by Trevor Millum | Jul 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Newby Hall is home to some of the best (and deepest) herbaceous borders I’ve seen, with lovely swathes of delphiniums, achillea and rudbeckia – and much more, of course. Paths wind between hostas and ferns, through low shrubs and stately trees and water...
by Trevor Millum | Jun 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to do justice to the Agapanthus Gardens in Normandy with a single photo, so I’ve chosen a picture of one of the interiors: slightly bizarre but rather wonderful. The garden has been expanded since our previous visit 3 years ago and is even more...
by Trevor Millum | Jun 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
This imposing house (Bois des Moutiers near Dieppe) was designed by Lutyens so it’s not surprising that it looks as if it has been transplanted from just over the Channel. Given the odd arrangements of windows, chimneys and roof line, it’s strange that it...
by Trevor Millum | May 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
There seems to have been a real growth in interest in walled gardens over the last few years, with many restoration projects bringing them back into use. One of the most impressive we have seen lately is the one at Helmsley, which is currently having a bit of a...
by Trevor Millum | May 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
The grand windows of the magnificent library-cum-gallery look onto a fine view from which Capability Brown’s design removed all signs of habitation. Sledmere village was moved slightly to one side… It happened to be ‘Dog Fun Day’ at Sledmere...
by Trevor Millum | May 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
What a great group! South American music to rattle the roof on Welton Memorial Hall. They create a great sound and possess what is always attractive about a band: a sense of good humour and enjoyment. Gary and Sam also perform as The Hut People and Frankie and Pete...
Recent Comments