Should have been going out with the ESCC today but left a message that not able to make it. Checked out a new route after pouring over some maps. Mainly, back country roads today, keeping out of the rat race, looking for some autumn leaves to photograph. Taking a spin around Beausale, Shrewley, Norton Lindsey and back through Warwick.
The Antelope Pub
Did this one a couple of weeks ago when the artist was painting this mural. All finished now so, as this was the only opportunity to take a picture, in the blog it goes.
This is from the last post :-
The pub is named after the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, whose mascot was an antelope called Bobby. Easily seen when driving into Warwick on the Birmingham Road. The Regiment had barracks nearby and no doubt would have used this place in their hay day. The painting itself depicts the Battle of Echalar. In Northern Spain, at the Heights of Echalar, in August 1813, the Duke of Wellington watched the regiment's attack against 6,000 French in rugged positions in the mountains and described it as, "The most gallant and the finest thing he had ever witnessed." Considering the Duke had been in 60 battles, a fine accolade indeed.
Must go in the pub, it has some good reports on the interweb.
Still no autumn leaves! Spent 21 miles looking for some.
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