"Sacha" wrote ...

Well, as everything was cut by hand with men bearing scythes and sickles
and
donkeys wearing special shoes pulled the rollers, I don't think the
armorial
pattern would have lasted long! Instead they put them on their gates and
pillars, and pediments and coaches and silver and cutlery and china and
furniture and writing paper. There must be something I've forgotten!
But this reminds me that when we stayed at a lovely hotel on Exmoor a
couple
of weeks ago, someone had once planted the name 'Ashwick' in daffodils on
a
bank beside the drive. It needs re-planting because the 'A' has
disappeared
but it's a rather sweet idea.

Did you get to see Snowdrop Valley near Wheddon Cross?

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK