European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 06, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lacock continued from Page 3 clock an old gaslight or Justa Basket of Flowers. From the Large free car Park visitors approach along the High Street where the Market used to be held. Here there Are half timbered houses an old inn the red lion and the Stone built Post office and school. But perhaps the most picturesque part of the Village is Church Street. After passing the ancient George inn 1361visitors follow West Street As it sweeps gently to the right and becomes Church Street. Not far Down the Street is the sign of the Angel a former Wool merchant s Home dating from 1480, which now suggests the quintessential English inn Witt vits Oak beams squeaky wooden floorboards Oak panelled lounge antique furniture and an attractive Garden that backs onto bide Brook. Bide Brook is the Small Stream that probably gave Lacock its name. It runs along the Back of Church Street being crossed by the pack horse Bridge  flowing out to join the Avon. Beyond the sign of the Angelari most of Lacock s other overnight possibilities which include the carpenters arms and the King John s Hunting Lodge parts of which Date to the 13th Century with its four poster bedrooms. A path shortly before the Church whose origins possibly go Back to Saxon times turns left to bide Brook. This is where the 18th-Century pack horse Bridge traverses the Stream and one can imagine the horses crossing into Lacock in Days gone by to Trade at the Market. Today of course it s More usual to see a car driving slowly across the Ford. From Church Street walk along East Street past the tithe barn and Village Hall to Complete the circuit. When you be had your fill of Lacock s charms Bath is Only a Short drive away along the a4. The roman Baths Are the chief attraction Here. Notice the rings Given by people who were healed by the Waters and the Stone curses which have been recovered people thought that if they wrote curses on stones cast them into the Waters and they Sank the curses would be fulfilled. Alternatively head into the cotswold villages. Only six Miles from Lacock is the pretty Village of Castle Combe just off the a4039 follow the a420 out of Chippenham. This is not a preserved Village like Lacock but its winding streets Mossy tiled Stone Market Cross old Church Small Stone cottages and flowing Stream make it a Delight to visit some people find it even More impressive than Lacock. Both As a base for touring the surrounding area and As a tranquil Refuge for a weekend s relaxation Lacock is hard to beat. Even those on a tight time budget should not miss the Opportunity of visiting this unique Village. Richard mover Ley is a tree Lance writer living in Darmstadt Germany. For is Richard move toy this curving Road leads to the Entrance of Castle Combe Village. The spire of St. Cyriac s stands tall in Lacock. Stripes Magazine january 6, 1994 Richard mover Ley