Tags
Dorking, Leith Hill Place, Surrey Hills, The Lark Ascending, Tuesday Photo Challenge, Vaughan WIlliams
This week’s photo challenge from Frank (his fab Blog is “Dutch Goes The Photo”) is WOODS
See https://dutchgoesthephoto.net/2017/07/25/tuesday-photo-challenge-woods/
A month or so ago, I took my music-loving, 92-year-old neighbour, Eva, to visit Leith Hill Place, childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills, at the foot of woodland, this house is a step back in time, full of musical history and a haven from our crazy modern world.
Eva loved it. She recalled seeing RVW around Dorking (our home town) when she was younger; he sported a too long jumper and dishevelled hair!! Nonetheless, an amazing man who produced some breath-taking music, including the beautifully evocative “The Lark Ascending”.
My photos show a stunning tree with the most photogenic roots, beautifully set off by some recent rain ……… and a glimpse of Leith Hill Place, itself.