Today I managed a short visit to Attingham Park, it was nice to have a few minutes away from my busy schedule. There was hardly anyone else around on the route that I took, just me and nature. I particularly wanted some pictures of the trees still laden with their autumn leaves next to the [...]
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Is it Autumn or Winter?
24 Comments CherryPie on Nov 28th 2010
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The View from the Secret Bench
I mentioned previously that I had re-found my secret bench at Attingham Park, I invite you to sit with me a while and enjoy the view, whilst we chat and ponder on the current situation.
I find it difficult to concentrate on the view in light of the dire situation we are in and I feel [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 26th 2010
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Only those who have to do the simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
Friedrich von Schiller
15 Comments CherryPie on Oct 24th 2010
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Autumn Delights
The National Trust are currently gathering together glimpses of autumn from around their properties. There is even a Flickr group so that people can share their own autumn experiences. I know I am a bit late to the party but I have added a few of mine from my visit to Attingham Park last weekend.
The [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 23rd 2010
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PhotoHunt – Orange
For more of this weeks PhotoHunt pictures check out tnchick.
28 Comments CherryPie on Oct 22nd 2010
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For Comparison
In the comments section of my previous post Jams suggested that I go back to the walled garden at Attingham every few just to show how it changes. As luck would have it I already have some of the same portion of the garden that were taken in April this year. They are not taken [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 19th 2010
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The Walled Garden
I have always enjoyed visiting Attingham Park but the recent developments in the walled garden have made it even more interesting for me. It is in the process being cultivated and planted up with period plants. A quarter of the garden is now quite advanced as you can see.
The produce of the garden is used [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 18th 2010
