Our holiday in Britain took us away from home for 40 days.
We flew 21,000 miles to London and back.
In our trip from Land’s End to John o’Groats and many places between we drove more than 4,200 miles.
We visited:
- 23 National Trust properties
- 8 cathedrals
- 15 other churches and abbeys (at least)
- 50 other places of significance (at least)
- 45 places directly associated with our family history
- 10 major art galleries
I took 8,946 photographs and bought 13.8 kg of guide books.
I met thirteen of my cousins.
Most of our trip went to plan, though I am sad to say that I got the date wrong and missed seeing some of my relatives at Henley on Thames. This was my fault entirely.
The preparation I did in researching places and the associated family history was invaluable.Β Over the coming months I will write up our travels in more detail.

A grave marker for my 8th great grandparents in Marylebone
SUCH AN INTERESTING FAMILY ANNE, CHINA
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What stamina! That’s nearly 4 visits per day plus driving. You were certainly busy.
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Anne – all I can say is… wow!
What a fantastic adventure and your research and pre-planning was amazing! I look forward to reading more.
Jane
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I look forward to reading about your adventures.
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This is so inspiring. I cannot imagine a 40-day adventure, but it’s something I must do, like, the day after I retire.
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Great story. The pictures and guide books are great, the memories invaluable!
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I’m exhausted reading your post (and it’s not long). Wow, you were very busy!!!
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I have enjoyed reading your posts on your travels through Britain, and was impressed with all those guide books. Did you manage to fit them in your luggage to fly home?
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Our suitcases were by no means full when we left and my children were kind enough to share the load π We were still well under the weight limit. Actually the luggage problem was more in packing the car while travelling around the UK but we fit – I hired a car that state it would take 3 large suitcases, 2 small suitcases and 4 people and it did π
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Congrats on your grand tour — and love the google map of your progress. Meeting up with cousins is a wonderful experience, and so glad you were able to take that lovely gravestone photo.
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Wow, Anne. You must have prepared well for your trip! Love your statistics, especially the weight of the guide books π Looking forward to reading more about the places and people you visited.
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Wow – what an amazing journey. I have added you to my reading list of blogs. Totally excited to read about your amazing journey π
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