Where We Came From

If we know where we came
from, we may better know
where to go. If we know
who we came from,
we may better
understand who we are.
...Author Unknown

I have been told that Montacute House was once owned by an ancestor of mine from the Phelips family. It was built in 1598 in Somerset England and it's part of the National Trust. The last time a family member went to visit Montacute House, it was back in the mid- 60's. It is open to the public from March to October. I do have a B&W postcard of Montacute House but I found something else, took a photo, edited and decided to post...in honor of the Royal Wedding and part of my history. :)
Supposidely the house was lost to taxes and a couple of the family members sailed off to America. I can’t imagine leaving this opulence to starting from scratch in a new land. Nice on black.

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Montacute-House/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montacute_House

[Tracy]

I really like the angle that you took this picture from.

[Debbie]

It's Beautiful. Perhaps you shoukd k ock on the door and introduce yourself. 😊

[elkehochban]

Wow, such a grand entry!

[Lou Ann]

What a beautiful home. The path takes you right to the front door! I agree with @deborah63 that you should go visit!

[Inga Johansson]

A great house and very nice shot. You must have an interesting family line to discover.

[Mave]

Must go soon. Lovely

[Diana]

A magical image, fav!

[Babs]

Lovely house, maybe you can lay a claim.

[*lynn]

very impressive (your ancestors, the home, and the shot)!

[Karly]

Just gorgeous - the leading line, colors, shadows, framing and subject. Just think....born in a different time, this could have been your home! Fav.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful shot

[gloria jones]

Super capture of light, great leading line, symmetry

[Walks @ 7]

Very magical image and most wise quote. Fav!

[Candace]

Lovely!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

I love the colors and the lighting.

[Gayle]

Wow! Fabulous image and very interesting narrative! :-)

[Harbie]

Beautiful lighting and POV! So majestic! Fav

[Merrelyn]

It's a very impressive building :)

[carol white]

A beautiful building and composition. Fav!! 😀

[Beryl Lloyd]

Striking building and imculate path leading to it ! - nice capture !

[Graham Harcombe]

The viewing angle really suits the grand house. Lovely shot.

[Anne]

Fab framing and leading lines

[Simply Amanda]

How grand. I'd move back if I were you;).

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful shot

[Sandy Z W]

PRETTY. Looks like it could be an album cover.

[sally agnew]

Lovely light and shadow :)

[Suzanne]

Fabulous, all the more reason to wear your tiara and robe on Saturday :)

[Denise Wood]

Terrific capture - and maybe a great piece of your ancestry :)

[Michelle]

Such a beautiful building, lovely capture 😊

[Islandgirl]

Oh what lovely architecture!

[wendy frost]

Beautiful capture and POV. Think of the electric bill.

[Faye Turner]

Beautiful colours and great leading lines! fav

[Call me Joe]

👍👍👍

[Peter Dulis]

Lovely Fav

[Taffy]

Wow -- the colors in this are quite intense.

[Wylie]

nice light and processing

[Helen Sanderson]

I have been there...amazing place...in a country with many many amazing places. Interesting bit of family history..

[CC Folk]

@hrs Thank you for stopping by to comment. Montacute House is on my list to see! :)

[Margaret Tryon]

Gorgeous shot.

[haskar]

Great framing. Lovely shot.

[CC Folk]

@maggie2 Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by to comment. :)

[Pyrrhula]

A beautiful view on and awesome light. Fav.

[Casablanca]

How interesting that you have a link to this house. I absolutely love our heritage of ancient houses in England and never tire of visiting them.

[Louise & Ken]

What a lovely family history! Beautiful home!