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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

Category: The English Countryside

Is this Shakespeare Country?

Is this Shakespeare Country?

Standing on this high point of the Cotswold Way I can hear the voices of William Shakespeare and William Tyndale. These two men have influenced the English language more than any others.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Places of Interest, The English CountrysideFebruary 20, 2020July 5, 2023674 Words4 Comments

Up There on the Cotswolds

Up There on the Cotswolds

The Cotswold villages have a unique charm with their attractive honey-coloured limestone cottages, clustered together around fine churches. They make for an ever-popular tourist destination and a photographer’s dream.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, The English CountrysideFebruary 6, 2020August 20, 2025796 Words8 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

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