tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post3084897181161136932..comments2023-08-19T11:00:35.435+01:00Comments on Under Wide English Skies: The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Lucy BostonCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-15106296384935648542015-06-26T10:31:08.794+01:002015-06-26T10:31:08.794+01:00It is so special Rowan, the books too. I am re-re...It is so special Rowan, the books too. I am re-reading them as an adult and still enjoying them - quite a feat to write for children and adults too.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-26621542715809903282015-06-25T21:58:40.334+01:002015-06-25T21:58:40.334+01:00I've been to Hemingford Grey twice and love it...I've been to Hemingford Grey twice and love it, both the house and garden are quite magical. Love the Green Knowe books too.Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-9267589560501991752015-05-11T11:33:03.738+01:002015-05-11T11:33:03.738+01:00It is a wonderfully romantic place and I too love ...It is a wonderfully romantic place and I too love the idea of using quilts as curtains. Note to self - first learn to make quilts - yet another thing for the to-do list. Thanks for coming by Mise.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-53748690878796254892015-05-10T11:43:39.700+01:002015-05-10T11:43:39.700+01:00It sounds superb, a chance to discover the reality...It sounds superb, a chance to discover the reality of children's books, that was once more real to us than our own lives. I am eyeing my quilts now and thinking "curtains, curtains,,,?"Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-31942519994569219292015-05-08T14:22:24.576+01:002015-05-08T14:22:24.576+01:00Lovely to find you too and I shall keep an eye out...Lovely to find you too and I shall keep an eye out for your posts. I should be delighted if you visit Hemingford Grey as it is a much overlooked gem - everyone heads straight for National Trust properties unfortunately and the small individual places struggle. Enjoy your weekend too!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-56373486468328619552015-05-08T14:18:58.157+01:002015-05-08T14:18:58.157+01:00Yes, that's so true Friko - despite all attemp...Yes, that's so true Friko - despite all attempts to publicise a place, it can so easily fall through the cracks of public consciousness. Lovely to see you again.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-79676931837524469242015-05-08T13:36:16.709+01:002015-05-08T13:36:16.709+01:00Hi Marianne, how lovely to find another East Angli...Hi Marianne, how lovely to find another East Anglian blogger! I will enjoy reading back through your archive. I had not heard of Hemingford Grey, but will certainly add it to my list of local places to visit. Have a lovely weekend and enjoy the photography course! Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-57037809057560883862015-05-07T23:08:00.980+01:002015-05-07T23:08:00.980+01:00I hadn’t heard of the manor nor of Lucy Boston. Su...I hadn’t heard of the manor nor of Lucy Boston. Such gems are often well hidden and only an accidental visit (or a mention like yours) bring them to one’s notice. A fascinating house and garden and well worth a visit.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-36123882827259612052015-05-07T15:49:59.456+01:002015-05-07T15:49:59.456+01:00We are lucky to have such a rich history in such a...We are lucky to have such a rich history in such a small country, Pondside. I don't know if your grandsons would be interested in the books, but I hope so.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-27959235143508168232015-05-07T15:48:14.444+01:002015-05-07T15:48:14.444+01:00So glad we found the time to visit - it is a real ...So glad we found the time to visit - it is a real gem Poppy. It would be a huge loss if she cannot keep it all going, but it is certainly not easy for her.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-72186222567655281772015-05-06T06:48:54.658+01:002015-05-06T06:48:54.658+01:00That's certainly a special property - nothing ...That's certainly a special property - nothing whatsoever like it here. The generosity of the owner in keeping it open is wonderful. After reading the previous post I looked the books up for my grandsons.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-27940962710413036682015-05-05T20:21:10.394+01:002015-05-05T20:21:10.394+01:00A beautiful house, on gorgeous grounds, and an int...A beautiful house, on gorgeous grounds, and an intriguing history, Marianne~! What a gracious hostess Diana is; I sincerely hope that she is able to keep the property up and running, as so many people would appreciate visiting it.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-6617562633061351912015-05-04T10:04:13.063+01:002015-05-04T10:04:13.063+01:00Glad to hear that Molly - pass the word on.Glad to hear that Molly - pass the word on.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-15700734463641233422015-05-03T21:34:55.758+01:002015-05-03T21:34:55.758+01:00Love the story of Lucy Boston's house - a beau...Love the story of Lucy Boston's house - a beautiful place.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-18440047843408727352015-05-03T12:32:16.935+01:002015-05-03T12:32:16.935+01:00It is very special mf and I do love it there and w...It is very special mf and I do love it there and will be back. I hope you can find copies of the books and that your grandchildren will appreciate them xxCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-48139655519133178492015-05-03T12:29:27.429+01:002015-05-03T12:29:27.429+01:00We are lucky that so much survives and although ho...We are lucky that so much survives and although houses that are still lived in after 900 years are pretty rare I think. I once lived in a Wealden hall house in Kent whcih dated back to the 14th century, which was pretty special. Thank you for visiting xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-89858162037579172382015-05-02T15:18:01.154+01:002015-05-02T15:18:01.154+01:00Gorgeous! What a splendid day you must have had th...Gorgeous! What a splendid day you must have had there, all the history soaked into the buildings and then those lovely grounds. I've heard of the books but don't think I ever read them. I suppose I could remedy that with one of the grandchildren. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-29380345636691559102015-05-02T12:54:00.868+01:002015-05-02T12:54:00.868+01:00Since I live in a relatively new country, I am alw...Since I live in a relatively new country, I am always thrilled when I can find a three hundred year old house to visit. How wonderful that you have the opportunity to visit someplace so lovely that dates back almost 900 years. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-581286881029672152015-05-02T11:16:05.199+01:002015-05-02T11:16:05.199+01:00It is very special and I know Diana is struggling ...It is very special and I know Diana is struggling to keep it going and would love to draw more people in. Houses like this are unique and will lose what makes them so special if they cannot be maintained, which would be very sad. Thank you for visiting!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-5882386552302094542015-05-01T22:46:51.909+01:002015-05-01T22:46:51.909+01:00I went to Hemingford gray for the first time last ...I went to Hemingford gray for the first time last year and it was absolutely marvellous - and very memorable. Diana is such a nice person. It is a rare place these days -really not commercial, and yet there is such a lot to see. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-65089299687772784292015-05-01T22:46:48.197+01:002015-05-01T22:46:48.197+01:00I went to Hemingford gray for the first time last ...I went to Hemingford gray for the first time last year and it was absolutely marvellous - and very memorable. Diana is such a nice person. It is a rare place these days -really not commercial, and yet there is such a lot to see. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com