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02-07-2008, 04:02 PM
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For those of you who don't know Wells High St. it has troughs running down either side of the road, carrying water from the springs/wells to the good people of Wells. This gift of free fresh water was granted by Bishop Thomas Beckynton, in the 1450s.
The springs have been a Sacred Site for at least 4000yrs.
Well, just a few minutes ago I was walking down the High St. & witnessed a lady, who turned out to be a Yank tourist, trip & fall into the trough.I felt for her but could see the humour  Her husband helped her up, she was soaked all down one side. As they passed me I said, with a smile "Well m'deer, you've been blessed with Sacred Water." She laughed & asked about it, so I told how it was. Her husband invited me to have coffee tomorrow, in the B.P. 
Just thought I'd share this with you.
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02-07-2008, 04:21 PM
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I'm going to sound real dumb here!
What's B.P.  ? |
02-07-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez  What's B.P. ? | What most of us call BCE  |
02-07-2008, 04:45 PM
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Clear spring water must always have been regarded as a great boon Especially in land on the chalk or limestone where there are fewer streams &c.
There's an interesting couple of wells in Eyam which sits astride the limestone and the acid sandstone: although directly next to each other, one gives very hard water, one very soft .... Quote:
Originally Posted by Earth Hart For those of you who don't know Wells High St. it has troughs running down either side of the road, carrying water from the springs/wells to the good people of Wells. This gift of free fresh water was granted by Bishop Thomas Beckynton, in the 1450s.
The springs have been a Sacred Site for at least 4000yrs. | |
02-07-2008, 05:12 PM
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Sorry Jez, it's my fault, I'd been on deviantart, there they've got to know my short-hand. B.P. is the Bishop's Palace, and it's in the grounds of the Palace that the springs rise. Visit my dA site & you'll see plenty of images of the Palace & Gardens. Quote:
Originally Posted by Jez I'm going to sound real dumb here!
What's B.P. ? |
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02-07-2008, 05:16 PM
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Thanks for the enlightenment! |
02-07-2008, 05:19 PM
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I wish WAB would allow me to put some photos of the Palace Gardens & well pool. The clarity of the water is unbelievable, the reflections I get are something else. There are 3 reflection pics in the gallery so far, others have not been accepted.
btw, where's Eyam, can't find my UK atlas? Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul mabbott Clear spring water must always have been regarded as a great boon Especially in land on the chalk or limestone where there are fewer streams &c.
There's an interesting couple of wells in Eyam which sits astride the limestone and the acid sandstone: although directly next to each other, one gives very hard water, one very soft .... |
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02-07-2008, 05:25 PM
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Eyam-Derbyshire.
I just googled it for you! |
02-07-2008, 05:26 PM
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People should go to Wells and nearby Glastonbury the marshes in the area are terrific wildlife areas as well as the BP
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02-07-2008, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jez Thanks for the enlightenment! | Or should that be Yanks for the enlightenment! |
02-07-2008, 06:41 PM
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I f'got 'bout that Thanks Jez  Quote:
Originally Posted by Jez Eyam-Derbyshire.
I just googled it for you! |
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02-07-2008, 06:44 PM
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Yes, bittens nested on the Levels this year for the first time in a very long time, if they ever did. Many Nature Reserves around the Levels, plus the Mendip Hills. Flat or hilly, take your pick Quote:
Originally Posted by nightshade People should go to Wells and nearby Glastonbury the marshes in the area are terrific wildlife areas as well as the BP |
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02-07-2008, 06:46 PM
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There's little else we can thank them for Quote:
Originally Posted by Jez Or should that be Yanks for the enlightenment! |
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02-07-2008, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nightshade People should go to Wells and nearby Glastonbury the marshes in the area are terrific wildlife areas as well as the BP | Agreed ... but would you want to drink the water straight out of the ground? I think not - like our bogs up north: great for animals (except the ones that drown and rot in them) but I like the water seriously purified before imbibing! |
02-07-2008, 07:05 PM
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It's well worth a visit for anyone in the area - not just for the geology or the Miner's Arms but for its history .... Quote:
Originally Posted by Earth Hart I f'got 'bout that Thanks Jez | |
02-07-2008, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Earth Hart Sorry Jez, it's my fault, I'd been on deviantart, there they've got to know my short-hand. B.P. is the Bishop's Palace, and it's in the grounds of the Palace that the springs rise. Visit my dA site & you'll see plenty of images of the Palace & Gardens. |
and there was me thinking that you were talking about a petrol station..... |
02-07-2008, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Earth Hart I wish WAB would allow me to put some photos of the Palace Gardens & well pool. The clarity of the water is unbelievable, the reflections I get are something else. There are 3 reflection pics in the gallery so far, others have not been accepted.
| You can always put the photos in the archive section under forum then you can copy the code and paste into a thread in the treehouse.The archives are unmoderated.Would be lovely to see the photos
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02-07-2008, 08:57 PM
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Wells is a lovely place. I've been a few times. Some good alehouses too.
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02-07-2008, 09:01 PM
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Too damn right there Squire, frequent them often Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisJB Some good alehouses too. |
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02-07-2008, 09:06 PM
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Now the Miner's Arms sounds very historical Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul mabbott the Miner's Arms but for its history .... |
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04-07-2008, 10:05 AM
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So how was the company and coffee @ B.P? Quote:
Originally Posted by Earth Hart The springs have been a Sacred Site for at least 4000yrs.
Her husband invited me to have coffee tomorrow, in the B.P. | |
04-07-2008, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by cherrybee You can always put the photos in the archive section under forum then you can copy the code and paste into a thread in the treehouse.The archives are unmoderated.Would be lovely to see the photos | I agree it would be lovely to see some photos Earth Hart
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04-07-2008, 12:53 PM
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Here are some reflection shots, taken on the Moat. I love reflections, as you'll find out. It's great, working with Mother Nature's Palette, shame there's not a gallery to Art in Nature. 
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Waterworld Devences 
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