The New and the Old by maggiemae

The New and the Old

This pub was built in 1877 and now has a new look having been taken over by one of Oamaru's great ladies of food service providers. It has high ceilings and has a street frontage. I took pictures of the other lounges, dining rooms and accommodation rooms.

Mum didn't go far yesterday (another busy day for me). Her 1929 diary took her from Glasgow, Loans, and, Prestwick and down to Ayr and The Firth. She took a paddle steamer to Rothesay and didn't like the boat in fact she said about the trip,"I hated it" The boat was interesting to research as was the screw steamer she took later, called "Duchess of Argyle" Launched in the 1890's! She found a lovely B&B in Prestwick which had carpet in the hall and on the staircase, even in the bathroom! There was a real fire downstairs which appealed to them more than the usual evening walk. No name for this establishment. Mum always loved Burns and now she is in Burn's country!
looks like a real inviting place!
November 13th, 2012  
love those high ceilings and the light streaming in thru those windows!
November 13th, 2012  
Good capture. I like the warmth to the light. It makes this pub look cozy.
November 13th, 2012  
Awesome
November 13th, 2012  
Love this shot. I don't think I would know how to take a shot in a place like that and you captured it perfectly.

So great that she was bold enough to say "she hated" that part of the trip. Good for her.
November 13th, 2012  
@yonnie I backed up to take this photo, kept going back, hit a stool and almost took the photo upside down!
November 13th, 2012  
I guess life is a journey for everyone...If these pub walls could talk like your Mums journal
November 13th, 2012  
terrific well lit shot!
November 13th, 2012  
What a wonderful pub! I like what they did with it. Your mom's adventures continue to entertain.
November 13th, 2012  
Love the pub -- and your mother's continuing adventures.
November 13th, 2012  
I like the look of this pub. Very inviting. Great shot! 8)
November 13th, 2012  
Lyn
great shot! And bully for your mother for being able to express herself!!
November 13th, 2012  
I can see lots of beautiful wood there! Looks like a place with real character!
November 13th, 2012  
Lovely old pub, looks like a place full of character....I identified with your description of taking the photo and backing up....!! My photography tutor on the course I'm doing is always telling us to check our surroundings for health & safety issues!
November 13th, 2012  
Did you eat whilst there? Looks very clean and fresh xx
November 13th, 2012  
@psychographer super menu, sausages and mash etc but no, took some lovely photos. They've done a great job with renovation!
November 13th, 2012  
@asutherland1964 it certainly does, Andrew, the Oamaru stone walls have been exposed and they are so beautiful inside!
November 13th, 2012  
How close is this to Omaramu (?sp) My daughter spent last year there - middle of South Island.
November 13th, 2012  
I'll take a pint! I love the woodwork in this shot.
November 13th, 2012  
The woodwork is beautiful. Love the look of this classic pub....makes me crave a cold mug of ale ;-)
November 13th, 2012  
Looks clean and fresh, am enjoying your mum's journey.
November 13th, 2012  
Bep
Very inviting!
November 13th, 2012  
Looks a lovely place Maggie
November 13th, 2012  
@mogmitchell it's about 2 hours away, Sue!
November 13th, 2012  
@cimes1 or cider, or a nice Pinot Gris!
November 13th, 2012  
Nice restaurant shot..looks like a great place to eat and drink.
November 13th, 2012  
I love the clean lines & airiness of this establishment & run by this lady it's bound to do well.
love the way you write''Mum didn't go far today'' as if you are talking about the present!!
November 13th, 2012  
@happypat I'm actually living this journey and every day, I want to learn something new! Thanks, Pat!
November 13th, 2012  
@maggiemae I feel we are coming with you Maggie!!
November 13th, 2012  
Somebody has put some elbow grease into that bar. I feel rested after the evening by that fire!
November 13th, 2012  
Lovely pub and a great shot. Chilly in New England tonight I wish I had a fire to snuggle up in front of like your Mum. Sounds good.
November 14th, 2012  
@tesnonian In this pub there are fireplaces in just about every room including the bedrooms!
November 14th, 2012  
That seems to be a very nice pub.
November 14th, 2012  
Love this shot, Maggiemae. Sounds like your Mom had a slow day. Nice to have those once in a while.
November 14th, 2012  
What a nice inviting pub
November 14th, 2012  
Great shot. Looks like a wonderful place to gather
November 14th, 2012  
Cheery place with the sun coming in. Love the woodwork.
November 16th, 2012  
looks a fresh pub - prefer mine to be more cosy and intimate!! great shot though
November 16th, 2012  
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