Concluding the photos from my leisurely ramble around the neighbouring village. I must admit that till I posted these photos I'd never fully appreciated the scenery just a couple of miles down the road.
The old watermill that was powered by the little River Shep
Docwra's Manor which has a fine old-fashioned garden
The Crossing House, which used to house the man
who operated the gates where the railway crosses the road,
also has a garden which is usually opened to the public.
A view along High Street
Farm buildings on approach to Manor Farm
Manx Loaghtan sheep on the nature reserve
The old farmhouse in Angle Lane.
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Arriving home and turning on the radio to hear what's happening in the wider world it seems that we all need to learn how to get along with our neighbours and appreciate them more. Lets hear from Nina Simone...
Thank you, Dr Simone.
Take care.
Simply lovely. Thank you for the beauty, the colour and the quirkiness. Not only do we need good neighbours we need to learn to become good neighbours. World wide.
ReplyDeleteGood neighbourliness is a reciprocal thing and I fear that we fail far too often at both end of the bargain.
ReplyDeleteWe loved Nina Simone, that was until we went to see her live in her dotage. Sad to say we walked out as did many others, she had to be helped to her seat at the piano and looked as though she was drugged. Isn't it sad when these 'stars' do not know when to give up.
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I don't think giving up was ever an option for Ms Simone; a very determined woman.
DeleteHi John - we certainly need to be kind and helpful to all around us - and be thoughtful to others. Wonderful village - great photos - thanks for sharing - enjoy the weekend - Hilary
ReplyDeleteLove the blue door and the sheep. The song is perfect for these times.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect place to visit. So much beauty...I would love to have any of these in jigsaw form. Or they would make beautiful paintings.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture (and the gardens) down in your neck of the woods John is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunningly beautiful place, John. Always nice to see the environs of my fellow bloggers, especially when they are outside the United States.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, your neighborhoods are so very beautiful. They are peaceful looking. Thank you so much for sharing with us. You have a wonderful day, hugs, Edna B.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful neighborhood there, and truly fun to explore it while listening to Nina Simone. I wish too... I really do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful neighborhood, the blue door is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous town!
ReplyDeleteLovely scenes John.
ReplyDeleteBlue door and red roses!
ReplyDeleteWow those sheep are beasts!
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think I travel to faraway places and overlook the nearby beauty. Your point resonates with me.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos as always.
ReplyDeleteIt seems there's a photo opportunity at every step. Perhaps one of the gifts of lockdown has been our renewed appreciation of what's local.
ReplyDeleteThis village definitely fits under the 'idyllic' banner.
ReplyDeleteThe Nina Simone song has made me cry. (Not a bad thing.)
Thank you for reminding us of it just at this moment.
So gentle and peaceful a place to live. It’s nice that someone is keeping the heritage breed of sheep with their long horns going. A beautiful song, and so apropos in the U.S. today.
ReplyDeleteThat can often be the case John, that we don't really see and appreciate what's around us.. I have to say though it would be pretty hard not to enjoy a walk here, so very English and pretty especially compared to my Aussie bush walks 😀
ReplyDeleteI like each photo and scene in this post; you are seeing beauty everywhere you look. You live in a pretty area.
ReplyDeleteThe English seem to hold gardens in very high regard...and it's a very good thing, too. Such beauty on a stroll.
ReplyDeleteCan almost feel the air filling my lungs! The scent of the green.
ReplyDeleteYou are so blessed to live in such beauty.
My walks in the neighborhood are not quite as floral-filled as yours, John, and so I appreciated seeing these images. I especially liked the tree figure.
ReplyDeleteI don't know which photo is my favorite! What a pretty place. That little wood guy is pretty cool too.
ReplyDeleteThe sheep are unusual to my eyes.
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