tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1092387591839372942..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Country House At War! Part 1Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41437005406775041932015-08-27T08:29:36.368+01:002015-08-27T08:29:36.368+01:00Many Stately homes were also turned into military ...Many Stately homes were also turned into military hospitals for the duration of the warRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25011623957660562492015-08-26T22:49:26.100+01:002015-08-26T22:49:26.100+01:00What a place. Will try and visit one day. My grand...What a place. Will try and visit one day. My grandparents in Trentham, Stoke on Trent, had two bank clarks billeted to their house in WW2 as other banks were moved to the buildings in Trentham Gardens and staff were sent to live with any locals who had spare beds.Katharine Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12272802201564787548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-77357042513177177232015-08-26T08:04:14.431+01:002015-08-26T08:04:14.431+01:00The yellow/orange blooms are wallflowers, and they...The yellow/orange blooms are wallflowers, and they have a heavenly scent. The beautiful stairway down is a complete surprise as it is hidden when crossing over the lawn, it then invites you down into the lower garden.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81299843712432880872015-08-26T00:44:41.474+01:002015-08-26T00:44:41.474+01:00Oops, I missed this great post when I was away a f...Oops, I missed this great post when I was away a few days. What an interesting story, moving the bank into this house. Even 70 years after the war, we learn more about that time as the years go by. What a spectacular garden they had to enjoy. I love the drifts of yellow/orange blooms, and the beautiful stairs going down to the walled garden. I look forward to Upton House, Part 2.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1737148859357586742015-08-25T14:27:25.250+01:002015-08-25T14:27:25.250+01:00I had forgotten how many striking colours you can ...I had forgotten how many striking colours you can get in wallflowers - looking at the photos I notice that these too must have been used as underplanting for the tulips which have by the time of our visit gone over.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75749555759729753742015-08-25T12:56:09.468+01:002015-08-25T12:56:09.468+01:00Dear Rosemary, It has been a long time since I hav...Dear Rosemary, It has been a long time since I have seen Wallflowers used in garden beds. The last time I saw them used in a garden was as an underplanting for spring bulbs. It was a sensational sight. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76250382934271294772015-08-25T08:06:11.623+01:002015-08-25T08:06:11.623+01:00That looked a very inviting pathway Yoko which sad...That looked a very inviting pathway Yoko which sadly we did not have time to explore.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24751876646873747442015-08-25T02:53:15.466+01:002015-08-25T02:53:15.466+01:00Your photos are all so fascinating as always, Rose...Your photos are all so fascinating as always, Rosemary. My favorite place is 13th image; I’d like to walk through the lacy white and yellow wildflowers under the canopy of green. I like shades when sun is scorching.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88758662127962965442015-08-24T22:38:17.387+01:002015-08-24T22:38:17.387+01:00They really are a delight to wander around - there...They really are a delight to wander around - there is so much to see and admireRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81242616195968670802015-08-24T22:24:27.122+01:002015-08-24T22:24:27.122+01:00We visited here some years ago and found the garde...We visited here some years ago and found the gardens very beautiful! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68175007431878709392015-08-24T13:30:11.326+01:002015-08-24T13:30:11.326+01:00Dear Charlie - It seems that this family were both...Dear Charlie - It seems that this family were both generous with their time, and money - they also had big hearts too.<br />The gardens are a joy to walk around with wonderful vistas at every turn.<br />Thank you for your kind visit Charlie♥Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-911196980532115222015-08-24T10:56:05.372+01:002015-08-24T10:56:05.372+01:00There were so many heroes duing the war. So many o...There were so many heroes duing the war. So many of them never got the recognition for what they did and the difference they made.Your post is such a beautiful celebration to those people Rosemary. And your pictues.. as always magnificent. What a beautiful garden I can't wait to see the inside of the house. :)<br /><br />Take care my dear. ♥<br /><br />Charlie<br />xxMin plats i solenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356652109453618399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-85601534340532342212015-08-24T07:54:15.721+01:002015-08-24T07:54:15.721+01:00It less than 3 months since our visit and yet the ...It less than 3 months since our visit and yet the countryside and gardens are now looking so different - each season has such a definitive colour.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52675119864994137742015-08-24T07:40:33.780+01:002015-08-24T07:40:33.780+01:00What a great story bringing the house back to life...What a great story bringing the house back to life as it was then. Wonderful gardens too - so nice to see pictures of the gardens in May when everything here is now going over - such colour and abundance.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-89523562519421449942015-08-23T22:13:42.827+01:002015-08-23T22:13:42.827+01:00Until we visited Perpetua we had not realise that ...Until we visited Perpetua we had not realise that the house had been made over in this way by the NT. It certainly revealed to us what an extremely generous and big hearted couple Lord and Lady Bearsted actually were.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57961056294472995532015-08-23T22:09:58.718+01:002015-08-23T22:09:58.718+01:00The garden is a gem to visit Suzie, and the house ...The garden is a gem to visit Suzie, and the house itself sits in a lovely part of the Cotswolds.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-3675939263654046052015-08-23T17:19:57.085+01:002015-08-23T17:19:57.085+01:00I had never heard this story, Rosemary and look fo...I had never heard this story, Rosemary and look forward to the next fascinating chapter. How very enterprising of the National Trust to choose this way of marking the anniversary.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73770763037541465912015-08-23T15:48:56.672+01:002015-08-23T15:48:56.672+01:00Looks like a beautiful and colourful garden.Looks like a beautiful and colourful garden.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48169951567659389182015-08-23T11:56:07.045+01:002015-08-23T11:56:07.045+01:00Upton House gardens are a joy to behold, if you ha...Upton House gardens are a joy to behold, if you have not visited Janneke then I am sure that you would love it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49167797427131011722015-08-23T11:54:53.612+01:002015-08-23T11:54:53.612+01:00If it is a first time visit then the garden does s...If it is a first time visit then the garden does suddenly reveal its unexpected side leading down to the sloping gardens and water.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2656110006303535432015-08-23T11:52:38.639+01:002015-08-23T11:52:38.639+01:00They certainly captivated the eye in reality tooThey certainly captivated the eye in reality tooRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-6429219703317711312015-08-23T11:51:57.984+01:002015-08-23T11:51:57.984+01:00Those posters do touch the nostalgic nerve and you...Those posters do touch the nostalgic nerve and you are right it is a beautiful English country garden - thanks MaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52527957913890220992015-08-23T11:50:24.582+01:002015-08-23T11:50:24.582+01:00The trees are 250 year old Cedar of Lebanon - yes,...The trees are 250 year old Cedar of Lebanon - yes, you are correct Janey about the Columbine - Aquilegia Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33323063829383991492015-08-23T11:48:24.308+01:002015-08-23T11:48:24.308+01:00Thank you - pleased you found it interesting Thank you - pleased you found it interesting Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-7494953432185267962015-08-23T11:09:52.795+01:002015-08-23T11:09:52.795+01:00The historic posters are wonderful and do remember...The historic posters are wonderful and do remember to war time when all these wonderful estate gardens were transformed to vegetable plots. And now we are so glad to see all those great English flowergardens again. Wonderful photos of Upton House gardens.Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.com