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Church and River Ouse
By the time I pass this way I will have got my breath back at long last! Thanks for travelling the...
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Newton's grave
As I leave the service for my pancake in the church hall, I might take a minute to reflect at...
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Churchyard
I will walk along this path into the church for the traditional Shriving Service after the race. ...
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Newton's epitaph
Newton, 'once an infidel and libertine' wrote his own epitaph. As well as a slave trader, he was...
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High Street again
I will have run about 200 metres at this point and hope to be drawing strength from the crowds thronging the pavements.
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Church Hall
Over half way as I pass the Church Hall where pancakes will be being served (save one for me please). What nice shiny cars.
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The Old Vicarage
John Newton wrote 'Amazing Grace' in one of the attic rooms of this beautiful house. Perhaps the...
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High Street
The first 100 metres takes me down the HIgh Street past the barber shop. Olney has...
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Church Street
That's a good sign, the church can't be that far away. Try not to drop my pancake.
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The finish line
This plaque in the church wall marks the finish line. I'll have to toss my pancake again here and...
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High Street
The race ends at the church so it will be firmly in my sights at this point. No time to call in at the stop smoking and weight loss clinic now.
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Jane
Thanks for visiting my photo gallery. I'm going to take you on a tour of the famous pancake race...
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Race sign
The race sign is up all year round appealing for runners and supporters. Only women who have lived...
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Olney sign
The race begins in the market place by the town sign which depicts the race, which has been run...
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Olney Market
Olney has a market every Thursday and a farmers' market once a month. The race starts in the High...
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Cowper's house
In the Market Place is the home of the famous writer William Cowper, now the Cowper and Newton Museum.
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Cowper plaque
A plaque commemorates Cowper's life. He was a major poet and hymnwriter of his day, and...
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Jane's Olney Pancake Race Tour
