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'Unearthly minstrelsy! then only heard when the soul seeks to hear; when all is hush'd, and the heart listens!'

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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

Tag: Peace

Autumn Winds

Autumn Winds

An angry sky and strengthening autumn winds indicate that rough weather is approaching. Time to batten down the hatches. Yet gales can bring unexpected benefits.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's NotesNovember 23, 2018November 23, 2018715 Words10 Comments

On Banks of Green Willow

On Banks of Green Willow

A peaceful, calming, stress free day spent beside one of England’s beautiful chalk rivers. What better place to be on a hot summer’s day.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideJuly 14, 2018July 14, 2018788 Words8 Comments

On the Essex Marshes

On the Essex Marshes

A quiet spot on the Essex coastal marshes, where time seems to stand still, raises the question—where is the source of true power? Continue reading “On the Essex Marshes” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Places of Interest, The English CountrysideApril 10, 2018August 11, 2018756 Words2 Comments

Nature’s Evensong

Nature’s Evensong

The secret of a contented life is to learn how to end the day well. Nature’s ‘Evensong’ has some lessons for us. Continue reading “Nature’s Evensong” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's NotesNovember 25, 2017744 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, Places of InterestNovember 4, 2017January 5, 2019697 Words15 Comments
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