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Carole Souter

@carolelsouter.bsky.social

Supposedly retired. Heritage Trustee. Gran. Gardens. Historic and beautiful places.

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And the two oldest printing presses in the world.

27.09.2025 06:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wonderful creations from REantwerp throughout the house.

27.09.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gold leather wall panel from the Plantin-Moretus House. Something beautiful at every turn.

27.09.2025 06:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Had a wonderful, free, guided tour for 90 minutes, which helped us on our way!

27.09.2025 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Antwerp: so much to say. Let's start with the obvious. A partial view of the Cathedral from our hotel window.

26.09.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wyatt, Constable and Salisbury Cathedral Close: the Designed Landscape The story of the move of Salisbury Cathedral from Old Sarum in the 12th century is well known. What is

Very much looking forward to hearing Kate Felus on this little known garden at #Salisbury Cathedral. It's tonight, in London and there are still tix... come!

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12.06.2025 06:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Such a treat to learn about (and interact with) Horniman Museum's handling collection in the beautiful conservatory last night.

30.04.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Come and Volunteer with Heneb! πŸ“£

Newtown Community Excavations 2025

A return to our β€˜Curious Earthwork’

πŸ“† April 28th – May 9th

πŸ“¨ If you are in interested and for more information, please email our Senior Archaeologist, Ian Grant: ian.grant@heneb.org.uk

14.04.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful news - the viaduct is already a great space and the extension will make it even more so.

14.04.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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07.04.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Greyhound jumping up, labrador sitting politely and tall man looking at them, all on deck of beach hut.

Greyhound jumping up, labrador sitting politely and tall man looking at them, all on deck of beach hut.

And then she spoils her image by jumping for treats when Andrew's dog is sitting nicely πŸ™„

06.04.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black greyhound lying in the sun, looking at the camera

Black greyhound lying in the sun, looking at the camera

Phoebe loves it when we have breakfast in the garden.

06.04.2025 07:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This magnificent magnolia lights up our road every year.

31.03.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heading to Sulgrave Manor for the first day of the new season. The sun is shining in London. Hope it stays that way.

30.03.2025 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Outside image of red brick building with cafe tables outside

Outside image of red brick building with cafe tables outside

Interior of German Gymnasium restaurant

Interior of German Gymnasium restaurant

Interior of German Gymnasium restaurant

Interior of German Gymnasium restaurant

Celebrated friends' 40th wedding anniversary with lunch at the German Gymnasium at Kings Cross. Special way to spend Sunday.

23.03.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's beautiful, Kelcey, and looks as if it was made for you. Now you just need the right weather!

23.03.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Tree with branches like two elongated arms, in woods on a bright sunny day.

Tree with branches like two elongated arms, in woods on a bright sunny day.

I love this tree on Chislehurst Commons

16.03.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Parakeet on leafless tree against blue sky

Parakeet on leafless tree against blue sky

Catkins against blue sky

Catkins against blue sky

Lovely cold crisp morning for a walk. Phoebe met the bears (!), more new dogs, and failed to see the parakeets.

17.02.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

67 - yes

17.02.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow hamamelis

Yellow hamamelis

Red hamamelis

Red hamamelis

White hellebore

White hellebore

Purple flowering heather in foreground with snowdrops above on rockery

Purple flowering heather in foreground with snowdrops above on rockery

Snowdrop Fair at Great Comp today - great excuse to visit the garden before it opens for the season.

16.02.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our partnership exhibition with New Brewery Arts in Cirencester, 'And The Work Goes On', is now open, featuring work by 15 makers under the age of 25, many of whom are just starting out and navigating the professional world of craft.

12.02.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Thread by @Heritage_NGOs on Thread Reader App @Heritage_NGOs: Welcome to the Heritage Alliance AGM 2025! πŸŽ‰ Today we’ll be reflecting on the past year, inducting new Trustees and saying goodbye to those stepping down, and celebrating the work of o...

We produced a thread covering all the detail's of our AGM today. 🧡

It reflects on on the past year, inducting new Trustees and saying goodbye to those stepping down, and celebrating the work of our members. Take a look! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

11.02.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very excited to join to hear this talk. Free. Why not sign up now?

04.02.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like a great opportunity πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

03.02.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sulgrave Manor Trust The Original Home of the Special Relationship

Excited to welcome @katieculture.bsky.social to our Sulgrave Seminar series on Monday 10th Feb, at 6.30pm (UK time). Katherine will be talking about her critically acclaimed book, Churchill's Citadel. It's online and free to attend. Book your place via this link: sulgravemanor.org.uk/whats-on

29.01.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The Call for Evidence on Protecting Built Heritage closes on Monday 3 February ⬇️

28.01.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read @herdyshepherd.bsky.social The Place of Tides in single sitting yesterday. Wonderful writing. Much to think about in terms of balance: striving to achieve in a way understood and celebrated by the wider world or focusing on the immediate good to be done locally. How easy is it to change course?

28.01.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TSA 2025 β€” Transatlantic Studies Association TSA 2025

Excited to say that the details for this year's Transatlantic Studies Association conference are now confirmed. We're meeting in the beautiful city of Lisbon, over 14-16 July. Full details (inc. the cfp) available here: www.transatlanticstudies.com/tsa-2025

27.01.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

After the thunder, a hailstorm! Phoebe is pleased to be indoors.

27.01.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous production of The Lonely Londoners at Kiln Theatre. Theatre with completely coherent music and movement. Standing ovation utterly deserved and spontaneous.

24.01.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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