I think they are greyhounds.
The rear lawn of my parent's place was a little under a quarter of an acre in size. My father was thinking of getting a 'sit on' mower, but as there were several small trees there, he employed a gardener instead.
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I think they are greyhounds.
The rear lawn of my parent's place was a little under a quarter of an acre in size. My father was thinking of getting a 'sit on' mower, but as there were several small trees there, he employed a gardener instead.
Alternating wet or dry and none too warm!
15c and dry but rain due shortly.
Sunny at 0800 but clouded over now.
Showers forecast until late afternoon. High of 18C.
Been hammering down since two minutes after I made that last post.
Was going to go for a walk but balls to that it'd be more like going for a swim.
Petrol mower, Steve, I could get a sit down, but I like the exercise:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
The structures are the gates for the old Acton Hall estate [https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23...rdens-wrexham/], residence of the infamous hanging judge Jeffreys, and we live in the gatehouse. As Barry says, those are greyhounds on top, hence our house is called Greyhound Lodge, dating from 1887.
Marco.
Just being nosey, it looks like those structures would dominate the house?Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Lot of history there. Shame the old house had to be demolished. Like most things it all comes down to money, spending as little as possible and making as much as possible. I'm assuming your gatehouse is listed though.
No, not at all, they're set back from the house, so as not to intrude:)Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
Marco.
Yes, Grade 2 listed, that's why we can't have UPVC windows:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Yup, it was a shame the old hall had to be demolished, lots of back handers going on there, especially council related!
Marco.