Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Colwall 2017, Heritage, Holidays
Within the Church of St Mary Magdalene shrubbery, the ice house that served Croome Court can be found. The ice house became overgrown and filled with rubble when it ceased to be used in 1915.
The thatched roof was partly a decorative touch to make the building blend in with its surroundings but it also fulfilled [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Aug 3rd 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays
The original medieval church was considered, by the 6th Earl of Coventry and Capability Brown (who landscaped the estate) to be too close to the house and was demolished. A new church was built in 1763 which incorporates interior masonry and timbers from the old church. The exterior of the church was designed by Capability [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Jul 27th 2017
Filed under Art, Colwall 2017, Holidays
…and other characters of myth
10 Comments CherryPie on Jul 26th 2017
Filed under Colwall 2017, Gardens, Holidays
8 Comments CherryPie on Jul 24th 2017
He loved us not because we were lovable, but because He is love.
C.S. Lewis
8 Comments CherryPie on Jul 23rd 2017
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The tree leaflet for Hampton Court Castle and Garden provides the following information:
The oldest Cedar, growing on the slopes of Mount Lebanon, is approximately 16mts in girth and estimated to be 5.500 years old. By comparison, the first Cedar to be planted in this country, in 1647, is now 10mts in girth and our largest [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Jul 21st 2017
