tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post9006813040669831759..comments2024-02-26T00:16:00.996+00:00Comments on Ramblings from an English Garden: Fountains Abbey,Yorkshire Pt.12Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-9084284420212873612014-08-25T02:45:57.397+01:002014-08-25T02:45:57.397+01:00Well here I am again six years later. I was just v...Well here I am again six years later. I was just visiting the blog A Bit About Britian and this site was being discussed. I remembered your post, but would never have thought it back here in 2008. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-45818552331451216092009-01-03T02:04:00.000+00:002009-01-03T02:04:00.000+00:00Hi from Ibiza (Spain). Many years ago I had the op...Hi from Ibiza (Spain). Many years ago I had the opportunity to visit Fountains Abbey. Thank you very much for these wonderfull pictures where I can remember this beautiful site. Very impresive place. Wonderful blog.Vicente Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08889560587706480350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-28166352564822762382008-09-23T00:04:00.000+01:002008-09-23T00:04:00.000+01:00What an interesting place....I went to their websi...What an interesting place....I went to their website and read a bit more about the history of the Abbey. I wonder how many wonderful structures we'd be seeing intact today if good ole Henry VIII hadn't been so desperate for an heir.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-57283248623719617822008-09-22T20:40:00.000+01:002008-09-22T20:40:00.000+01:00A fascinating place with a wonderful history. You ...A fascinating place with a wonderful history. You captured it well Barbara.duopastoralehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629791757005585762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-37083968186835663732008-09-22T17:46:00.000+01:002008-09-22T17:46:00.000+01:00Hia Barbara, That was wonderful- I've never been a...Hia Barbara, That was wonderful- I've never been and now you've taken me! Thank you so much. I can see the similarity to St Mary's with the cross vaulting but as more survives I can also see a debt to Norman architecture. Totally fascinating! <BR/><BR/>Those stone steps were a treat. I remember asking someone how come the steps weren't built of sterner studd that they always dipped right where you walked and the guide replied that people had metal studs in their outdoor shoes often so make sure they lasted longer than leather alone, so the steps literally did take a hammering. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-23409602109573799632008-09-22T12:37:00.000+01:002008-09-22T12:37:00.000+01:00Once again you have brought back happy memories fo...Once again you have brought back happy memories for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-88659696187409013042008-09-22T03:12:00.000+01:002008-09-22T03:12:00.000+01:00Absolutely gorgeous. I want to step into Yorkshire...Absolutely gorgeous. I want to step into Yorkshire right now!! thank you for sharing all this with us here.Mmmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379020705220234984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-34220994009531293522008-09-21T23:43:00.000+01:002008-09-21T23:43:00.000+01:00Stone buildings like these have so much character ...Stone buildings like these have so much character and history. I wish I could unlock all the conversations they've heard. <BR/>I recently learned that "corn" in England doesn't mean corn in the sense that we North Americans think, but rather it was a term covering all grain. <BR/>I knew corn was a New World discovery and when I read about "corn laws" and such, I wondered what they were talking about. <BR/>I love all the historical places you show. The architecture of England reveals so much of the history and thinking of those days.<BR/><BR/>LorrieLorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-76126703295226324972008-09-21T17:41:00.000+01:002008-09-21T17:41:00.000+01:00What history there is there. Such a beautiful plac...What history there is there. Such a beautiful place.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-64475496184286036392008-09-21T16:23:00.000+01:002008-09-21T16:23:00.000+01:00Each photo made me think, That's my favorite, then...Each photo made me think, That's my favorite, then I'd scroll down and say the same thing again. What an amazing place! I'm curious as to why the Abbey escaped dissolution by Henry VIII. There's definitely a story behind that.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking us on an incredible visit!Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-22423329382845247732008-09-21T09:14:00.000+01:002008-09-21T09:14:00.000+01:00What a pleasure it must have been to visit such a ...What a pleasure it must have been to visit such a famous place without too many tourists and have time to look at everything very carefully.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062381754017907653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-38126272331502739542008-09-20T22:54:00.000+01:002008-09-20T22:54:00.000+01:00I Know i've seen those arches in a movie once or t...I Know i've seen those arches in a movie once or twice. They are awesome!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054187209428838640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-18944985125857122922008-09-20T15:54:00.000+01:002008-09-20T15:54:00.000+01:00Amazing. I want to ramble where you ramble. Sigh.Amazing. I want to ramble where you ramble. Sigh.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-53097176687698113932008-09-20T14:39:00.000+01:002008-09-20T14:39:00.000+01:00I had to call John in here to see those arches. Yu...I had to call John in here to see those arches. Yup, he was appropriately impressed. He pointed out the keystones upon which the integrity of those arches rests. Very interesting! I often think the way you do about the intelligence and gifts of those artisans as they crafted some of the most incredible structures. It boggles the mind!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend, Barbara!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com