Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Wordless Wednesday - 8.19.09

Inspired by Cathy's photo at Kittling: Books this week, I have decided to showcase the Eagle and Child Pub in Oxford, England. This is where CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and other "Inklings" met on a weekly basis to discuss their literary endeavors. It was a reverential moment to visit this landmark. The second photo is the actual booth where they met - and it is possible to sit there and enjoy a pint as well!

10 comments:

  1. I bet that was a reverential moment! Did you sit in the booth?

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  2. Oh, if those walls could talk!

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  3. I've been there many times, it is just down the road from me!

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  4. Wonderful photos! I could travel around the UK doing nothing but photographing pubs. :)

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  5. Ooh, this is on my list of places to visit one day!

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  6. What fun to go there! I went once to Cloiserie de Lilas in Paris where Hemingway used to write, and I was so excited, even though I had to buy an $8 small glass of coke to sit in there!

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  7. What a neat bit of trivia! Thanks for sharing the photos!

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  8. Lovely photos Molly. How lucky of you to have been there! I have been to..ummm..oh yeah, Canada! Oh how I would love to go to England.
    Thanks for sharing.
    *smiles*
    Kim

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  9. I actually live in The Shire and can walk daily in the places that inspired the Old Forest (really scary) and Ted Sandyman's Mill. And, yes, before you ask, I do know how lucky I am.

    PS They've just repaired the clock on one of The Two Towers. The locals are not so pleased. It strikes every quarter of an hour all through the night.

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  10. Kathy: Yes, we did sit in the booth -- but we did not have time to order anything (darn those strict tour directors).

    JoAnn: I know! Can you imagine all the conversations and literary secrets that are stored in the wall?

    Verity: You are living my dream. Someday I do plan (or at least hope) to attend Oxford University and live there for an extended period of time.

    Meghan: I am surprised that you have yet visited this amazing historical sight. You will LOVE it, I am sure.

    rhapsody: That sounds like a great place to visit as well. I plan to someday use the locations listed in Novel Destinations, as well as a few more of my own, and do a literary vacation tour. I will add this sight to the list and be sure to budget for the very expensive soft drink)

    Wendy: Thanks for stopping by :)

    Kim: Well, I have never been to Canada :) Truly, England is amazing and I would love to have the opportunity to spend some extended there and really get to know the country.

    Ann: Ok, I must admit that I am now officially jealous! Not only do you live in a most amazing country (sans the tower bells), but you are taking advantage of some wonderful literary educational opportunities. It is good to hear that you know how lucky you are :)

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