A Flight of Fancy (Welcome back to my Virtual Tour of Yorkshire - part 31)

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Sewerby Hall is situated 2 miles north of the seaside resort of Bridlington, on the East Yorkshire coast.
This grade 1 listed country house was built between 1714 and 1720 by John Greame with additions of bow wings and a portico being added from 1808 to 1811.

On the first floor is a room given over to local heroine, Amy Johnson, the collection being a gift from her father in October 1958 with further material received from various sources. The hall also houses a local history museum, but if you prefer to explore outside, there is a woodland walk, children’s zoo, putting green and adventure playground.

If you wander into the formal garden, you cannot miss the great monkey-puzzle trees that are thought to be some of the oldest in England. A walk along the cliff tops takes us to Dane’s Dyke where I shall leave you for a while before taking you on to the next destination.

(I can't believe that it was April 2011 when I left you all at Burton Agnes Hall. Any new passengers are welcome to join us here, or begin at the beginning)

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Jeanette, you must. I will!

[Jeanette Cheezum]

You've out done yourself. If we ever get a chance to go back to England you must be our guide.

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Gita - You had your Amelia, we had our Amy.

[Gita]

I'd not heard of Amy before but boy, is she ever inspiring.

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Well thank ee kindly, Maam!

[Angela]

You're a fine guide.

[Diana E. Backhouse]

I hope to stick with the tour now, Stephen, so please stay on board.

[Stephen Torelli]

Nice detail, Diana.

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Nice of you to drop in, Beth. Your mom is welcome to visit Yorkshire at any time. Tell her to drop in for a traditional English afternoon tea when she does.

Good to hear from you  as well, Ravi.

[Ravi Bedi]

Thanks for sharing.Good to hear from you.