tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post4636309138264246771..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: The Golden Gates of Hampton Court - and Cinderella!Jenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-88001463820957253202011-07-28T12:46:54.520+01:002011-07-28T12:46:54.520+01:00I really enjoyed seeing those golden flowers aroun...I really enjoyed seeing those golden flowers around, and on, the door. <br />I was taken aback too at the way the security fences were erected - very ugly indeed. <br />Enjoyable post Jenny.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849036690807834080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-44650432130805029662011-06-25T13:57:53.561+01:002011-06-25T13:57:53.561+01:00You lucky duck - now I see you live over there!!!!...You lucky duck - now I see you live over there!!!!!Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75130824865596527182011-06-22T21:24:45.018+01:002011-06-22T21:24:45.018+01:00It was so interesting to read about the history of...It was so interesting to read about the history of these gates and I am as thrilled as you are that they are about to be restored. That was good news. Something that beautiful and ancient needs to be preserved.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by my blog recently. I am so glad you did.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-69697540689228771592011-06-22T03:21:39.523+01:002011-06-22T03:21:39.523+01:00Maintaining historical architecture without spoili...Maintaining historical architecture without spoiling the original appearance must take lots of time and money and proper sense of value. It's good you got the quick response from the people concerned. I hope they'll keep you informed.<br />Thank you for sharing, Jenny.<br /><br />Cosmoscosmoshttp://cosmosenglishwritingblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-29428996640134065302011-06-20T22:07:13.280+01:002011-06-20T22:07:13.280+01:00I adore Hampton Court Palace. On all of my many tr...I adore Hampton Court Palace. On all of my many trips to London, I've only been once. Next time we're there, I am definitely going. I want to see these golden flowers...Erin {pughs' news}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03261798020134673516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-11210548488108507462011-06-20T19:54:32.226+01:002011-06-20T19:54:32.226+01:00I'm glad that they've apparently got plans...I'm glad that they've apparently got plans to restore the gates, and I'll post a bit more here when I hear the details. I remember these gates when I was a teenager, they were the most beautiful thing you have ever seen in the morning mists by the river. That's before they put those ugly railings in front of them. There's more to investigate here, for sure, but I'm so pleased they're not just being left to decay!Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-13664019584733320882011-06-20T16:55:21.102+01:002011-06-20T16:55:21.102+01:00it looks like a fabulous place anyway! first gate ...it looks like a fabulous place anyway! first gate is my favorite too! <br />thanks for commenting on my paraphernalia : )erleichdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471341634223594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75734217668960328342011-06-20T16:40:30.838+01:002011-06-20T16:40:30.838+01:00Your comparison with Cinderella is so true! I real...Your comparison with Cinderella is so true! I really like the first door, with golden leaves and flowers. <br />We are some bloggers who post doors every wednesday, feel free to join usor to look at the pics!<br />There's a beautyful blog about doors, "The door hunter" , about doors and gates of Prague.Malysshttp://chroniclesfromtheshore.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-1332860817304579992011-06-20T15:38:43.054+01:002011-06-20T15:38:43.054+01:00That's really sad - I wonder if they'll ge...That's really sad - I wonder if they'll get back to you. I hope so. If it's a cash flow issue, perhaps we could start a fundraising campaign to restore them...? (Now would be the perfect moment to take advantage of our royal history for an international fundraiser!)Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-41861902004970029082011-06-20T15:27:52.626+01:002011-06-20T15:27:52.626+01:00Thanks for the photos and the history. I love thi...Thanks for the photos and the history. I love thinking about the Royal Court arriving by boat at the gates. Hope you find out why/what about the lack of restoration.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-35433356519451677722011-06-20T14:56:46.252+01:002011-06-20T14:56:46.252+01:00it's a pity that such beauties are not well-ma...it's a pity that such beauties are not well-maintained. love the intricate carvings of the gates though.LifeRamblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671888795238528513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-72250843537489695082011-06-20T12:28:55.091+01:002011-06-20T12:28:55.091+01:00How sad these beautiful treasures have not been ma...How sad these beautiful treasures have not been maintained properly. I hope you get some answers and await your updates.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343040992394808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-91873186505007358642011-06-20T12:26:32.462+01:002011-06-20T12:26:32.462+01:00If the new railings are to protect them from vanda...If the new railings are to protect them from vandals they should be higher. It doesn't look like that would be the reason. So long as they maintain the gates the modern damage can be undone if necessary.Christienoreply@blogger.com