Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
When acquiring Calke Abbey the National Trust decided to make the building structurally sound but leave the house and its contents exactly as they found them:
The National Trust has made essential repairs to the fabric of the building and restored the Flower Garden to its gaudy Victorian glory, but, inside, it endeavours to present the place as it [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on May 22nd 2013
Filed under Holidays, Nottingham May 2013
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Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Nottingham May 2013
Last weekend I had yet another mini break in Nottingham. On this occasion it was to celebrate my brother becoming a certain age. Hopefully he won’t be looking in on this post so I won’t get into trouble
This one was and even more of a last minute arrangement than the previous mini break [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on May 18th 2013
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Nottingham
From the guide book:
The focal point of the courtyard is the yew topiary on the eastern boundary.
5 Comments CherryPie on May 14th 2013
Filed under Heritage, Holidays, Nottingham, Out & About
As I took this photo, Jams came to the forefront of my mind…
3 Comments CherryPie on May 13th 2013
