Have been away at the Lake District without access to internet, so am a bit behind. Had great weather and stayed in a little cottage with my Aunt from New Zealand, so a good catch up with her. Met up every day with my brother and his family and had a very relaxing time doing walks, seeing a stone circle, and having picnics by the lake.
Back to Stockport on 1st September to stay at my brother's house and then Rob arrived 5th September (yesterday) - great to have him here - the kids have missed him. Went to Quarrybank Mill today, another National Trust place. It is an old cotton mill built in the late 18th century and apparently one of the most forward-thinking management of its time. The apprentices had to be at least 9 yrs old (at other mills they could start as young as 5), they had medical care and decent food and even some education, but they worked 12 hour days 6 days a week, and on Sunday had to walk 5 miles to church twice a day. Liam and Breanna couldn't quite relate to that!
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Hello Bronwen, Rob & Family, Great to hear of your travels and to know that you're all together after various trips around the world. I know how you feel re. the joys of the family spending time together - It was certainly one of the highlights of our trip last year.
Keep safe and looking forward to reading more of your adventures.
Regards,
Michelle W.
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