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Autumn is upon is, there's a chill in the air, the mornings are darker & the evenings shorter. Time for a little vacation I think. But when I return I shall be heading along to the Elsecar Heritage Centre.

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Autumn is here once again, the evenings are drawing in & there is a certain chill to the air. Time for a brisk walk along to the Elsecar Heritage Centre to see what bargains they have on offer followed by lunch in Brambles Tea Room.

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Hello everyone,

I apologise for not attending to my duties here but I have been busy over in LA these past few weeks. My return to the UK was heralded by some great summer weather & I have been taking every opportunity to absorb the glorious sunshine by visiting the Elsecar Heritage Centre. Come on down folks & see what this wonderful place has to offer!

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I had an absolutely spiffing time at the Elsecar Heritage Centre today. After a slow start the weather was at it's best. I divided my time between soaking up the sun & browsing around the shops. After lunch in Brambles tea rooms I ventured forth into the antiques centre where I bagged myself a rather stylish silver topped gentlemans walking cane. After being asked to sign a couple of autographs & pose for photo's I found myself over at the railway, where I sat on a bench & watched the world pass me by for a little while. Thank heavens I was wearing the panama hat which was presented to me by that wonderful actress Audrey Heartburn as a present at the close of filming the 1959 motion picture 'THE CASTAWAYS', a romantic comedy in which Ms Heartburn & myself played a Heiress & her butler who, after being involved in a aeroplane crash, find themselves marooned on a desert island where, despite a series of hilarious incidents, love blossoms.

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Here are a few photographs I snapped during a recent visit to the Elsecar Heritage Centre;

The Green & white diesel train always reminds me of my 1972 film 'RAILROAD TO RUIN' in which I played a crooked railway magnate alongside my old friend, the legendary actor Charlie Ronson.

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Those splendid chaps at the Elsecar Heritage Railway have finally managed to get the level crossing in place!

After many years of wrangling & fund raising work has commenced on the last leg of the EHRs line extension project. The main stumbling block for which was the need to lay a level crossing across the road at the nearby village of Hemmingfield. It gives me great pleasure to announce that, at long last, the crossing has been constructed & the next section of line (which will run to Cortonwood) is now being laid.

Well done to everyone concerned!

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I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank all the folks who visit my blog. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading about my life & times in the MONTYS MEMOIRS section.

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An extraordinary turn of fate the other day. I was visiting the Elsecar Heritage Centre & enjoying a spot of lunch in Brambles tea room when I was approached by a party of American tourists. It turned out that they were members of the MHWAS & had traveled all the way from the states just to see where I live! It just so happened that I happened to be at home that day for one day only as I am currently shooting a one off TV special. My break meant that I was able to meet those dear people & give them a guided tour around the Heritage Centre!

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Well, it's a lovely early spring day. I aim to take full advantage of the clement weather by visiting the Elsecar Heritage Centre. Perhaps I may see you there?

Doesn't time fly? It's only ten months to Christmas!

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Please don't forget to read my life story right here on the Elsecar Heritage Centre Blogspot just see;

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It's cold & wintery here in Elsecar, I am sitting in my study looking out across the grounds, enjoying a single malt whilst watching the first snowflakes of the season fall. It reminds me of my 1948 movie 'IT'S A WONDERFUL WINTER' in which I starred with my old friend Croz Bingby.

I aim to take a walk to the Elsecar Heritage Centre upon the morrow.

Goodnight my friends,

Monty.

2013 is upon us. I hope everyone enjoys a prosperous & peaceful year.

Best wishes,

Monty.