Part 1: Exploration and Archaeology While much of the damaged and missing stone is being carved for the restoration of the bridge, the dam works have also… Read more “The Dam at the Bath Stone Bridge”
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Bath Stone Bridge: The Restoration
Part 1: Repairing The Stone Since 2016 mason Mike Orchard has been carving new stone to replace the damaged or lost elements of this Halswell Park icon.… Read more “Bath Stone Bridge: The Restoration”
Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell
Part Three: The Rockwork Screen, or Grotto The history, purpose, later uses and relative obscurity of this fascinating feature makes it one of the most interesting of… Read more “Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell”
Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell
Part Two: The Bath Stone Bridge “One of the most curious and obscure garden buildings in the country – the 1750’s rockwork and shell encrusted Bridge at… Read more “Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell”
Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell
Part One: Kemeys-Tynte, Wright and The Druid’s Hut Was Wright responsible for designing Mill Wood and its buildings? In this regard the comparison with Wright’s documented work… Read more “Thomas Wright of Durham (1711-1786) at Halswell”
The Temple Bridge
Part of the Mill Wood Restoration Scheme Opposite the Temple of Harmony and sitting in a high position on the southern bank of Mill Wood’s final pond… Read more “The Temple Bridge”
The Roadside Cascade
Restoration of the Mill Wood lakes outflow The water that springs up in the cold bath at the south of Mill Wood flows through various lakes, over… Read more “The Roadside Cascade”
Somerset Gardens Trust Tree Presentation
8th February 2016 To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Somerset Gardens Trust and it’s AGM at Halswell House the Chairman, Mrs Camilla Carter, and Edward Strachan… Read more “Somerset Gardens Trust Tree Presentation”
The Mill Wood Tree Planting
With 4,423 specimens being planted in January 2016 These are the last photographs taken of Mill Wood whilst still an agricultural field (1950-2016). On Monday 18th January… Read more “The Mill Wood Tree Planting”
The Temple of Harmony
and Robert Adam at Halswell “Passing to the Ionic portico, which is excellently placed, the scenery in view is truly enchanting; the lawn is gently waved, and… Read more “The Temple of Harmony”
Opening of Mill Wood and The Rotunda
Edward Strachan’s 50th Birthday “Halswell has found its champion” proclaimed Marcus Binney of SAVE, as the walls of Halswell House filled with applause for new owner Edward… Read more “Opening of Mill Wood and The Rotunda”
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