The difference a year makes…

Last year I was involved in a fascinating project run by Lisa of the blog NorthWest Frame of Mind to show what was happening in different parts of the world at the same time of day. One of the most interesting and challenging projects I have participated in. Anyway, one of my ‘hours‘ was to show the back of my Ludlow house and the abandoned allotment.

At the back
THEN
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NOW

Last year poppies flourished and all matter of weeds wild-flowers grew. This year the plot is smothered in Valerian of all shades – deep red, deep pink and even white. Of the poppies there has been no sign. But the most magnificent rambling rose is tumbling over the wall and the potting shed has practically disappeared from view as the ivy reclaims it.

Last Year

Wild flowers flourish
Nature reclaims
The demise of the potting-shed

This Year

Lovely elderflowers
Beautiful roses
Valerian on the wall
White Valerian
Somewhere amongst this there is a potting shed

And a neigbourhood cat has claimed it for his crash-pad.

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I shall link this post to the WPC Muse as Ludlow seems to have been a major source of inspiration for my photography over the last four years. The history of this Medieval town is fascinating; its importance hundreds of years ago when royalty lived in and visited the castle; the battles fought here in the War of the Roses. Its very position on the Marches – the turbulent Welsh/English border. With the rolling countryside surrounding the town and the wonderful open-air markets selling local produce along with all the festivals held each year this place has contributed enormously to my blog. I just hope I haven’t bored you 😀

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

52 thoughts on “The difference a year makes…”

  1. Far from bored Jude, I’ve loved all your posts about Ludlow and learnt so much. The very thought of a young Tudor prince living in the castle thrills me alone, much less the beauty of the area. Loved the differences in the vegetation and of course the beautify kitty 🙂

    1. The history of this little town is wonderful and inspired me to look at architecture in more detail and also research stories of the buildings. I’m so glad you have enjoyed the posts.

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