Monday, 20 July 2015

Swanton Morley, Norfolk

I spent the second part of my recent trip the UK near Swanton Morley, a small village in Norfolk.  I stayed at a wonderful B and B called Carricks at Castle Farm, and if you are in that part of the world I would suggest you have a look at it.

The main house of the farm was that classic English combination of dozens of different houses which had been built over the centuries - although my knowledge of architecture does not allow me to identify any specific designs!


Around the farm were a collection of old barns - which, if all goes to plan, will be brought back to life in the future.




There were also so rather nice examples of the kind of improvised repairs to gates and fences that agriculture thrives on.


And of course no farm would be complete without a few animals - in this case geese and White Park Cattle.  The cows are a rare breed, and particularly good value in my opinion!




Down in the village of Swanton Morley itself, there was one of the best road signs I have ever seen - a speed limit sign with a special section for tanks!  According to a passing resident the tanks have not been through the village in a while - and given the width of the local roads that may be no bad thing!


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19 comments:

  1. eileeninmd20 July 2015 at 19:56

    Hello Phil, the B&B sounds awesome. The farm animals would be an attraction for me. I love that cow shot and the cute geese. I am sure it will be great when all the barns are renovated. Thanks for sharing your visit, have a happy week!

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  2. Author R. Mac Wheeler20 July 2015 at 23:30

    Ha...I'm from a military town...but we had none of those snazzy signs. Love the shot with the geese.

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  3. EG CameraGirl20 July 2015 at 23:55

    The geese look like quite the characters. What a lovely place to stay! And so many photo ops!

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  4. This N That21 July 2015 at 00:34

    Great post Stuart..I think English landscape and old architecture are among my favorite sights..I see you managed to get some feathers in there..Handsome cow..Love the tank sign..very creative...Enjoy your week..

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  5. Sylvia K21 July 2015 at 07:59

    Ah, I agree with EG! Love the geese and a lovely place to stay indeed!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  6. carol l mckenna21 July 2015 at 09:45

    Wonderful place and lovely photos ~ love that cow! Great shot!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  7. GreenComotion21 July 2015 at 10:24

    Hi Stewart,
    I enjoyed this post of the B&B.
    The B&B is beautiful and so is the garden.
    I have never heard of that breed of cow, but I like its wet nose - goofy!
    Nice photos!
    Have a Great Week!!
    Peace :)

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  8. Linda W.21 July 2015 at 11:50

    Cool building! And I loved the animals pics.

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  9. Spare Parts and Pics21 July 2015 at 14:53

    Ha, I think the cow and geese shots steal the show!!

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  10. Margaret Birding For Pleasure21 July 2015 at 17:30

    that certainly looks like an awesome place to stay Love the cattle andgeese and of course that sigh is cool.

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  11. Bethany Carson21 July 2015 at 22:21

    Neat place! I like that gate--one farmer will never lose his hedge clippers again! Enjoyed the photos of the animals and the house as well.

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  12. Adam Jones22 July 2015 at 00:01

    Great old buildings, as so many are in Norfolk. Couldn't help but laugh at the tank sign. Only in England.

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  13. Anonymous22 July 2015 at 00:23

    Looks like an amazing place.

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  14. Fun6022 July 2015 at 06:53

    That sign is a first for me.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)22 July 2015 at 12:34

    How I would love to go there!

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  16. Linda22 July 2015 at 13:43

    That's a strange cow picture!

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  17. Little Wandering Wren22 July 2015 at 19:03

    Now I'd be impressed to find a Bobby happy to book a tank driver for speeding, what a great sign!
    Wren x

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  18. A Colorful World23 July 2015 at 04:17

    An absolutely gorgeous farm! Great photos of the beautiful house and all the farm areas. Love the cow and the geese. In regard to the tanks...not sure what the man meant by "in a while"...could it be, he's referring to WWII? :-)

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  19. TheChieftess23 July 2015 at 15:15

    Well hello!!! When I saw the thumbnail pic on the Our World Tuesday site I thought...
    "Interesting...a spot in Australia that looks like England"!!!
    Lovely captures of this beautiful farm!!!

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