Sit in front of the television all day?
Not likely.
Today I have been out and about with my friend Lydia, in a bid to bring you a flavour of the jubilee celebrations across the country.
I visited the village of Chawton, home for many years of Jane Austen: more of this hereafter. And then we drove to Winchester to join the celebrations on the street.
There are flags here from Jane Austen’s house; Winchester Cathedral; Winchester School; pubs, private houses, markets, town halls and village halls. See if you can spot which is which.
The people’s jubilee: hot off the press.
Kate Shrewsday 
Lovely photos, Kate. With no television, this is my biggest infusion of Jubilee-dom all day. 🙂 Love the motorcycle helmet. 🙂
Cool, isn’t it? Such exuberance….I’ve Facebooked and tweeted the bells of the cathedral too. Partypartyparty….
Well done Kate – you beat me to it by 10 minutes. Glad you had a great day♥
Can’t wait to see your photos, Rosemary 🙂 It’s been a nice day despite the rain.
Lovely pictures, Kate. We’ve had fun driving around today too, no photographs, though. We even saw a garden party for about 50 people in full swing – including cakes and barbecue – in spite of the rain. On the way home it was still ‘happening’. All the youngsters had gone away – but about 15 stalwart ‘oldies’ (65+) were boogying for all they were worth. 🙂
Ah, that indomitable spirit, Myfanwy 😀 The rain can’t discourage us….
Lovely, we saw the whole river thingy, but they couldn’t pick up the commentary, so slightly baffling at times. Stunning!
You people from the island do pomp so very well
It is fun, Sidey 🙂 Did you like Kate’s dress? Gorgeous!
Stunning, but then she has style, youth and a figure
It would appear that everyone chose to play a part in the celebration; great photos! I just read that there are still two days to go . . . Party on!!
Thanks, Karen 🙂
CNN ran about about 2 hours of coverage here this morning. I’m afraid I only watched the last 20 minutes or so (and thought of you probably being out in all that rain). I’m an American, after all, and one of those who finds royalty in the 21st Century a bit difficult to comprehend. However, I remember quite well, as a 9-year-old girl, watching every minute of the coronation ceremonies on television. Princesses and queens and such were very big with me back then. It was amazing to see a real live queen in a spectacular horse-drawn carriage. A fairy tale come to life!
Yes, they’re still around, PT 🙂 And while we have those who support the monarchy and those who do not, everyone seems to think the current queen a conscientious monarch. The institution has come through some sticky patches in the latter days of the 20th century, but it seems time heals.
Wonderful Photos and enjoying the celebration through your eyes and lens. Thanks.
You’re welcome, Lou.
Such fun recognising bits of Winchester.
I love the place and all, but what made you choose it above all others as a spot to take in the celebrations?
Near Jane’s house, Col. I had a day off and high tailed it straight over there.
Thanks for sharing! My daughter has been fascinated with the royal family since we had an opportunity to visit a few times. Then she enjoyed a jubilee(?) while attending a summer semester in London. I’ll share these with her for sure!
Thank you Lee: glad they are of interest. It’s very festive here; and despite early rain the sun is coming out now…maybe we’ll get a nice day…
Love the flags on the Window Box, outside the Wells, and on the Wheels ~ the bike. 😀
Thanks for keeping us posted with your posts.
Also on the garden fence next to the Water.
There was a picture everywhere I looked yesterday, Nancy 🙂 A golden day.
You’re a great reporter! Thanks so much! I love the photo of the war memorial. I can feel how festive it is! Special! Debra
Glad the feeling has come over, Debra. It’s such a party atmosphere here.
I thought of you all day 🙂
Thank you, Cindy 🙂 You would have loved it…a thousand street foods to sample….
I prefer your coverage to the BBC, that’s for sure. And no Blue Peter commentary:)
No: that is a distinct advantage, isn’t it?
Loved this!
Thanks, Tilly!
Lovely, Kate. I can’t believe the Queen’s stamina – standing for 2 hours solid at her age. Party on 🙂
I know, BB. She’s had a lot of practice….
Great pictures! Must be a ton of fun there right now! I heard on CBC today that some place I can’t spell in Scotland sent the Queen the traditional lamprey pie! I can’t imagine anyone eating a lamprey! We had to disect one once in Biology class and I darn near fainted. They are the ugliest things. But, that aside, I hope you’re having a wonderful time. Can’t wait to see more photos.