I'm rather taken with Geoffrey, a friendly giraffe used to promote Toys R Us since 1965. I'm even more taken with his bench inside W H Smith in Chippenham. Prior to the chain's sale earlier this year, it was agreed that certain stores would also have a Toys R Us section within them. Geoffrey's bench marks the transition from one of our traditional High Street retailers into something more fun and entertaining, though sadly rather empty when I took this photo. At some point the name W H Smith will morph into its new owner's chosen rebrand name, T G Jones* - rather bland in my opinion which appears to have been made up, unlike the original name which refers to the company's original founder Henry Walton Smith and reaches back to the year 1792. * = it has already in nearby Malmesbury, though they have yet to erase the etched W H Smith from the glass doors. They seem to have retained the corporate blue colour on the shopfront too, for now at least. UPDATE - it tur...
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Looks lovely, always admire the Apostles when I see them in photographs - have contemplated spending a weekend here after I am done with the RT with Warner breaks, but it's so close to home, I feel I should venture further afield.
ReplyDeleteWish my quince had produced such good fruit, its been pitiful this year, and the medlars look great too.
What a lovely collage, thank-you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have had a great weekend. I spoted the medlars and quinces too-and have discovered my quinces have already fallen-just when I was thinking quince jelly.
ReplyDeleteVP ... it sounds/and looks like it was a lovely outing ! and of course, spirits were clearly enjoyed to top off the day : )
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed !
Beautiful, VP! And, of course, I loved your post's title. Now, how about following up with a guide to good manners? (Much harder to find than good manors in these times... )
ReplyDeleteGosh bulb planting time already? How can this be??? I havent even planted any Garlic or onion sets. No nothing. I have bought them, they are ready!
ReplyDeleteI am so behind...
VP, I'm always envious of all these wonderful gardens you are able to visit:) Looks like a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do enjoy a good pun!
Just saw your post on your knitted hats, too; they are beautiful!
Zoe - it's well worth a visit, but they close after half term. It's closer to home for me, but I'm still contemplating a longer break over there as there's so much more to see.
ReplyDeleteRPF - you're welcome! I wanted to do something different to the write up from my previous visit!
TS - shame, I could have scrumped some quinces for you! And yes, it was a lovely weekend thanks.
Joy - It was great :)
OFB - hmmm, I may be quite a while rising to your challenge. But you never know one day!
SOL - there's still time, so don't panic!
Rose - and there I am envying the garden visits you and Becky manage! But yes, I am very lucky indeed.