Though many students might prefer going to London, Maldon provides closer amenities for those without a car or unwilling to pay for a cab. Several pubs are available, though the Rose and Crown is notable for having been where Excalibur spent a good deal of their downtime. Also of note is the Plume Library, home to many rare books.
"I can imagine. Of course, the man flew aircraft for a living, so he thought that gave him some infallible direction sense or some rot like that. I *think* Mum's finally convinced him that isn't the case."
"He did a three year stint as 'Red 10' for the Red Arrows, so his flying ability is not in question," she said with a chuckle. "But GPS was a godsend for my family on the road."