea!

The Best of British - Cream Teas

Scones, butter, jam, clotted cream
and lots of hot tea in pretty china cups!

My favourite part is pouring strong golden tea from a teapot!