We went for a walk in Waresley woods today, a pleasant walk but not many photo opportunities. There were very few primroses out and those I took were not even in focus. Betty enjoyed finding and drinking from the still very muddy puddles. Spring was definitely in the air though and these daffodils have almost made it. This church in nearby East Hatley has undergone major renovation in recent years. We last saw it about twenty years ago when it was crumbling, covered in ivy and in danger of collapse. Parts of it date from 1217, although it was substantially restored in 1874. It was last used in 1959. A scheme to renovate it was launched in 2002 and £60,000 was received from English Heritage to begin to restore it to it's former glory. The restoration project costing £150,000 in total was finished in 2005. It is now officially recognised as a nature reserve, and the site is open to the public. Sadly the door was gated and locked and the windows covered.
Was in Waresley wood last week and bot was it muddy - stirrings in the undergrowth though so hopefully it will be bluebell city before long. Lovely church - never encountered it on our meanderings & I love your POV.
A lovely composition with the daffs, and I like your story. It's good to know this ancient church has been rescued and restored. I wonder if there was a keyholder living nearby so people get the chance to look inside.
