Eternal Refuge

One of my favourite locations to visit when in London is that of The Wallace Collection, a combination of Stately Home, museum, art gallery and armoury.

Here's a small taster -




Sir Richard Wallace

( Lets see what there is to see )

This set is made for Round 36 of gen10in30 with a theme of our choice ... so I chose horses. All the photos are either ones that I took, except for #3, 5 & 7, which include myself in the image.

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As ever, all are snaggable, but credit would be appreciated. The credits are available over at my icon journal - d4s_icons

On the morning of day one we went to The Lion's Mound ....









Thos steps, all 244 of them, are steep

Looking down on the battlefield

... and up at the lion













Mont Saint Jean Farmhouse - Wellington's field hospital


The circular building was called the Panorama ... amazing, as you can see -


The sunken road at Ohain

The Haie de la Sainte Farm

The Prince of Orange and his suite

Hougoument Farm burning

Belle Alliance Farm at Plancenoit

Napoleon at the Head of his staff



And, of course, there was a museum -






Belonging to Napoleon







Remembering the losses ... Wellngton said after the battle -
        "Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melencholy as a battle won"

Well tonight we lose an hour, and my LJ update was missing a day ... so I suppose that works out well!

I had an amazing time at Toni & Pete's ... so lovely to see them, and chat with Toni for "a few" hours!  I also got to feed the horses, which was nice.  Years of working with, and owning, horses and I now miss the "fun" ... and carrots certainly dissappear when a horse is involved!  Anyway I was much later back than I had planned, but that was OK.

Yesterday I worked, and the clinic went well ... and then I did 3 hours of admin.  So all in all by the time I got home I was flagging ... and an early night was called for.

I am so, so positive though.  Even though yesterday evening I was shattered, I still didn't "collapse" and all in all I am really pleased with how I coped with what was a busy week.  So it looks as if I have taken another step on the long road ... and I promise I will be a good girl and not overdo things.

Having said that I did a 4 mile walk this morning and washing is on the line ... so ironing is needed soon.  But I will have a lazy evening.

So, as I said - I owe you yesterday, and as ever will do tomorrow ....


25. Does the modern age make global conspiracies more or less feasible?
Bit of both!
It's easier for the consriracy theory people to keep in touch and spread the rumour ... but it's also easier to find out other sides of the story.

26. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this week?
I suppose speaking to one of the patients this week about part of his job ... sorry, can't say what or who. But it was fascinating to meet someone of that profession.

27. Have you ever been fired from a job?
Almost! I had a Saturday job when I was at college and they tried getting rid of all Saturday staff - I was the only one that had a manager fight for me!
For the rest of my life I have always been self-employed ... so it's hard to sack yourself! Although I did close an osteopathic practice twice in the 28 years I was practicing.


I have some icons to post in a moment when I do the last one!  But then the pc will be off until Monday - Have a good weekend x

One of the places I visited on my way up North was The National Memorial Arboretum

It was well worth the visit - my brother & his wife had visited it a few times, and told me that I needed to visit.  I hate to say it, but they were correct!

It is impossible to try to capture the place in pictures, but here are a few in the hope that you get some idea of what the space is about.  I can honestly say, if you get the chance, you must spend the day here, it is a very special place.


Womens Land Army and Womens Timber Corps

Showman's Guild

Shot at Dawn - sadly a lot of young men/boys were shot for cowardice, although it is probable that most of them were suffering from Shell Shock & Battle fatigue.  Each of these posts list the name of those who have, now, been pardoned posthumously

Royal Tank Regt - the central tree in the display (not seen on thei photo), was an oak tree grown from an acorn from Cambrai (the site of the first major tank battel) ... and a place I aim to visit next Spring.

Royal Navy - apparently the colours are the same shades found in the seas where the Navy served.

Royal Leicestershire Regt

Pegasus Bridge Memorial Flight - I was at Pegasus Bridge May 2019

Not Forgotten Assocation

Military Police

Household Division - One of my grandfather's was in the Coldstream Guards in the 1920's

Horses - yes, they are beautiful creatures and have served us in all fields of war for centuries.  However for me I also remembered the many horses I have known and especially those who I know have died ... RIP Jaykub

Home Front - Dad was in the Home Guard, part of the Home Front services

Evacuees - Mum had 2 evacuees living with her for much of the war

Armed Forces Memorial - in memory of all those who have died since the end of WWII

... and inside





Merchant Navy - this ia a gun from a MN ship, served with defensive equipment.  One of my Great Uncles served on these guns, and was torpedoed 3 times

Christmas Truce - I saw the actual location from Christmas 1914, in 2018

Burma Railway - they say that for every sleeper laid, a life was lost.  This is part of the actual railway built then

Airborne

I had aimed for 3 hours, but only managed 2 hours, however seeing as the last time I was in work was the 19th December, it felt brilliant.  I hope to be able to do the same for the next couple of days ... then next week I shall see how I am doing.


4 What’s the most ridiculous way you’ve ever been injured?
Seeing as I am accident prone, that could fill a long list (why do you think my nickname is Debris!). Anyway, I must pick one, so -
I did manage to fall off a stationary horse ... and to this day I don't know how!

18 Have you ever named a pet after a real person?

I haven't, but the pony in the icon is called DJ - and he is named after me. I was horse sitting for her, when he was born - a totally unexpected foal

For some unknown reason my computer uploaded these photos in a random order ... so they will get posted as they are!!

They are basically from 4 museums ... I tend to visit the 3 of them each time I am in London, but however many times I visit, there is always something more to see.  Sometimes because they have added new displays, sometimes because I am just more observant!!

( So - welcome to The V&A, & The British Museum )



( The Wallace Collection )


( A few sights around London )


I stayed at a different hostel this time, and it was above a pub.  We had breakfast in the bar ... and couldn't resist taking this photo of part of their bar sign

This town I had never heard of is the place where I was actually staying ... Arezzo

It may have been unknown before I went, but I really enjoyed the visit

( Arezzo" )

How many of you remember my adventures with DJ (icon above as a reminder). Well he was my namesake, that I had on loan when I lost Jaykub. When I first saw him he was hours old, and I was with Stacey (and Kayleigh). They are my friend Toni's daughters. Stacey (& Toni) taught me to ride, and we all worked together in the stables.

Well here is a news item about Stacey ... I am so proud of her.


Outside Windsor Castle ...


CONGRATULATIONS Stacey