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

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— 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

Tag: Peace

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

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

The Late Summer Garden

The Late Summer Garden

Flowers have always brought joy to the human heart. They speak wordless volumes of cheer, peace and warm feelings. To sit in the late summer garden surrounded by them, as I do now, is a foretaste of heaven. Continue reading “The Late Summer Garden” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, In the Garden, Most Popular Posts, Season's NotesSeptember 13, 2018August 22, 2020743 Words15 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

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