Does anyone know what these flowers are?

They were very pretty but I haven't a clue what they are. At first glance I thought they were thistles but they definitely are different to usual thistles.

[Helen Jane]

They do look unusual. I love both shots Rosie.

[Maggiemae]

I thought I might get an identification but can't. Be interested to see what they are as they are most unusual, I think!

[julia]

Purple Tansey Richard Brown had some shots of this same flower a week or two ago..

[Myrna O'Hara]

No, but they are really cool.

[Diana]

Whatever they are, they are stunning, Lovely find and shot.

[Peter]

Interesting heath-land plant and capture Rosie, sorry not one I'm familiar with:)

[Rosie Kind]

@julzmaioro Thanks for the ID