Comments on: Dinton Folly, Dinton, Buckinghamshire

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:30:40 +0000

In reply to Roger White. Good afternoon Roger, and many thanks for taking the time to explain how the Piper lithograph came to be. I will update the post with this information. You are very privileged to have known John so well, and I am sure you are right in your assessment of how he would have reacted to the restoration of Dinton Castle. A dilemma indeed and, as you say, others will have to be faced again in the future.

By: Roger White

Roger White — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:52:35 +0000

Just to add a small clarification to the very interesting piece on the Dinton folly. The John Piper lithograph mentioned was developed by him from a painting that he did at my request to be auctioned at a Georgian Group charity event at Somerset House. As far as I know it is still owned by the successful bidder on that occasion.
I have a feeling, having known Piper, that he would have been equivocal about the very smart restoration and upgrade of the building – he tended to prefer such structures in a state of picturesque decay. But of course he was aware, as we all are, that picturesque decay inexorably slides into collapse, ruination and ultimate disappearance. A difficult and perennial dilemma.

By: Editor

Editor — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:09:02 +0000

In reply to Nick Addington. Thank you Nick. The only reason I am not in Scotland more often is that there are not enough days in the week. Further trips are booked so watch this space!

By: Nick Addington

Nick Addington — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:32:53 +0000

Congratulations on this milestone! Always impressed by your research and the many illustrations that accompany your fascinating articles. Glad you seem to get up to Scotland from time to time- plenty more fossicking potential up here!

By: Editor

Editor — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:53:15 +0000

In reply to Iain. Thanks Iain. Sorry to hear you are confined with Covid. Hope you are soon over it. Tea at Hartwell House is always a treat so I will take you up on that offer one day!

By: Iain

Iain — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:47:33 +0000

Brilliant innings so far! I’ve visited Dinton Castle many times, last was post Grand Designs and I hope to see it restored to ruin one day. Hartwell House is just round the corner where you should join us one day for the finest tea in England. Best wishes from a Covid household.

By: Editor

Editor — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:43:56 +0000

In reply to Keith Cattell. Hello Keith. No folly is ever too small for me. Thank you for letting me know about it and I will be in touch.

By: Keith Cattell

Keith Cattell — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:50:48 +0000

Thank you Folly Flaneuse for keeping me endlessly entertained, although i have only seen the last forty or so: 200 is a remarkable achievement. I do have a small 1837 Gothic folly in Wolverhampton, by Thomas Rickman,, but it is probably so small it would be below your interest horizon.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:02:16 +0000

In reply to Lisa Corby. Thank you Lisa. We must plan some more folly jaunts!

By: Lisa Corby

Lisa Corby — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 12:30:01 +0000

Congratulations on your 200th post! Always enjoy your posts and our educational trips out xx