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Caption: R O A D T R I P
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Caption: We decided to explore the south coast of England in the winter. Neither of us are into soggy tents so decided a VW camper van was the best option. Being practical is one thing; looking brilliant is another.
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Picture of Old Harry Rocks
Caption: Studley OLD HARRY
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Picture of Swanage
Caption: S W A N A G E
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Caption: P O O L E
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Caption: My favourite thing to do on family holiday's as a child was to find a book shop and buy a book to enjoy for the rest of the week.
Unfortunately, authentic book shops are getting harder to find. So I was made up to find this. As well as having more than enough books to choose from, it looked perfect!
The book of choice was The Last Battle by CS Lewis
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Picture of Ottery Saint Mary
Caption: O T T E R Y S T. M A R Y ' S
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Caption: Tar Barrels The Tar Barrel tradition is hundreds of years old. The exact origins are unknown but probably started after the gunpowder plot of 1605. Various alternative reasons suggested for burning barrels have included fumigation of cottages and as a warning of the approach of the Spanish armada.
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Caption: "Not just a tradition more a way of life" Over a 12 month period, barrels are selected and their internal surface coated with good old fashioned coal tar, available from only one source in the country. Straw and paper is placed inside to help the lighting process and the melting tar does the rest.
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Caption: Traditionally, the barrels are set alight at various public houses and hotels around the town and follow a tight schedule until the final barrel is carried in the square around midnight.
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Picture of New Forest National Park
Caption: NEW FOREST
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