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| Wilfrid Owen ‘homage’ |
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| A E Housman ‘homage’ |
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| Close up of the A E Housman |
The last three photos comprise my ‘hit’ of literary association for the town so far. The constructions seem to be reproductions of gravestones for Wilfred Owen and A E Housman; if not reproductions, then some sort of homage to the two poets.
The reproduction villas, plazas and towers, the crenelated walls (using bricks showing the markers names), the tombstones (if that;s what they are), were built by a local man, Mark Bourne. He had visited Italy in the 1980s and been inspired by the architecture to produce his own versions.
The proper has passed into other hands since Mr Bourne’s death, but I haven’t heard if his ‘folly’ will be maintained and opened to visitors sometime in the future.
By the way, just a couple of corrections and additions to previous posts:
- A good friend pointed out that in my previous post the hawthorns were in fact blackthorns.
- I have placed a link in the post on Alan Garner to the publication of his speech.
I hope all is well in your parts of the world. And for those who told me they liked my jackdaw photos, here’s another one:
Until next time.
Pob Hwyl
Earl
hi earl, i have attempted to post 3 times now but to no avail. here is my 4th.but it's not you, it's me.
i love that someone in the 80s took the time and energy, had the passion and curiosity to build those miniatures. such folly gives me faith it does.
elly x
I'm so jelly Earl, of you.
If only 'twer I to visit Wales, the wonderful …
Dear Elly,
Yes, a friend of mine calls these constructions 'examples of visionary architecture created by untrained but inspired people'. And, yes, it does give one faith.
Cheers
Earl
Hi Virginia
Thanks for your comment. The place is wonderful and I'm sure you'll make it over here, or somewhere just as wonderful, soon enough.
Cheers
Ear'
The Italian House reminds me of the mini Tudor village, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne. x