With week’s WP Photo Challenge is Reflections.
I took these photos ten days ago when had our first sunny, springlike day of this year. We enjoyed soaking up those first rays of sunshine at Lyveden New Bield in Northamptonshire. A fascinating Elizabethan garden house that was never completed. Designed and begun by Sir Thomas Tresham an eminent Catholic during the reign of Elizabeth I, who was imprisoned and fined for his beliefs. He wanted to create a pleasure garden for his manner house which would culminate in the discovery of the garden house, which was steeped in religious symbolism. When his labourers heard that he had run out of money they downed tools and the house was never completed. The house is now in the care of the National Trust. Lyveden is a beautiful, tranquil hidden gem and well worth a visit if you are in this part of the world.
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Looks like a beautiful spot. Thanks for sharing it.
janet
My pleasure.
This looks like a lovely place for reflection. I love the quote on the sign, how appropro. I always need reminders to slooooow down.
You’re right it is the perfect place for reflection and it is dotted with lots of those little slate quotations to encourage you to stop and think.
What a beautiful environment for reflection Marie. gorgeous!!
Yes, it is very beautiful and peaceful.
Beautiful pictures 🙂
Thanks Jess Ann 🙂
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So beautiful post, how did I miss it?
🙂 Thanks Indira
Love the pictures and would visit there if I were to go to your part of the world. Love the fishhook very unique.
🙂 thank you
What a fascinating place Marie, and some wonderful photos to highlight it’s beauty 🙂