The Old Gardeners Cottage by danob
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This is the old Gardner's cottage part of the long sleeping beauty of the lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall which had survived for over 400 years as part of the Tremayne family estate. In it's heyday employed 22 full time gardeners, who I imagine would have warmed their hands on that fireplace in winter, or made a brew of tea.
When World War I started in 1914, the male staff all signed up with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, with whom they served in the mud and trenches of the Western Front.. Only 6 returned of the 22 and the estate fell into disrepair and was lost in the overgrowth..
In 1990 Tim Smit who later went on to establish the Eden Garden Project had made it his passion to restore them.. Today it has become as famous, and was a pleasure to wander around.. Barn Owls and much wildlife can be seen here.. A pure joy for both garden and wildlife lovers alike.
Comments (64)
Great Image. Great mood!
I love the warm, cozy feeling in this shot. The low lighting and pov are just perfect.
Excellent capture Daniel.
Such a warm feeling comes from this place and thanks so much for the history.
Excellent photography and scene, nice work
A lovely and warm mood , superb shot , Thanks for sharing the story , Ana
Superb image !!, thank you for sharing this story.
Excellent photography and scene
Beautiful light, mood, details... a great photo!
WOW is this really where the gardeners live now? looks so historical!! beautifully shot such a charming and rustic dwelling with the wonderful fire crackaling in the backdrop !!... loved reading about it too wish i could go there!! i enjoyed seeing this Danny !
Brilliant pic! This is where your wide angle is so great... i was there last spring and didn't even try to get this shot as I knew it wouldn't work!
The lighting is wonderful... I like a lot.. seem unreal.. but perfect. Hugs my friend. Luis
Superb historical composition!!!
This is a gorgeous shot, so rich and inviting. Lovely eye you have :)
Wonderfully captured and so many interesting details to see, from the filled jars to the saw, to the lovely flowers on the window sill, to the gloves drying near the fire, and the curious object on the wall. A lot of time and money went into this restoration, it must have been very interesting to see!
Beautiful room, excellent captured. A lot of details to see. Your informations are always so interesting, thanks for that!
Oh adorable cottage, a place that I adore... marvelous shot Danny!
very nice Image Beautiful!!
What an inviting place. Great capture.
I wouldn't mind to sit infront of this lovely fire place. So nice and warm shot ;O)
stunning image! this is livable space... something we make very little of these days.
What a wonderful image. Thank you for sharing it and it's history. Fabulous photo!
so glad it was restored when i see this very fine image.
Wow! Super place Danny, I think I'll have to have another trip down Cornwall sometime soon, the last time I came down I wanted to visit the Eden Project, but I missed it, it's now on the list of 'to do'. Fantastic capture of the inside of the cottage, looks to be quite a wide angle as well. Superb narrative, I love information with images, it makes it more pleasurable to view I think. Thanks for sharing this one. Bravo!!!!! Have included the link for the Tramway Museum, click on events there's another 1940, in August, and a 1950's before then. http://www.tramway.co.uk
Super!
This is like a 3D artists dream image.. lol. Great shot with lots to see. HDR on this would rock I bet to get the light in the window less burnt out. Even so, a nice shot man. Well done.
Thanks for the info and this photo. It looks so cozy and warm.
Wonderful charm in this old place. The light is amazing.
Lovely image! 5+!
Wonderful capture! The light is just perfect.