The Village of Burwash in West Sussex

You will remember my recent visit to Bateman's, the home of Ruyard Kipling. If you look along the road to the left of this first photo, then a little along to the left is the turning to Kipling's home. As we were leaving I stopped to take some photos in the village of Burwash (his local village) as the houses, bungalows and businesses are so interesting and varied. A friend of mine had his childhood home in this village. He is an excellent writer and poet. I wonder if he was influenced by Kipling at all.

As we walk along the main street we will be looking back and forth to both sides of the road.
Having done a post on 'doors' recently I got to noticing that this village has more different types of door than I think I have ever seen in one street. It is tempting to stop and photo every door but we have so much more to fit in today.

The pub named after Kipling.

Another pub almost out of sight

Another pub

Did you notice the pavement as we walked along? The length of the street is tiled.

Bodiam Castle

Come with me and enjoy a trip around Bodiam Castle. This was our second visit of the day after Bateman's.
In 1385 Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a soldier of fortune, began the building of Bodiam Castle. He wanted to show off his power and wealth, as well as to defend the surrounding countryside. Debate continues over whether Bodiam was a fortress, a grand and comfortable house, or both. It's setting was a working estate with farmland, wharf and flour mill.
It was also elaborately landscaped with ponds and pools as well as the moat. These both added to the defences and made a picturesque scene to impress visitors.
Let's go on up and walk around before taking a look inside.

Just imagine getting caught under the Portcullis

These fireplaces heated something

Up one of the many spiral staircases

Indoor fireplace

At least it is not outside

Windows and doors

There would not be any glass of course

but probably shutters

Looking down inside from the battlements

Looking down outside from one of the towers

We are off to Scotney House and Castle next

after a nice afternoon tea

Hatfield House - Part 3

Let's take a look at some interesting features in the grounds of

Hatfield House

You can walk with me or take the pony and trap

The gold gilded cherub in the knot garden

Formal garden

Fox sculptures

Lets check some windows, doors and gateways

The Wisteria is just beginning to flower

Doorway to infinity

And steps

And seats

And chimneys

The gift shop and toilets