In the middle of the 19th century the megalomaniac (or mad, if you like) Maire Musgrove decided to build a bath in St. Mary Mead, in hope of "fresher air at the council meetings". Many villagers thought this was much too extravagant for their little town, but now that it's there it is highly appreciated. To spend a day at the bath is refreshing for body and soul!
July 25, 2012
July 24, 2012
Lot - The Post Office
The post office of the village is so much more than receiving your parcels and letters. It is the heart of the village. If you want to be up to date on the latest gossip, this is the place to be. You can get a cup of coffee. You can get your picture taken. You can relax, reading through your mail (or a book). But it is not really about that, it's about meeting your neighbours and communicating with them. So don't let anybody tell you that the office of Royal Mail is a boring place. This is, in fact, where village life happens.
July 23, 2012
Lot - The Tennis and Cricket Club
The Tennis and Cricket Club has a long history and many devoted members. Originally it was a closed club, only frequented by the rich and famous. A few years ago it was open to common people, not without discussion, but it seems that even the poshest members have accepted it now.
July 7, 2012
Sim - Miss Amanda Hartnell
Amanda Hartnell is a no-nonsense woman, loved by most, but feared by some. She has the habit of telling the truth, no matter the cost. That can be very annoying for those who have something to hide, but is the exact reason why others hold her so highly. Amanda talks with everybody, but has just a few close friends, one of them being Miss Marple.
July 2, 2012
Lot - The Florist
At The Florist the villagers can get some beautiful plants or practical tools for their gardens, or admire the fantastic flower arrangements that the owner Mrs. Spenlow make in the workshop upstairs. Next door there is a small travel agency (the travel agent lives conveniently upstairs, by the way), who has tickets for long distance travels. But most sims come in just to dream about the exotic places while reading the brochures.
(In truth, they can't buy a thing anyway - the lot is purely for socializing and decorative purposes.)
(In truth, they can't buy a thing anyway - the lot is purely for socializing and decorative purposes.)
Lot - Mrs Lestrange's cottage
Mrs. Lestrange is a mysterious woman, but she is in St. Mary Mead for a very particular reason. She has a very special bond with .... eh, let's keep it a secret, for now. When not in St. Mary Mead she loves to travel, and nobody knows how long she will stay in the village. And you could of course move in another family, the house is suitable for three.
July 1, 2012
Sim - Miss Anne Adams
Poor Miss Adams. She was never blessed with good looks, and her skinny figure and huge nose made her shy and uncomfortable towards other people, at a time when plastic surgery was not an option. On the other hand, one has to admire how she make the best use of what she has. She caught the eye of the stinking rich Lucius Protheroe, and my guess is she will become Anne Protheroe in no time. Of course this is all up to you.
June 30, 2012
Sim - Dr Henry Haydock
Dr. Haydock might seem like a serious man, but he really is a man who appreciates life. His friendship with Miss Marple is utmost important to him, and he has been assisting her many times in solving mysteries. When not helping Miss Marple, or saving sims from sickness, he enjoys the quiet pleasures in life; a good book, a relaxing day fishing or playing a game of domino with a good friend.
Sim - The Clement Family
Leonard Clement is the Vicar in St. Mary Mead, and he and his wife Griselda are dear friends and neighbours of Miss Marple. Actually, the vicar had gotten used to living his life alone, when he met Griselda quite late in life. Her happy-go-lucky nature and dazzling beauty captivated him from the start. Around the tables at the Tea salon their relationship were a much debated topic, but nobody really thought that it would last. How wrong they all were! The Clement couple, in spite their differences, are the most harmonic couple you can imagine.
June 29, 2012
Sim - The Protheroe family
Lettice is the only child of Lucius' Protheroe, and the heir to The Old Hall. She is his jewel, and his weak spot. Probably the sole weak spot he has, because the Colonel is definitely a hard man. The citizens of St. Mary Mead are a bit afraid of him, and many good, honest people has been hurt by his harsh words. Even the friendly Vicar struggles to find something nice to say about him. Lettice is still young, but is taking after her father's ways. Nobody will tell her what she can and can't do. Not even her father.
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