Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
This composite instrument, the body dating back to the 17th century and carved from a single block of English beech has a birch table. The head and key box are by the French maker Francois Louvet who presumably restored and added to this ancient instrument following irrevocable damage suffered in the 18th century.*
*From a sign [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Jun 25th 2020
Filed under Gardens, Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
Berkeley Castle is a beautiful and historic Castle, begun in 1154 and still the home of the Berkeley family. It is a great day-out for all the family, hosting special events during school holidays and throughout the year. Awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the last five years.
The Castle, which dominates the Vale of Berkeley, is [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 23rd 2020
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
In the universe there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.
William Blake
4 Comments CherryPie on May 17th 2020
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field.
Matthew 13:44
15 Comments CherryPie on Aug 4th 2019
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Sherborne 2019
All too soon our holiday had come to an end and it was time to return home. As we we were checking out of the hotel I couldn’t resist photographing the two permanent residents in their cosy home underneath the hotel reception desk.
We were in no rush to get home, allowing us to choose one [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 19th 2019
