Earl Sees the World!

Paul - that was great - you fellows in the UK sure know how to do it!

May I ask what was the pastry on the roast plate between the carrots and the beef? Looks wonderful!

Thanks for the great tour - and I am also somewhat amazed that the owner of The Angel cannot open the door to one of his rooms - that is not something that you will see in the colonies ;^)

best

mqqn
 
Hi Mqqn

Thanks for following Earl on his travels, he`s been a great guest.
The Angel Inn has been made a listed building of the highest grade II+ which means there are restrictions on what you are allowed to do to the building as its of significant historical importance

The Landlord is not allowed to clean the soot off the fireplace, or scrub the floor with anything other than water, they are that strict!!! There are many other restrictions.

The pastry on the plate is called a Yorkshire Pudding and is made with a batter mix of flour, eggs and milk.
It originates from the North of England and was first recorded in a cook book in 1773. At that time wheat flour was becoming more available but meat was very expensive so they put a tray of the batter under the meat as it was cooking on the fire to catch the fat. They ate the 'drip pudding' (original name) first with gravy to fill them up which meant that they did not have to eat so much meat and veg for their main meal and also if there was any left over they ate it as a pudding with jam.
It is regarded as a very British dish and has been awarded its own celebration day on the first Sunday in February. Earl was very taken with it.

Paul and Jan
 
Thank you for the explanation, Paul - and thanks for the wonderful tour with you and Jan and Earl -

best

mqqn
 
Mason Knives said:
Hi Mqqn

Thanks for following Earl on his travels, he`s been a great guest.
The Angel Inn has been made a listed building of the highest grade II+ which means there are restrictions on what you are allowed to do to the building as its of significant historical importance

The Landlord is not allowed to clean the soot off the fireplace, or scrub the floor with anything other than water, they are that strict!!! There are many other restrictions.

The pastry on the plate is called a Yorkshire Pudding and is made with a batter mix of flour, eggs and milk.
It originates from the North of England and was first recorded in a cook book in 1773. At that time wheat flour was becoming more available but meat was very expensive so they put a tray of the batter under the meat as it was cooking on the fire to catch the fat. They ate the 'drip pudding' (original name) first with gravy to fill them up which meant that they did not have to eat so much meat and veg for their main meal and also if there was any left over they ate it as a pudding with jam.
It is regarded as a very British dish and has been awarded its own celebration day on the first Sunday in February. Earl was very taken with it.

Paul and Jan
Click to expand...
Who'd have thought I could learn so much interesting information from old EARL? This thread is VERY educational for me! :thumbup::):thumbup:

- GT
 
pertinux said:
Looks more like a man who lost a bet, Jack's further explanation notwithstanding. ;)



Are we to understand that you did not inform EARL of his next destination, and the implicit perils therein?

attachment.php


You're a cruel man, Mr. Black.

~ P.
Click to expand...
Is it Ogri standing in the middle? Where's the Vincent? :thumbup::D

Ogri.JPG
 
Last edited:
Thanks to everyone for tuning in to Earls stay here in Andover, we are glad you have found it interesting!

Today Earl was keen to see some of the traditional thatched cottages that are in the small hamlets around Andover. We decided to take Earl and the dogs for a walk along the path of the old railway to nearby Upper Clatford about 2 miles away.

The railway was called the Sprat and Winkle line. Legend has it the railway got its name from the illicit liquor smuggling that took place in Andover next door to the Star and Garter coaching inn.




In this archway contraband would be brought from the railway covered in rotting small fish (sprats) and shell fish (winkles) which the local constables would not go near due to their freshly laundered uniforms. The booty would then be taken down tunnels under Andover and distributed to the local inns.



The railway 1859-1967) ran south from Andover to Southampton a distance of 28 miles. Today there is nothing left of the railway only footpaths on the old track bed.




At the end of the path we came to Upper Clattford.

Earl really liked the local pub which unfortunately was closed.



There are more thatched roofs in England than any other European country. Thatch was widely used in Hampshire from the 13th - 16th century. Straw from cereal crops, reeds and heather were use.



Earl stopped at an old telephone box and was quite bemused to find it full of books! With the advent of mobile phones our old red telephone boxes have been made redundant
looks like the village has turned this one into a book lending library.



Carrying on through the village we came to the river Test.



The river test is world famous for its fly fishing
It was here that Frederick Halford the most influential fly fishing writer of the 19 Century fished. His books on fly fishing were the foundation of the sport as we know it today.
The game fish in the river Test include brown and rainbow trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. If you want to buy fishing rites on this river it can cost in excess of $900 per foot of river bank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eeek.

Earl was exhausted after his walk, and decided to partake in his favourite beverage, today a Cornish Ale called Betty Stoggs. (Queen of Cornish Ales)



Oh dear the poor old chap is asleep.

Earl, Paul and Jan
 
Another fantastic slice of Andover history Paul, and a most enjoyable read, what a wonderful post! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thank you :)

Jack
 
Goodness i love this thread! Paul your write-up and history lesson replete with wonderful pictures are what make it so:D:D:D Thank you so much!!
 
It's like one of those travel shows...only more entertaining!
 
I've learned more cool facts about the world from this thread than I have in all my years in school. Paul, you have certainly fulfilled Earl's travel wishes! Thank you for all of the wonderful pictures and history lessons!
 
I wonder if Betty knew French Kate??????
Great tour and Earl seems to be getting quite the education.
Mason Knives said:
Thanks to everyone for tuning in to Earls stay here in Andover, we are glad you have found it interesting!

Today Earl was keen to see some of the traditional thatched cottages that are in the small hamlets around Andover. We decided to take Earl and the dogs for a walk along the path of the old railway to nearby Upper Clatford about 2 miles away.

The railway was called the Sprat and Winkle line. Legend has it the railway got its name from the illicit liquor smuggling that took place in Andover next door to the Star and Garter coaching inn.




In this archway contraband would be brought from the railway covered in rotting small fish (sprats) and shell fish (winkles) which the local constables would not go near due to their freshly laundered uniforms. The booty would then be taken down tunnels under Andover and distributed to the local inns.



The railway 1859-1967) ran south from Andover to Southampton a distance of 28 miles. Today there is nothing left of the railway only footpaths on the old track bed.




At the end of the path we came to Upper Clattford.

Earl really liked the local pub which unfortunately was closed.



There are more thatched roofs in England than any other European country. Thatch was widely used in Hampshire from the 13th - 16th century. Straw from cereal crops, reeds and heather were use.



Earl stopped at an old telephone box and was quite bemused to find it full of books! With the advent of mobile phones our old red telephone boxes have been made redundant
looks like the village has turned this one into a book lending library.



Carrying on through the village we came to the river Test.



The river test is world famous for its fly fishing
It was here that Frederick Halford the most influential fly fishing writer of the 19 Century fished. His books on fly fishing were the foundation of the sport as we know it today.
The game fish in the river Test include brown and rainbow trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. If you want to buy fishing rites on this river it can cost in excess of $900 per foot of river bank !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! eeek.

Earl was exhausted after his walk, and decided to partake in his favourite beverage, today a Cornish Ale called Betty Stoggs. (Queen of Cornish Ales)



Oh dear the poor old chap is asleep.

Earl, Paul and Jan
Click to expand...
 
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read our adventures with Earl, and for the very kind comments!
Its been an education having him to stay with us, we have learned a lot about our town in doing this thread.
In the last few days i have been busy in the workshop so Earl has been spending a lot of time with Jan. He confessed to her that he was getting itchy feet and although he had really enjoyed his time in this sleepy little town he was yearning for the bright lights of a city.
Earl said that he has always been a bit of a wanderer and back in the day when he was in his 30's a song came out by Marvin Gay called "where ever i lay my hat that's my home" Earl said the song just about sums him up.

Today Earl said he would help Jan start some leather pouches that were needed for Monday but by lunchtime I was becoming a little suspicious that any work was being done as all i could hear from my workshop were giggles, singing and stomping around. I looked in on the pair of them only to find that no leather work had been done but Jan had made Earl a rather snazzy Stetson and neckerchief, and he was square dancing with Calamity the Clicker knife and a bunch of sharp onlookers!!



One more day with Earl tomorrow and then he's off to London.

Earl, Paul and Jan
 
A great addition to Earls adventure Paul. Thank you for the history and pics of your beautiful part of the world.
Can"t wait to see where his travles take him next..
 
A great addition to Earls adventure Paul. Thank you for the history and pics of your beautiful part of the world.
Can"t wait to see where his travels take him next..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top