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LEEDS CASTLE |
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It had been sometime since Scott McCarthy and Tom Witham had been on one of their random outings, and the February half term holiday provided the perfect opportunity for an outing. The question was where to go. It was a tough one, but in the end the winner was Leeds Castle. Situated in Kent, there were a number of fun activities going on in half term, including the chance to hear Tudor stories from Henry XVIII - who once lived in the castle. So it was off to Kent for the day |
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| This sign lets us know we are getting close to the destination | Witham is excited as we que for entry to the castle |
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| McCarthy chases a cock | Witham points the way to the entry to the castle |
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| This black bird was swimming in the mote | McCarthy wondered if this rubber ring once saved the life of Henry |
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| Witham enjoys the view out of this huge window | A quick look up this fine mistresses skirt |
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| Tom joins a line of great monarchs from Britain's past | No outing involving McCarthy and Witham would be complete without seeing a childs portrait |
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| Witham investigates the rear of this interesting stone creature | While McCarthy receives it from the front |
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| This poof was in the library | Witham, not for the first time, sleeps on a poof |
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| McCarthy has enjoyed this look around Henrys home | There is much more to explore in the grounds, an arousing thought |
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| Witham in classic Bruce Forsyth pose by the portcullis | McCarthy does the same |
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| A real life small child that couldn't get up the bank was most amusing | Tom Witham is struggling to understand the purpose of the dog collar museum - surely an idea of a drunkard? |
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| McCarthy tries on one of the dog collars within the facility | 'Alan' did a brilliant job of performing with this bird, a falcon no less |
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| There he was, named 'Blackbeak' | Now it was time for the main event - Henry himself. He was possibly one of the most entertaining people McCarthy has met |
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| Witham enjoys a photo with the great man himself | As does McCarthy, a wonderful moment as the king gets the honor of meeting Burgess Hills Favourite Minor Celebrity |
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| Witham prepares to film as we attempt to negotiate the hedge maze | McCarthy looks rather camp after completing the challenging labyrinth of bush |
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| Witham does his best game show winners pose | In the grotto under the maze, we admire the architecture |
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| McCarthy attempts to kiss a statue | A romantic view as we leave Leeds Castle, as a rainbow appears above this fine building |