Signs from Yarmouth

The first sign is priceless in its inuendo, the second a reminder of times past, and the third is funny. Even the Antiquarian Saint Paul the Yarmouthian thinks so.





And that's it for Yarmouth, I believe. I may or may not post a few other pics of our trip before I give it up. We shall see what we shall see.

Reunion

These two ladies have been good friends for a long time but haven't seen each other for five years. How great to see Cuppa and Minny together again, enjoying each other so much.

Yarmouth and its Abodes

Yarmouth, although it has earlier history, was named in 1759 by settlers who came from a settlement by the same name in Massachusetts. In the nineteenth century, it became a major shipbuilding centre, and for at least part of the century was supposedly the richest small town in the world. Subsequently, it became a railway centre of some note.

These days, it’s a tourist centre although that has declined a bit this year as the ferry service from Maine has been discontinued. The good news is that some sort of service is projected to resume again next year. Read more about the town.

I could certainly glimpse much of Yarmouth’s historical glory as we strolled about the town in the form of its wonderful, old mansions











Did you see the fantastic Widow's Walk in that last photo?

Also, I thought I'd include the following buildings. The first is The Saints' favourite restaurant, Rudders, where we had a fine meal on the night of our arrival. The second is a house converted into a shop that Cuppa truly appreciated and helped to keep solvent through this down turn.