SmileyRose Ramblings by Frances Rose Agnes Napper (She/Her)

Hi, I'm Frances Rose Agnes Napper from Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Welcome to my Blog Site. please respect my photos. This site is for viewing only. All of the photographs featured here were all photographed by me. If I include anyone else's photograph, I will acknowledge the photographer. Email: Francesnapper@yahoo.com

The last time I visited Holt, was when I was a teenager. I loved the town, even all of those years ago. I was more than happy to spend a couple of days here, once again. It is a ‘Happy Place.’

It is nice to spend some time on your own, visiting all of the places you love. I stayed at the Byfords, in the centre of Holt. It is a quaint little English B&B. I had dinner here last night and a fabulous breakfast this morning. The bed is exceptionally comfortable here.😋

I feel as if I am from the Victorian era. I am sitting at a quaint little desk, which overlooks the High Street. The ceilings here are lovely. They are beamed. It was so lovely to wake up to them this morning.

I was awoken this morning, by the sounds of military aircraft. It brought back my childhood days. My father was in the British Royal Air Force and they are the sounds that I am all too familiar with. I can remember the low-flying tornados practising in the area where I grew up, Stamford.

My bed was so comfortable.
The view from my bedroom, looking out onto the High Street.

I am #English however I also have a colourful background. I love anything to do with #England because I have only grown up in England. I love #Quality ie doing things at a much slower pace and providing quality rather than quantity. I see that here at Holt! This is the kind of life I grew up with. I was never rushed and I did things in my own sweet time 😉

I was never a city slicker, but more of a country bumpkin. I have mostly only ever lived in the country and not in the hustle and bustle of city life. I grew up with the lovely folk at a much slower pace. Where people took time to say “Hello” to you. I am at my happiest at such places.

Holt is a charming market town in Norfolk, England, known for its picturesque streets, independent shops, and historic buildings. The town has a rich heritage and offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a quintessential English experience.

In a small rural seaside town, time seems to stretch out like the coastline. Mornings are greeted by the gentle lull of waves, and the day unfolds with unhurried simplicity. Locals amble through streets, exchanging leisurely greetings, while the rhythm of life mirrors the ebb and flow of the tide. Time here is measured not in minutes but in moments, each one savoured against the backdrop of a serene seascape.

I have brought my main camera along with me, therefore there has been some serious photography. These photos are taken with my mobile camera.

I loved looking out of the bedroom window as I sat at the dressing table, getting ready to go out for dinner.
I will add some more photographs later.
Breakfast
I loved sitting in front of the fireside. It was so cosy.
I am enjoying an Eccles Cake and Apple Juice.
Blakeney Point is a stunning nature reserve and sandbar located on the Norfolk coast in England. It’s renowned for its beautiful landscape, including dunes, salt marshes, and shingle beaches. The area is a haven for wildlife, particularly birds such as terns, oystercatchers, and Brent geese. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, birdwatching, and boat trips to observe seals basking on the sandbanks.
My lunch was lovely at The Blakeney Hotel. The staff were really friendly 
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