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One of the joys of living in an historic building is finding maker’s marks, a real link to the craftsmen of the past. While we were sitting on the doorstep the other day, Fred spotted C B D stamped on the ornate door hinge. Image of the Week #150
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Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – John Holloway
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We had the pleasure of a visit from Llanymynech Historical Society last night. They came to Christ Church for a talk about it’s history and the work we’re doing and had a look around the interior. It was of particular interest to many as St. Agatha’s Church in Llanymynech is also a Penson Church, designed just after Christ Church, so…
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The oak tree in August
The oak tree is looking very dark on this cloudy and gloomy (summer’s!) day. The acorns are growing but some are looking very odd. A quick search on google and it would appear that the misshapen acorns are a type of gall, called the ‘Acorn Knopper Gall’. A small wasp lays it’s eggs into the acorn and as the…
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Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – John Williams
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Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – David Charles Sapple
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The oak tree in July
The Oak tree in July is deep green with big waxy leaves. Any slight breeze catches the leaves making the branches sway. And look… tiny baby acorns! Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ Previous ‘Tree Following’ posts here
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The oak tree in June
Leaves vivid green against the blue sky, fluttering in the breeze. The elder at the base of the oak tree is in flower (signaling the start of elderflower cordial making time!). Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ project. Previous Tree Following posts here
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Remembering the Fallen of ‘The Great War’ – William David Edwards
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The oak tree in May
The fresh green of the new oak leaves stand out even on a cloudy day. It is not just the leaves however that have emerged this month… Thousands of oak flowers hang amongst the unfurling leaves. The holly that is growing in the base of the tree is also producing it’s flowers. As well as…
