Old John

Old John is the highest hill in Bradgate Park & this folly shares the same name. This land was once the country estate of the Grey Family of Groby. ( their daughter was Jane Grey, queen of England for all of 9 days.) One of the many times in history when women have been victims of men’s ambitions.

[Corinne C]

A popular place to visit and a lovely capture.

[Susan Wakely]

Looks an interesting place to visit.

[Judith Johnson]

Lovely spot

[Pat Knowles]

Lovely scene & interesting background.

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice pic👍😊

[gloria jones]

Great capture

[Phil Sandford]

So distinctive

[Lisa Brown]

very nice

[Islandgirl]

Looks like quite the tourist attraction!

[Phil Howcroft]

nothing like a folly to create a lovely shot

[Babs]

Interesting folly, it looks like a cross between Rapunzel's tower and a coffee mug.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

What history- if those stones could speak, right? Good shot!

[Peter Dulis]

So unique

[Shutterbug]

It looks like it has a view up there. Interesting history.

[Diana]

Such an amazing site and capture. Love the coment Babs made and had to smile :-)

[Joan Robillard]

Wonderful

[Dione Giorgio]

Looks like a fabulous to finish a lovely walk. A very historic place to visit.

[Wylie]

A fascinating building. From this angle it could almost be a giant beer stein!

[Boxplayer]

Excellent historic spot.

[Krista Marson]

Nice shot. I remember learning about her when I saw that Helena Bonham Carter movie depicting her sad story.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful capture.

[Judith Johnson]

Lovely shot

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Carole Sandford]

@wakelys it is, the ruins of the Tudor house of the Greys are still there, there are volcanic rocks adding to the landscape & there are roe & red deer in the park too.

[Carole Sandford]

@blueberry1222 such a tragic short life.
@pusspup @onewing it is often described locally as looking like a beer tankard.