In Mid May we had a lovely visit with R&M. It has been a hectic trip for them fitting in SW and the family, Greece and then us.

P&M had booked a textile treasures look around at Chatsworth and had a very enjoyable time with some of the conservators and looking over some of the textiles and the work that they do.  No photos from in the tour, I'm afraid, but here are the rest. It was nice for the girls to share some time with a topic they both love.

R and I took the air and had a walk along the river. It was a beautiful day for a walk and hearing the murmer of the water.

It was also fun walking through the sheep and lambs, stopping for the odd chat with them.

  

R had predicted ( correctly ) that the girls would be late meeting with us, but we enjoyed a drink and a sit down in the stables yard and a bite to eat, after they had finished their morning.

Two sisters had visited this house from Australia, and stood by this fountain, within a month

The them at the moment is "Make yourself comfortable and so there are many chairs and seats to try.
This one is a block of coal.

Quick chat over a "Grinling"

Walking through R and I lost the girls for a while. Backtracking we found that they were discussing .....textiles

 Having a rest in a canvas

 

On the Wednesday we visited Dunham Massey, which is a place that P&I visit quite frequently for walks in the Deer Park.

They have an exhibition on, which recreates part of the house as it was during the first World War - it became a hospital for a period of time. It's an excellent exhibition, which is also up for a prestigious award this year. As well as using static display, with audio visual support, they have actors that depict Nurses and Soldier patients. You can't interact with them, because they "are living in a different time"

We also had a look around the house and kitchens. This is one big Aga! Coal fired as well.

An early evening stroll in the garden

 

Think that Ros might have liked this....

We had a great time, as usual.
When we next meet our Grandparentedness will have increased by 1, Woo Hoo.