28th February, we jump on the bus to Norwich, where we jump on another to take us to Aylsham. We’re walking out to Blickling Hall, one-time home of Ann Boleyn’s family (second wife of Henry VIII). For those interested in the history of Blickling Hall…a feature I posted in 2018.
Love walking rural lanes…
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Snowdrops are everywhere, seen here on a heath
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And the same heath…
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First sighting of Blickling Hall, seen from a distance, on zoom…
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Blickling Church, exquisite flushwork, a specialty of Norfolk
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A definite Dutch touch to these *workers houses* that flank the hall
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The pub, where maybe lords once mixed with locals
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Another view of the hall…
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The lake… all grand houses have a lake
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On the return, wonderful woodland
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Back at Aylsham for the bus…
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Hope you enjoyed our little walk. See Tuesday’s Treats for flowers. Yes, we have spring here
crispina kemp 
Very nice pictorial tour. Thanks for sharing
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Amazing photos, and I’m so grateful for the linked post with all of the history. Fascinating!
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Thank you, Nan.
I knew someone would ask… so I anticipated
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Try saying Blickling and Back ten times fast…
I’ve been watching The Last Kingdom and it’s rather cool to see Aylsham in your pics – brings me to all the various old and new names of all these places.
Beautiful pictures.
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Thank you, Dale. As you know, I’m totally steeped in our local history
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Yes. And I love that you share it with us.
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Something to do with what makes me, me.
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Yes. Much appreciated this sharing you do 🙂
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🙂
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May I enquire what photographic image capture device you use as it appears to be some sort of telephotometric device for the transport of the observer to a variety of photogenic delights.
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I thank you. Yes, you may ask, and although you might not be asking seriously, I shall tell you I use a Panasonic DC-FZ82, which is mirrorless, therefore lightweight, with x60 zoom plus wide-angle lens
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Funnily, I too have the FZ82,, a DMC TZ70 and a Sony SA58 DSLR but I like FZ82 the best for it’s zoom
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IT’s a fantastic zoom. I am impressed.
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The trees are magnificent 🙂
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The small-leaved lime is now very rare, and these are amongst the oldest in the country
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