Sunday 11 October 2020

Reflections at Croome Court, Worcestershire - My Sunday Photo

Designed by none other than Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in the 1750's, which was his first large scale commission. He had the village relocated as it was in view of the house, removed the Medieval church and created a new Gothic one.

It took 10 years to dig the lake and river by hand, a system of culverts were installed to drain the marshland with brick built drains under the ground to feed the new lake.

There is also a river, which runs for 1 3/4 miles, that appears to drift off into the distance but actually just comes to an abrupt stop hidden behind plants and trees.


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    1. I wish it was slightly closer so I could visit more often

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  2. Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was amazing in what he designed. What a beautiful scene x

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    1. he sure was and fancy just moving a village as it spoilt his view

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  3. Can you imagine digging for 10 years for the lake and river, I wonder how long it would take these days.

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    1. 2 years and millions of man hours to dig the canal in Dubai

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  4. Goodness that is amazing. What a beautiful sight to see x

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    1. I love visiting here, see something different each time

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  5. Wow, imagine moving a village and spending 10 years digging a lake by hand! That really is a labour of love.

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    1. Yep, the village spoilt his view so he moved it

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