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Late in the morning Jackie drove us to Nomansland where we lunched in the Lamb Inn.
Even at midday, ponies on the green outside dined on defrosted food, avoiding the refrigerated options.
In the hostelry, beside a fine log fire, and beneath a display of character jugs, I enjoyed a burger, chips, and Doom Bar beer; while Jackie chose a bacon, brie, and cranberry baguette with coffee.
As we drove away, we passed a rider who led her steed through the gate to her left.
At St Peter’s Church, Bramshaw, the autumn leaves blended well with the groggy lichen-covered gravestones, mostly dating from the eighteenth century. Steep steps lead up the hill from the roadside; there is also a slope to the side, no doubt for those parishioners who cannot climb.
Most of the structure seemed to be Georgian in date, although one stone wall looked older,
and I am not enough of an architectural historian to date this fascinating chimney.
Thinking it unlikely that the Modus would obstruct anyone, Jackie tucked it in beside the church. She was unlucky. Along came a hedge cutting machine.
We paused at Wootton so I could photograph a couple of ponies drinking from a stream. As I raised my camera, one leaped from the water to the bank above.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s luscious liver casserole, crunchy carrots and green beans, with creamy mashed potato. She drank sparkling water and I drank Collin-Bourisset Fleurie 2015.
What a great shot, Derrick! It looks like it was a beautiful day for an outing.
Thanks, Jill. A perfect day.
What a strange chimney!
Thanks, John. I’ve been trying to find it on the web.
I reckon it’s a Victorian imitation of Tudor diaper pattern (the pattern is diaper-style, it’s not the pattern OF a Tudor diaper, you understand?) But don’t quote me (as if you would… )
I think that is highly likely, Paul. Thanks
What a wonderful moment you caught as the pony was leaping!
Many thanks, Maria
I love old cemeteries and the mug collection is just a hoot.
Many thanks, Bridget
The photo of the pony is amazing, I also like the gravestones. Thanks Derrick.
Many thanks, Terry
You have such wonderful shots here, Derrick. The leaping pony is wonderful. I like the old grave stones and that interesting chimney.
My mom has two character mugs (tankards?). I believe they are English. My parents had an antique business when I was a child. Those mugs fascinated (and scared) me. 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril. As a child, my late wife, Jessica, always thought the family mug of Montgomery was her father.
🙂
In a place where I can always guarantee wonderful pictures, today you have surpassed yourself! That pony is spectacular and I love the graveyard and particularly I am fascinated by that chimney – I know a chap in France who would date it accurately if it was there but probably not so much in England …. hopefully someone will come up trumps with the facts!
Many thanks, Osyth. I hope so – have since learned that the church dates from the 12th century
Interesting and quite something that such creative brickwork was achievable in that epoque.
The perfect place at the perfect time. Great shot! 🙂
Thanks a lot, Widdershins
I always enjoy your outings and your photos Derrick. Today was no exception. Lovely.
Many thanks, Miriam
when you are next in Nomansland see if you can get a picture of the war memorial that sits inside the cricket pitch boundary; playing there in the 1970s, if the ball struck the memorial either on the full or across the outfield it was two runs and the signal to the scorers was as you might imagine!
🙂 Thanks, Geoff. Nomansland has featured several times. This has what you are looking for: https://derrickjknight.com/2013/09/15/symbols-of-england/
Fantastic shot of the pony.
It was a stroke of luck, Oglach. Thanks
Luck, indeed – but to capture it took skill, mister. Lovely job!
Many thanks, Jodie
Wonderful clicks. A great day spent …. 🙂
Many thanks, Maniparna
Some really nice shots in this post, Derrick.
Thanks a lot, Brenda
I appreciate your kindness, Derrick. You’re a Prince among men.
Isn’t that chimney wonderful! I wonder who made it, and how old it is. You must have bribed that pony very well, to get such a sterling action shot. (Maybe it was liver casserole?)
Thanks very much, Yvonne. Much appreciated. I’m not telling about the dinner 🙂
PS The news from Cynthia sucks, big time.
That, too.
It does – very sad
Nomansland sounds like the area between the two opposing armies during World War I.
Doesn’t it, Geoff. Thanks
What a wonderful outing! The ponies are so precious. I love visiting old cemeteries, it’s amazing what you can learn. Great photos.
Thanks a lot, LT
The leaping pony is wizard, as someone I know used to say.
Many thanks, Lisa. Rather serendipitous
What a magic shot, Derrick. Worthy winner of at an agricultural show I would say.
I have dined in The Lamb and walked around the Bramshaw cemetery on many occasion. There is a Titanic memorial in there somewhere I believe. Sol
Many thanks, Sol. We’ll have to look for that. The hedge cutter necessitated a shortened visit 🙂
Here’s a link to it: http://www.newforestcentre.org.uk/uploads/publications/119.pdf
Thanks, Paul. Found it in the list
Love the horse jumping from the water.
The architectural conundrum, looks to me like the architect used an upside down pineapple(is there such a thing as an upside down pineapple) as an inspiration.
I noticed Monty in the jugs and or course Big Harry.
Every time I see these mugs I recall walking through a lane off Bishopsgate to go to a’Mecca Restaurant’ for my lunch, every day, Monday to Friday, to use up my luncheon vouchers, back in 1950; and I’d pass this paving block that had this little verse cut into it
” A swans delight
Is water clear.
But mans delight
Is Toby Beer”
and there was a Toby Mug carved into the block too.
Sadly I’ve never found any reference to this anywhere on the WWW, as to exactly where this was, and what happened to it,
You certainly bring back old memories for me Derrick.
Many thanks, Brian. I’m pleased to stir memories. I started my working life at Lloyd’s Old Building (The Dome) in 1960.
Wow. A perfect photo moment…you captured that leap. Excellent, Derrick.
Very many thanks, Van
Such a treat to go around with you and Jackie! And, yes, that leap! Chance only favors the prepared mind. Or something like that 😉
Very many thanks, Laurie
You are an amazing photographer derrick. All of the pictures are lovely but the horse jumping is just unreal!
Very many thanks, Lynn
These are gorgeous storytelling pictures, Derrick, and of course, the last one is a keeper!
Many thanks, Cynthia
Great shot of the pony in mid leap!
Many thanks, Sylvia
Looks like a great day. Not usre which is my favouritepicture – the chips or the chimney.
🙂 Many thanks, Quercus
Wow, the capture is remarkable!
Many thanks, Amy
Great photograph of the leap 🙂
Thanks very much, Inese
How fortunate you were to be there for the leap, a beautiful image. It looks like it was a cosy day
Many thanks, Geetha. Sometimes one can strike really lucky
Welcome Derrick. Very lucky indeed!
Great images I’m really loving the ponies 🙂.
Many thanks, msw