We noticed a 'snowdrops' sign on a roundabout on the way back from Sheffield on Friday directing us to Hodsock Priory. What a magnificent place. Wonderful woods with snowdrops and the gardens were stunning. The site has been occupied since the Bronze Age and is presently owned by Sir Andrew Buchanan who was on car park duty when we arrived. If you want to know more about the place follow the link. T http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodsock_Priory
Thanks for all your comments and fav's on yesterday's picture which got on to the PP. Always a thrill.
what a great shot - it was a lovely day today - love the reflection of the house, nicely captured. and YAY to snowdrops, means spring in around the corner!
Fabulous looking place, beautiful light, blue sky and clouds to complete a wonderful composition!!!!
I have been in Lebanon for 20 years, since I got married, and things have changed immensely during that time. When I arrived the war had just stopped but the whole place was physically and emotionally shattered. In the early days I was pretty much wrapped in cotton wool as being a foreigner "newbie" everyone was very concerned re safety, these days it's so different! I drive all over Lebanon (almost) and security is much better. My parents visit annually and love it.
365 has given me an audience to share what I see of Lebanon and to contradict the BBC/CNN version!!!!! :-)
Judith , you went to Hodsock's ! We went there a couple of years ago, we were really disappointed with the snowdrops, there weren't many (we see more on our walk to Bestwood) .....the woods weren't very big either ....I complained ....got free tickets for 'next year'....we were still disappointed last year !"
@phil_howcroft You're right Phil the woods were quite small but the snowdrops were lovely - and the bacon butties sitting round the open fire were good. Also - I got in for free - climbed through the fence while
Peter took the dog back to the car! He tried to pay for me but they said no as he'd been so honest he didn't need to pay for me. I suppose £5 was a bit steep for just the gardens, but I did enjoy them.
I have been in Lebanon for 20 years, since I got married, and things have changed immensely during that time. When I arrived the war had just stopped but the whole place was physically and emotionally shattered. In the early days I was pretty much wrapped in cotton wool as being a foreigner "newbie" everyone was very concerned re safety, these days it's so different! I drive all over Lebanon (almost) and security is much better. My parents visit annually and love it.
365 has given me an audience to share what I see of Lebanon and to contradict the BBC/CNN version!!!!! :-)
Nice pic of the priory mind you :)
Peter took the dog back to the car! He tried to pay for me but they said no as he'd been so honest he didn't need to pay for me. I suppose £5 was a bit steep for just the gardens, but I did enjoy them.