Architecture for fun in Cheshire

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The Architecture Group had a lovely visit today to Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield. After viewing the outside of the imposing building, hearing a little of its history and the family who have lived there for hundreds of years, we were treated to an exclusive guided tour of the inside of the house. Usually only opened to the public on Sundays and Mondays, we had the place to ourselves. We toured the magnificent rooms on all floors and marvelled at the artefacts accumulated by the family over the years. The tour concluded with a visit to the family chapel which was a sight to behold. Following a lovely lunch we had time to wander through the well kept gardens and woodlands enjoying the last of the days of the current heatwave. Thanks to George for yet another interesting and very well organised day out.

Architecture for Fun Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Arrangements are in hand to visit the above on Thursday 2nd July commencing with return luxury coach travel from Maghull Square leaving at 9.30am  to Llangollen Wharf where we will board a canal cruiser for a 2 hour cruise along the Llangollen Canal passing over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct , a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the “Stream in the Sky” , it is a126 – foot – high cast – iron trough carrying the Llangollen canal over the River Dee in North Wales. Completed in 1805 . this masterpiece by Thomas Telford features 18 spans and offers iconic views for photography (see George for some photographs)

After the cruise we will be transported back to Llangollen or another tourist spot (tba)

There are various snack/lunch/drinks options available on the canal cruiser , details are  available.

Cost is £40 per member excluding snack/lunch/drinks cost (£10 maximum for lunch with tea/coffee , other alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks are available)

See George or Jeff to book at coffee morning (full payment is required for trip/lunch) , only 30 places are available on a first come first serve basis,

Architecture for fun hit the aerodrome

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Members of the Architecture for Fun group had a great day at the iconic Crowne Plaza hotel at Speke today. The grade II* listed terminal building was converted into a hotel in 2001 and the old airport apron is now home to Speke Aerodrome Heritage Group who hosted our visit today. We were treated to a guided tour of the art deco hotel which has been sympathetically restored by the current owners. Continue reading