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There’s great resilience however amongst herding women like Ms. Uuriintuya who was visited by the FAO mission in the central province of Uvurkhanghai. She falls back on traditional coping strategies such as search of better pasture and gathering pine kernels and berries to sell. But many herders are now too poor to even travel. The Mongolian government is trying to prepare and store hay for fodder but the central reserve is only 30% stocked.

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Kim Stanley Robinson by Gage Skidmore

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Kim Stanley Robinson speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Kim Stanley Robinson by Gage Skidmore

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Kim Stanley Robinson speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Kim Stanley Robinson by Gage Skidmore

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Kim Stanley Robinson speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

coping with leaving tokyo by perke

just a bit of young, sweet sake "will make you feel better". it's something like beaujolais for the buddhists and nudists, and it's way superior--- actually drinkable-- if i only cared to know the name. the reason this picture is out of focus is not because i'm seeing double--no--it's my hands that are shaking...just kidding.

COPING MECHANISM by mr frivolous

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Pool-Coping-Freckled by Gidget Wild

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Powis Garden - Aviary Terrace - statues - pied piper style by Elliott Brown

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A visit to Powis Castle, another National Trust property. A look around the gardens at Powis Castle.

Powis Castle (Welsh: Castell Powys) is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales.

It is known for housing the treasures that were brought home by Robert Clive and his son, Edward Clive from India. The Clives obtained them during their service with the British East India Company.

The castle has also been known as Castell Coch, Castell Pool, Castell Pola, Castell Pole, Castell Trallwng, Red Castle, Redde Castle and Castel Cough.

The seat of the Earl of Powis, the castle is known for its extensive, attractive formal gardens, terraces, parkland, deerpark and landscaped estate. The property is under the care of the National Trust.

Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) visited the castle as a child when her mother took her to tour England and Wales in 1832.

Aviary Terrace

Grade I listed building

Aviary Terrace in Powis Castle Gardens

Exterior

History: The design of the terrace gardens at Powis is attributed to William Winde, who is known to have been employed to rebuild the Powis London residence between 1684 and 1688, and who is also thought to have been responsible for work on the castle from c1673. There is no firm dating evidence for the gardens but it is unlikely that the gardens predate 1668, and they were probably largely completed by 1705. From 1703, the name of a Frenchman, Adrian Duvall, is also associated with these gardens (to him is attributed the blasting away of rock to create the terraces, and the hydraulics of the lost water-garden). It may be that Winde began work before 1688, and that Duvall was brought in to continue construction, possibly working for Winde.

Description: Stone steps with stone copings to brick parapet lead down in an angled flight from the top terrace at the right of the aviary which forms the centrepiece of the terrace. This is symmetrically arranged as an arcaded structure of 7 bays, the central 3 bays slightly advanced. Brick, with moulded stone imposts. A further wide arched niche to the left has rusticated stone quoins and voussoirs; a similar arch is shown to the right in the Bucks' illustration of 1742. To either side of the aviary, a brick revetment wall with rubble base and stone copings forms the retaining wall of the top terrace. To the left, a further wall descends in a series of curves, retaining the aviary terrace level at its western extremity.

Listed at grade I as part of the outstanding late C17 terraced gardens at Powis, highly important as a very rare British example of an Italianate garden.

References: The National Trust, Powis Castle, 1988, pp.38-42.

Elizabeth Whittle, The Historic Gardens of Wales, 1992, pp.30- 31.

These statues reminded me a bit of the pied piper story.

Seen from the Orangery Terrace below.

Coping Mechanisms by Klips

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In the dying hours of the day, what do I do with myself now that she's gone?

I've been struggling to move on. It's funny what you retreat to at the end of a relationship, just comfort food, procrastination and a lot of music. Music's hard though, as so much of my favourite stuff is now linked to her. Iron and Wine, Holly Throsby, Songs: Ohia, all this stuff that I'd normally play now that I don't want to.

Strobist: Anyway, enough whinge, that's not what your here for. This is my entry for the Lighting 102 assignment, as I won't have time after this (cursed exams). I took this at 8.45pm, meaning that it was well and truly night over here. My aim is to show someone trying to distract themselves late in the afternoon, when not much is happening. To do this I actually put my 430EX outside my window with a 1/2 CTO and put the white point at 6500k. I started at f/2.8 and 1/8 power, but not enough was in focus so I pushed the ratio at both ends up a stop and got 1/4 and f/4.

I'd love some feedback on this, if you could.

Louis DeSaussure House (1858-60), 1 East Battery (corner of South Battery), Charleston, SC, from High Battery by Spencer Means

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DeSaussure built this substantial late-Greek Revival style house with Italianate elements just before the Civil War. Also before the war, DeSaussure and his neighbors built a lengthy coping wall with stuccoed piers and surmounting balustrade. The curved section in front of 1 East Battery and the one before 5 East Battery (the pink house seen on the right) have survived. The house was bought in 1888, and the new owner added the cast-iron balconies and the window and door surrounds.

Altamira vintage borde de piscina / Pool coping by Rosal Stones

Coronación de piscina en piedra natural Altamira vintage con efecto de cantos desgastados //

Pool coping in vintage Altamira natural stone with worn edges effect.

Ubicación: Dinamarca

Contacta con nosotros / Contact us:

www.rosalstones.com

Tel: +34 968725656

info@rosalstones.com

Kim Stanley Robinson by Gage Skidmore

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Kim Stanley Robinson speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Piscina en Albamiel al corte / Pool coping and Albamiel Terrace by Rosal Stones

Playa y bordillo de piscina en piedra natural Albamiel al corte.

Albamiel pool coping and terrace by Rosal Stones.

Contácta con nosotros /contact us:

www.rosalstones.com

Tel: +34 968725656

info@rosalstones.com

Kim Stanley Robinson by Gage Skidmore

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Kim Stanley Robinson speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Freeform Concrete with brick coping and waterfall by ELITE POOLS

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Free form custom design concrete swimming pool with raised tile face beam includes water feature. Red brick safety ledge coping. Pool includes tile accents on steps and benches. For more information visit www.elitepools.com

God is Love by Lulot Ruiz

10Ways to Deal with Criticism

by Patricia Spadaro

Try these practical tips for an enlightened approach to dealing with critics and criticism—and boost your self-esteem in the process

We all get hit by life’s slings and arrows from time to time. They can come from a resident critic—a family member, friend, or co-worker who always finds something wrong—or as the occasional put-down that catches you by surprise. What do you do when an insult is hurled your way, privately or publically? Do you pretend you didn’t hear it or hurl an insult right back? Do you internalize it or get angry and lash out?

You may not be able to stop someone’s nasty words or careless actions, but you can change how you deal with those barbs. They don’t have to take you down or tempt you to retaliate. Try these 10 healthy and empowering tips to meet insults and criticism gracefully and appropriately.

Tip #1: Assess Criticism and Who It Is Coming From

It’s important to get an accurate read on a situation to decide the best way to respond. There’s a big difference between constructive criticism from someone who loves you and getting bashed by someone who steals the stage to discredit you. You’ll need to get some objectivity before deciding whether it’s right to speak up or let it go.

Try this: Pull away from the situation and look at it without ego, as if you were observing someone else’s life. Is it possible you are being overly sensitive, or has someone treated you like a doormat without good reason? A clear sense of which it is will help you find the best solution.

Tip #2: Acknowledge Your Feelings

Pressure can build up when you don’t acknowledge what’s bothering you. When someone hurts you, especially someone close to you, you may stuff your feelings below the surface to avoid a confrontation. But your feelings are a key part of your internal guidance system—they warn you when something is wrong. By ignoring feelings, you create a larger problem to deal with later. By accepting the messages they bring, you’ll be able to deal more effectively with issues from the start.

Try this: Rather than slamming a lid over your emotions, notice them as they arise--without judging yourself or blaming others for making you upset. Ask yourself: If my feelings could talk right now, what would they say? What is this feeling asking me to do? What new choices can I make to help me feel at peace about this situation?

Tip #3: Draw Clear Boundaries with Big Critics

You get to choose who and what you will tolerate in your life. If you are in a personal or working relationship with someone who tries to whittle away your self-esteem by constantly judging and belittling you, you owe it to yourself to create boundaries and to tell that person how you feel when that happens. It’s important for your well-being to remove yourself from that toxic energy. It can weigh you down, stunt your creativity, and make you feel depressed or sick.

Try this: Decide on a specific action you will take if the judger in your life continues to bombard you with criticism. Clearly, lovingly, and firmly tell him or her what you will do if it happens again. For example, you may decide to leave the room, politely excuse yourself from the phone call, or, if it’s serious enough, end the relationship altogether. Be sure to follow through and take that action. When you honor yourself, you are training other people to honor you.

Tip #4: Look for the Nugget of Truth

The people in our lives—at home, at work, or in line at the grocery store—are often our mirrors. They reflect back the impact of our words and actions. Another’s words, though harsh or spiteful, can awaken us to an aspect of our own behavior we have refused to own up to. Although criticism can be hard to take, you can benefit from it by looking for the nugget of truth embedded in a painful situation.

Try this: Instead of overreacting to criticism and going on the attack, summon the courage to ask yourself: Does this criticism include the tiniest morsel of truth about me that I can learn from? Then ask yourself (and even the person who criticized you) how you can do better. That missing piece of information may very well be the key to your next spiritual and emotional growth spurt.

Tip #5: Correct Lies and Statements That Sabotage

When someone spreads dangerous rumors or lies that jeopardize your job or an important relationship, you can’t ignore it. This is not the time to chatter behind closed doors with friends or wring your hands with worry. This is a time for positive action. Don’t blame or shame the judgers by calling them names. Instead, focus on finding resolution by clearing inaccuracies in the sabotaging statements. There may be real misunderstandings that you now have the opportunity to clear up with facts. For example, actress Jane Fonda started her own blog to address the many rumors that swirl around her.

Try this: To get clarity, take some deep breaths and pull out of a piece of paper. On one side, write down the false statement. On the other side, write down the truth as you see it. Ask to meet in person with those who have the misunderstanding and calmly explain how you feel and what the facts really are. If necessary, also put the correction in writing and send it to those involved. Even if others don’t accept the truth, you have stood up for yourself and can move on.

Tip #6: Problem Solve from the Heart

The world’s sages teach that a quiet heart can lead us to the best solutions to any issue. When you are facing the knotty problem of how to deal with someone’s unkindness or sharp criticism, you’ll handle the situation better by moving into your heart. Don’t impulsively shoot from the hip (or the mouth). Pick your favorite technique for centering before making a decision.

Try this: Get out of your head and relax heated emotions by centering in your heart. Simply close your eyes and breathe deeply, then see and feel a flame burning brightly in your heart. Or take a few moments to recall an experience that makes you feel happy or grateful. Once you feel a real sense of joy or peace, turn back to the issue at hand. Ask yourself: “What is the best way for me to resolve this issue? What is my next step?” Then listen for the answer that arises.

Tip #7: Stay on Target

When an immature insult comes flying at you, rather than playing the role of victim and seeing yourself as the target, stay on target. Don’t let criticism and insults distract you from your goals and life purpose. There’s a saying that “no good deed goes unpunished.” Taking a stand or breaking out of conventional ways to express your authentic voice may well draw fire from the jealous and competitive. Consider it background noise and don’t let it distract you.

Try this: Deal appropriately with damaging criticism, but don’t allow every petty and insignificant critic to pull you off track. Not every snide comment demands a response. Set your intention and keep focused on what’s important in your life so you can go on giving your gifts to others.

Tip #8: Open Your Heart and Reach Out to Others

Sometimes what’s directed at you is not about you at all. The person who is complaining may simply be struggling with an internal battle that is spilling over into your life. When people nag or grumble, they may actually be trying to tell you that they are hurting. Griping about the clothes on the floor, the dishes in the sink, or the project that is five minutes late may be code for “I need your support and attention. I need to feel valued and appreciated.”

Try this: When others criticize and whine, instead of automatically striking back with “How could you say such a thing! What’s wrong with you?” pause and probe deeper. Gently ask: “Why are you hurting, and what can I do to help you?” Then be quiet and listen for the answers. Give the people you care about room to express themselves and allow the real issues to surface.

Tip #9: Be Gracious but Firm in Public

A public embarrassment, whether it’s a put-down from a boss or co-worker at a meeting, a relative at a family function, or a heckler in the audience, may be uncomfortable, but it is an opportunity to walk your talk. Don’t criticize the critics, respond defensively, or pick a fight by hurling an angry or sarcastic comeback. That only makes you look like the offender and fuels the fire. Stay polite, calm, and in control. You’ll inspire others to have confidence in you by acting with self-confidence.

Try this: If someone has legitimate concerns but has voiced them in the wrong way at the wrong time, respond briefly and sincerely, offering to resolve the issue with them later. Smile and say something along the following lines to break the tension and help you meet awkward moments with grace and poise: “I see you have some concerns (or misunderstandings). I’d like to talk with you about that during the break” or “We all have a right to our own opinions—we’ll just have to agree to disagree on this one.”

Tip #10: Don’t Take It Personally

If you have taken to heart the previous suggestions and adjusted your behavior in an attempt to resolve an issue but are still dogged by an unrelenting critic, it’s probably time to move on. Unfortunately, some people criticize as a way of projecting their own issues onto others or taking the focus off their own inadequacies, and there is nothing you can do about it. Continually dwelling on their childish behavior or holding a grudge will only keep you stuck.

Try this: Instead of allowing your precious energy and attention to be sapped by naysayers, free yourself by forgiving, letting go, and moving on. Don’t speak about your critics with bitterness or blame. Treat them with respect, model the appropriate behavior yourself, and you might just spur a change of heart in them too.

Marpole Oakridge Family place Ron Sombilon Gallery (38) by SOMBILON STUDIOS

Marpole Oakridge Family Place

photos by RonSombilonGallery.com

www.marfamplace.org/

www.RonSombilonGallery.com

The Marpole Oakridge Family Place Society is a support and resource centre for parents and caregivers and their young children, infant to early six.

The Marpole Oakridge Family Place Society assists families and caregivers with young children in their healthy development through a wide range of programs, services, projects and supports.

What we offer

A stimulating environment that promotes parenting coping skills through support and education .

An appreciation and respect for families of all different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

A nut-free, scent free environment.

Please note the calendar section of our website is not operable. Please contact us for a copy of our current calendar.

Piscina en Albamiel al corte / Pool coping and Albamiel Terrace by Rosal Stones

Playa y bordillo de piscina en piedra natural Albamiel al corte.

Albamiel pool coping and terrace by Rosal Stones.

Contácta con nosotros /contact us:

www.rosalstones.com

Tel: +34 968725656

info@rosalstones.com

Angel Centre - The Butts, Worcester (former Sunday School) by Elliott Brown

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I walked down Shaw Street heading to the River Severn.

Building on the corner of The Butts and Angel Place.

It is (or was) the Angel Centre. Grade II listed.

WORCESTER

SO8455SE ANGEL PLACE

620-1/12/17 (West side)

11/02/87 Angel Centre

(Formerly Listed as:

ANGEL PLACE

(West side)

Angel Place Sunday

School)

GV II

Sunday school, now community centre. 1887-1888 by Aston Webb.

Yellow brick with stone bands, quoins, dressings and copings

with slate and shingle roofs. Rectangular plan with gabled

roof of hall rising higher in centre. Main entrance canted at

corner and set back. 2 storeys with stone sill bands and

cornice-bands, carried through entrance tower. Irregular 5-bay

fenestration to north and 4-bay to east. Deep canted bay with

hipped roof and dentilled cornice to left of east front. All

windows of mullion and transom cross-type with

segmentally-arched heads to upper lights. Gabled hall block

rises behind north front and carries back to south. Gabled

dormer in roof on east side of hall. Entrance in 3-storey

porch set back in north-east corner at 45 degree angle. 3

steps to 6-panel double doors, moulded lintel and acanthus

keystone, double-hollow-chamfered round arch over and figure

of seated child reading in the gable. Octagonal side

buttresses with striped brick and stone quoining at

first-floor levels carry up to crown-like finials flanking

slim window with crest over in tall triangular gable. Tiled

finial with weathervane behind. First floor has single transom

and mullion cross-window over pointed triangular hood with

segmental intrados and panelled tracery to double doors.

INTERIOR: noted as having unusual plan with offices in rows

around central 2-storey hall with gallery on columns in

polygonal plan. Gallery has wooden balustrade.

HISTORICAL NOTE: built as Sunday school for Congregational

Church (now Tramps Nightclub), Angel Place (qv).

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Marpole Oakridge Family place Ron Sombilon Gallery (82) by SOMBILON STUDIOS

Marpole Oakridge Family Place

photos by RonSombilonGallery.com

www.Marfamplace.org

www.RonSombilonGallery.com

About Marpole Oakridge Family Place

The Marpole Oakridge Family Place Society is a support and resource centre for parents and caregivers and their young children, infant to early six.

The Marpole Oakridge Family Place Society assists families and caregivers with young children in their healthy development through a wide range of programs, services, projects and supports.

What we offer

A stimulating environment that promotes parenting coping skills through support and education .

An appreciation and respect for families of all different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

A nut-free, scent free environment.

Please note the calendar section of our website is not operable. Please contact us for a copy of our current calendar.

Coping Like the Rest of Us by 4thirdsOpticalDelusions

A gnarly old aspen copes with the sudden thaw and resists the urge to celebrate the arrival of spring just yet. After all, it is still January. Species not so adapted just don't survive winters here due to the sudden and dramatic changes in temperature. One minute it's -20°C, the next it is +15°C like today.

Olympus OM-10

Zuiko 28mm f/2.8 with yellow filter

Kentmere 100

Kodak Xtol, 1+1, 11:00 @ 20°C

Bordillo de piscina en Altamira Rosal/ Pool coping by Rosal Stones

Coronación de piscina en piedra natural Altamira Rosal / Swimming pool coping in Altamira Rosal natural stone.

Contácta con nosotros /contact us:

www.rosalstones.com

Tel: +34 968725656

info@rosalstones.com

Marina™ Coping Unit by Expocrete Canada

The smooth surface of the Marina Bullnose Coping Unit offers many opportunities that are only limited by your imagination. Whether you are looking for something to surround your pool or searching for a unique step application, the Marina coping will complement many of the pavers and walls within the Belgard collection.

Coping with the Irish Summer by barolodrinker

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As Ireland swelters in a second week of non-stop sun, the natives are reverting to type. Here the two categories (pale and interesting) Vs (pale and burning) can be seen in their summer plumage.

EP 2013 LUX Film Prize winner is Felix van Groeningen’s The Broken Circle Breakdown by European Parliament

"The Broken Circle Breakdown", a musical love story about a Belgium couple coping with a tragic loss, won the European Parliament's 2013 LUX Prize. Accepting the award from President Martin Schulz, director Felix van Groeningen said: "The LUX prize is a great initiative - it makes you watch a film that you otherwise wouldn’t have." The LUX Film Prize is awarded every year to films that promote European cinematography, values and social issues.

Other finalists competing for the prize were British film "Selfish Giant" directed by Clio Bernard and "Miele", an Italian and French film by Valeria Golino.

www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20131211...

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Kim Stanley Robinson by Gage Skidmore

Kim Stanley Robinson speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

Kim Stanley Robinson & Ed Finn by Gage Skidmore

Kim Stanley Robinson and Ed Finn speaking with attendees at an event titled "The Comedy of Coping: Alarm and Resolve in Climate Fiction" hosted by the ASU Center for Science and Imagination, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Whiteman Hall at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

The Bothy, No 1 and No 2 Park Houses - Powis Castle from the Fountain Garden by Elliott Brown

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A visit to Powis Castle, another National Trust property. You are not allowed to take photo inside of the castle (items in private ownership), but it's fine around the exteriors and gardens. Anyone caught trying to take a photo inside gets told off by one of the guides inside the castle, so it wasn't worth the bother (bit frustrating when going around the castle). At least the outside areas makes up for what I couldn't take.

Powis Castle (Welsh: Castell Powys) is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales.

It is known for housing the treasures that were brought home by Robert Clive and his son, Edward Clive from India. The Clives obtained them during their service with the British East India Company.

The castle has also been known as Castell Coch, Castell Pool, Castell Pola, Castell Pole, Castell Trallwng, Red Castle, Redde Castle and Castel Cough.

The seat of the Earl of Powis, the castle is known for its extensive, attractive formal gardens, terraces, parkland, deerpark and landscaped estate. The property is under the care of the National Trust.

Princess Victoria (later Queen Victoria) visited the castle as a child when her mother took her to tour England and Wales in 1832.

The Bothy is a Grade II Listed Building.

The Bothy

Exterior

History: The house was built in 1906 (architect not known), adjacent to a site which had at one time been occupied by a dove-house, and other agricultural outbuildings associated with the castle. The wall to the rear of the house, and the outbuildings against its inner face, appear to be C18; the rear wing of the house also appears to represent an earlier survival, while the outbuildings at the back of the small yard to the rear of the house are probably late C19 or early C20.

Exterior: The house is timber framed on a brick plinth with stone copings. It has red tiled roof, and brick and terracotta star-shaped stacks to gable end and rear. Close-studded pegged framing, with decorative quatrefoil panels flanking the windows, and curved tension braces at angles. Entered via a single storeyed porch with steep chamfered archway from Dairy Square, its principle elevations overlook the garden. S elevation is 2 storeyed, a 2-window range, with balustraded and arcaded loggia entrance (now partially filled-in) to the right. Wide gables with pierced trefoils in bargeboards over windows: left hand bay has single lights to ground floor and canted oriel window above; full-height canted bay window beneath right-hand gable with transoms to lower lights. All windows have chamfered mullions and leaded lights. W gable end has jettied upper storey carried on finely moulded brackets: 4-centred archway to recessed porch to left (with similarly arched panelled inner door), and canted bay window with mullioned and transomed lights alongside. 4-light mullioned window with quatrefoil panelled apron to first floor. NE rear wing is partially rubble and is probably of earlier date.

A high brick wall with stone copings forms the W boundary of a yard to the rear of the house. Against it is a range of timber-framed outbuildings, which are probably C18. The cross- range to the rear of this yard is brick with stone dressings: louvred vents in plain tiled roof. Paired doorways towards left and a series of mullioned windows with hood moulds.

The bothy is a very good example of the Neo-Vernacular 'Old English' style of Edwardian building, which makes a strong contribution to the character of the formal garden, laid out in 1912.

Reference: The National Trust, Powis Castle Garden, 1992.

No 1 and No 2 Park Houses.

No 2 Park Houses is a Grade II Listed Building.

No 2 Park Houses

History

Little is known about the origins of this building, which was shown as a malt-house on Thomas Farnolls Pritchard's plan of 1771. The brickwork, and the first phase of openings, may indicate a late C17 or early C18 date; the existing openings are probably C18. The building was extended to the E, probably shortly after 1771, and was probably re-roofed at the same time. The original pattern of fenestration, and the later fenestration in the W part of the building seem to indicate a non-domestic use, though not necessarily the malt- house recorded by Pritchard. The presence in part of the interior of fire-proof construction also suggests a non- domestic purpose. More recently, the building has formed estate offices and accommodation - a use which may have been established in alterations and extensions post 1771.

Interior

Towards the centre of the earliest (W) range at first floor level, one room forms 3 bays of conventional early C19 fire-proof construction, with brick-arches between cast- iron beams carried on cast-iron columns.

The largely C17-C18 building forms a handsome element in the gardens at Powis and is of special interest as an early estate building, modified and adapted for particular uses.

No 1 Park Houses is a Grade II listed building.

No 1 Park Houses

History

Little is known about the origins of this building, which was shown as a malt-house on Thomas Farnolls Pritchard's plan of 1771. The brickwork, and the first phase of openings, may indicate a late C17 or early C18 date; the existing openings are probably C18. The building was extended to the E, probably shortly after 1771, and was probably re-roofed at the same time. The original pattern of fenestration, and the later fenestration in the W part of the building seem to indicate a non-domestic use, though not necessarily the malt- house recorded by Pritchard. The presence in part of the interior of fire-proof construction also suggests a non- domestic purpose. More recently, the building has formed estate offices and accommodation - a use which may have been established in alterations and extensions post 1771.

Interior

Towards the centre of the earliest (W) range at first floor level, one room forms 3 bays of conventional early C19 fire-proof construction, with brick-arches between cast- iron beams carried on cast-iron columns.

The largely C17-C18 building forms a handsome element in the gardens at Powis and is of special interest as an early estate building, modified and adapted for particular uses.

Seen from the Fountain Garden.

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