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Fontaine Saint-Michel
The Fontaine Saint-Michel is located in Place Saint-Michel. The statue above the fountain depicts Archangel Michael and the devil, sculptured by Francisque Joseph Duret. In the foreground there are two winged dragons that were sculpted by Henri Alfred Jacquemart.
Those are just two of the nine sculptors whose work is featured in the fountain.
14 Comments CherryPie on Dec 6th 2012
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Silver Lime Trees
In my post showing photos of the Italian Garden at Arley Arboretum I was asked what the trees lining the wall were and at the time I didn’t know. I have now found out that they are Silver Lime trees (Tilia tomentosa) and the interlocking of the branches is pleaching which is a term [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Nov 10th 2012
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Arley Arboretum – Italian Garden
The entrance leaflet to the garden states that it is one of the oldest Arboreta in Britain and gives a brief background detail of the delights that are in store:
The Arboretum was originally planned by Earl Mountnorris around 1800, and it is thanks to his botanical knowledge, discoveries , and foresight, that the Arboretum is [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Nov 7th 2012
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The East Parterre Garden
The East Parterre garden was visible through the windows of the ballroom:
The focal point when viewed from the house was a fountain of Flora, goddess of spring and flowers, whose statue crowned the composition. She holds a cornucopia or horn, intended to jet water, and round her are four tritons (fish-tailed humans) blowing jets [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 15th 2012
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Perseus and Andromeda Fountain
The spectacular Perseus and Andromeda fountain has been restored to full working order, it is reached via a flight of steps from the south parterre.
The theme of the central sculptural group, which was carved from Portland stone by John Forsyth, is the classical myth of Perseus and Andromeda. Perseus having obtained the head of the [...]
20 Comments CherryPie on Oct 11th 2012
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PhotoHunt – Ripple
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out Whistlestop PhotoHunt.
PS: This is a sneaky preview of my recent visit to Witley Court and Gardens. More photos coming soon…
20 Comments CherryPie on Jun 15th 2012
