Living inside the cliff

The Rock Houses on Kinver Edge either look appealingly rustic or chillingly primitive, depending on your outlook.  These homes, actually cut into the side of the rock-face, were lived in right until the 1950s...
They are a tourist attraction now.

Memorial weekend

People are remembering the 100th anniversary of the First World War this weekend. 

One of the most successful aspects of all the community-work being done to remember the conflict is that of trying to find all the country's war memorials, clean them up, and, in many cases, try to discover more about the men and women whose names are actually on the memorials.
It has not been easy to identify these dead just by their names, as collective memories have faded, and some official records are even missing - yet communities have been making concerted efforts to find out who these people were who left their villages and towns never to return alive.

Kinver War Memorial is an odd one. It is out on the heath, far from any residences, and one wonders why it was put there.  But I am sure the local community groups are researching the names on it too.

Exclusive view

This must surely be one of the best views in Staffordshire; and you have a very peaceful and secluded spot from which to see it. Barely anyone comes here, despite the fact that a bench or two is waiting for them.

This bench is actually sited at the far end of the large churchyard of St Peter's in Kinver.  The church stands on a hill, high above the actual town of Kinver.

England fans - realistic

Yes... it's World Cup time - but England fans don't expect a great deal from their team.

This very funny sales poster in Kinver High Street neatly sums up the nicely self-deprecating attitude that fans have towards the team's chance of success...

Kinver's rock houses

The Kinver Rock Houses are just one of the sights you’ll see if you walk along Kinver Edge – a great walk after any heavy Christmas.  The ridge runs high over the surrounding land and has terrific views, though I’d check wind-speed before venturing along there!

As for the rock houses, which are built into the hillside, they were lived in until the 1950s – believe it or not - and now they are managed by the National Trust.

Link:  Kinver Edge & Rock Houses