Nuffield Park

On a brighter than feared Saturday several OxMoggers ventured into 'There them Hills' and 'attacked' several hills of the Chilterns.

The Scenic Run had been arranged by Geoff Giles for both ourselves (OxMog) and the Thames Valley Centre. A total of 10 hills were 'bagged' on the route and included several famous for 'Hill Races' during the 1920's and 30's. (Geoff was there!!)

After a fine drive through the dry tree lined roads we arrived at the former home of William Morris (he of Morris Car fame of course) aka. Lord Nuffield . The property is now owned by the National Trust and is certainly worth a visit as it is a 'time capsule' containing many items dating from the time he and his good 'Lady' were there during the 1950's.

Thames Valley had set up camp with Gazebo and 'Three Piece suites' and all had brought a veritable 'Feast' of individual picnics and even Birthday Cakes and was certainly a fitting time to display the odd Union Flag as part of the 'Diamond Jubilee Celebrations'.On the Saturday of the Jubilee Weekend Celebrations several OxMoggers braved the weather and joined with Thames Valley Centre to visit the former home of Lord Nuffield, William Morris "the modest millionaire". Before we all descended on the House we were treated to a delightful Scenic Run around (and Up and Down) several 'Hills' of the Chilterns..truly worth a visit on a sunnier day.

Not only was the house full of fine period furniture left by William Morris and his wife but some interesting things 'lurking in the garage, in the form of an engine and a lovely old Wolseley!

If the Garage wasn't interesting enough William Morris certainly catered for any 'nocturnal tinkering' and had a complete work bench in his wardrobe! In case inspiration struck in the middle of the night

Now I wonder if Sue would approve!

Out of the wind and all set for a 'Summer Picnic' complete with Birthday Cake and Patriotic Bunting (we really are a bunch of optimists!) 

the rest of the party formed up in the car park (more arrived later..) 

At the end of the day one of the wardens drives off in a lovely Morris and John was left trying to work out how he could fit semaphore indicators to his Roadster...

Well worth a visit.