Random thoughts and photos on my journey through life…
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In 1887 Theodore Mander who was a Wolverhampton paint and varnish manufacture bought part of the Wightwick estate which is situated in the country approximately 3 miles west of Wolverhampton. He and his wife Flora St Clair Paint renovated the 17th-century outbuildings and built a new house nearby which they named Wightwick Manor:
It was designed [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 2nd 2010
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A view of Wightwick Manor.
12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 22nd 2010
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Visiting National Trust properties gives me so much enjoyment, especially when there is a garden and property with very interesting history combined. I always have to have my camera in hand to capture the moment.
I also take great pleasure in knowing that these places have been saved for future generations to appreciate and be given [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 8th 2010
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The plan for today was to visit the Birmingham Back to Backs but unfortunately they were fully booked. It was a long way to travel just to have lunch in Birmingham so plan B was hatched. The next choice was Wightwick Manor which isn’t too far away from Birmingham. However the journey [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 3rd 2010
