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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

Waiting for Fresh Winds

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth Harbour.

The elegant Spinnaker tower, dominating Portsmouth harbour (above photo), stands with its spinnaker spread out as if waiting for fresh winds. It stands as a symbol of sailing, the sea and of Britain’s famous maritime tradition.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Places of InterestMay 20, 2021December 3, 2024790 Words11 Comments

A Spring Day with John Clare

Early morning mists in field

Early morning Spring mist veils the waking landscape with the uncluttered freshness and innocence of a new day. What could be better than to spend the day with John Clare walking beside my favourite local Arun river.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideApril 28, 2021July 5, 2021786 Words12 Comments

Hobbits and History in Roman Sussex

Narrow tree covered lane

There’s mystery and history wrapped within this strange Sussex pathway. Are there any Hobbits here? We can see that the Romans were here, but archaeology has revealed that history goes deeper in these South Downs.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Most Popular Posts, Places of Interest, The English CountrysideApril 8, 2021September 20, 2023775 Words8 Comments

Those Missing Hugs

Those Missing Hugs

After this traumatic year when so many have lost loved ones in the pandemic, hugs have been missing from many people’s lives. But there is a place of blessing where they can always be found in abundance. Let’s go there!

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with GraceMarch 25, 2021767 Words9 Comments

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