Tag Archives: History

Buckland’s Small Treasures

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

As you know I was captivated by Buckland Abbey. It isn’t the most grand of National Trust houses but for me it is an interesting one, packed with history and little surprises. Here are a few of the things I … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Up Again

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Sara Rosso has chosen Up this week. I knew this was familiar and sure enough some of us have been UP before. Here is mine from 2011 http://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/weekly-photo-challenge-up/ I still love my laughing Arabian! To join in this time go … Continue reading →

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Buckland Abbey Costumes

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

Hand crafted gentleman’s attire A lovely gown made by the Costume Group Sir Francis and his good wife The collar detail And lastly, the lady from my poem last week. She was very knowledgeable and when I admired her hat, … Continue reading →

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Buckland’s Books

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

I have just been inspired by a TV program to show you three books that I tried to photograph at Buckland Abbey last week. The program, The Century that Wrote Itself, sets out to trace ‘our modern sense of self … Continue reading →

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Buckland’s Newest Old Treasure

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

One of the reasons I went to Buckland last weekend was this painting. If you live in the UK, you will probably have heard recently that its been discovered that a painting given to the National Trust in 2010, has … Continue reading →

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Buckland Abbey, a Few Inside Photos

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Hampered by not being able to use flash I’m afraid!

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The Lazy Poets Thursday Haiku, Spectre

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Grey spectre lady waiting for precious lost love four centuries past  

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Wordless Wednesday

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Buckland’s Cistercian Barn

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Buckland abbey was founded in 1278 by Cistercian monks on land overlooking the tranquil Tavy valley. The monks were responsible for building the great barn, an impressive building which would have been a treasure store of produce grown on the … Continue reading →

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Thursdays Windows Week 17 – Tetbury

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

It’s  Sandra’s last week for Thursdays windows and I’d like to thank her for hosting this lovely challenge My photo this week was taken in Tetbury Gloucestershire and is the pillared Market House built in 1655.  Next week you will be … Continue reading →

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