Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Anecdotes, Out & About
On my recent visit to Attingham Park I enjoyed the walk along the Bluebell Trail. This took in both the native bluebell and the Spanish invader, a signboard along the trail explained in detail:
Our native bluebell is a typical ‘Atlantic’ species growing only in the moist conditions of Western Europe and reaching its peak of [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 11th 2011
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…for a Royal Wedding.
I hadn’t intended watching the Wedding because I don’t like all the commentary that goes with such occasions, but things changed. When I logged onto my computer to check my email I had received one that directed me to the Royal YouTube Channel. Out of curiosity I checked it out and found [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 29th 2011
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Throughout antiquity the cedars of Lebanon were prized above all other trees. Their fine wood was strong, straight and wonderfully scented. It was always the first choice for any temple or palace, and top value in trade was paid for it. These trees helped give the Phoenicians a high place among other nations, [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 19th 2011
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16 Comments CherryPie on Apr 13th 2011
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Regular readers will know that I have been following the progress of the development of the walled garden at Attingham Park. I enjoy watching it progress over the seasons. I didn’t take any pictures during my recent visit because the cold winter had delayed planting, making the scene look quite bland.
On this occasion [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 12th 2011
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The proposed visit to Attingham Park that I mentioned yesterday went ahead as planned.
The weather was perfect, we (my Mum and I) arrived just before a tour of the ‘Lady Berwick Garden’ was due to take place. It was an opportunity not to be missed.
Warden, Ron Iremonger took us on the short walk to the [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Apr 9th 2011
