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'So you've come back!' #TheChildrenOfGreenKnowe #childrenofgreenknowe #lucymboston Clip is from the BBC adaptation of The Children Of Green Knowe 1986 💚
Some once believed that the appearance of Ragwort meant that it was time to begin the harvest 🌼☀️ It is deeply entwined in Irish folklore and is essential to the survival of the insects upon which we rely 🐝🦋 One night, beneath the full moon, a man decided to take a shortcut…
It’s been a busy weekend. We’ve been worked to shadows!
Old Knobbley - Mistley, in East Saxon lands, or Essex as they like to call themselves now 🙄 Folklore, or should I say Oaklore, states that this great tree sheltered women accused of witchcraft in the 17th century No wonder he is shouting. 800 years young
Ripening Rowan berries readying themselves for the flocks of birds that will arrive from Scandinavia to feast upon them in Autumn 🍂🪶 In Irish the Rowan is known as "Caorthann" and this spectacular little tree, so often found on the boundaries of stone circles and other…
Art Nouveau pendant from 1901 by René Lalique (1860–1945), the famous French goldsmith, artist, jewelry designer and glassblower. 📸 MET
Good Afternoon After the brief showers of rain doing no good whatsoever to the gardens, Mr Sunshine is here again it’s hot hot hot Kent Wallis painting. We deserve this
Back when the teatime choice was red or yellow (1977)
It’s been a summer of swallows here at Gwydir. They still come in to say ‘hello’ every morning. They particularly like the portrait of old Sir John Wynn & sit above the coat of arms- the three eagles of Owain Gwynedd. Eagles & swallows, in this instance, getting along just fine.
Superstitions abound around the mystical moon and its celestial activity. An old custom from the 16th century was to count the money in your pocket under the new moon to ensure it increases. Many say blowing a kiss to the new moon will ensure a lucky month.
Afternoon tea hasn’t always been a thing. 🫖 It started as one woman’s solution to her ‘sinking feeling’… and this cake became its star. Discover the story behind Britain’s 🇬🇧 most timeless teatime treat—the Victoria Sandwich. You can find the 📽️ in my bio!
Ash are beautiful trees with delightful airy canopies that allow life to flourish beneath them 💮🦋 They are sacred across Europe and of the Five Guardian Trees of Ireland three were Ash 🌳🌿 There are, however, much darker legends attached to these majestic trees and in…
Wonderfully designed and made by Jane, Cassandra Austen and their mother. They made use of tiny scraps and offcuts of fabric to create perfectly symmetrical pattern of diamonds. Jane Austen’s House, Hampshire
A unique Renaissance era door handle from a Venetian palace, Italy.
Lucy M Boston's 'Children of Green Knowe', it's a children's book, but oh so perfect and a lovely Christmas story.
Jane Hill on Blue Peter, Melanie Williams on Jamie And The Magic Torch, Phil Norman on Pipkins, Una McCormack on The Children Of Green Knowe and Grace Dent on Bagpuss. timworthington.org/2024/12/04/the…
Do you like The Box Of Delights? Well here's a chat with Una McCormack about 1986's sort-of follow-on The Children Of Green Knowe, which certain parties may well think is as good or even *better*... timworthington.org/2024/12/04/the…
#childrenofgreenknowe tattoo Yes or no? Yes from me 💚
Good Afternoon Wet laundry today. Such a shame. Susan Entwistle English contemporary Pointillist artist. ( mainly gardens and plantscapes’ this is ‘The Kitchen Garden’