Woos walk to Cobham

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    This morning I went on a walk that Charles Dickens used to do every day it went through this apple orchard ,a lovely walk:smile:

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        Looks lovely Woo
         
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          Looks so peaceful Woo.

          I believe there was pub in Cobham that CD based some of his Pickwick Papers on.....not sure if it's still standing.:noidea:
           
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            Good afternoon @Upsydaisy they sell a lovely pint in there Its Named "The Leather Bottle":smile: they still have his chair there where he sat most days,that's where we started our walk from just behind the church which is opposite the pub:smile:


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              Gosh yes...I knew it had a unique name. Thrilled to see it's here with us still and in full working order too.:yes:
               
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                Can you post the directions for me Woo? Cobham isn't too far away :)
                 
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