June view 2009

June view 2009
View of rose and herb garden, June 2009

Small Garden Story

Over some 15 + years, I have been photographing the evolution of my small (85 x 15 foot) garden and it seems a waste not to put these records into some sort of context. Beginning here in April 2010 this Blog is intended to both act as a diary and to share past and present successes (and some failures), pleasures and disappointments with fellow garden-lovers. In due course, I intend to fill in some of the background and early days but that will have to wait until the winter months!

Monday, 17 October 2011

October mist and worthwhile days out

Sculpture at Waddesdon Manor
On Saturday there was really never a single hint of a cloud in the sky and a beautiful day it was to visit Waddesdon Manor near Aylesbury.   The leaves were only just beginning to turn but the low afternoon light showed off some of the Rothschild's sculpture collection to its best.  

Unsurprising then that Sunday dawned really misty.   But the sun had broken through by lunchtime.   Couldn't resist these comparative shots.   Will not be featuring this view for a while!!!!

Visited the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham - such a gem.   The current exhibition features drawing studies and 4 very large paintings of ship building on the Clyde during World War 2.   They are on loan from the Imperial War Museum.     The small but exquisite gallery is open virtually all year round and has a fascinating archive available for visitors to brows as well as prints and cards for sale.   An amusing audio visual presentation brings Spencer's character to life in the context of the village where he lived and worked.   Well worth a visit. /www.stanleyspencer.org.uk/



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