Comments on: Black Dick’s Temple, Whitley Beaumont, West Yorkshire

By: Editor

Editor — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:01:43 +0000

In reply to Paul Kirkwood. Good morning Paul. Yes, sadly the monument isn’t accessible, but you can easily see the temple from footpaths. The views are very different from that seen in the 18th century, but still excellent. Happy hunting.

By: Paul Kirkwood

Paul Kirkwood — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:21:15 +0000

Fascinating tale and excellent pics, Karen. Thanks for posting. Have made a note to visit when next in the area. Your post re the Monument was interesting too. Such a pity it’s off limits.

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:47:03 +0000

In reply to Jane Ainsworth. Good afternoon Jane. I do appreciate you taking the time to let me know that you enjoy my weekly ramblings. It is feedback like this that encourages me to keep going, so very many thanks.

By: Jane Ainsworth

Jane Ainsworth — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:52:19 +0000

I felt that it was about time I contacted you after enjoying reading your weekly stories for months, after recommendation by the Folly Fellowship. Thank you very much for your wonderful stories, excellent research and brilliant images. Your passion for your subject shines through. Long may they continue …. Jane

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:41:34 +0000

In reply to TOM GARDNER. Good morning Tom. Pere Lachaise is a fascinating place, and I too enjoy wandering amongst the miniature mansions of the departed.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:37:58 +0000

In reply to John Davies. Hello John. I am always excited to find views of follies, especially by lesser-known artists. I’m pleased to hear you share my enthusiasm.

By: John Davies

John Davies — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 09:37:44 +0000

A lovely watercolour indeed, and nice to see Brian Tattersfield’s equally lovely drawings. Thanks for giving this recent art some wider exposure.

By: TOM GARDNER

TOM GARDNER — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 16:28:26 +0000

HAVING LIVED IN PARIS FOR FOUR YEARS, IN THE MID-SEVENTIES, ASIDE FROM THE CITY ITSELF – ITS CEMETERIES … ESP. PERE LACAISE, WAS A ‘LOCAL’ IN WHICH I SPENT MANY A
MAGICAL, MYSTICAL – SPAN OF TIME.
EVEN TODAY, HERE IN NEW YORK CITY, A FAMOUS SUCH CEMETERY, – IS: ‘WOODLAWN’.; ONE IN WHICH, ON A SUNNY DAY, ONE CAN SPEND HOURS … SIMPLY STROLLING THE PATHWAYS. THE ARRAY OF HEADSTONES, & MAUSOLEUMS ARE NEVER DISAPPOINTING.
SADLY, THOSE ‘RESIDENCES’ (OF THE ABOVE), ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO APPRECIATE SUCH WORLDLY ENDEAVOURS.
ALAS: ‘NO ONE GETS OUT OF THIS LIFE … ALIVE!’

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:13:40 +0000

In reply to NIGEL RUSH. Thank you Nigel, I’m pleased you enjoy my Saturday ramblings. I’m on my way back from a Scottish trip with a LOT of snow so it was lovely to be reminded of that wonderful Hockney view.

By: NIGEL RUSH

NIGEL RUSH — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:54:29 +0000

Artist unknown for the Terrace walk and Temple (1908) but have a look at David Hockney’s Winter Tunnel with Snow (March 2006) a hundred years later. No Hall or Temple of course, but so very Yorkshire.
Saturday’s just wouldn’t be the same without your fascinating discoveries.