tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post1860206100338225920..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: A trip to Peaslake, SurreyJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-40736500766192576942013-04-18T08:54:37.802+01:002013-04-18T08:54:37.802+01:00The 1920's and 1930's arts and crafts subu...The 1920's and 1930's arts and crafts suburbia that you are so against actually provide vastly superior homes in both amenities and outlook that more more modern homes lack. It is disgraceful that well housed "nimbys" or "bananas" should be allowed to subvert the housing aspirations of an entire generation. Most people want homes with gardens and these should be provided. With sufficient tree and shrub landscaping new developments will eventually blend seamlessly into the countryside. If you want to look at high quality developments look at Hampstead Garden Suburb (perennially sought-after) or Poundbury, Dorset (Prince Charles' beautiful traditionally designed new development.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165006081500313060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-26650858943349760352012-05-08T14:42:28.022+01:002012-05-08T14:42:28.022+01:00I am glad you enjoyed last year's open garden ...I am glad you enjoyed last year's open garden events and that my daughter did a good job of showing you the school garden. Why not visit Peaslake again for this year's open gardens which is on Sunday 27th May and based around the centre of the village. More info can be found on the school website http://www.peaslakeschool.com Thanks JeanetteJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192204102387166590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-1219337219075283142011-05-26T05:28:46.125+01:002011-05-26T05:28:46.125+01:00As usual brilliant blog! I do love your writing st...As usual brilliant blog! I do love your writing style. <br />I would like to visit some place like this if I ever go to your country.<br />My favorite are the first and the third from the bottom.<br />Have a great week!snowwhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04224433823476591538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-51644125342999890462011-05-26T04:28:20.953+01:002011-05-26T04:28:20.953+01:00Beautiful shots of the place. Very colorful.Beautiful shots of the place. Very colorful.Rajeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325697671806865458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-44012826307975071732011-05-25T10:27:17.150+01:002011-05-25T10:27:17.150+01:00There is a website with information about the hist...There is a website with information about the history of Peaslake school, here http://www.peaslake.surrey.sch.uk/history.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-52891082376023118792011-05-24T21:10:14.359+01:002011-05-24T21:10:14.359+01:00PS: The peacock dress is on show at Smallhythe Pla...PS: The peacock dress is on show at Smallhythe Place and it looks stunning :-) xoCarole Poirot https://www.blogger.com/profile/01827490098818817610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-90159066753040857232011-05-24T20:57:47.489+01:002011-05-24T20:57:47.489+01:00They're lovely photos and I think "the gr...They're lovely photos and I think "the gritty realities of life" are totally overrated. Personally - given the choice - I'd gladly hide away from them :-) Surrey looks perfect for that. Thanks so much for your lengthy comment, I really appreciate it. Have a great week xoCarole Poirot https://www.blogger.com/profile/01827490098818817610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-82881603250568690052011-05-24T18:01:51.164+01:002011-05-24T18:01:51.164+01:00I like the abstract topiary.I like the abstract topiary.ABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17159965456052359554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-68864168755468004632011-05-24T12:06:58.531+01:002011-05-24T12:06:58.531+01:00For me this was a fabulous read about one of my ol...For me this was a fabulous read about one of my old haunting grounds. Thank you!Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-11096236495755744272011-05-24T06:05:04.182+01:002011-05-24T06:05:04.182+01:00What a marvelous blog, Jenny ! I thoroughly enjoye...What a marvelous blog, Jenny ! I thoroughly enjoyed myself here, going through many of your recent posts. Very interesting photos and commentary ! Thanks for sharing a part of your world with us - this is a place on my bucket list.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my site today and leaving your kind words.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-58254639592694432742011-05-23T21:43:52.716+01:002011-05-23T21:43:52.716+01:00I'd like to see the yellow leaves against the ...I'd like to see the yellow leaves against the blue irisChristienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62383318313978325002011-05-23T18:30:43.886+01:002011-05-23T18:30:43.886+01:00What marvellous photos - so reminiscent of my days...What marvellous photos - so reminiscent of my days in Sussex, which looks fairly similar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com