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Abbotsford is the house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist, and author of timeless classics such as Waverley, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Lady of the Lake. In 1811 Sir Walter bought the property which was to become Abbotsford, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders, on the banks of the River Tweed. The building of Abbotsford took six years, and was completed in 1824. William Atkinson was the chosen architect, and George Bulloch gave his advice on the furnishings, while local craftsmen carried out the work. The house was opened to the public in 1833, five months after Sir Walter's death, and has been enjoyed by visitors ever since.
This fine pile shown in weak winter light was built in the nineteenth century for Sir Walter Scott. It is a mixture of styles and is now open as a museum displaying artefacts from Scott's collection. They are varied, from Roman statues to mediaeval artefacts including armaments to Scottish curiosities and painting. To be honest, I found it excessive. By the time he built it, he was very wealthy on account of the success of the many books he wrote. He is regarded as the father of historical novels and became famous all over the world. I attach a link to a shot of his library in the house, a shot which shows something of the opulence of the interior. www.flickr.com/photos/alan_glasgow/9222821579/in/datetaken/
Shot back in December on a day I only had my Lumix LX2 with me.
(looks better viewed large + on black)
Abbotsford Bridge is a 1928 steel truss lift-span single lane road bridge crossing the Murray River between Curlwaa (NSW) and Yelta (VIC). Apparently it is the last remaining Murray River lift-span steel truss bridge. HSS!
#923 2024 Day 192: Visited Abbotsfords, nerar Melrose in Scotland. This was the home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford is a historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Melrose, on the south bank of the River Tweed. It was formerly the residence of historical novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott.
An autumn view from the Main Yarra Trail along the Yarra River in Abbotsford, Melbourne, Australia.
24-70mm F1.8-2.8
70mm; 1/80 sec; f/5.6; ISO 250
Abbotsford Convent: Close to Melbourne’s CBD and spread over 16 acres, the Abbotsford Convent – with its 11 historic buildings and gardens – is Australia’s largest multi-arts precinct. The former Convent of the Good Shepherd, this ex-monastic site is now owned by the Abbotsford Convent Foundation (ACF) – a not-for-profit organisation that operates the Abbotsford Convent on behalf of the public.
Today, the Convent is home to over 100 studios, two galleries, cafes, a radio station, a school, and an abundance of green open space. Each year the Convent welcomes a diverse range of art projects, rehearsals, workshops, exhibitions, markets, events and festivals.
Sumas Prairie Flats
Abbotsford, BC Canada
Lakeland Flowers is a cut flower farm located in Abbotsford B.C. Canada. The farm started in 1974 and spans three generations of family.
They specialize in field grown tulips, daffodils, peonies and gladiolus as well as greenhouse grown tulips and daffodils.
Wikipedia
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Sumas Prairie Flats
Abbotsford, BC Canada
Lakeland Flowers is a cut flower farm located in Abbotsford B.C. Canada. The farm started in 1974 and spans three generations of family.
They specialize in field grown tulips, daffodils, peonies and gladiolus as well as greenhouse grown tulips and daffodils.
Wikipedia
This image is best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and please know that any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!
Sonja
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
At 6:36, the edge of the Moon began entering the penumbra. The Moon dimmed very slightly for the next 57 minutes as it moved deeper into the penumbra. Because this part of Earth’s shadow is not fully dark, you may notice only some dim shading (if anything at all) on the Moon near the end of this part of the eclipse.
Abbotsford House is in the Scottish Borders, near Melrose, Scotland on the River Tweed. It was the castlelike home of the well known writer Sir Walter Scott. Two of his famous titles are Ivanhoe and Rob Roy. “Scott was a pioneer of the Scottish Baronial style of architecture, therefore Abbotsford is festooned with turrets and stepped gabling.” Wikipedia My wife and I joined forces on this photo.