Many months ago Loren and Karen agreed to trade handiwork. Loren agreed to make a hand crafted silver bracelet in exchange for a hand knit sweater. It took a while since Karen hand dyed the superwash merino yarn before undertaking that knitting and Loren made the fine silver wire and twisted it into 9-ply before tying it into an intricate turk’s head knot. Both pieces promise to be treasured by their recipients for years to come!
It was a most educational visit to the newly renovated National Portrait Gallery at Trafalgar Square in Central London. We were intrigued with the contemporary approach to presenting British History.
It was at Bletchley Park that the Allied Codebreakers deciphered German military messages during the Second World War. A free guided tour gave us a good overview of the campus and the activities that occurred here from 1938 to 1945.
A lovely way to spend a Sunday in Hampstead. We visited the historic Fenton House to view lots of lovely collectibles, to listen to and learn about harpsicords, and to tour and linger in the garden before heading off to the historic Spaniard’s Inn for a most delectable Sunday Roast.
I witnessed part of the knitting, both gifts are truly amazing.