I didn't know Minehead at all, other than there was a Butlins there,
which I'd never been to and doubt I ever will now.
Not a lot in the town of interest, apart from a random statue of Queen Anne
but it was a very pleasant walk into town. On the way there are some, well lots actually, of lovely houses, built in Arts & Crafts style, with a touch of Garden City. I'd have been spoilt for choice for a lovely family home.
Everywhere the spring bulbs were coming out and lots of colourful Camellias in the front gardens.
Where the Site is located in Alcombe, which was once a village separate from Minehead, there is a main road that obviously bypassed the village centre at the start of the 20th C. The shops, Edwardian buildings, are there on the 'new' road and it was a few days before we realised there was an old village up a narrow road a short distance from the main road. The old Village Stores is now a house but there were thatched cottages and the pub, which is very quaint was still a thriving business.
A short drive away from Minehead is Blue Anchor Bay and memories of Mike's happiest childhood holiday. He wanted to go and have a look at the place. Imagine his surprise to see that the old railway carriage they stayed in is still there!!
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