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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: Sunsets

The Lost Words

The Lost Words

What makes a school bus driver raise £25,000 to send a book to 2,681 schools in Scotland? Answer – an enchanting book of nature poems and illustrations for children that everyone is talking about. Continue reading “The Lost Words” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideOctober 19, 2018787 Words11 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
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