Thursday, 27 May 2021

Exploring the old anew [part two].

 Carrying on from yesterday, more hither-to unnoticed treasures from the gem that is Standen House, but inside this time. The Arts and Crafts movement in all its glory and some funky cacti in the conservatory. I don't know who was more excited about being allowed back ....me or the room stewards. One lady did wryly comment that she wasn't sure how much she would actually be able to remember if anyone asked her any questions after the six month hiatus and not being able to have their usual handbooks with them for now. I reassured her that I shall be exactly the same when I finally get back to dancing [next month hopefully]. Anyway must stop nattering and get on with it!
















 Not long now until we really do travel to see new things elsewhere in the country.....am counting the days now!!

Arilx


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10 comments:

  1. Cherie27 May 2021 at 11:02

    I'd like to wander around there for an hour or two. My other half loves cacti and succulents and he'd head straight to the garden centre to buy some if he saw them.

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    1. Aril27 May 2021 at 16:20

      If you like the Arts and Crafts movement it is a great example. ARilx

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  2. Debby27 May 2021 at 11:10

    The cacti are amazing. But that bell shaped thing with the tubes? What is that? Wind chimes? I love that rabbit on the post, and the plant stand.

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    1. Aril27 May 2021 at 16:21

      I've looked online and that thing with the tubes is a mosque lamp and was brought back by the original family, the Beales, who owned the house back in 1906 after their world tour. Arilx

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  3. Vix27 May 2021 at 18:51

    The cacti are fab but the monkey, tile and tapestry seat cover have my heart beating faster!
    The volunteers are Calke Abbey were so excited to have visitors we were struggling to get away, isn't it lovely? xxx

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    1. Aril30 May 2021 at 09:45

      If you're ever down South you'd love it. It's like another Wightwick Manor although not on such a grand scale. Arilx

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  4. Sue in Suffolk27 May 2021 at 19:13

    Just found your comment saying you will be in Stowmarket soon are you dancing? or just visiting

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    1. Aril30 May 2021 at 09:46

      We'll be visiting for the day. Arilx

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  5. Debby28 May 2021 at 11:13

    Ah...and now I know that I can browse the place on line! Ta for now, I got places to be, Aril!

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    1. Aril30 May 2021 at 09:46

      One of the plus points of the internet! Arilx

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