Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Colwall 2017, Holidays
The tree leaflet for Hampton Court Castle and Garden provides the following information:
The oldest Cedar, growing on the slopes of Mount Lebanon, is approximately 16mts in girth and estimated to be 5.500 years old. By comparison, the first Cedar to be planted in this country, in 1647, is now 10mts in girth and our largest [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 21st 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Gardens, Heritage, Holidays
Although badged as a castle, Hampton Court is more accurately described as a fortified manor house. Access to the house is by guided tour and we were shown round by the housekeeper who gave us a potted history of the house and the various owners of the property.
Hampton Court has been standing among pastures and [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Jul 19th 2017
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 18th 2017
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…leads to dinner on the patio
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 17th 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Faith Foundations, Gardens, Holidays
Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.
Hafiz
6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 16th 2017
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2 Comments CherryPie on Jul 15th 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Faith Foundations, Gardens, Heritage, Holidays
There are many garden rooms at Little Malvern Priory, one of the main themes in relation to the house is the Lakes (ponds). The five ponds were originally Fish Ponds for the monks.
During the major redesign of the gardens in 1983 the lakes were restored to their original levels, and a bridge constructed across the [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 14th 2017
