tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post3681857153892280950..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Strawberry HillRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83558715578566516962013-08-27T17:08:05.285+01:002013-08-27T17:08:05.285+01:00Merci de votre visite et des commentaires - heureu...Merci de votre visite et des commentaires - heureux que vous avez apprécié ce poste.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41222325269202205462013-08-27T16:59:41.520+01:002013-08-27T16:59:41.520+01:00Un passionnant reportage ! MerciUn passionnant reportage ! Mercimaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16544251296570784354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-60275150480155665012013-08-26T22:45:29.962+01:002013-08-26T22:45:29.962+01:00That is an interesting thought Perpetua - Pugin as...That is an interesting thought Perpetua - Pugin as born 15 years after Walpole's death so I would suspect that he probably was influenced by Strawberry Hill.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68421932165460236962013-08-26T18:51:05.832+01:002013-08-26T18:51:05.832+01:00Superb photos and a most informative description o...Superb photos and a most informative description of an extraordinary building, Rosemary. it's such a shame that the house was denuded of its contents like that, but it has been most beautifully restored. I wonder whether Augustus Pugin was influenced by the design and decoration of Strawberry Hill?Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-6848389572205192372013-08-25T22:33:43.131+01:002013-08-25T22:33:43.131+01:00I remember that you have fond memories of the hous...I remember that you have fond memories of the house from your student days Kate - I have just ordered the Castle of Otranto from Amazon as I was feeling rather ashamed that I had not read it.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72311728528179697632013-08-25T20:21:38.601+01:002013-08-25T20:21:38.601+01:00Lovely post about a wonderful house, Rosemary. Wal...Lovely post about a wonderful house, Rosemary. Walkpole was such a flambuoyany character he quite won my heart with his committee of taste. I loved the tiny touches like the gorgeous painted galss and the saracens' heads which kept appearing everywhere. What a character.Kate Shrewsdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254105503503630311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19198837998934099042013-08-25T09:49:20.131+01:002013-08-25T09:49:20.131+01:00Thank you Janey - glad that you enjoyed seeing Str...Thank you Janey - glad that you enjoyed seeing Strawberry Hill - since my visit the grounds are now becoming more established and copies of some of his eccentric garden furniture have been made and installed. He had a garden seat that was like sitting in a big sea shell.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45625527871213312902013-08-25T02:16:55.875+01:002013-08-25T02:16:55.875+01:00I have scrolled through several times. I especiall...I have scrolled through several times. I especially like the stained glass. Thank you for a wonderful post!...JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82365681576833758322013-08-24T09:19:11.207+01:002013-08-24T09:19:11.207+01:00Thanks for your visit - glad you enjoyed seeing St...Thanks for your visit - glad you enjoyed seeing Strawberry Hill.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-43156111104896463132013-08-23T22:54:29.032+01:002013-08-23T22:54:29.032+01:00So beautiful.So beautiful.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361781616939928650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59789827729820181732013-08-23T21:38:17.398+01:002013-08-23T21:38:17.398+01:00Dear Dimi - I think that the medieval glass really...Dear Dimi - I think that the medieval glass really adds to the character and charm of the house. In many ways it is a magical house and extremely unique. Glad that you enjoyed the post.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-325452942318738032013-08-23T21:34:54.373+01:002013-08-23T21:34:54.373+01:00Dear Erika - I had intended to write about Strawbe...Dear Erika - I had intended to write about Strawberry Hill shortly after my visit, but for some reason it got put on the back burner. It has been niggling me from time to time but the final reminder was your post, so thanks for enthusing me to finally put a post together.<br />I intend to read The Castle of Otranto now following a recommendation from Jim at Parnassus.<br />Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14373048133549735212013-08-23T20:00:56.018+01:002013-08-23T20:00:56.018+01:00Dear Rosemary,what a lovely post!!!
This is a very...Dear Rosemary,what a lovely post!!!<br />This is a very beautiful building!I like the glass on the windows and the ceiling too!Magnificent pictures as always Rosemary!Thank you for sharing all those information about the owner and the house!!<br />Have a lovely weekend!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2413770933960909302013-08-23T19:40:45.279+01:002013-08-23T19:40:45.279+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Oh! What a fantastic post-- I'...Dear Rosemary, <br />Oh! What a fantastic post-- I'm so glad to have helped nudge it into the world! Your photos are wonderful-- it must have been a truly fascinating tour... I think what I love most are the stained glass windows and the scagliola marble.... both stunning!!! I was only vaguely aware of Walpole, but am now completely inspired to read all I can of his work and life before our next visit to the UK...<br /><br />Thank you Rosemary!<br />Warm regards, <br />Erika Parvum Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464815622667738686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4071557103547920122013-08-23T19:32:56.458+01:002013-08-23T19:32:56.458+01:00If it has inspired you to create your own papier m...If it has inspired you to create your own papier mâché ceiling then I am full of admiration for you. I have made a papier mâché bowl which I am quite proud of, but a ceiling that is something else!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36366209610459827012013-08-23T14:20:59.481+01:002013-08-23T14:20:59.481+01:00Wow. Just - Wow. I love the stained glass, and t...Wow. Just - Wow. I love the stained glass, and that Gothic fireplace. Magnificent! But I was shocked - in a delightful way - to see the ceiling in the Gallery. Gorgeous! Papier machie? I would have never guessed! That makes me want to do a project on my own ceilings!HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69924245670508094362013-08-23T07:33:52.601+01:002013-08-23T07:33:52.601+01:00Dear Olympia - in his day Walpole had his own uniq...Dear Olympia - in his day Walpole had his own unique taste, but others did copy some of his ideas which became known as the Strawberry Hill style.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49678725948546729132013-08-22T23:35:55.409+01:002013-08-22T23:35:55.409+01:00Dear Rosemary ,another interesting post full of lo...Dear Rosemary ,another interesting post full of lovely photos and many informations !<br />This special house is a sample of architecture which have ornate windows and it looks like a castle from fairies .Thank you that you gave me today the opportunity to learn more !oldthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792844004937988499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-69974650685381482932013-08-22T22:42:56.403+01:002013-08-22T22:42:56.403+01:00I don't believe the romance in your head is no...I don't believe the romance in your head is no more Nilly, and I know you would do an excellent dissertation.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35353522872355545672013-08-22T20:37:51.544+01:002013-08-22T20:37:51.544+01:00Thank you for this interesting post - hopefully we...Thank you for this interesting post - hopefully we'll visit Strawberry Hill soon. I did my art degree dissertation on the Gothic Revival, but I'm sure I could do a better job now. My head was full of romance at 20. A bit like Walpole perhaps!nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57827952122351495552013-08-22T20:37:35.692+01:002013-08-22T20:37:35.692+01:00Hello! Me again! Yes, it is "Strawberry Field...Hello! Me again! Yes, it is "Strawberry Fields Forever" but I changed the lyrics to suit your post, as I am sure my friend John Lennon wouldn't have minded! Nice song isn't it? "Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see. It's getting hard to be someone, but it all works out..."<br /><br />GOOD NIGHT!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-73120640727219305742013-08-22T18:59:11.033+01:002013-08-22T18:59:11.033+01:00Dear Olympia - you know Scotland after all, I was ...Dear Olympia - you know Scotland after all, I was preaching to the already converted. I am definitely a mountain person - I love the sea, but the mountains just make it to the finishing line first for me.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-16805556468818391752013-08-22T18:55:15.134+01:002013-08-22T18:55:15.134+01:00I love it when people are true to themselves, and ...I love it when people are true to themselves, and Walpole knew what he liked and what he wanted regardless of what anyone else thought - I think that you would have liked him Anna and I am sure he would have been happy for you to dance. <br />Perhaps singing about Strawberry Hill might have caused a little confusion, isn't it Strawberry Fields forever?<br />Lovely to hear from you and to know that all is well with you and that you have enjoyed the summer. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74709145807888809372013-08-22T18:29:14.666+01:002013-08-22T18:29:14.666+01:00A beautiful post, Rosemary...
I was thinking... S...A beautiful post, Rosemary...<br /><br />I was thinking... Strawberry Hill... what a beautiful name for a place. So much beauty makes me want to sing: "Let me take you down,'cause I'm going to Strawberry Hill... Nothing is real..." Nothing is real. The place is fantastic, very eccentric and truly beautiful. I can imagine Belle, from Beauty and the Beast, and The Beast himself, dancing in there. I would love to do that, to "live" the atnmosphere of such a beautiful place! WOW!<br /><br />I can tell Walpole loved colour and was an eccentric by looking at his wonderfully embroidered gilet! And I do love the beautiful stained glass. That lampshade is to die for!<br /><br />Sorry my comment is a bit silly, but It's nice to be a bit happy, every now and then! And I just bit my tongue!<br /><br />CIAO!<br /><br />ANNA<br />xxAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-45737998607013526852013-08-22T17:49:23.259+01:002013-08-22T17:49:23.259+01:00Increbible building!Never been there but your phot...Increbible building!Never been there but your photos are excellent, it was absolutely enjoyable!Yes,we will do it with Scotland, thank you Rosemary for the advice, I really appreciate.I know just a little Scotland,I've spent my honeymoon there!It was only for a week 12 years ago!<br />Glad I keep in touch with you, kisses!!!Things and Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315714666630050229noreply@blogger.com