Continuing the...

...Wat Tyler tour.

Following on from yesterday's photos, this tiny stable is located between the 'station' and...

...Holly Cottage. It really is only small...

...and doesn't have a traditional stable door.
Holly Cottage is also tiny...

...and the chimney seems so out of proportion to the rest of the building...

...a lot of restoration has been done to the inside...

...especially the staircase...

...this cottage is also open occasionally so visitors can see the full extent of the restoration...

...and at the end of September there will be someone demonstrating country crafts at the cottage.
Back on the 'green' is one of the larger cottages...

...from this view you could almost imagine this to be at the centre of a small village (if you ignored the picnic benches of course LOL)...

...the cottage looks wonderful compared to the state it was in when acquired...

...so much work has been done to make it safe and a lasting bit of history...

...it would have been interesting to see the process of bringing these properties back to life.
Seeing these pictures on the information board...

...you wouldn't have thought there was much left to save...

...but in fact some of the timbers were still in good condition and this is the result...

...a large thatched barn which is often used during various events that are held at the park during the year.

I didn't wander much further as it was still rather hot & sticky (despite the breeze) and my battery on the camera also decided to give up the ghost.

Not sure how I will spend the rest of my break as I really need to sort out about a new car - have you seen the prices these days ***gulp*** even with all the promotional adverts offering super discounts.

Anyhoo, the camera is now charged.....................................................