Darrell very much appreciates a bit of history, especially when it also involves a little light refreshment, so it was a no brainer when he nipped into Worcester the other day for a spot of early Christmas mooching, to avail himself of the hospitality of The King Charles House.
He thinks it may have possibly been the oldest hostelry he has ever been in …..
…….. dating back to 1577, which is really, really, really, really old ….. and where Charles II stayed before escaping his enemies after the Battle of Worcester.
Darrell said that it was absolutely steeped in ancient carved panels and beams that our beloved friend Dianne in hot and torrid Florida would have loved ……..
……. in fact Darrell said that he just couldn’t help himself stroking the said ancient carved panels in awe and wonder of their oldness and the stories and secrets they could tell ……..
Darrell said that he didn’t stroke the stair carpet, as he didn’t think it would have been there in Charles II’s time, he would not have trod upon it to retire to the Royal bedchamber as the stairs, more likely than not, would have been covered in sawdust in those days.
Darrell also thought it was unlikely that Charles II had sat on the leather settee either ……….. however, in turn, he was certain that if Derek Acorah had been with him (Darrell, not Charles II) Derek would have undoubtedly channelled into something spooky and hysterical historical in this sort of atmosphere.
But one thing that Darrell never expected to find in such august surroundings was a copy of The Complete Eurovision Song Contest Companion, it was a little out of date yes, but to the best of his knowledge our beloved Eurovision Contest wasn’t around in the 1600’s because there were too many other battles being fought, so Charles II would definitely not have picked it up for a little light reading between his own campaigns.
All this thinking about history had exhausted poor Darrell, however, he was soon restored to his more normal buoyant self by a mug of coffee served on a heart shaped platter …….. which, he mused, would have probably made of pewter in the much mentioned Charles II’s day.
3 comments:
What a fine old building. I would have gone for a pint of real ale, myself.
Yes, yes! Dianne does indeed love this historic building!.....surely you can feel the history of this picture perfect gem.....just one lovely adventure after the next as Darrell visits London, Paddington bear, and now Worcester......Darrell looks very much the picture of someone thoroughly enjoying himself!...Love from Dianne!
PS..Hooray!...we are expecting a cold front with high temperatures in the 70sF....!!!
Great historical and hysterical lesson today. Thank you - I enjoyed it. Now off for a coffee myself, but alas, no heart shaped platter and no pewter mug either for me - the world has gone to the dogs. Janthefan x
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