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

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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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A Sense of Place

A Sense of Place

What is it that links landscape so closely with the human heart? We’re all aware of a ‘sense of place’ at times, but which is too deep for words.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, My Winter Collection, Places of Interest, The English CountrysideJanuary 10, 2018December 31, 2022778 Words15 Comments

Gilbert White’s Selborne

Gilbert White’s Selborne

Tucked away in a quiet part of Hampshire, nestling in the narrow lanes  beneath the northern slopes of the South Downs, lies a place of pilgrimage for lovers of the natural world.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, British Country Writers, Most Popular Posts, Places of Interest, Season's NotesDecember 7, 2017January 23, 2025791 Words15 Comments

Watching the Clouds

Watching the Clouds

Suddenly my attention is caught by this scene outside the window. I stop work and look out in wonder upon this fantastic display. Continue reading “Watching the Clouds” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideNovember 16, 2017January 5, 2019695 Words9 Comments

An English Village Church

An English Village Church

One of the glories of England’s quiet shires is the patchwork of little country parishes each with its own church and churchyard, many of them national treasures. Come and see ours and find out how mistaken Philip Larkin was!

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, My Winter Collection, Places of InterestNovember 4, 2017December 31, 2022683 Words15 Comments

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