tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post208251404349598379..comments2023-07-02T09:49:08.147+01:00Comments on pear tree log: Dismantled & Ready to be Shipped to America..Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-76635121570759675462012-08-31T23:44:30.990+01:002012-08-31T23:44:30.990+01:00An interesting post Marie. It sparked discussion a...An interesting post Marie. It sparked discussion at breakfast too! Fascinating story and it had a good ending. My husband had heard of it and said it was famous because of it's excellent design. I was able to tell him the bit about the dismantling etc. Great photos too! A place to visit one day. I do hope we get back to the UK one day - we spent a lot of our last visits looking at castles and churches:)lorikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562276944312915690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-87386361210932557812012-08-31T09:24:55.849+01:002012-08-31T09:24:55.849+01:00Hello Marie, It is one of those places, the more ...Hello Marie, It is one of those places, the more you delve into the history the more interesting stories there are to be told. I had great difficulty in cutting it down to post size. I could do several more on it, but I fear it would bore everyone. If I have the time (probably through the winter) I may do a separate page and put it on the top tab bar for you.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-39044841924772311462012-08-31T09:20:52.934+01:002012-08-31T09:20:52.934+01:00Hello Doc, Unfortunate, but true.Hello Doc, Unfortunate, but true.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-57514814463506944282012-08-31T07:58:07.677+01:002012-08-31T07:58:07.677+01:00That is a book which we shall certainly look up. T...That is a book which we shall certainly look up. The Country Life archives are always endlessly fascinating.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-43295683805981497262012-08-31T02:21:09.558+01:002012-08-31T02:21:09.558+01:00This is one of my favorite posts...someone could w...This is one of my favorite posts...someone could write a book or make a movie about this castle's history! How fascinating! It is truly stunning in its architecture, and I am so glad it was saved and stayed where it belonged!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-25689086589731115662012-08-30T16:46:41.378+01:002012-08-30T16:46:41.378+01:00Money and ignorance go hand in hand.Money and ignorance go hand in hand.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-15984115634187583872012-08-30T14:49:18.580+01:002012-08-30T14:49:18.580+01:00Hello Mitch, The mind boggles! However, it is s...Hello Mitch, The mind boggles! However, it is still sitting safe and sound in the fens of Lincolnshire - so if you ever fancy a visit let me know!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-84370254426746027122012-08-30T14:47:53.821+01:002012-08-30T14:47:53.821+01:00Hello Jan, I've just been looking at the ruin...Hello Jan, I've just been looking at the ruins, what a spectacular house it must have been. So sad that so many of these grand houses were lost to fire. Tattershall was very fortunate.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-48077452509056372672012-08-30T14:44:49.244+01:002012-08-30T14:44:49.244+01:00Hello Lynne, I wish I could convey the real beaut...Hello Lynne, I wish I could convey the real beauty of that old castle. It was a combination of the rosy bricks, tapestries, beautiful stained glass windows, light and space and a very nice atmosphere. I think you would enjoy seeing it.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-27283812354342529352012-08-30T14:42:30.237+01:002012-08-30T14:42:30.237+01:00Hello Cro, It is a very sad business. Horrifyin...Hello Cro, It is a very sad business. Horrifying to think of the buildings which were lost during the 1950's alone. I have read that we lost one beautiful house a week then. Dreadful.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-25035111937079083722012-08-30T14:39:21.673+01:002012-08-30T14:39:21.673+01:00Hello Janet, Yes, the bricks were handmade - quit...Hello Janet, Yes, the bricks were handmade - quite amazing. We bought some fairly old (about 150 years old)bricks to finish this place. They were handmade and are incredible. One had a dog's paw print on it and lots of the others had thumb or finger prints in them. I spent an awful lot of time just admiring them, when i was supposed to be cleaning off the old mortar!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-40163886703287105962012-08-30T14:36:07.798+01:002012-08-30T14:36:07.798+01:00Hello Ms Sparrow, It is great that they are sitti...Hello Ms Sparrow, It is great that they are sitting back where they had been for so long - but it takes 'two to tango' and someone put the place up for sale. Thank goodness it all turned out OK in the end.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-64516618920550309542012-08-30T14:34:14.831+01:002012-08-30T14:34:14.831+01:00Hello Bonnie, During my research I saw a couple o...Hello Bonnie, During my research I saw a couple of possible names, but I am sorry I can't recollect what they were. I think whoever it was really did not want to be named. I'm so pleased that he didn't succeed, but at least it finally galvanised people into taking action! Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-4339401108846897572012-08-30T14:24:40.568+01:002012-08-30T14:24:40.568+01:00Hello Susan, I absolutely agree, but I also shook...Hello Susan, I absolutely agree, but I also shook my head at the tale of the newly formed National Trust refusing to buy it (they don't mention that in their guidebook!). Thank goodness for Lord Curzon and his generosity. I just love the digging and delving into the history of these places.xxElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-5163625106727389472012-08-30T14:22:18.965+01:002012-08-30T14:22:18.965+01:00Hello Jane, It is a wonderful building and has a...Hello Jane, It is a wonderful building and has a really nice atmosphere, definitely has the feel of a home. I believe it is occasionally used for weddings - which must be quite something!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-48444033112623123032012-08-30T14:20:52.985+01:002012-08-30T14:20:52.985+01:00Hello Joanne, Ah, the wonderful Katherine Hepbur...Hello Joanne, Ah, the wonderful Katherine Hepburn! I would rather like to be gathered around one of those fireplaces listening to you tell some tales on a cold, dark night!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-49837899225049462982012-08-30T14:18:15.628+01:002012-08-30T14:18:15.628+01:00Hello Jane and Lance, It is quite horrifying to t...Hello Jane and Lance, It is quite horrifying to think of the treasures of architecture which were lost during the 20th century. Unfortunately I didn't see the V&A exhibition, which I am sure was fascinating. I do have a large volume which I often refer to..'England's Lost Houses' by Giles Worsley which is full of photographs from the archives of Country Life. It is both interesting and depressing, although he does try to set things into context. <br /><br />Tattershall Castle was very fortunate.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-18308147937755950192012-08-30T11:23:17.544+01:002012-08-30T11:23:17.544+01:00So glad the building was saved and fireplaces retr...So glad the building was saved and fireplaces retrieved. It would be awful to find it all living an absurd life in Texas!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-86774871181570730122012-08-30T08:36:57.341+01:002012-08-30T08:36:57.341+01:00What a interesting post. I live close to the ruine...What a interesting post. I live close to the ruined Whitley Court. It was a beautiful house before WW1 but fell on hard times after the war. Eventually there was a fire and it was never rebuilt. JxJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341377291617694838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-77334236747885959332012-08-30T06:36:14.346+01:002012-08-30T06:36:14.346+01:00Gorgeous and handsome building, thank you for the ...Gorgeous and handsome building, thank you for the nice photos . . . Money used to take away craft and art and design . . . I find sad. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-11336188505347867872012-08-30T05:52:46.917+01:002012-08-30T05:52:46.917+01:00What a fabulous building. I'm afraid it's ...What a fabulous building. I'm afraid it's been happening here too. Chateau interiors are now to be found in Japan, the US, and anywhere else where people have more cash than common sense.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-9445688153800266802012-08-30T03:09:01.086+01:002012-08-30T03:09:01.086+01:00I'm so glad persistence got the castle pieces ...I'm so glad persistence got the castle pieces back. And the bricks were handmade rather than mass produced? Wow! Beautiful castle.<br /><br />By the way I love your header photo.<br /><br />Janet Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-55662711235388591952012-08-30T02:44:43.503+01:002012-08-30T02:44:43.503+01:00Those fireplaces are indeed worth fighting to pres...Those fireplaces are indeed worth fighting to preserve. How nice that they are still where they belong.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-69619096843114431642012-08-29T23:16:27.230+01:002012-08-29T23:16:27.230+01:00Elaine, I would be interested to know who the wea...Elaine, I would be interested to know who the wealthy American was. I actually visited a house in San Francisco where much of the interior, including fireplace mantles and surrounds, was shipped from various sites throughout Europe. I am so glad it has remained where it belongs. A wonderful account. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-2566240771888617772012-08-29T23:12:05.201+01:002012-08-29T23:12:05.201+01:00It really is appalling when millionaires think the...It really is appalling when millionaires think they can have anything; I'm so happy someone spoke up and the castle's fireplaces were returned. History is sacred and some things should not be destroyed. Thank you for such an interesting story. XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.com