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Through the seasons in the British countryside and gardens, with country writers and poets.

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Welcome to this blog. Thank you for visiting. If you’re new please make yourself at home and look around.The cover photo is of Spring in our local Denmans Gardens in West Sussex.

— Richard

 

 

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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

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Pursued by Love

Pursued by Love

Christmas reminds us of the tragedy of being homeless, a refugee, one of the ‘left outside people’ and the ‘unloved’. We all need ‘home’ where we can be loved. It’s lonely and cold outside.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with GraceDecember 21, 2019December 21, 2019632 Words10 Comments

An English Village in Winter

An English Village in Winter

Is traditional English country life vanishing today? We like to think some of the spirit of Old England still survives in our own village here.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, My Winter Collection, The English CountrysideDecember 11, 2019December 31, 2022799 Words7 Comments

The Glory and the Dream

The Glory and the Dream

A dream of glory is captured in this photographer’s ‘golden hour’ moment early on a November day. But it won’t last. Or will it?

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideNovember 27, 2019July 5, 2023787 Words9 Comments

Wales – Land of Blessing

Wales – Land of Blessing

The beautiful hills and valleys of Wales once echoed to the sound of singing especially during some of the many spiritual revivals between the years 1735-1904. Today, the nation waits for the unpredictable winds of God’s blessing to blow across this land again.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with GraceNovember 13, 2019July 16, 2022796 Words6 Comments

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