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Part 2 follow up to Jane Austen's house Chawton
The computer crashed before I could ask my last question in the trio created with the two questions below.
There is something atop the writing table. It looks like some container with something projecting out- and side-ward.
Might it be an ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2024
Manchester Runway Viewing Park, Cheshire
The fourth, Family friendly subheading advises us that "Although the Viewing Park is full of plane-spotters, it is also family friendly. There is a children's play area and a little café. The sheer size of the area means that it doesn't feel ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2024
Otter Haven or Heaven ? Derbyshire
Your wild bluebells image above intrigues me.
The bluebell species in the upper north yard here is Mertensia virginica.
Might you know what species Derbyshire manifests?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2024
10 Messages of Red Riding Hood
Thank you for the three links at the very end of this wizzley.
The Frances Brundage artwork here and her illustrations through that first link lined up just on the other side of the above advertisement cause me to consider something.
That link ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2024
19th Century Gothic and Sensation Literature
A wizzley linked to this wizzley looks at the Elizabeth Gaskell house in Manchester.
Might that mansion have maintained some mementoes from, or some motivations or motives for, The grey woman?
DerdriuMarriner, on 05/30/2024
10 Messages of Red Riding Hood
The idea was probably to not horrify children.
Tolovaj, on 05/30/2024
10 Messages of Red Riding Hood
It's very likely a mistake.
Tolovaj, on 05/30/2024
Charles Perrault: Biography - Just the Facts
I tried to find it but had no success.
Tolovaj, on 05/30/2024
Charles Perrault: Biography - Just the Facts
I don't know, sorry. In my opinion, he could hardly afford so large house.
Tolovaj, on 05/30/2024
10 Messages of Red Riding Hood
Thanks.
Tolovaj, on 05/30/2024
10 Messages of Red Riding Hood
Hunter has higher status in fairy tales. Woodcutters are by default at the bottom, maybe only charcoal burner is lower.
Tolovaj, on 05/30/2024
Making Your Own Wine
Possibly, but do not ,rely on my advice on cooking. For your health and safety.
frankbeswick, on 05/30/2024
The Ghostlore of Windsor Castle
Few royal workers dwell in the palaces. The late queen had a friend who had rooms in Balmoral.
frankbeswick, on 05/30/2024
Did St Paul invent Christianity?
No. Like all Jesus' followers he led a quiet life and took a back seat, preferring to give honour and attention to Jesus.
frankbeswick, on 05/30/2024
A New Piece of Land
Yes. Most, if not all, bird manure is good for soil. You have heard of guano, which is solid bird manure dug out ofbthe ground. English farmers used to use fossilizedvdinosaur dingbat manure. This was dug out of Jurassicbdepositsvin Southern ...
frankbeswick, on 05/30/2024