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Just about Ejiptian piramid, one careful owner

That's easy for you to say. Is that were that fancy tea comes from?

I was just starting to think that this was getting a bit far fetched when I looked to see what the local gentry's surname was. Duke of Norfolk. Started as the Mowbrays and currently on the Howard's. All decended from King Ed the one. Earl of just about everywhere, had a few castles around East Anglia, lot's of manor houses dotted around also. Definitely fingers in lots of pies. Sounds familiar to the Erstwhile dynasty. Family history here https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Norfolk

You're halfway there with this Faller version Faller Hobby, Church #131259

The tower is 13th century, and the spirelet is 19th century. Guess some Victorian on their return from their Grand Journey thought it was a good idea.

Since we appear to be returning to architecture, I wandered upon this little ecclesiastical gem a week a so ago. St Leonards church in South Stoke, nr Arundel. Unusual tower. Bit of history here

Similar down my way, not a Landrover, Smart I think. (Smart as in the make of car!)

How about this crossing with no lights or barriers across a motorway!

Early morning mist

Early morning rush!

Was browsing down at Waterstones today and saw these two. Great Western Small-Wheeled Double-Framed 4-4-0 Tender Locomotives: Duke, Bulldog, Dukedog and 3521 Classes The Times : The First Railways

Some diagrams here, rail over road though. http://www.lusas.com/case/bridge/currie_road_bridge.html

What about something like this platform at Hunwick. http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/h/hunwick/

Been having a quick search in "The National Archives" at Kew and came across a previously un-published Route Atlas. This one was to have been re-issued by Dr, Theo O'Doolite, but there was a handwritten note saying W.I.P, so guess it may not be fully up to date.

Just to let you know SEM, that Locomotive Pioneer book is back ready for you to download from the library! Hard copy also available at Worthing, Rustington, Bognor Regis and Chichester (not sure where on West Sussex coast you are!) Have a good read

Got the book from eBay. Pricey sum of £5.00 158 pages of maps. Locations as shown below

Going a bit Off Topic (well, On Topic, but that's Off Topic for CA!) Came across this 1903 map for King's Lynn. From this recent purchase.

They're also just said that they're cutting costs and putting them in with the bears!

Tichy Trains in America do some nice round windows at reasonable prices. https://www.tichytraingroup.com/Shop/tabid/91/c/ho_framed-windows/p/8149/Default.aspx Other sizes available on the site. Quick delivery as well. Edit to say : They do some nice windows of all shapes/styles/sizes.

Stitched it altogether (Big File!) Click to enlarge

Just been playing "Railway Tycoon" on google maps

I was looking at the map and was wondering what the time line for the various construction dates are. Which came first, and in what order? I was also thinking that the MSLR route would be better if it went up from the west of Durrington, (past Castle Goring), up Long Furlong (A280), to Findon village, then follows the A24 route to Washington. That would give less hills to go up and down, and also allow for a station/halt at Findon. If the the route stayed on the east side of the valley exit to Washington it would pass the old chalk quarry that is there (Industrial sidings!!), keep hugging the side of the downs as it descends just to the east of Washington. (Halt for the gentry at Wiston House?, private siding?), passes to the north of Washington where it splits and goes to Ashington, (past the sand pits, even more freight traffic). The branch to Storrington could go to the western side of the town. Mustn't have the gentry at Parham House being left out! Also, this branch could continue to west to join the line from Arundel/Amberley (narrow gauge at Amberley) to Horsham line. It could also go east from Washington Junction to join the Shoreham/Steyning north line. Note :- This would be an alternative East/West route running North of the South Downs (that's all the cardinal points in there ) I'll do a map a bit later. Also, just remembered, there's more sand pits at Sullington, between Storrington and Washington

Big Lightning storm along the channel last night

Well, you'll have to wait till I return it then! (Even though it's an e-book!)

Only if you live in West Sussex, it's in the local library. It's one of their online/e-books. Abebooks link https://www.abebooks.co.uk/products/isbn/9781473843684?cm_sp=rec-_-vhr_1-_-plp&reftag=vhr_1