Bridge Balustrade, Phase 2: Completed

Bridge Balustrade, Phase 2: Completed

Bridge Balustrade, Phase 2: Completed Reconstruction of the second portion of the bridge balustrade is now complete. Much detail was included in the earlier post on the subject (Bridge: Balustrade Phase 2 of 6) and only the actual assembly on the bridge remained. The...
Bridge: Balustrade Phase 2 of 6

Bridge: Balustrade Phase 2 of 6

Bridge: Balustrade Phase 2 of 6 Work is in progress on the second section of the bridge balustrade and, when complete, both sides of the east span will be not only safe, but also aesthetically pleasing. The two sections were in the worst condition of the six, being in...
What Happened to the Veuve Clicquot?

What Happened to the Veuve Clicquot?

What Happened to the Veuve Clicquot? These intimidating stairs lead down to the main cellars of Brockhampton Park. Despite appearances, the cellars are well worth exploring, but be careful, as the darkened stairs begin immediately inside the access door, which is...
The Kitchen Garden

The Kitchen Garden

The Kitchen Garden The kitchen garden is located beyond the gate into the refuse and recycling area. As well as providing several “windmills” for hanging out clothes to dry, it provides a garden for residents to grow some fresh produce on a DIY basis, if they wish....
East Boundary Fence Repair

East Boundary Fence Repair

East Boundary Fence Repair   The east boundary of the house lies across the lake and is often hidden by foliage, but, in 2019, it became necessary to take down a very large beech tree there that had been identified as having a root fungus, creating the danger of...