Nineteen Poly Ramblers met at Acton Town Station made their way to Gunnersbury Park to visit the museum which has an incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items. The collection provides an insight into the heritage and culture of Ealing. Sadly we missed meeting the most recent occupants of Gunnersbury Park, Salt and Pepper (two Kunekune Pigs), however we enjoyed a walk around the pond before making our way towards South Ealing Cemetery. This is one of the largest cemeteries in London; Agatha Christie’s parents and Spencer Perceval, the only Prime Minister in British history to be assassinated, are buried here.
We had lunch at Boston Manor, a combination of woodland and open space adjoining the Grand Union Canal. There was a chance for the group to visit the 17th century Boston Manor House where there was an intriguing collection of spoons created by members of the community during the Covid Pandemic!
We continued the rest of our walk along the Grand Union Canal having avoided a heavy downpour. We spotted cygnets and ducklings. The leader pointed out some of the orchards planted along the canal where people could forage.
We finished our walk at the leader’s house for refreshments and Cake to celebrate her birthday.
HilaryPhotos by Joyanna, Gillian and Nita.
