Mottisfont Abbey, a Very Rainy Day. . . .

                                 

During Jubilee week, I travelled to Mottisfont Abbey, 

near Romsey.

Rain may not have prevailed when we left,

but on arrival,

the rain streamed down, & down, & down. . . . .

until we left this National Trust property.

The constant rain did not deter me from taking photos,

but the majority of the day,

these photos were taken from underneath my umbrella.

Finally,

before leaving, when the rain began to ease,

a break in the courtyard area,

were a display of jubilee bunting was on display,

 made  by local school children

This last photo really depicted the character of the day,

a large flower designed umbrella,

 amongst the real fresh ones on display.

Ford Abbey, Somerset

Apologises, but problems with Blogger!  

Posted this post once only to find I couldn't access the site,

& eventually to find this had been withdrawn form my posting!

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This post relates to a visit to

Forde Abbey, Somerset.

An Abbey,

 which was desolate for  many years,

 before being taken into hand,

 to be run as a

 family estate for at least 4 generations

exsisting to this present day.

The above fountain,

 is only displayed at certain times of the day,

but definitely worth seeing.

The beautiful gardens have won awards,

& was definitely full of colour when I went to visit.

This is definitely a property full of character & unique charm

The estate even boast gardens

 that provide produce

 to help cater for the restaurant

 

Still have more photos to show

 the best of the gardens at Springtime.

More to follow........!