Andover's first mention in history is in 950 when King Edred is recorded as having built a royal hunting lodge there.
Reminiscing, and indulging on the memories of some of the places I've lived in during my lifetime. This particular town - Andover - stood out, above the rest.
I recollect weekends spent in Andover with one of my friend who was pilot. We loved flying over some of the most beautiful parts of southern England. Believe me, back then, this was a dream come true for me. It is impossible to describe my feelings when I viewed the southern parts of England from the blue sky. I will say this: It was phenomenal. A momentous moment - to be sure.
Andover, County of Hampshire, England
Andover is in the county of Hampshire, England. This town is twinned with Redon, France, Goch, Germany, and Andover, Massachusetts (US). Andover is 18 miles from Stonehenge, a prehistoric site which is perhaps one of the world’s most famous monument.I recollect weekends spent in Andover with one of my friend who was pilot. We loved flying over some of the most beautiful parts of southern England. Believe me, back then, this was a dream come true for me. It is impossible to describe my feelings when I viewed the southern parts of England from the blue sky. I will say this: It was phenomenal. A momentous moment - to be sure.
Stonehenge is 17 miles from Salisbury, England. Before arriving to this iconic place, my friend circled his jet around Stonehenge around approximately 4 times!
What is the mystery of Stonehenge? And what are the realities of this iconic monument?
Stonehenge is certainly surrounded with an aura of mystery
Somewhere in Southern England
The Westbury or what is commonly known as the Bratton White Horse
My friend's grasp of flying was second-to-none. His pre-flight checks were strict, his manner made you obey his commands, and his word was definitely law above the friendly sky. I remembered how his Cessna light aircraft was parked and maintained at Old Sarum Airfield, Nr Hurdcott, Wiltshire. "Where's the runway?" I use to asked. All I saw was one big field covered in grass. How I wished I could of shared the photos that I took back then, but sadly, years later, all of my photographic equipment and albums were stolen from my home.
A view of Old Sarum Airfield, England
A stunning view from the air: (Centered) Salisbury, a medieval cathedral city in southern England
A picturesque town: Salisbury is a beautiful place to visit
The Needles, The Solent, Isle of Wight
Let's leave Salisbury and Stonehenge behind us and visit The Needles to the Isle of Wight where we landed "nice’n easy" for tea and biscuits. Before landing we were looking down, watching the sailing yachts in The Solent, and it was irrefutably beautiful. The Royal Yacht Squadron building was in full sight as well. Flying in a light aircraft you do feel all the turbulence, blustery winds, and the aircraft really 'rock-an-rolls' through the sky, especially when flying over the variations of land and sea, it never fails to scare the life out of me, as only a small aircraft can.
The Needles Isle of Wight, England
Sailing around The Needles, The Solent, Isle of Wight
Sailing out of The Solent into the English Channel, Isle of Wight
The Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight
After our tea and biscuits. We were back in the air, heading to the City of Bath, Somerset.
Just like landing on Stonehenge, we have to wait awhile before taking off
Bath, Somerset
Flying over the city of Bath, we see the evidence of the Roman Empire. (The Romans had a checkered history with the Brits) The Roman roads criss-crossed the country and we followed one such road all the way to Bath. While flying over Bath, we were able to view the full slender of the Georgian architecture of The Royal Crescent, crafted from the local stone called Bath stone.
The Royal Crescent, Bath City, England
A traditionally decorated, and stylish apartment in Bath, England
The arbor town, Bath City, England
Next, we flew to the location of the Roman Baths. Imagine walking on the ancient pavements as the Romans did 2,000 years ago! These public baths that have been open for 2,000 years. The Roman Baths were constructed around 70 AD as a grand bathing and socializing complex. It is now one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world.
Video of the Roman Public Baths in England
Steamy, and delightful: Detail of a Roman Bath
Steamy, and delightful: Detail of a Roman Bath
The Roman Baths museum, a major tourist attraction in South West England
Arriving Home!
Home at last! I will always treasure those memories, and hope you enjoyed your tour of my beloved England
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