On Saturday 31 August 2013, Pete and Karen's daughter Helen married at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Midlands B60 4JR. John, Carol, Gail and myself attended what turned out to be the best wedding we have ever attended. Not simply the fact it was held in the grounds of the museum which includes a model railway (We were all treated to a ride!), The National Telephone Kiosk Collection, a collection of 25 historic buildings including a Windmill, We also had the pleasure of watching a Jacobite Rebellion Weekend where an 18th century Redcoat at an authentic military encampment with soldiers preparing to quell the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion.
The wedding itself comprised of 2 separate services, the first was the actual marriage which took place in the atmospheric Guesten Hall beneath its magnificent 14th-century roof. This was followed by a blessing performed in Bringsty Church, a traditional Victorian tin chapel. Following our 3 course meal - Gail had beef, I had duck, a vegetarian meal was also available. John, Pete and myself plus another guest enjoyed a game of crown green bowls. Other lawn games were available including croquet. The evening was rounded off with live music from a group.
My Nephew Liam still has my Camera - he is doing a college project, so the only photographs I was able to take were with my mobile phone. My collection of images can be seen by clicking the link below.
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