Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle is one of three 757s still in service – all introduced in 1997 – and will be touring Europe, including Barcelona, Madrid and Vienna.

I know Stokesay Castle very well," Byatt said, "and as a pilot, I've flown Boeing 757s for many years and have a huge amount of affection for them.

Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters The last 757 took off from a misty Heathrow airport today, repainted in its original patriotic livery, and renamed Stokesay Castle for its last month in service.

It was only by an accidental glance at our road-book that we saw Stokesay Castle as an "object of interest" on this road about eight miles north of Ludlow.

And to give another of these strange family legends, may be quoted one told of Stokesay Castle, Shropshire.