Uploads from Heaven`s Gate (John), tagged heavensgatejohn

Baddesley Clinton on a sunny day

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:32:02 -0700

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Baddesley Clinton Moated House & Gardens, Lapworth, England.
A Catholic home during troubled times Baddesley Clinton was a refuge for outlawed priests and their servants.

Although the Ferrers kept a low profile it didn’t stop the priest hunters raiding the house in 1591.

Whilst protestant soldiers searched the house 8 priests hid in one of the 3 priest holes cunningly concealed within the building

Originally built in a Saxon clearing in the Forest of Arden the Great Hall was gradually extended to surround a small open courtyard.

The walls have since been rebuilt in local Arden stone but the oak frame remains at the core of the structure.

The destruction of the Great Hall in the 18th century opened the courtyard to the moat again.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Dream a little dream with me

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:29:21 -0700

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A dreamlike spring landscape amongst all the blossom in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, England.

Lovers Walk

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:10:33 -0700

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Packwood House & Gardens, Lapworth, England.

The famous Yew Garden containing over 100 trees was laid out in the mid-17th century by John Fetherston, the lawyer. The clipped yews are supposed to represent "The Sermon on the Mount". Twelve great yews are known as the "Apostles" and the four big specimens in the middle are 'The Evangelists'. A tight spiral path lined with box hedges climbs a hummock named "The Mount". The single yew that crowns the summit is known as "The Master". The smaller yew trees are called "The Multitude" and were planted in the 19th century to replace an orchard

Maple Magic

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:15:13 -0700

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Maple tree leaves in spring.
Seen in the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, England.

Bandstand in the Spring

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:06:38 -0700

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The Bandstand at the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, England.
During the summer months, the Bandstand is popular for concerts and outdoor Theatrical Productions.

Benchmark

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:14:13 -0700

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A quiet bench in the gardens of Baddesley Clinton, near Lapworth, Warwickshire, England,
Owned by the National Trust, this medieval manor house has seen little change since it was built in 1633.

Cracked Glass

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:25:50 -0700

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One of the many stained glass windows in Packwood House, Warwickshire, England.
Packwood House, a timber-framed Tudor manor house, is owned by the National Trust since 1941, the house is a Grade I listed building. It has a wealth of tapestries and fine furniture, and is known for the garden of yews.
The house began as a modest timber-framed farmhouse constructed for John Fetherston between 1556 and 1560. The last member of the Fetherstone family died in 1876. In 1904, and the house was purchased by Birmingham industrialist Alfred Ash. It was inherited by Graham Baron Ash (Baron in this case being a name not a title) in 1925, who spent the following two decades creating a house of Tudor character. He purchased an extensive collection of 16th- and 17th-century furniture, some obtained from nearby Baddesley Clinton. The great barn of the farm was converted into a Tudor-style hall with sprung floor for dancing, and was connected to the main house by the addition of a Long Gallery in 1931.

Packwood Trees

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:06:13 -0700

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Packwood House and Gardens, near Lapworth, Warwickshire, England.
The house was originally built in the 16th century, yet its interiors were extensively restored between the First and Second World Wars by Graham Baron Ash to create a fascinating 20th-century evocation of domestic Tudor architecture.

Packwood House contains a fine collection of 16th-century textiles and furniture, and the gardens have renowned herbaceous borders and a famous collection of yews.

Packwood's yew garden, famously laid out to represent the 'Sermon on the Mount.

It is now owned and operated by the National Trust

Mass of Pom Poms

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:55:36 -0700

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Spring display at the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, England.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Packwood House, the new link

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:06:09 -0700

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Packwood House is a timber-framed Tudor manor house near Lapworth, Warwickshire, England. Owned by the National Trust since 1941, the house is a Grade I listed building. It has a wealth of tapestries and fine furniture, and is known for the garden of yews.
The house began as a modest timber-framed farmhouse constructed for John Fetherston between 1556 and 1560. The last member of the Fetherstone family died in 1876. In 1904, and the house was purchased by Birmingham industrialist Alfred Ash. It was inherited by Graham Baron Ash (Baron in this case being a name not a title) in 1925, who spent the following two decades creating a house of Tudor character. He purchased an extensive collection of 16th- and 17th-century furniture, some obtained from nearby Baddesley Clinton. The great barn of the farm was converted into a Tudor-style hall with sprung floor for dancing, and was connected to the main house by the addition of a Long Gallery in 1931.

Lilac Lily

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:23:10 -0700

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A spring Lilac Lily, growing in Winterbourne Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, England.

Baddesley Clinton Moated House

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:14:06 -0700

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Baddesley Clinton, is a moated manor house, located just north of the historic town of Warwick in the English county of Warwickshire; the house was probably established sometime in the 13th century when large areas of the Forest of Arden were cleared and eventually converted to farmland. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and the Hall is a Grade I listed building.
It is now owned and operated by the National Trust.

Winterbourne House and Gardens

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Sun, 05 May 2013 06:57:26 -0700

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Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.

Botanical Gardens, White Blossom

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Sat, 04 May 2013 02:35:07 -0700

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White cherry blossom, seen in the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, England.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Bench with a view

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:16:18 -0700

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The spring blossom breaks out in glorious colour, Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, England.
Camera: Canon Powershot.

Baddesley Clinton Manor House

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:42:03 -0700

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Tree Stump

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:11:42 -0700

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Baddesley Clinton Manor House and Gardens, England.
The House & Gardens are run by The National Trust.
The gardens at Baddesley Clinton are delightful. They surround an 18th century moated manor and include formal courtyard garden, wildflower and meadow garden, woodland/lakeside walks, and stew ponds.
The walled garden dates from the early 18th century and contains a sun-dial with surrounding borders of shrub roses. Plenty more to see at Baddesley Clinton with a superb dahlia border and herb borders.
There is a Japanese style bridge over the Long Ditch linking the stewponds and nature trail areas

Skyfall

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 07:57:01 -0800

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Evening light, looking across to St. Georges, Grenada in the Caribbean, from Grand Anse Beach.

Baddesley Clinton, Leaded Windows

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:16:33 -0700

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Baddesley Clinton Manor House.
This atmospheric house dates from the 15th century and was the home of the Ferrers family for 500 years.
The house and interiors reflect its heyday in the Elizabethan era, when it was a haven for persecuted Catholics - there are three priest's holes.
There is a delightful garden with stewponds and a romantic lake and nature walk.
The House, Moat, and Gardens are now owned and operated by the National Trust.

Scunk Cabbage

nobody@flickr.com (Heaven`s Gate (John)) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:47:00 -0700

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Lysichiton americanus (skunk cabbage)
The luxuriant growth of the skunk cabbage comes as a bit of a suprise in eary spring as it emerges from the brown remnants of the previous summer's vegetation in the bog garden. This aroid is a hardy plant with a tropical look and makes a dramatic display in large bog gardens and pond margins. The lush leaves of up to a metre tall sheath the dazzling inflorescences. and the bright yellow 'petal' called the spathe likewise embraces the working parts of the inflorescence located on the centre spike or spadix. Clustered there are the tiny green male and female flowers. The spathe acts as a visual attractant, but also emits a powerful aroma of rotting flesh. The tip emits a chemical called indole, which is used in the perfumery and food industries. The spectacular display is probably best admired in the botanical gardens, because with global warming it is likely to become an invasive species. It also takes up quite a bit of room and the neighbours might not enjoy the 'perfume'! better to try one of its smaller cousins - such as Zantedeschia beside your domestic pond.