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Mooch had a beer at the Old Three Pigeons in Nesscliffe, Shropshire, just off the A5.  (17-Jul-2013)
 
Mooch monkey at the Old Three Pigeons, Nesscliffe

And a meal too.  (19-Jul-2013)
Mooch monkey at the Old Three Pigeons, Nesscliffe

In the bar Mooch found a seat inset in the fireplace. This is said to be the seat of Sir Humphrey Kynaston a local nobleman turned Robin Hood style highwayman who was later pardoned by King Henry VIII.
Mooch monkey in Kynaston's seat at the Old Three Pigeons, Nesscliffe

From the pub garden you can look up towards the Nesscliffe Hill Country Park.
Mooch monkey at the Old Three Pigeons, Nesscliffe

Mina took a walk up the hill to the caves where Kynaston lived for many years. Mina was pleased that the caves are now the home to lots of bats.  (20-Jul-2013)
Mina Mooch monkey at Kynaston's Cave, Nesscliffe

From the hillside Kynaston could look down on the main road going through Nesscliffe and plan his robberies.
Mooch monkey at Nesscliffe, Shropshire

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