It's officially a heatwave! Well, so we heard today, two days of over 30 degrees officially constitutes a heatwave. Must say, though, it has been a little hot and humid - something not associated with the U.K.
We seem to be getting later each morning, but we have deliberately slowed our pace.
Today we visited Hatchland Park, just north-east of Guilford. An interesting Georgian house with an outstanding collection of piano-type instruments from very famous people in history eg, Napoleon. It also houses one of the few portraits of Shakespeare painted in his lifetime - presumably he sat for the artist.
Pianos and paintings - quite spectacular displays.
Hatchland, an elegant Georgian home "built from the money of defeated enemy".
Interesting to note that a TV production team had set up their base at Hatchland. We found out that the series "Call the Midwife" was shooting scenes.
Seemed that each actor had their own trailer! Plus, a food canteen seemed to be operating most of the day.
Later drove on to Ranmore Common for our overnight stop.
Along the Surrey Hills were some special views. And some special villages, like Gomshall.
And another Gomshall inn.
And good things come in threes at Gomshall!
At Abinger Hammer this lovely timeless timepiece.
