Grand Entrances

[sheddie]

Are you like me and love a grand entrance? I took this photo today of Luton Hoo, have you got any photos of a grand entrance. I think it is a really interesting subject - I await :D

[Crocus]

Especially with such a grand gate - I wouldn't mind at all! xx

[sheddie]

I hope no one thinks this is where I live - in my dreams perhaps? X

[eleanor2]

i will give this one some thought......................thinking............. ..

[franbee]

Has this worked this time?

[franbee]

Hooray! That's taken about 20 minutes. The excuse is new software.

[Katelb]

Well done franbee,and worth the wait! a very grand entrance.

[eleanor2]

WOW fran that is superb.oh the french market.i can't wait.will be going next month.sheddy love your entrance to. oh dear must take my camera with me wherever i go.must find a grand entrance........not many to be round here i am afraid...

[franbee]

Just imagine our conversation:-
Me- 'look at the market, isn't it wonderful?'
OH- 'never mind the market, look at those doors!'

[eleanor2]

fran i'm afraid i love the markets but i am one for then being awe inspired by the buildings and views.one view photo or building photo is enough at each time.dont know if your hubby is like mine.he just keeps clicking a lake .the same lake.the same lake.years later i only keep one of each view and sneakily chuck the rest.i am going to be looking for a grand entrance now tho.

[franbee]

Yes Eleanor, it sounds familiar! But very few photos get printed these days, they all end up on here.

[Crocus]

Hi Franbee, that is absolutely fantastic doors! I know perfectly well why your OH made that comment, it really is amazing!

[sheddie]

Well done Franbee you got there, knew you would, lovely picture, worth the wait! X
Come on then Eeee find us a grand entrance, I've got an even grander one in mind, where's my camera?

[Crocus]

This is the entrance to the hotel in Castle Coombe -

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[eleanor2]

crocus i am begining to get the idea you love castle coombe.

[eleanor2]

must mention here to that i have been looking for some grand entrances.can't find any round here.

[Crocus]

Eleanor, it's a gem of a place! Have you been there before? If not, do yourself a favour and go for a visit. We actually went there for one reason. The last time we visited, in a shop called "The Gallery on the Bridge" there was the most stunning gothic mirror I almost couldn't leave without. But it was very expensive and we decided not to buy it. Of course, like with most things, when back home, both me and hubby were quite disappointed for not bying this mirror! So he promised me the next time we go to the UK and we can manage to be near enough to Castle Coombe, (and the mirror is still there) he will buy it for me. We did manage to be near enough and he bought a mirror for me as a Christmas gift!. Fortunately it was not the very expensive one from the previous time. The lady had all knew ones, all different sizes, and the one we bought was just the right size and price! It was worth the wait. I've put a picture of it on the "Passion" thread.:)

[eleanor2]

no crocus i have never been.but if i am in the area i will certainly make a point of going.where adzactly is castle combe by the way.

[Crocus]

It's not far from Chippenham. On the B4039. If on the M4 (east-west direction) you can take exit 17, onto A350 towards Chippenham,then A420, then B403. Do yourself a favour.

[Crocus]

Talking about grand entrances - I wouldn't have mind for an entrance like this one (Castle Combe again!!):: 281

[Katelb]

That is lovely Crocus,you could imagine a secret garden behind that door.

[eleanor2]

i have my photo of a grand entrance. just cant make picture small enough to download.bloomers picture on knicker thread must have been a fluke.does anyone know how to do it.

[Crocus]

Hubby uploaded some new software for me to resize the pictures.

[sheddie]

What's the matter Eeee surely I can't do something you can't! X shame eh ? lol

[sheddie]

This is another grand entrance Luton Hoo just been converted into a hotel for the rich and famous.:)

[Crocus]

Looks quite misterious!

[sheddie]

And here is the sign to prove it.:D

[Crocus]

Makes quite an impression! I won't mind a cup of tea over there!xx

[sheddie]

You should be so lucky crocus, don't go getting above your station!Do you know I used to watch the Queen drive by the bottom of the road when she visited there.Now I believe it's been purchased by a casortium and turned into a hotel X

[Crocus]

Perhaps I'll drive past to somewhere more "normal"! xx

[SummerSkye]

Hi Sheddie, How are these for a set of doors? They belong to a bank in San Sebastian. The other pic shows the entrance to a cathedral at Pamplona.

[Crocus]

That is some doors SummerSkye, wow!

[Crocus]

Castle doors, church doors, iny door at the back of Muchelney Abbey - wonder who were supposed to fit through it!

[franbee]

Yeah, definately Gothic!

[sheddie]

My Summerskye think you have the award for the best grand entrance yet, is that MR S.S ? in his beret? X

[SummerSkye]

Hi Sheddie, yes tis my OH; I wish I could have bought those door home with us. OH is half Basque half Irish,( born in Australia) so the beret is obligatory.
He developed a passion for them and now has quite a collection of both Basque and English ones plus a blue tartan one my Sis bought home from Scotland for him.

[Healing Hands]

Oh I wish I could get my photo's up it is so fustrating.

[eleanor2]

h.h my son came tonight he said the reason i am having trouble is because i am trying to download pictures from my daughters camera which produces larger photo pixels something like that.i was busy cooking tea.he told me even if he shows me i wont understand unless i take time.so me and you are still struggling.

[sheddie]

Summerskye your OH looks very nice in his beret, you should ask dinger about hers! I tend to wear a twill cap myself. X

[dinger]

Wow the doors are certainly grand . Yours are winning I think Summer fantastic xx

[SummerSkye]

What is this about your beret, Dinger .. photo time I think.

[Crocus]

Twill cap and beret - photo please!!??