The village of Shere is several hundred years old. The church dates from the 11th century and several houses date from Tudor times. Ours is new-ish, built in 1635 or so, newer than the first settlements in the New World. One family has ruled over Shere for about 500 years; a Bray was granted the… Continue reading The Bridge over Upper Street –
Month: October 2010
The Frost is on the Pumpkin —
Actually, it isn’t. Not yet, anyway. After a relatively balmy September and early October, the temperatures have plummeted from daytime low 70’s F to low 60’s, and night times approach, but don’t attain, freezing. The days are “drawing in”. Long, 18 hour summer days have gradually decreased to 10, and by Christmas it will be… Continue reading The Frost is on the Pumpkin —