This must be one of the largest weeping willows in the world, as it stands next door to the roundhouse I captured yesterday, I can remember seeing this when it was much smaller, and also I was much younger.
I must admit I have never read the children's book called "Wind in the Willows", written by Kenneth Grahame in 1908, but remember films from this lovely book.
As I stood next to this wonderful tree I didn't see Mole, Rat, Badger or the poor Toad that kept getting himself into dangerous positions. They had some interesting journeys, especially in the wild woods. Reminds me so much of my own journeys and adventures when I was young and going out about in the countryside.
There are morals seen in this book, one of which is friendship that the creatures had and how they stuck together. Again there were friends I had when I was young and how we always stuck together and looked after each other.
Back to this tree, I think you could get lost if you walked inside the overhanging greenery; Perhaps Mr. Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole were hiding inside and keeping an eye on me.
For someone who hasn’t read the book you are remarkably knowledgeable about it Heather! This is a magnificent Willow tree…I read somewhere they have shallow roots so hope the weight doesn’t cause it to fall one day. That must be a great den under there.
The book is an international children's classic with adult themes. Would love to reread it.
Mole probably lives in a hole ;)