Lots of activity in the FHC this week. It seems that almost every day there are those who go away smiling because they've found an ancestor for whom they've been looking for many years. It's fun to see the successes.Yesterday, being our P-day, we went with the other three senior couples to Rochester to see the Rochester Castle (left) and the Rochester Cathedral. Rochester was the home of Charles Dickens for 14 years and there's lots of connections in Rochester to his writings. We went there for the annual Christmas Dickens Festival in December, but it was so crowded (and cold) that we didn't get to see the castle and cathedral. It was well worth a second visit. Check the links at right for pictures if you are interested - beautiful cathedral, amazing castle and interesting old buildings the most notable of which is Richard Watts' Six Poor Travelers Inn (several pictures of it). Watts, who died in 1579, is buried in the cathedral. Dickens story, Seven Poor Travelers (he is the other traveler along with the six) is a very good short story and can be found at The Seven Poor Travelers.
Great day at Lea Valley today. Today is England's "Mothering Sunday," -- British Mother's Day. Lot's of tributes to mothers. Great sacrament meeting, good lessons, great spirit. Sister Watts led a really good Gospel Doctrine class discussion about missionary work. She is a good teacher. Had a good time teaching the YM in priesthood meeting as well.
Best wishes to all for a good week!
Love, Elder & Sister Watts
4 comments:
Hello Watts, Your time is marching on. When did you go out? It makes me long to be in England when I see the exciting things you get to see. Masterpiece Theatre is doing several Charles Dickens productions this season. They just finished a new version of Oliver Twist and it was excellent. Mike had hip replacement 2 1/2 weeks ago. He is doing well. It is hard to be old and falling apart. We need to get him in good shape so we can be out there too.
sounds like the best day. I'm so glad all of you got to go. Looks like an amazing place. I think i need to come back! Love you.
Love to read about your day and all that you are doing. The kids will love seeing the castle! We miss you a ton! Love you!!!
As Vere says, "see one castle, seen them all". I'd like to see them all!! including that one.
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