Comments on: A Novel Discovery: J.L. Carr and Northamptonshire landscape ornaments https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/ Rambles to, and ramblings about, Follies and Garden and Landscape Ornament. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:55:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-12835 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:55:59 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-12835 In reply to Mark Draper.

Good morning Mark.As you know, I am a fan of your ceramic models having first seen them on display at Lyveden New Bield. I am excited to know that you might revisit your Orangery project, and I very much look forward to seeing the end result. I couldn’t find an architect for the Orangery – in fact I could find very little at all about the place. When I visited the hotel was in some kind of Covid/Change of owner limbo so I hope it has reopened and guests can see that magnificent building.

]]> By: Mark Draper https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-12833 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:34:53 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-12833 As a native of Kettering, now living in Rushton and a descended from a long established firm of Drapers furniture makers and retailers in the town ( recently closed down after 150 yrs). I was fascinated to read your entry about J. L.Carr. In particular, I enjoyed reading about the Orangery. Such a fine building must have been designed by a very talented architect and I for one like to think it was by Repton. I studied it some years ago and did my best to model it in clay, having read your article, I’m inspired to revisit the project. I’m very much enjoying your website, thank you, Mark Draper

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4255 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:42:47 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4255 In reply to Simon.

Hello Simon. Yes, isn’t it an amazing resource? Northamptonshire seems to be particularly strong. I’m pleased you have added to your knowledge of Boughton Park.

]]> By: Simon https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4254 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:33:29 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4254 Fascinating. As a Northamptonian, Carr is well known to me but I had no idea there was an archive of his images. Made me search VADS for others and I found a fabulous drawing of “Grotto Lodge” by Dryden that I was unaware of, see https://vads.ac.uk/digital/collection/HDC/id/35/rec/18
In my Boughton Park researches I have only ever known it called New Park Barn or (much more recently) Fox Covert Hall.
If ever I do another edition of my Boughton Park book, I now have two new illustrations to include! Thank you.

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4249 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:19:52 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4249 In reply to John.

Hello John, and thanks for the appreciation. The maps are amazing, in fact Carr’s entire output is a treasure trove. What a lovely memory to know you bought from Carr himself. I hope you continue to enjoy your maps.

]]> By: John https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4248 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:12:42 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4248 Another fascinating post – thank you. We first came across JL Carr nearly 50 years ago. A friend had one of his ‘county maps’ which we liked so much we got in touch with Mr Carr and bought two maps – Nottinghamshire (my wife’s home county) and the map of England and Wales. They have hung in our hall ever since and have always had a lot of attention from us and visitors to our house. The detail – tiny drawings and a wealth of names, dates and other information – always amazes us, as do some of the quirky (and a few inaccurate) facts. Sadly, it looks as if both the maps we have are now out of print.

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4244 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:29:24 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4244 In reply to Norma Hebden.

Good to see that you have taken over punning duties this week Norma!

]]> By: Norma Hebden https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4243 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:26:06 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4243 In reply to Editor.

Such joy to learn more about J L Carr. In my book, this post is quincessential reading!

]]> By: Editor https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4242 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:36:00 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4242 In reply to Archaeogail.

Thanks Gail. I share your delight: I too was thrilled to find out more about Carr the polymath. I don’t really know Northamptonshire, but after a quick visit to research this post I hope to go back soon and explore further. And I must look out for Carr’s carvings in the churchyards!

]]> By: Archaeogail https://thefollyflaneuse.com/a-novel-discovery-j-l-carr-and-northamptonshire-landscape-ornaments/#comment-4241 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:29:02 +0000 https://thefollyflaneuse.com/?p=4536#comment-4241 Wow Karen, how utterly fascinating! I love Carr’s novels, and especially the films, which are some of my all-time favourites too, but I had no idea that he was such a talented artist with a passion for buildings! How fantastic that the collection has been digitised, I shall certainly be taking a closer look. Is it greedy to wish that he’d painted more in Yorkshire?! Thanks for yet another wonderful post!

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