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Category: Bridge of Allan
Some of the history of the village of Bridge of Allan
The Secret Garden
This film is a re-imagining of finding Newton Mausloeum. This mausoleum was built before 1809 [for Alexander Gordon whose family wealth came from trading slaves]. The Newton Mausoleum is beside … Continue reading The Secret Garden
The Gardener
In a forthcoming film I will try to share, what I can, of an unknown gardener. Meantime, here are some words of literary gardeners, past and present:
‘Access Solutions’
St Saviours Scottish Episcopal Church, 21 Fountain Rd, Bridge of Allan is undergoing repairs: providing easier access, right to the top!
‘I am La Louve. I am Longmeadow.’
This post is for the wonderful Monty Don.
o u t l i n e s
A few years back: my daughter made this sketch for my 50th birthday. [the words on ‘outlines’ are by Vladimir Nabakov]
The music from Bagpuss
I was delighted to return home from work yesterday to find that Rachel had bought, on vinyl, The music from Bagpuss! Songs from Bagpuss often feature in my films.
Mulberry tree
When as a family we first came to Bridge of Allan, almost twenty years ago now, I planted a Mulberry Tree in our front garden. I have always been fond … Continue reading Mulberry tree
Canto One
This is from life, I was there: exploring secrets hidden behind shapes, colours and scents – the smell of that philadelphus, god almighty! In Canto One I lived on, flew … Continue reading Canto One
nature of shapes
allium and ferns in oor gairden