Tag Archives: Art

On a completely different topic: Cambridge Cows!

I recently read that the continuation of the centuries old practice of grazing cows in Cambridge is now in some doubt, but meanwhile …  90 large, decorative cow sculptures have most definitely moved in! The sculptures have been set up … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – A silent, but hypnotic leaf fall

* Gustav Klimt‘s Portrait of Adele Bloch–Bauer I (1903-1907)  

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Wordless Wednesday – Shine a Light

Cambridge e-Luminate 2017  (10-15th February)

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Snakes in the grass

This year, for the first time in a while, the Snake’s Head Fritillaries in the meadow bit of our garden have managed to open before being consumed. I am not sure what eats them, I put it down to the … Continue reading

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Reflections on Wood

Last year the National Trust at Wimpole Hall commisioned an artist to develop a number of sculptures for the Pleasure Grounds under the title: ‘Reflections’. Theo Gayer-Anderson (sculptor and stone conservator) was successful. He worked with the gardeners/foresters over a … Continue reading

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