"Oh the places I will go "
History whispers at your footsteps.
Does history whisper at your footsteps? , are you amazed by where you live ? I am .
For if Swarkstone bridge had been crossed by Bonnie Bridge Charlie then our history could have been so so very different , I am amazed and in awe of where I live and I love it.
Swarkstone Bridge is at the end of Swarkstone causeway , it was built in the 13 century to cross the river and surrounding marshes. The ancient bridge crosses the river Trent 6 miles south of Derby (England)
The bridge is just under 1 mile long and has 17 arches, In 1745 during the Jacobite rebellion
The countryside and the woods are amongst my favourite places and spaces.
History whispers at your footsteps.
Does history whisper at your footsteps? , are you amazed by where you live ? I am .
For if Swarkstone bridge had been crossed by Bonnie Bridge Charlie then our history could have been so so very different , I am amazed and in awe of where I live and I love it.
Swarkstone Bridge is at the end of Swarkstone causeway , it was built in the 13 century to cross the river and surrounding marshes. The ancient bridge crosses the river Trent 6 miles south of Derby (England)
The bridge is just under 1 mile long and has 17 arches, In 1745 during the Jacobite rebellion
Nearby is the Jacobean grandstand called Swarkestone Hall Pavilion and walled area, formerly connected with Harpur Hall, where it is believed they used to bait bulls. The pavilion is attributed to John Smythson who also designed Bolsover Castle, and is Grade I Listed.It was repaired and is now owned by the Landmark Trust who maintain it and rent it out to holidaymakers.
I love secret little invitations to walk and seek and explore :
I am a seeker of the hidden
I am seeker of those who are gone
I am a seeker of a door that beholds
I am a seeker of adventure
I am a seeker of me
I am a seeker of you
I love the countryside around where I am.
Fascinating place! And beautiful photos! You're a poet.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful area. Love your posts!
ReplyDeleteYou should take up geocaching. We only started a few weeks ago and we've already discovered some lovely hidden locations that we'd never have found otherwise. It's great fun too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful beautiful place you live! I loved reading through this and looking at the gorgeous pics x
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to stay there as a holiday maker
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely place to live, great pictures x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful place. I love all the photos and especially that little narrow bridge.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures. I love histor. Seeing it come alive through the landscape it amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou had me with the first picture of that arched bridge. Love you leading me along your journey, thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt must be wonderful to live somewhere with so much history. It looks absolutely beautiful too and so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteLovely post - I was totally drawn in by your title :) That would be a perfect day out for me!
ReplyDeleteI love history, it was my favourite subject throughout school and something I thoroughly still enjoy now. I don't like the Daily Fail but you should check it out, they had a story posted on their website earlier of a deserted mill house with machinery and yarn still inside, amazing! xx
ReplyDeleteI am a total history addict so this really appeals to me. I love the stories that are hidden within buildings and space...and bridges! Gorgeous photos too....lovely post!
ReplyDeleteI was also thinking about geocaching as I read this post. You should give it a go
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos....I think there is more history to our place than I know....We have a cathedral which is pretty impressive
ReplyDeleteI love exploring and find hidden gems locally. Looks so tranquil
ReplyDeleteI was born in Derby and lived in a little village nearby till about 10 years ago but I've never heard of Swarkstone Bridge. Your photos are gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to live somewhere so picturesque. We love The Landmark Trust as their holiday rentals are so quirky and part of the historical fabric of the country. I am not sure I am adventurous enough to walk on your rickety bridge at the end though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to live. I love your photos! x
ReplyDeleteSwarkestone Hall Pavilion looks like an amazing place to stay!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely place to visit Claire x x
ReplyDeleteExploring is one of my favourite things of all to do x
ReplyDeleteWe have just moved and I have found myself wanting to go out and explore. Love the photos you have managed to capture.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Woods can be so peaceful. I love woodland!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to live and I'm with you our local woods and fields and countryside are where I love to be
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, so lucky that yo have this near by. Woods are a great place to explore especially with architecture like this. x
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! It's lovely to find out about where you live and the places that you probably don't take much notice of in everyday life x
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Very evocative.
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