Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Crookham 2011, Holidays
The second day of my holiday was spent in Alnwick garden and town. The first thing that you see as you enter the garden is the spectacular Grand Cascade.
When passing through the archway into The Alnwick Garden, the view leads immediately to The Garden’s centrepiece; the Grand Cascade. A magnificent tumbling mass of [...]
18 Comments CherryPie on Jul 11th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Gardens, Holidays
I couldn’t leave Belsay and it’s delights without showing you some views of the quarry garden.
My next stop will be Alnwick Garden and some views of my first summer visit there.
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 7th 2011
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16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 6th 2011
Filed under Crookham 2011, Heritage, Holidays
Belsay Castle has a completely different look a feel about it than the hall that was built to replace it. On Christmas Day in 1817, Charles Monck and his family moved from Belsay Castle into the new hall. Following their departure the Castle gradually fell into disrepair. The 14th-century tower still dominates the castle.
This is [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Jul 5th 2011
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12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 2nd 2011
