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)
Sound like a fantastic place, I would love to spend some time there, awesome capture!!
Wonderful shot, superb lighting. : )
A very interesting capture. Aloha
Fantastic image.
It is hard to explain how one decides when the routine must be left undone to attend to something threatening. After the fact when someone else has cleaned up the difference the reasons all have faded.
Wonderful place and splendid photo my friend....!!! Excellent lighting work.....!!!!
A really lovely place, wonderful capture :)
Simply, rustical, warm interior.......... super place !!!
fantastic shot!
Great photo and such a detailed and wonderful history and write up my friend. Thank heaven someone decided to restore this true treasure !
A wholesome and charming image that gives immediate comfort to the eye. This is well worth a score of 5
Very good photo!
~Beautiful, Magical & Evocative~ Thanks for sharing... FABULOUS!! ^5^
Such a quaint cottage with a interesting past ... and so happy a present and future, too. The gardens sound marvelous. CC
Fantastic photo!
I would be one of those warming myself in front of the fire!!!! excellent image Danny!!!
This is an amazing image!!! Wonderful composition and incredible lighting. I love the history, thanks!
A lovely warm image!
This place seems to have kept its soul and every object has a story to tell. A gorgeous capture, Danny!
The rich, warm tones and the composition are spot on. This one should be on a wall somewhere.
cozy and lot of lone history here.
Ottima immagine! Magnifica e semplice composizione!
WOW Its so beautiful!!
A very nice capture of this beautiful place. I like the fire in the fireplace ! It gives a warm atmosphere to the place !
absolulety wonderful! A pleasure for the eyes Danny.
great composition ! the light and mood are superb.
A fantadstic indoor scene you have captured here! I'm fascinated!!!
What a wonderful image!!!!!!!!
Great photo Danny, Tim Smit is a bit of a hero of mine.
A charming shot and lovely bit of history.