It’s June and another 30 day challenge from Becky. ‘The Life of B’ This month she is looking for a roof or roofs or even rooves. Follow the link for the rules.
Two today, but both from the lovely Blickling Hall, Norfolk, England. Rebuilt on the ruins of the old Boleyn property in the 17th century and where Anne Boleyn (yes, that one) was born around 1501.
June Square | 7th June
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Good selection there, Jude. I still haven’t been there, and it’s just up the road from me.
(Well, 18 miles north. 🙂 )
Best wishes, Pete. x
It is a fabulous place Pete, nice walks around the grounds too – you should check if you can take in Ollie.
Love those brick chimneys! Have you noticed anyone posting the glorious chimneys and rooves [sic] of Hampton Court yet? Mine are too awful/old to post.
Not seen Hampton Court feature yet. And I certainly don’t have any photos of it. Maybe Becky has some.
ooh no I don’t think I have. There have been some rather splendid chimneys but not yet Hamptons. Maybe I should check my archives!
Cool chimneys. And Blickling — what a nice word to say out loud.
I love that curvy facade. Do you know if that design has a name?
Had a look on Historic England and they don’t mention any particular style. It is rather lovely isn’t it.
I’ve seen that kind of shape in many places, including Prague, and I’ve always wondered what it’s called. Maybe I’ll learn one day. Thanks for checking, Jude!
Love those curly bits above the windows, and those solid chimneys!
The chimneys are delightful.
Have always wanted to live in a house with chimneys like these! There’s a village not far from Winchester where the tiniest cottages have huge chimneys – almost taller than the house! (slight exaggeration maybe)
I believe that they had tall chimneys on thatched roofs, which makes sense. And then the thatch was often replaced with slate or tile. No indication of any thatch in this building’s past though.
ooh that makes sense! I must nip out there and take a photo for this challenge (that’s if I have have the time this month!!)
Might have been there but I’ve certainly passed by Jude xx
I’m sure if you were there you could not have resisted climbing up to the castle.
You’re right. Just passed by then. I think it’s quite near the Polish family in Norfolk x
Ah, wrong roof. I thought you were referring to Bled Castle! No castle here. But yes it is in north Norfolk so you may well have passed by.
I do love visiting places like these, especially with so much history attached. Nice photos, Jude.
If you are ever in Norfolk then do visit this place. The grounds are lovely. As is Felbrigg.
Lovely captures, Jude
But disappointed in myself – I didn’t recognise it! It has obviously been too long since my last visit there
Beautifully solid chimney stacks from a bygone era. Seeing them reminded me of when the chimney sweep came to our colliery house every year at the end of winter.
Yes, these are gorgeous chimneys.