Stratford-upon-Avon, England: Shakespeare's Daughter's House A Bit Of A Disappointment

Hall’s Croft
Old Town
Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6BG
United Kingdom
Phone number: +44 1789 292107
Prices: ££££

On the edge of town and just up the street from Holy Trinity Church (Shakespeare's parish church and burial place), the home of William's daughter is quite lovely from the outside, but not nearly as impressive inside.

After entering through the massive gift shop you will find the original house with period furnishings in the first few rooms. Upstairs is a different matter with modern finishings, including drywall and little historical feel, the main room (which would have never been so large) houses a substandard museum dedicated to Dr. Hall's medical profession.

The garden is nice, but with little historical feel and picnic tables for those buying food at their cafè. It is a shame that the majority of this house is dedicated to modern pursuits rather than the historically significant details associated with the property. After all, William Shakespeare himself frequented this home, having lived just around the corner or on his way to or from his church (Holy Trinity) just a 150 yards beyond.

CombatCritic Gives Hall's Croft 5 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Five Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Continue Mission"

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Gravesend, England: A Proper, Quaint English Tea Room In Not So Charming Gravesend

Marie’s Tea Room

23 High Street

Gravesend DA11 0BA

United Kingdom

Phone number +44 1474 335149

Website: mariestearoom.co.uk

Prices: ££££

A quaint little tea room with a great selection of teas, coffee, savories and sweets, and reasonable prices just next to the Victorian market and down the hill toward the River Thames from Gravesend's main shopping street.

Old, mismatched furniture and similarly unique cups, saucers, plates and teapots match the cute Victorian corner building that house them. The prices are right with a Cream Tea (scone, clotted cream, jam and tea of your choice) just £4.20 ($5.95) and a large caffe latte just £2.50 ($3.50). 

The Daily Special the day we were in was Truffle Risotto (£5.95/$8.40), quite a bargain by British standards, but with dinner just a couple hours away, I did not sample it and, therefore, cannot comment on the taste or quality. The tea and coffee, however, were plentiful and tasty and the scones (plain, cheese, or fruit) large, fresh and scrumptious.

The staff are very friendly, efficient, inviting and professional. A sign of quality and proper sanitation, the toilet (bathroom - one unisex) is spic and span and properly stocked with TP, hand soap, hot water, and plenty of paper hand towels. I was told they just finished renovating the kitchen, having installed 100% stainless steel counters and equipment.

A delightful little place, appropriately enough there was a large group of sweet, older ladies having High Tea (finger sandwiches, cakes, pastries, scones, clotted cream, jams, and tea) when we were there. If in Gravesend and in need of a drink, snack, or meal, Marie's is a good bet and a GREAT TravelValue!

CombatCritic Gives Marie's Tea Room A well Deserved 10 Bombs Out Of 10 And A Spot On My "WALL OF FAME" ... More Bombs Are Better!

Ten Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: 

HOOAH!: "Phonetic spelling of the acronym HUA, which stands for 'Heard Understood Acknowledged.' Originally used by the British in the late 1800's in Afghanistan. More recently adopted by the United States Army to indicate an affirmative or a pleased response." - Urban Dictionary

"The Department of Military Science and Leadership, University of Tennessee claim HOOAH 'refers to or means anything except no' ... Regardless of its meaning ... the term is an expression of high morale, confidence, motivation and spirit." - WarChronicle.com

"The U.S. Air Force stole 'HOOAH' from the Army because we were part of the Army until 1947 and rather than waste a bunch of time coming up with something new and unique like "ROO-YAH" or "HAL-A-LOO-YAH", we said 'screw it, let's go with HOOAH' ... thanks Army ... HOOAH!" - CombatCritic

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Peterborough, England: Charlotte's

One Bomb Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Fucked Up Beyond All Repair"

Two Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Tits Up" 

Three Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Situation Normal, All Fucked Up"

Four Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again"

Five Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Continue Mission"

Six Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Good To Go"

Seven Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Shits & Grins"

Eight Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "What-The-Fuck ... Over!"

Nine Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "U.S. Marine Response To A Verbal Greeting Or As An Expression Of Enthusiasm"

Ten Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: 

HOOAH!: "Phonetic spelling of the acronym HUA, which stands for 'Heard Understood Acknowledged.' Originally used by the British in the late 1800's in Afghanistan. More recently adopted by the United States Army to indicate an affirmative or a pleased response." - Urban Dictionary

"The Department of Military Science and Leadership, University of Tennessee claim HOOAH 'refers to or means anything except no' ... Regardless of its meaning ... the term is an expression of high morale, confidence, motivation and spirit." - WarChronicle.com

"The U.S. Air Force stole 'HOOAH' from the Army because we were part of the Army until 1947 and rather than waste a bunch of time coming up with something new and unique like "ROO-YAH" or "HAL-A-LOO-YAH", we said 'screw it, let's go with HOOAH' ... thanks Army ... HOOAH!" - CombatCritic

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Stratford-upon-Avon, England: Anne Hathaway's Cottage

One Bomb Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Fucked Up Beyond All Repair"

Two Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Tits Up" 

Three Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Situation Normal, All Fucked Up"

Four Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again"

Five Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Continue Mission"

Six Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Good To Go"

Seven Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "Shits & Grins"

Eight Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "What-The-Fuck ... Over!"

Nine Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: "U.S. Marine Response To A Verbal Greeting Or As An Expression Of Enthusiasm"

Ten Bombs Equates To:

Translation for Civilians: 

HOOAH!: "Phonetic spelling of the acronym HUA, which stands for 'Heard Understood Acknowledged.' Originally used by the British in the late 1800's in Afghanistan. More recently adopted by the United States Army to indicate an affirmative or a pleased response." - Urban Dictionary

"The Department of Military Science and Leadership, University of Tennessee claim HOOAH 'refers to or means anything except no' ... Regardless of its meaning ... the term is an expression of high morale, confidence, motivation and spirit." - WarChronicle.com

"The U.S. Air Force stole 'HOOAH' from the Army because we were part of the Army until 1947 and rather than waste a bunch of time coming up with something new and unique like "ROO-YAH" or "HAL-A-LOO-YAH", we said 'screw it, let's go with HOOAH' ... thanks Army ... HOOAH!" - CombatCritic

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