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My Travelogue, continued from page 39
Nearby is Silbury Hill and the West Kennet long barrow (
above). Silbury Hill is a prehistoric artificial chalk mound built
over 100 years ago, around 2,300BC.
ht t ps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silbury_Hill
The West Kennet long barrow was in use as a burial mound
between 3,670 and 3,635 BC
ht t ps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West _Kennet _Long_Barrow
November 2nd: There was so much more to explore but it was
time to move on. I was headed to Bristol to visit two of my oldest
friends.
Tony and Julie have been part of my life since 1974 when I moved
to Bristol to join the house band at the Hawthorns Hotel. We
worked together for several years around Bristol and south Wales
We spent our time together as old friends do, catching up and
enjoying each other.
Above: Stuart at right with two of his
After leaving Bristol I had lunch with another old friend on the oldest friends. Editor's note: In case you
way to Stourport-on- Severn to visit yet more old friends. I have were unaware, Stuart is an
known Lesley and Geoff since the fall of 1973 working in a night accomplished musician and a talented
club house band in Morecambe in the northwest of England and . trumpeter.
happened to be there on November 5th for Bonfire Night.
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