Comments on: Garnsey’s Tower, Blackborough, Devon

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:42:58 +0000

In reply to Julia B.

Hello Julia. What a shame you didn’t run past as I was wandering round in circles. I had maps and the coordinates on my phone but still couldn’t find it – and there wasn’t a runner to dog-walker to be found in my moment of need.I’m very pleased to hear that you enjoyed learning more about the tower’s history.

By: Julia B

Julia B — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:34:31 +0000

Great to see pictures of the tower as it used to be! Good research. I found the tower remains by accident while out running one dimpsy day about 20 years ago, and was proper spooked to come across it so unexpectedly!
Now it’s a favourite destination on foot or cycling but even so, I’m never sure of finding it until it’s in front of me.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:46:39 +0000

In reply to Bill Mason. Hello Bill. What a tempting offer - I will be in touch.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:45:50 +0000

In reply to Mrs Barbara Howard. Thanks Barbara. You are so right! I had maps, co-ordinates etc and thought I was well-prepared. But no such luck! Happily a rare failure.

By: Mrs Barbara Howard

Mrs Barbara Howard — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:33:43 +0000

Isn’t it frustrating when you know there’s something there but you can’t find it?! It’s happened to me before now, on several occasions. But despite that, you tell a fascinating folly tale as usual. Thank you.

By: Bill Mason

Bill Mason — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:17:24 +0000

I so enjoy your postings, thank you.
Years ago I was living in England and started researching a book about follies.
It is going nowhere now, so if you would like, I would happily pass on my research.
Contact me direct on my email
Best
Bill

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:23:58 +0000

In reply to Sally Costen. Thank you Sally. I love the research and the rambling and it is very kind of you to show your appreciation.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:22:51 +0000

In reply to Jane Padfield. Hello Jane. All ideas must be considered in the weird and wonderful world of follies and the stories that surround them! Thanks for getting in touch.

By: Sally Costen

Sally Costen — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:07:06 +0000

As always, thank you so much. Your wanderings are very enjoyable to say the least. Thank you.

By: Jane Padfield

Jane Padfield — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:51:51 +0000

Real mysteries are always the most interesting! Possibly the photographer of’ ‘Guernsey’ Tower was confused and linking the name Garnsey with ‘gansey’ the regional (northern) pronunciation of ‘guernsey’, the type of jumper or sweater; ‘gansey’ said in a Devonian accent could sound like ’garnsey’ . Which is not to suggest any actual connection between the surname Garnsey and the Channel Islands!