One more lot of fotos to go: Ilmington, St. James church and the end.
One more lot of fotos to go: Ilmington, St. James church and the end.
0 2023/07/25 12:51:12
The restaurant is just excellent. The decor there includes a remarkable metal fish sculpture created by an adolescent crafter (get the irony? William Morris et al's history here) who buried the competition during a local eco-focused art competiton.
The restaurant is just excellent. The decor there includes a remarkable metal fish sculpture created by an adolescent crafter (get the irony? William Morris et al's history here) who buried the competition during a local eco-focused art competiton.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:49
Manager Jamie and staff do an excellent job of providing an upscale stay.
Manager Jamie and staff do an excellent job of providing an upscale stay.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:36
A few members of one wedding party got so hammered before arriving in CC that they completely lost track of where their accommodations were in town. Then they inappropriately took it out on the poor taxi driver they'd hired. Note to those entitled young Brits: maybe next time not so much the alcohol YOU.
A few members of one wedding party got so hammered before arriving in CC that they completely lost track of where their accommodations were in town. Then they inappropriately took it out on the poor taxi driver they'd hired. Note to those entitled young Brits: maybe next time not so much the alcohol YOU.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:22
A splendid time in splendid surroundings.
A splendid time in splendid surroundings.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:10
A year before our Cotswold House stay, a noted children's TV episode (or was it a movie?) had been shot next door at the now-defunct Kings Hotel.
A year before our Cotswold House stay, a noted children's TV episode (or was it a movie?) had been shot next door at the now-defunct Kings Hotel.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:00
We loved our times at Cotswold House. See, earlier in the 2 weeks, we'd gone for a massage in their back annex. That had allowed us to tour their special quasi-private garden. Shown above, that garden's sporting area. There was more: quiet sectioned gardens, outdoors dining and also kids areas. Whatever else it was, it was a serious garden.
We loved our times at Cotswold House. See, earlier in the 2 weeks, we'd gone for a massage in their back annex. That had allowed us to tour their special quasi-private garden. Shown above, that garden's sporting area. There was more: quiet sectioned gardens, outdoors dining and also kids areas. Whatever else it was, it was a serious garden.
0 2023/07/25 12:48:48
Which of his plays was your favourite? Are there any thespians among us? Please don't hesitate to share your experiences here. That could include performances not necessarily done in Britain. Photos of the play follow.
Which of his plays was your favourite? Are there any thespians among us? Please don't hesitate to share your experiences here. That could include performances not necessarily done in Britain. Photos of the play follow.
0 2023/07/24 23:59:29
To Be or Not to Be. A timeless line.
To Be or Not to Be. A timeless line.
0 2023/07/24 23:59:03
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0 2023/07/24 23:26:15
The jester fool did a good job, as did everyone in the cast and crew. the lighting began after Intermission, because natural light was effective up til that time.
The jester fool did a good job, as did everyone in the cast and crew. the lighting began after Intermission, because natural light was effective up til that time.
0 2023/07/24 23:26:06
0 2023/07/24 23:25:57
Recognize her? This is the actress shown in the final shot of this TR's Overview.
Recognize her? This is the actress shown in the final shot of this TR's Overview.
0 2023/07/24 23:25:48
0 2023/07/24 23:25:24
An early scene.
An early scene.
0 2023/07/24 23:25:16
To Be or Not to Be. A classic line with a deeply personal meaning for our family around this time period. The 'Sudden Impulse' Theatre Company from Stratford-upon-Avon included CC as part of their touring 'As You Like It'.
To Be or Not to Be. A classic line with a deeply personal meaning for our family around this time period. The 'Sudden Impulse' Theatre Company from Stratford-upon-Avon included CC as part of their touring 'As You Like It'.
0 2023/07/24 23:25:04
It was hard during breaks in the acting not to peer over at the Banqueting Bouses and wonder about renting them some day...
It was hard during breaks in the acting not to peer over at the Banqueting Bouses and wonder about renting them some day...
0 2023/07/24 23:23:45
The remains of the original Campden house.
The remains of the original Campden house.
0 2023/07/24 23:22:54
The historic building which doubled as the dressing room. The Court Barn Museum was right next door.
The historic building which doubled as the dressing room. The Court Barn Museum was right next door.
0 2023/07/24 23:22:45
as above
as above
0 2023/07/24 23:22:35
as above
as above
0 2023/07/24 23:22:24
These books were part of the library at one of those above rental houses.
These books were part of the library at one of those above rental houses.
0 2023/07/24 23:21:51
Which of his works is your favourite? And might there be any actors or actresses among us? Please tell us here. If you have any memories of his plays that you'd like to share, please do---doesn't have to be about performances in England.
Which of his works is your favourite? And might there be any actors or actresses among us? Please tell us here. If you have any memories of his plays that you'd like to share, please do---doesn't have to be about performances in England.
0 2023/07/24 23:21:39
A few shots of the Banqueting Houses.
A few shots of the Banqueting Houses.
0 2023/07/24 23:21:06
What a setting! The church.
What a setting! The church.
0 2023/07/24 23:20:41
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The performance was outdoors beside the Jacobean Banqueting houses next to St. James church. *Self-catering travelers take note: that pair of Banqueting Houses are also available to rent from the Landmark Trust. We attended the free tour there a few days before the Shakespeare performance and admired the renovated interiors. Those historic lodgings were quiet, atmospheric and unique. Seen here: the Old Campden House gateway leading to the play site.
The performance was outdoors beside the Jacobean Banqueting houses next to St. James church. *Self-catering travelers take note: that pair of Banqueting Houses are also available to rent from the Landmark Trust. We attended the free tour there a few days before the Shakespeare performance and admired the renovated interiors. Those historic lodgings were quiet, atmospheric and unique. Seen here: the Old Campden House gateway leading to the play site.
0 2023/07/24 23:19:56
We treated our aforementioned friends Deirdre and her husband Robin. They came from their nearby Broadway home with some food & wine: many in the audience also brought a picnic. A peak experience.
We treated our aforementioned friends Deirdre and her husband Robin. They came from their nearby Broadway home with some food & wine: many in the audience also brought a picnic. A peak experience.
0 2023/07/24 23:18:31
We'd gone for a brief visit to nearby village Hidcote Bartrim. It had horses, haypiles and much Cotswolds rural beauty. **Next: our traditional Quiz then Cotswold House.
We'd gone for a brief visit to nearby village Hidcote Bartrim. It had horses, haypiles and much Cotswolds rural beauty. **Next: our traditional Quiz then Cotswold House.
0 2023/07/20 22:36:23
Never trust anyone who does not enjoy flowers.
Never trust anyone who does not enjoy flowers.
0 2023/07/20 22:36:10
The Glass House. Both gardens scored top marks for variety and also harmony. There was always something interesting to see. That included great views from Hidcote's edge out to the Malvern hills.
The Glass House. Both gardens scored top marks for variety and also harmony. There was always something interesting to see. That included great views from Hidcote's edge out to the Malvern hills.
0 2023/07/20 22:35:54
The decor touches were tasteful.
The decor touches were tasteful.
0 2023/07/20 22:34:23
As I snapped this one, a retired NY couple saw my *Cameron-brand monopod and said that I must be a 'serious professional'. I chuckled and set them straight that I was not. They were friendly, unlike the unshy Florida gal who'd earlier seen me lining up puddle-reflection shots. "WHAT'R YA FOTOING?!" she'd thundered. After I'd explained she'd added her final judgement, "WELL THURZ NUTHIN' THERE NOW!!" Actually, there were in fact puddles everywhere. (*get it? camera-on)
As I snapped this one, a retired NY couple saw my *Cameron-brand monopod and said that I must be a 'serious professional'. I chuckled and set them straight that I was not. They were friendly, unlike the unshy Florida gal who'd earlier seen me lining up puddle-reflection shots. "WHAT'R YA FOTOING?!" she'd thundered. After I'd explained she'd added her final judgement, "WELL THURZ NUTHIN' THERE NOW!!" Actually, there were in fact puddles everywhere. (*get it? camera-on)
0 2023/07/20 22:33:48
It was touching to see how well his three older siblings looked after 8 yr. old Noah. Noah was hearing impaired and his mom never let him out of her sight. When she needed a break, her teen kids took over. All of that English family were intrigued by the water lilies, as were we.
It was touching to see how well his three older siblings looked after 8 yr. old Noah. Noah was hearing impaired and his mom never let him out of her sight. When she needed a break, her teen kids took over. All of that English family were intrigued by the water lilies, as were we.
0 2023/07/20 22:33:21
The gift shop PA was playing the Beatles early hit 'Please Please Me'. I put on a pretend stern face and muttered to the young cashier, "Hmmph! They'll never make it!"
The gift shop PA was playing the Beatles early hit 'Please Please Me'. I put on a pretend stern face and muttered to the young cashier, "Hmmph! They'll never make it!"
0 2023/07/20 22:33:08
At Hidcote, we lay on the lawn beneath a massive holm oak. This pavilion was a convenient shelter for all of us visitors during the brief rain shower. It was interesting to see how different tourists behaved towards one another squashed in there, after hours of assiduously trying to avoid any eye contact with each other onsite!
At Hidcote, we lay on the lawn beneath a massive holm oak. This pavilion was a convenient shelter for all of us visitors during the brief rain shower. It was interesting to see how different tourists behaved towards one another squashed in there, after hours of assiduously trying to avoid any eye contact with each other onsite!
0 2023/07/20 22:32:48
Hidcote is a National trust Grade 1 listed garden. American Major Lawrence Johnstone created this 11 acre wonder. Seen to the left is his manor, open to tour. His old antique radio was playing music, which was a deliberate ploy to add period-appropriate audio to the atmosphere.
Hidcote is a National trust Grade 1 listed garden. American Major Lawrence Johnstone created this 11 acre wonder. Seen to the left is his manor, open to tour. His old antique radio was playing music, which was a deliberate ploy to add period-appropriate audio to the atmosphere.
0 2023/07/20 22:32:37
A friendly staffer at Hidcote. Pundits comparing the pair of gardens sometimes pose Hidcote as the more commercial, touristy one, with Kiftsgate claimed to be the cooler underdog or 'number two tries harder'. Not true in our experience. Both gardens were marvels, with their well-cared-for trees, shrubs, flowers, pools, borders, vistas, greenways, gazebos, pavilions, secrets and cafes. Note the sense of humour above: she wears a witch hat.
A friendly staffer at Hidcote. Pundits comparing the pair of gardens sometimes pose Hidcote as the more commercial, touristy one, with Kiftsgate claimed to be the cooler underdog or 'number two tries harder'. Not true in our experience. Both gardens were marvels, with their well-cared-for trees, shrubs, flowers, pools, borders, vistas, greenways, gazebos, pavilions, secrets and cafes. Note the sense of humour above: she wears a witch hat.
0 2023/07/20 22:27:19
Kiftsgate had a modest cafe and a modester gift shop. Shoots and plants were for sale out front.
Kiftsgate had a modest cafe and a modester gift shop. Shoots and plants were for sale out front.
0 2023/07/20 22:21:52
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