This sunken parterre is part of the formal gardens at Hanbury Hall. Archaeological investigation during the winter months of 1992-1993 uncovered remains of the formal garden. The main outline of the garden has now been re-instated, with the Sunken Parterre being the first part to be restored. The garden is being planted with [...]
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Filed under Gardens, Holidays, Malmesbury 2009
The Sunken Parterre
19 Comments CherryPie on Feb 3rd 2010
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays
100 Photos 2 :: My Parents
I know this photo was taken last year and it is just a quick snapshot rather than one of my better photos. For me it just captures the mood for this thought on my theme.
I am not sure when I will get the chance to capture another photo with just the right mood because [...]
22 Comments CherryPie on Feb 2nd 2010
The flower that follows the sun does so even on cloudy days.
Robert Leighton
10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 31st 2010
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, Malmesbury 2009
PhotoHunt – Spotted
These plants, both spotted with rain were taken in Abbey House Gardens, Malmesbury.
I always marvel at how vibrant garden colours are after a rain shower, especially when the sun shows it’s face too. It is a stark contrast to how most people feel when it is actually raining.
I must admit I like to sit curled [...]
36 Comments CherryPie on Jan 29th 2010
Filed under Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
Preston Tower
Preston Tower is a 14th-century Pele Tower and was built in 1392, when warfare between England and Scotland was endemic.
At the time of Agincourt in 1415, it was one of 78 Pele Towers in the county. Its owners included Sir Guiscard Harbottle, who was slain fighting against James IV at the battle of Flodden in [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jan 26th 2010
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Kent Autumn 2009
Reflecting on…
…humour or thoughtlessness
Last week one of the girls at work was commenting that the youngest member of our team will soon be turning 20. Then she went on to remark that she was old enough to be his mother and I was old enough to by his grandmother. I know I have joked in [...]
24 Comments CherryPie on Jan 25th 2010
Filed under Crookham 2009, Holidays
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by itself.
Tom Wilson
14 Comments CherryPie on Jan 24th 2010
