Comments on: The Tyndale Monument, North Nibley, Gloucestershire.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:57:37 +0000

In reply to John Holland. Thank you John. Sophie’s tempestuous relationship with Henri is mentioned in the small display in the museum. I also saw an excellent exhibition at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge a few years ago. It is wonderful to be led to these stories by follies and monuments.

By: John Holland

John Holland — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:11:28 +0000

Fascinating as ever! I climber the tower many years ago and remember the amazing views of the River Severn.
I was very interested to know that Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska lived for a while in Wotton-under-Edge. I’m sure readers will know that she had a passionate, but tempestuous, relationship with the talented French sculptor, Henri Gaudier (killed, tragically young, in the trenches in 1917). She called him her ‘savage messiah’ and they decided to take each other’s surnames as a token of their love.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:49:49 +0000

In reply to TOM GARDNER. Hello Tom from a sunny England after days of rain. What a small world - thank you for letting me know that Sheldon is an authority on Salviati. I confess that I had not heard of his work until I began researching this folly, but I will now order up a copy of Sheldon's book next time I am in the library.

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:47:04 +0000

In reply to Jocelyn Hattersley. Good morning Jocelyn. I was very pleased to receive your lovely comments. I hope you find time to visit a folly or two in 2026. Thanks for getting in touch.

By: TOM GARDNER

TOM GARDNER — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:21:38 +0000

TOM (NYC)
TOTALLY AGREE WITH JOCELYN. BEING AN ANTIQUES DEALER, MY KINDRED APPRECIATION OF YOUR OFFERINGS GOES WITHOUT SAYING.
THE FACT THAT MY PARTNER, SHELDON BARR, IS THE SITTING AUTHORITY OF: DR. A. SALVIATI (VENETIAN GLASS – 3 BOOKS) – WAS THE ‘CHERRY’ ON MY SUN.
AS TO “THAT” WOMAN’S COMMENT … THERE’S ONE IN EVERY ‘OPINION’.
ONCE AGAIN, YOU’VE MADE A CLOUDY DAY … BRIGHT.
MANY THANKS,
TOM

By: Jocelyn Hattersley

Jocelyn Hattersley — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:41:56 +0000

I always look forward to Saturday morning and the Folly Flaneuse dropping in into my email box. I would love to make it to all of the wonderful places you talk about, today is rather lovely too. It will be something I would have to do a bit by a bit, even though I am retired I always seem to be busy!
Thank you for doing this very interesting page every week. I really look forward to it!

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:42:51 +0000

In reply to Margie Hoffnung. Hello Margie. It was, as ever with my follying schedule, a flying visit. But a magnificent tea would have been just what we needed when we descended. Next time I promise to allow time to call in - hopefully when all your flowers are in bloom. What a wonderful place to walk the dog.

By: Margie Hoffnung

Margie Hoffnung — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:35:54 +0000

I walk my dog up there several times a week and sad that I didn’t know you were coming. At the very least could have fortified you with a magnificent tea!

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:10:27 +0000

In reply to Christine. Thank you Christine. I do appreciate your kind comments and I hope you continue to be inspired by my weekly ramblings.

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:06:58 +0000

Thank you for your fascinating glimpses into monuments and their histories. It always sets me off looking at the background of these things following your clues and leads. A great diversion from modern life.