Sheridan Parsons

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The St Abbs Visitor Lists

The St Abbs Visitor Lists, published in the local paper from 1897, tell us who was holidaying in the village at that time.

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Lady Endergally, ill-fated Sloop of Eyemouth

The story of the Lady Endergally, the ill-fated Sloop of Eyemouth, 1803-1827.

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Fergus Crown, Eyemouth shipbuilder

Some snippets about Fergus Crown, an Eyemouth shipbuilder at the beginning of the 19th century.

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Baby Saved at St Abbs Harbour

A wonderful rescue of a baby which took place at St Abbs Harbour in August 1909.

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£101 to £200k

£170,000 Guide Price

2 bedroom mid-terrace house

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Coldingham Sands Beach Huts

Snippets I have found about the beach huts at Coldingham Sands near St Abbs.

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St Abbs Golf Courses

The history of the former golf courses at St Abbs, in the Scottish Borders.

Paid-members only

£301 to £400k

£325,000

4 bedroom mid-terrace house

Under Offer, Sold, or Withdrawn

£220,000

3 bedroom mid-terrace house * 23 Wolsey Way, Loughborough,LE11 1PR. From 1919 to at least the 1950s this estate was allotments! * Added to Rightmove on 18/10/2024 * Initial asking price: £230,000 * Reduced to £220,000 on 09/11/2024 * Off the market by 6/10/2025 * Canal aspect:

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£701 to £800k

£725,000

4 bedroom detached house

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£401 to £500k

£420,000

2 bedroom link-detached bungalow

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£101 to £200k

£130,000 Offers in Region of

Pasture land

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£101 to £200k

£185,000 Offers in Region of

Pasture land

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Slow Cooker Chilli sans Carne

This hearty vegetarian chilli sans carne brings back memories of my life in the Mendips.

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The Wyrley and Essington Canal

A brief introduction to the history of the Wyrley and Essington Canal

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The canals of the Midland region at the end of WW1

A introduction to the Midland Region canals in 1918

Paid-members only

£1m plus

£1,150,000

6 bedroom detached house

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Slow Cooker Cajun Casserole with Black Beans and Sweet Potato

A warming slow cooker casserole recipe with a distinctive flame coloured jus.

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Slow Cooker Somerset Butter Bean and Cider Casserole

This healthy slow cooker casserole recipe takes me straight back to the Somerset orchards.

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Side dishes for slow cooker meals

One of the joys of slow cookery is that there's less washing up. Why would I spoil that by serving a complicated side dish!

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Looking for Canalside Land with a Mooring?

Are you looking for a land to moor your boat? Read this first!

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Can you moor against your own land?

Here's how to apply to moor on the canal adjoining a residential property or a privately owned plot of land.

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Things to think about when you're buying a canalside home

Let's consider some of the information you may need when buying a canalside property.

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Flood Risk

Are you thinking of buying a house by a waterway? Here's some information about flood risk as it affects rivers and canals.

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My thoughts on CRT Disposals

My thoughts on Facebook (yuck!) and the sale of Canal and River Trust property.