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2008-10-18-342_1 Blenheim Autumn Colours Lake King Pool Arm

With the crummy weather we are having in England at present it's a bit difficult to take attractive photos, but this is one from last year of the Blenheim King Pool. This is one of the lesser known areas of the Park, however it is very attractive and quiet, which is appreciated by the fishermen and bird-watchers who do venture this far! This is an Autumnal scene; the colours seem to have been particularly striking!

The grounds of Blenheim Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage site) were reworked by Capability Brown in the 1770's, some 50 years after completion of the Palace. In the 18th Century there was a great vogue to have a lake in one's stately home; the Blenheim lake was created by damming the River Glyme which flows through the grounds.

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Uploaded on December 3, 2009
Taken on October 18, 2008