I was interested to see a recent post on the Attingham Park Warden’s blog regarding a survey of the parks benches. I do love to ‘sit and rest a while‘ when I go out and about on my travels 
This week I have also finished writing up the ever-exciting Attingham Bench Survey! Ok, so there are more interesting aspects of the job, but a regular check of all our seats and benches is necessary. A fascinating fact for you – not including the 100 chairs outside the Tea Room or the 40 outside the Carriage House Cafe, there are 102 seats across the park, gardens and around the mansion. I have sat, bounced, wiggled and wriggled on all of them to check for sturdiness and comfort, and looked over them to judge their appearance.
I had no idea there were quite so many benches around the estate, I think I need to do a bit more exploring
Lady Berwick had the names of her deceased dogs inscribed on the top of this bench in their memory, it is situated at the back of the house.
What a fascinating report from the man who did the survey of benches! He obviously really enjoyed his work, and I must confess it never occurred to me before that public benches and chairs have to be checked for saftey etc. Your picture of that bench looks very inviting, Cherie
I always like to take advantage of the benches, I was amazed that there were so many in the park!
It was a lady who did the survey of the benches
A survey of Park Benches, Surely this man is a fellow member of the Dull Men’s Club!
It was a lady who did the survey
or the 40 outside the Carriage House Cafe, there are 102 seats
You counted them?
Nooo…. The Attingham Park warden did!!
Until I got my walker (on which I can sit), I was very grateful for benches on streets and in parks. It provided the rest I needed when walking with a cane. I always love your photos: “Rest a while with me.” We rush so much in life, seldom allowing a few moments for rest with a friend, or meditation.
Thanks Claude
We rush so much in life, seldom allowing a few moments for rest with a friend, or meditation.
That is why I enjoy those benches so much
Old benches and old barns–there is a certain quaintness about them. That’s a lot of benches around the park, but it is nice to have one handy when you are tired and want to sit for awhile. Have a terrific weekend. Mickie
It is always nice to sit, relax and take in the views
Can you imagine that as your job, Cherry! Quality control on all the benches!
I think it would be a great job
Great pic and I have a favourite bench at Attingham
I do too, although it is not quite as comfortable as it used to be.
That’s a lot of names on the bench.
How many dogs did she keep?
I don’t know, I will have to go back and count the names!