Comments on: Follies and Pharmaceuticals: a Curious Concoction

By: Kate Dyson

Kate Dyson — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:36:24 +0000

Hello Barbara,
I loved that fascinating last post. You always come up with something that surprises.

By: Charles Cowling

Charles Cowling — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:42:42 +0000

FF, thank you for the intro to Barbara Jones, who I had never heard of. She’s unsung for sure — overshadowed perhaps by Ravilious, Bawden & co — and deserves to be better known.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:46:12 +0000

In reply to Iain Gray. Well done Iain! You were definitely in the right place at the right time. The folly must be particularly mysterious against a dark sky.

By: Iain Gray

Iain Gray — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:41:45 +0000

The Spike Milligan programme inspired me to jump in my car and drive to Yeovil to see Jack the Treacle Eater. When I got there the sky was as black as night, there were cattle surrounding Jack and I had the joy of chatting to the owner Squire Messiter. Unforgettable!

By: John Davies

John Davies — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:20:48 +0000

What a surprising tale! Evidently Follies refresh the parts other interests don’t. The Dunmore Pineapple was my introduction to follies….. the BBC film c 1970(?) with Spike Milligan, if anyone remembers that?

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:58:24 +0000

In reply to John Malaiperuman. Hello John. I was very excited to discover this little publication, and couldn't wait to get home and find out more about it. It was great fun to research so I am pleased to know that you enjoyed reading about it.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:55:13 +0000

In reply to Colin Addy. Thank you for reading! And thank you Colin for taking the time to show your appreciation.

By: Colin Addy

Colin Addy — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:47:38 +0000

Thanks! Another wonderful example of what fun you can have with an enquiring mind! Thanks for sharing it with us all!

By: John Malaiperuman

John Malaiperuman — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:42:46 +0000

A superb read for a Saturday morning and what fantastic descriptions and sketches!

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:51:52 +0000

In reply to Ian Wright. Hello Ian. Surrey is top of my list for exploring as I haven't featured many follies or landscape ornaments from that part of the world. Suggestions are always gratefully received. If you click on the 'contact' button you can email me and I'd be pleased to hear from you.