tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post7984856294877151932..comments2024-03-28T18:25:54.816+00:00Comments on Corners of my Mind: Burton Agnes Hall - Part OneRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-59802139978635980152014-05-12T10:23:49.073+01:002014-05-12T10:23:49.073+01:00Welcome and thank you - glad you enjoyed the photo...Welcome and thank you - glad you enjoyed the photos:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-48105280049453202014-05-12T09:09:52.120+01:002014-05-12T09:09:52.120+01:00Really it is a wonderful place Rosie! Enjoyed all ...Really it is a wonderful place Rosie! Enjoyed all your photos. Especially the garden looks very nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-1850012083024278082014-05-09T12:38:24.585+01:002014-05-09T12:38:24.585+01:00Thanks, Jeanne - it had quite an atmosphere - as d...Thanks, Jeanne - it had quite an atmosphere - as did the main hall. Both were fascinating:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-58185626571882160082014-05-09T12:37:33.064+01:002014-05-09T12:37:33.064+01:00Yes, I wonder what it was like to work in there wh...Yes, I wonder what it was like to work in there when it was a laundry- very hot, damp and busy I expect especially if there were guests at the main hall:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-19511885611005457032014-05-09T12:36:18.197+01:002014-05-09T12:36:18.197+01:00It is small but wonderful - so much history there:...It is small but wonderful - so much history there:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-88373716648231076962014-05-09T12:35:54.548+01:002014-05-09T12:35:54.548+01:00The old one is next door just beyond the courtyard...The old one is next door just beyond the courtyard and side gate - it is run by English Heritage whereas the main hall still belongs to the family. We also visited Flamborough and Bempton of which more later:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-33708191115551869732014-05-09T12:34:12.610+01:002014-05-09T12:34:12.610+01:00Thanks, Elaine:)Thanks, Elaine:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-84412320871658875112014-05-09T12:33:58.431+01:002014-05-09T12:33:58.431+01:00We are indeed - we'd seen the old manor house ...We are indeed - we'd seen the old manor house on the map but thought it was a distance from the Elizabethan hall but they were next door to each other so we changed our plans and visited both:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-62206818508105084572014-05-09T12:32:50.405+01:002014-05-09T12:32:50.405+01:00It was fascinating, Amy - part two hopefully over ...It was fascinating, Amy - part two hopefully over the weekend:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-89467332119285937642014-05-09T12:32:26.972+01:002014-05-09T12:32:26.972+01:00It was delicious, Louise I wasn't sure about t...It was delicious, Louise I wasn't sure about the combination but it did work:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-47316880857184266262014-05-09T12:31:55.092+01:002014-05-09T12:31:55.092+01:00I'm sure you would like both of the halls, Row...I'm sure you would like both of the halls, Rowan - there is a church too which we didn't have time to go into after we'd discovered the walled gardens:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-18573017647147564462014-05-09T12:30:49.523+01:002014-05-09T12:30:49.523+01:00Glad you enjoyed visiting with me, Dolores - part ...Glad you enjoyed visiting with me, Dolores - part two over the weekend - hopefully:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-64057368298295105922014-05-09T12:30:09.158+01:002014-05-09T12:30:09.158+01:00It is a fascinating place, Patricia and visiting t...It is a fascinating place, Patricia and visiting the main hall was a bonus as we'd originally intended just to visit the old hall:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-46116620989855153472014-05-09T12:29:26.059+01:002014-05-09T12:29:26.059+01:00It is fascinating, Diane - perhaps next time you a...It is fascinating, Diane - perhaps next time you are passing you will pop in for a look - the main hall has an entrance fee but the old hall is free:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-51910911303672307302014-05-09T12:28:27.794+01:002014-05-09T12:28:27.794+01:00The old hall is at the side just beyond the courty...The old hall is at the side just beyond the courtyard tea rooms next to the church - we didn't get chance to visit the church. The Norman hall is looked after by English heritage and is free to go in:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-15437272324241087252014-05-09T12:27:21.019+01:002014-05-09T12:27:21.019+01:00Glad you enjoyed the visit - hope to post part two...Glad you enjoyed the visit - hope to post part two over the weekend:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-13642028433238582192014-05-09T12:26:40.491+01:002014-05-09T12:26:40.491+01:00Yes, it would - especially with my knees! Apparen...Yes, it would - especially with my knees! Apparently there was a larger staircase on the outside leading to a door now bricked up - I expect this would have been a much sturdier affair:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-60040883328424011652014-05-08T13:32:21.616+01:002014-05-08T13:32:21.616+01:00This is my kind of place Rosie. It looks steeped ...This is my kind of place Rosie. It looks steeped in history. I love the rather squat lower chamber! Fascinating. Once again you have shown me an historical place new to me. Look forward to part 2.Reading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-653726740238879642014-05-08T12:40:50.264+01:002014-05-08T12:40:50.264+01:00A fascinating old building because of the alterati...A fascinating old building because of the alterations with changes to the fabric and use over the years. Looking forward to your next post about the new hall.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-16908582712375279232014-05-07T12:28:01.668+01:002014-05-07T12:28:01.668+01:00The old building looks amazing!The old building looks amazing!The Greenockianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05241154433325603580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-5230435923270034042014-05-07T08:17:05.260+01:002014-05-07T08:17:05.260+01:00I have been to Burton Agnes Hall a number of times...I have been to Burton Agnes Hall a number of times but I never knew there was a new hall and an old one. I've only ever seen the new one. (I grew up near there)ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-45635047138263630892014-05-07T07:26:39.091+01:002014-05-07T07:26:39.091+01:00Just one word - fabulous.Just one word - fabulous.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-37052268967379643772014-05-07T06:33:06.224+01:002014-05-07T06:33:06.224+01:00Aren't we fortunate to have such a rich and va...Aren't we fortunate to have such a rich and varied heritage? I've never even heard of Burton Agnes but it will be added to my list if ever I'm in the area. The light on some of your photos is remarkable.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-41071005367031803502014-05-06T21:15:45.189+01:002014-05-06T21:15:45.189+01:00What amazing architecture, the beams are very impr...What amazing architecture, the beams are very impressive. I look forward to part 2! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11621908.post-50609641135325387662014-05-06T21:07:49.855+01:002014-05-06T21:07:49.855+01:00This looks like an interesting place to visit, The...This looks like an interesting place to visit, The blueberry and lime cake sounds delicious too! Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.com