The walk was through the Hodgemore Woods and after getting directions from the local library, found my way there and went for a walk anyway. These are ancient woods with records dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.
Even though it was quite an overcast day, the light in the woods was soft and green, quite beautiful.
From 1946 to 1962 there was a reception & billeting camp in the woods with temporary accommodation for Polish soldiers and families who couldn't safely go home after the Second World War. Then once again, in the early sixties refugees from the cold war were housed here too. There are always refugees from one or another war aren't there?
I didn't walk too far as I didn't have a map, had no idea as to the extent of the woods and didn't really fancy getting lost again!
So back to the village for coffee and toasted tea cakes.
And then a stroll around the village. It's very quaint but was quite busy that day because of a show taking place. It's seems to be show time in England at the moment and each little village has one.
There is a 12th Century Norman Church quite hidden away from the bustle of the village - peaceful, no cake though...
A duck pond in the middle of the village green - every village should have one.
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