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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2018-04-27 08:02:24 +0000 UTC]
Yes, quite correct, Linda. The architects planned it that way. I think I've said somewhere that the lady of the house had a seat built here so that she could look over to the formal gardens and the aspect of the house.
Many thanks.
David
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LindArtz In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-28 00:09:55 +0000 UTC]
I recall reading that...I thought the seat was at the mausoleum, though...But it was late when I looked at the photos. I'm probably recalling wrong.
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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2018-04-28 06:21:13 +0000 UTC]
Lady Aberconway would not have been seen dead the the Mausoleum, Linda....
David
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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2018-04-29 06:58:44 +0000 UTC]
It's just the way I tell 'em!
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Okavanga In reply to rdungan1918 [2018-04-25 05:40:31 +0000 UTC]
It is the upkeep of such places that takes the cash, Bob. Constant repairs, heating bills... But, yep, quite nice to live in.
Cheers
David
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Zoomer1958 [2018-04-21 18:36:06 +0000 UTC]
I'd love to see a photo from this spot taken during the height of summer with full foliage. What a view!
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Okavanga In reply to Zoomer1958 [2018-04-22 06:11:19 +0000 UTC]
We shall be going back in a couple or three months to see the Summer display, and I shall try to come back to this spot, Brett.
Many thanks
David
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Zoomer1958 In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-22 15:29:53 +0000 UTC]
I look forward to it!
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33M [2018-04-21 12:44:25 +0000 UTC]
So beautiful....this is wonderful for sure....
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-22 06:09:34 +0000 UTC]
Many thanks, M. Although taken from some distance away, you can get a good feel for the structure if you zoom in.
Many Thanks
David
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33M In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-22 10:17:15 +0000 UTC]
I do love the structure, that structure in itself is a job in itself to design
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-22 12:25:31 +0000 UTC]
This late Victorian style varies so much from house to house as the owners wanted something unique. I'm not decrying it, it is a marvellous building, but to my eyes a bit odd. I'm very pleased you see so much in it.
Cheers
David
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33M In reply to Okavanga [2018-04-22 15:14:56 +0000 UTC]
As a visitor to the photo and to the Gardens,
the Victorian style promises an old time charm
that many people did and still do love.
I collected Victorian for awhile until I went totally Rustic
but the Victorian age and British Power were at the height
then along with brand new ideas of liberalism and womens rights....
M
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Okavanga In reply to 33M [2018-04-23 08:47:49 +0000 UTC]
Victorian history is still very popular in the UK, M. Lots of TV shows etc.
David
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mockingbirdontree [2018-04-21 09:48:58 +0000 UTC]
How beautiful, like in a fairy tale.
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Okavanga In reply to mockingbirdontree [2018-04-22 06:07:30 +0000 UTC]
Good point, Pia. The architects and the original owner, Henry Pochin, would have had that in mind when designing the building. They would have wanted to create something that looked extraordinary - magical. I think they suceeded, but it is a bit odd.
Many Thanks
David
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33M In reply to mockingbirdontree [2018-04-21 12:43:47 +0000 UTC]
I was also thinking the same thing....Isn't this wonderful?
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