At Least I Bring Photos Today

[debris4spike]

As I said earlier in the week, Christine and I had a great day out near Plymouth - we went to Saltram House, which for any of us who have seen the 1995 film Sense and Sensibility will recognise it, as the scenes were filmed both outside & inside the property.

So, whether you have seen Jane Austen come to the screen, or not, then here is the actual place - enjoy




The fireplace in the entry hall



Lounge - the Axminster Carpet is in the process of being renovated.  It was designed to mirror the Robert Adam ceiling

red Drawing Room

The Library

The dining room, desogned by Robert Adams

Chinese Drawing Room



The kitchens

Just love those plate racks behind Christine










Orangery


So a beautiful and historical house.

With Covid we weren't able to go upstaires, so that means I have the excuse to return again soon!  Most of the stately homes have problems with one way systems up and down staires.  I think that over the "missing" year quite a few of the volunteers have disappeared.


I have ahd a couple of good days at work, although twisted my foot again yesterday, so that isn't so brilliant.  I don't suppose it helps that in the afternoon I walked to the cemetery (and caught the bus home) to lay flowers on Mum's grave as it was the 6th anniversary of her being called Home.

When I got back I phoned Auntie Mary (Mum's best friend) and had an hour of laughs ... she is always fun to chat to. 

So, I am missing a day -


29. What is one thing that you refuse to ever do in your lifetime?
Hold a tarantula (or in fact even go into an insect house in a zoo)

30. Which one of your friends is the most outgoing?
I would say on first contact, Toni, but she like me is good at covering true characters.  So, Ceri who I work with is the person I would go with.


Now, I must get those icons finished before I turn off.  I will try to catch up with you all later, but if not I promise I will tomorrow

Comments

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

We've found that they are struggling to get volunteers for some places we've visited lately too. So frustrating for all these large houses that have been closed for a long time and lost a lot of income!

I do love that kitchen - the plate rack is great and those chandeliers are rather spectacular!

[debris4spike]

Oh those chandeliers are amazing, the room is designed my Robert Adams ... although as ever, Only Fools & Horses comes to mind!

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

I feel as though I have been on holiday today - between yourself, Kazzy Cee and Elwen I have visited some beautiful places in England!

[debris4spike]

... It meant that you didn't have to bother about packing a case, yet still saw a lot of sights!

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to seeing your photos later (as usual, I can't see them when I'm logged into the VPN).

I live near Plymouth! Plymouth, Indiana, is 17 miles from Bremen, where I live. Like most Plymouths in the US, I'm guessing it was named after Plymouth, Massachusetts - which of course, was named after the Plymouth you just visited. (There's also a Plymouth, Michigan not far from where I lived as a kid but I don't remember every being there.)

[debris4spike]

Oh, I don't remember seeing signs for Plymoth when I was in Michigan in '89. Nut I will admit to being glad to see Plymouth Rock, see the old town of Plimouth ... having stood on the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth England. I think there are a lot of "our" names scattered through the States