tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post8897840232197121258..comments2023-07-02T09:49:08.147+01:00Comments on pear tree log: The Spanish Layde's LoveElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-2902887930679800662013-02-08T20:13:15.815+00:002013-02-08T20:13:15.815+00:00Sounds like a restoration project is in order.Sounds like a restoration project is in order.Revrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906290746860646907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-1318560845602590322013-02-07T02:31:03.147+00:002013-02-07T02:31:03.147+00:00What a sweet, sad story! It's always SOOOO in...What a sweet, sad story! It's always SOOOO interesting when you give us a bit of history! Loved the photos as well!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-81535066454359278122013-02-06T20:50:10.957+00:002013-02-06T20:50:10.957+00:00Hello Lavender Dreamer, I'm so pleased you en...Hello Lavender Dreamer, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the story. These little church buildings are a delight in themselves, but it was a bonus to find out about Sir John.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-56048616754527369862013-02-06T20:46:52.692+00:002013-02-06T20:46:52.692+00:00Hello Cro, They really are wonderful places. Linc...Hello Cro, They really are wonderful places. Lincolnshire has over 600 churches, I have barely begun working through them. Sir John Bolle must have been quite a gentleman.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-17972531740415992672013-02-06T01:21:03.151+00:002013-02-06T01:21:03.151+00:00Romance, honour and sadness...you are surrounded b...Romance, honour and sadness...you are surrounded by so much history. It makes a dramatic story. You wrote it well! ~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-78670932394916041202013-02-04T05:56:10.218+00:002013-02-04T05:56:10.218+00:00Those ancient single, or two, cell country churche...Those ancient single, or two, cell country churches are wonderful. If only all conquerors treated their prisoners so well!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-24028802746543655912013-02-03T15:26:28.141+00:002013-02-03T15:26:28.141+00:00Hello Bonnie, Such a sad story, but you can imag...Hello Bonnie, Such a sad story, but you can imagine how surprised I was to find out about it - and the fact that Sir John is buried within the church so close to where we live. I'm glad you enjoyed it.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-78837602469015945992013-02-03T15:23:51.012+00:002013-02-03T15:23:51.012+00:00Hello Molly, It is a gorgeous little church in a ...Hello Molly, It is a gorgeous little church in a lovely setting - doubly beautiful because of the pampered horses who live in the paddocks round the manor house. I just love these little country churches!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-32162254796072529232013-02-03T14:56:53.151+00:002013-02-03T14:56:53.151+00:00Hello John, I'm so glad you like it too. I ...Hello John, I'm so glad you like it too. I think there is seating available for perhaps 36 people, and possibly standing room for 10 more...so it is small. The walls are painted yellow ochre, as they would have been - unfortunately the wet weather and damp means that they are now discoloured with green and black patches of damp. Such a shame.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-20863077554155091242013-02-03T14:53:41.971+00:002013-02-03T14:53:41.971+00:00Hello Ms Sparrow, The power of love, I guess! I...Hello Ms Sparrow, The power of love, I guess! I think the basic structure of the church is sound, thank goodness. Last year was exceptionally wet and I think either the roof leaked, or the drainage system couldn't cope, hence the creeping damp and falling plaster. It has become a mausoleum for the Bolle family, I suppose. Sir John's line died out in the 1700's.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-10524997130005609872013-02-03T14:48:42.726+00:002013-02-03T14:48:42.726+00:00Hello Joanne, He had a short but adventurous life...Hello Joanne, He had a short but adventurous life. You can imagine what fun I have had imagining him riding out past our village, all those years ago. A few snippets here and there, plus the power of Google, helped to pull the story together. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-54123672473399553892013-02-03T14:41:56.744+00:002013-02-03T14:41:56.744+00:00Hello Mitch, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I saw...Hello Mitch, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I saw you on the Spanish news clip - so handsome, so fluent, so brave! (I avoid cameras at all costs!)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-60642612070975670742013-02-03T14:39:51.406+00:002013-02-03T14:39:51.406+00:00Hello Susan, I have passed this little church so ...Hello Susan, I have passed this little church so often - admiring the horses as well as the church building but knowing nothing of the romantic story. The other day I had time on my hands and took myself off for a peaceful wander round it - you can imagine my delight as I read the story on the pin board and then followed it up with some research of my own. I'm so glad you enjoyed hearing about it.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-66184595951488239862013-02-03T14:36:14.812+00:002013-02-03T14:36:14.812+00:00Hello Jane, I prefer to think of it as an histori...Hello Jane, I prefer to think of it as an historical romance!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-7409259432740441632013-02-03T14:34:39.325+00:002013-02-03T14:34:39.325+00:00Hello Dom, Isn't it surprising - I've alwa...Hello Dom, Isn't it surprising - I've always thought it was a cute building, but hadn't a clue about the story. During Bluebell week I think they do tea and cakes in an effort to raise funds.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-37025492787524033682013-02-03T14:31:13.082+00:002013-02-03T14:31:13.082+00:00Hello Jan, I'm glad you enjoyed it too. Thes...Hello Jan, I'm glad you enjoyed it too. These little stories are yet another reason why I love our quiet country churches.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-17624910480999796602013-02-02T23:00:07.851+00:002013-02-02T23:00:07.851+00:00A tragic but beautiful love story. Thanks for sha...A tragic but beautiful love story. Thanks for sharing.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-53541631724642482342013-02-02T18:09:28.196+00:002013-02-02T18:09:28.196+00:00A lovely little church and a great story too. Love...A lovely little church and a great story too. Love your new Header.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-57514244349210099462013-02-02T16:59:47.359+00:002013-02-02T16:59:47.359+00:00I have never seen such a tiny and pretty church......I have never seen such a tiny and pretty church...how many people can it actually hold?John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-72008807492990323272013-02-02T16:16:28.588+00:002013-02-02T16:16:28.588+00:00If the green lady stayed behind in Spain, I wonder...If the green lady stayed behind in Spain, I wonder how her ghost managed to get to England. It does makes for a fine romantic tale though. It's a shame the little church is falling down. Too many old buildings are left to fall into ruin when they could have been saved.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-56144962459913068212013-02-02T15:24:32.781+00:002013-02-02T15:24:32.781+00:00How intense. How short Sir John's life. An ho...How intense. How short Sir John's life. An how much more interesting your story than from a guide book.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-80132736461478910322013-02-02T14:56:05.748+00:002013-02-02T14:56:05.748+00:00Thank you so much for sharing these stories! I hop...Thank you so much for sharing these stories! I hope the church can be saved.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-24140237744090951682013-02-02T14:46:12.128+00:002013-02-02T14:46:12.128+00:00I love these tales of love lost, but how gallant w...I love these tales of love lost, but how gallant was John to stay faithful to his wife! What history you have near by to enjoy, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-70066526809082070142013-02-02T14:19:49.751+00:002013-02-02T14:19:49.751+00:00Gosh, that's 'Stockholm syndrome' gone...Gosh, that's 'Stockholm syndrome' gone crazy!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4525594470029141306.post-29170015196584686442013-02-02T13:26:44.678+00:002013-02-02T13:26:44.678+00:00how lovely to learn something new about somewhere ...how lovely to learn something new about somewhere so close to home. Lovely post xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431297921869969693noreply@blogger.com