Seeing as I go to this park at least twice a day with Billy, you'd think that by now I'd seen everything.
I'm not sure why, or by whom these flowers were left here. I do like to think that some Brighton-based relative left them; but I doubt it. I can't read the inscription. It was a lovely gesture for Remembrance Sunday.
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Could this be two trees that were planted too close together, or is it one tree of 'conjoined twins' who are forced to spend their lives together side by side?
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This is the path on top of a row of crypts below. There are benches, a large olive tree, and plenty of shrubs. I hardly ever walk up there, I should go more often.
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I'm not a great flower gardener, but I think this is a Hebe. I'm sure someone will tell me if I'm wrong.
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A little later in the day I ventured down to Brighton's infamous Kensington Gardens. As you can see, it was a tad busy!!! I was forced to take an alternative route, it would have taken me forever to get past all those crowds.
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Your vlogs always gives me something to think about. Thank you kindly.
ReplyDeleteHi Woody. Best wishes to you!
DeleteDefinitely a hebe!
ReplyDeleteGood. I thought it was, but I'm never sure about such things.
DeleteI concur.
DeleteSomeone must know something about that grave. Someone is remembered.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of your walk
The flowers are still there this morning. I wonder if someone just chose the stone at random.
DeleteI can't believe those crowds - so busy!
ReplyDeleteI could hardly believe it either. It was at a standstill, far too many people.
DeleteThat street looks a good place to pick up a few viruses.
ReplyDeleteAnother good reason to avoid it. It's a very narrow little street, and always busy, but this was crazy.
DeleteI wonder what is on this street that so many people choose to be there so crowded.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very narrow street filled with trendy shops, very popular with young people (and me). There are also several Cafés and eateries.
DeleteIt might be possible to read the inscription, with a little work.. getting the light right then tweaking a photo. It is a nice gesture though, whatever the reason
ReplyDeleteSome words are legible, but maybe a 'rubbing' would reveal the rest.
DeleteOften getting oblique sunlight will do the trick. Or fine powder like talc
DeleteKensington Gardens was the next street to where I grew up, so is very familiar to me. I have seen it change and change about many times. I remember a wonderful cheese shop and the haberdashers shop where my mother, who was a remarkable seamstress used to buy many of her sewing needs. I love the quirkiness of it but haven't visited since my mother passed away. I still love Brighton and should go back to my old haunts sometime.
ReplyDeleteIt's better than ever at the moment. Really interesting shops, cafés, etc. You should visit again.
DeleteOh for sure that's Hebe. It's a great plant for garden cheaters that want a bit of colour in the Autumn/Winter garden. We have lots of it on show now at the front of our house.
ReplyDeleteWe have recently planted one in front of our house, but I think it's a small variety.
DeleteI believe that that is hebe speciosa. As for Kensington Gardens, that is homo multitudinus! And as for Billy barking, it is jesus hurryupus!
ReplyDeleteBilly is saying that to me at this very moment. He's crossing his legs!
DeleteYou and Billy have a great mix of places to walk. Hopefully a reader can answer your tree question. Kensington Gardens is overwhelmed with people. If there are off hours, that would be the time to visit. I am surprised to see people even eating at tables placed among the crowds.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like walking through a N African Souk, people everywhere. During the week it's not so bad, but it's never quiet.
DeleteIt is nice to see crowds again.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sign of popularity, so that's not a bad thing.
DeleteThe shape of that tombstone is interesting. I've never seen anything quite like it. I am always touched by the remembrances left behind at cemeteries. I always push a penny into the earth of my grandson's grave.
ReplyDeleteIt's the standard shape for ordinary gravestones here. There is about 200 yards of them along the southern perimeter of the park. I don't know when they were placed there, but it looks beautiful.
DeleteIt just puts me in mind of a little bedstead.
DeleteAll sleeping like babies!
DeleteThat plant looks like a hebe to me. I wouldn't want to be pushing through those crowds either. I like the walk above the crypts.
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