Monday, 18 May 2015

The Crop - part 1

I was going to wait until Wednesday to show you some WOYWW crop pictures but thought you might like to see some of the photos hubby and I took on our little break! We went down on Thursday so that we could have a day out on Friday.
Stockbridge - a lovely little town which has connections with Lillie Langtry, Edward VII's mistress
We also saw this beautiful wisteria covered wall
and these


but best of all …..we got some bread when we went for coffee - to feed the ducks and saw these…


We spent the afternoon in Winchester - a beautiful city!
First - the Great Hall-this was used for court scenes in 'Wolf Hall' - a BBC series




After a light lunch we visited the Old Mill - they still make flour there!


The garden at the back was so peaceful!
We saw the Buttercross in the town centre and a modern touch up a side street too


A trip to the cathedral was on our list too, sadly some of it was covered in scaffolding but we did manage a few shots





The next day was Saturday - crop day!!!
Burbage where the crop is held is full of beautiful old buildings.



These were taken by hubby last year - the weather was a great improvement this year!
We saw beautiful views on the way back to our B and B




The Crop? Aah! You will have to take a look on Wednesday - but if you can't wait you can see some photos on Julia's, Helen's and Lunch Lady Jan's blogs!!

Thanks for looking, Chris
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15 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and Elizabeth18 May 2015 at 18:19:00 BST

    I'm SO glad you showed the pre-crop photos, but you are SUCH a tease (grin). It's so nice to learn more about areas where you live and play. And the old buildings were such fun to enjoy. Of course the stained glass you captured was gorgeous, and I enjoyed each window. And I had NO idea you had windmills in England, but there is a working flour mill within about 100 miles of where I live. So many differences, yet some common ground. Expect more on Wed. (grin).

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  2. froebelsternchen18 May 2015 at 19:15:00 BST

    Thank you for all this gorgeous impressions! I enjoyed it very much!
    oxo
    Susi

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  3. Helen18 May 2015 at 20:07:00 BST

    I loved seeing these photos - you're right, it's such a pretty little village. Winchester looks fantastic too - I need to invite myself to LLJ's for a stay so she can show me around! xx

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  4. Valerie-Jael18 May 2015 at 20:13:00 BST

    Thanks for sharing the lovely photos, hugs, Valerie

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  5. Astrid Maclean18 May 2015 at 21:13:00 BST

    Wow, looks like an amazing day! Stunning photos and thanks for sharing them!!

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  6. Neet19 May 2015 at 08:26:00 BST

    You little tease Chris, I was waiting for just one peek at a crop piccie. But never mind I thoroughly enjoyed your day around Winchester and the village pictures.
    Thanks for the tour, now I am booking this in for next year, it just coincided with too many already booked things this time
    Hugs, Neet xx.

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  7. Gez Butterworth19 May 2015 at 11:52:00 BST

    Absolutely stunning photographs Chris. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you had a superb time xx

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  8. ~*~Patty S19 May 2015 at 13:18:00 BST

    OH what a wonderful bit of arm chair traveling I got to enjoy thanks to you Chris!
    Thank you so much for sharing these gorgeous photos.
    I did not want "Wolf Hall" to end.
    Wisteria, Bluebells and that Gunnera oh WOW and I see tiny daisies growing in the church yard too.
    There is something about thatched cottages that makes me swoon.
    You've really stirred my wanderlust...thanks again and Happy T Day to you.
    oxo

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  9. CraftygasheadZo19 May 2015 at 15:28:00 BST

    Fabulous pictures and fabulous to see you too. Take care Zo xx

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  10. chrissie19 May 2015 at 16:37:00 BST

    Wonderful pictures Chris of an idyllic place

    Love Chrissie xx

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  11. Julia Dunnit19 May 2015 at 21:13:00 BST

    It's funny to see local places that we take for granted on others blogs as places to visit! Your pics are fab, specially of the Cathedral and great hall. I KNOW how Saturday was. Thank you again for the beautiful notebook...I have made a start in it already!

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  12. Sandy19 May 2015 at 21:22:00 BST

    My heart longs to go back to Great Britain - my husband and I love it there so much. Your p I cures are fantastic!!
    Sandy xx

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  13. Lunch Lady Jan20 May 2015 at 12:15:00 BST

    Julia has said what I wanted to say....sometimes it takes others people's photos to remind you of what a stunning place I live in!! I'm so goad you enjoyed Winchester, it is my favourite cathedral...I love all the modern sculptures in there. And guess what, my sone Rhys is hoping to go to Uni there!! Lots of visiting and shopping. I think :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 15 xxxx

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  14. Golden Goddess Designs20 May 2015 at 14:36:00 BST

    so neat!

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  15. Words and Pictures25 May 2015 at 21:31:00 BST

    Golly Moses - it really is beautiful round there. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely photos.
    Alison xx

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