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Monday, 7 October 2013

The Garden


I never knew this street in Glastonbury existed till I noticed a plaque by the entrance, I just had to see what was down there.

 
This was the St Mary Magdalen Hospital then later the Royal Almshouses, they date back to before 1322 by 1958 they had become derelict. The town council and trustees gained permission from the charity commission to demolish part to build flatlets for old people (Beyond the far wall) and restored the garden and buildings on the right.
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20 comments:

  1. Birgitta8 October 2013 at 08:19

    Nice photos!

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes8 October 2013 at 09:20

      Thanks Brigitta, the garden width is only about 4 meters wide so was not easy to photograph how I wanted.

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  2. Fun608 October 2013 at 09:11

    An interesting place to visit. A new one for me so need to put it on my list.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes8 October 2013 at 09:23

      I deleted your other post, did not think you wanted two the same. A great place to visit though I still have to go round the abbey (been once). The Tor is a must if you go there, the views are astounding on a good day.

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  3. Timur Wilde Photography8 October 2013 at 09:15

    Hi Bill....very cool photo...the second is my favorite !

    Greetings

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  4. Indrani8 October 2013 at 11:34

    Interesting what all we find on exploring. Great shots!

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  5. Yamini MacLean8 October 2013 at 14:35

    Hari Om
    Aren't surprise places just delicious?! As are these photos. YAM xx

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  6. Anonymous8 October 2013 at 16:32

    Such a beautiful place to visit.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes8 October 2013 at 17:40

      It was and the chapel was so peaceful but I still have to show that

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  7. Cynthia8 October 2013 at 18:34

    A lovely little garden, and I hope the pensioners are able to get out and enjoy it.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes8 October 2013 at 20:29

      I think they do, there is a gate leading to it.

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  8. Anonymous9 October 2013 at 03:09

    It's simply gorgeous, Bill! Thank you for sharing this with us :)

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes9 October 2013 at 08:10

      That was my thinking when I first saw it. Glad to see you back

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  9. lisa lewicki hermanson12 October 2013 at 02:55

    How beautiful and picturesque.

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes12 October 2013 at 08:52

      They were my sentiments on seeing the place as well, thanks for visiting

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  10. genie15 October 2013 at 19:08

    How I would love to go walking in this garden. So serene and beautiful. genie

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    1. Billy Blue Eyes15 October 2013 at 19:17

      It is and I could have stayed a while but had to get off

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