Out and About 2015

Our visit to Somerset.

                                                        Above Cheddar Gorge.

                         Thatched cottage in a Somerset village.

                                                A rather unique hedge.

....... and another.

Barrington Court and gardens.

                                These housed the pack of dogs..................

                            ..................they make a lovely backdrop for the roses.

                                 Brick patterned paths......................
In 1920, Barrington Court was saved from complete dereliction by Colonel Lyle (from Lyle&Tate) who offered to 'look after' it for the National Trust, so he could house his collection of wooden wall panels, fireplaces and staircases. It is devoid of furniture - and so was the perfect place to film scenes from 'Wolfe Hall'.


         Some of the costumes from the TV programme were on display in 4 of the rooms.

                     The costumes were hand sewn!!

                                 Some fixtures were still in place..............

                                  This lock was on an internal door.

                     An area of the walled garden still producing fruit and vegetables.

                                  A vine on the outside wall.

                          ----------------------------------------------------------------

                                Henry Moore sculptures at Bretton park.

            Still in Bretton park ............ but not a Henry Moore!!

                      Some photos of our 'National' bird ..........the friendly Robin.

                                               ..............a young Robin.

                                   Graham and his new bike.

Scarecrows....!!!!

                         Wire sculptures at Old Moor Bird reserve.

Garden Tour 2015

The garden in May - blue bells in foreground.

                                       Springtime frog frenzy in pond!!

.........Garden in June.....

                                                Giant aliums.

                                                             June.................


                                                            .........................August

                                                         June......................


                                                         and............
                                                                     ...............August.

A selection of flowers in the garden...............

                                         Aubretia with Peacock butterflies.

                                          Daffodils above and below.

                                 Giant aliums.

                                       Poached egg plant.

                                     Osteospermum.

                                    One stem with roses...................still flowering in Sept.

                                                                         Aqualegia...........above and below.

                                         Lilies.............

                                   This stem with flowers was too heavy and broke off.

Rhodohypoxis

                                    Mesembryanthemum

                                                        Clematis............above and below.

                                      Penstemen above and below.

                                              Loosestrife.

                                                  Hydrangea.

                                              Sunflowers................