tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post1434904115385514253..comments2024-03-28T22:25:01.210+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: D is for Delabole and the Duchy of Cornwall … Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2367702743027002412015-04-11T20:47:02.962+01:002015-04-11T20:47:02.962+01:00@ Carole Anne - I'm not sure what your 'Ro...@ Carole Anne - I'm not sure what your 'Rosalind' refers to .. but am glad you remembered your dream place and those happy memories.<br /><br />@ Michelle - the slate is a deep rich colour .. and thanks re Easter - when was that?!<br /><br />@ J - oh that's great .. and I'm glad you found the cook book on Amazon ... and can hold on to it til Christmas.<br /><br />@ Sara - thanks so much .. I enjoyed the learn about the Slate Mine ... and then the Duchy - our English heritage is complicated! The Duchy cook book - sounds fascinating .. and I hope you do get it for your daughter .. as J above says it's available on Amazon too .. <br /><br />Cheers to the four of you - thanks for the comments - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88908653280244840842015-04-08T16:14:22.487+01:002015-04-08T16:14:22.487+01:00Wow. I liked the tall slate stones and it was inte...Wow. I liked the tall slate stones and it was interesting to learn about Delabole Slate.<br /><br />It was also interesting to learn about the Duchy. I didn't know about this. I'll have to check out the cookbook. It looks like something my eldest daughter would enjoy!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32994455959536439792015-04-08T06:24:27.640+01:002015-04-08T06:24:27.640+01:00I know someone who would LOVE that cookbook for a ...I know someone who would LOVE that cookbook for a Christmas gift. Oh, found it on Amazon! Yay.<br />Thanks for the idea. Great post.J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71682151620549162192015-04-06T17:06:28.869+01:002015-04-06T17:06:28.869+01:00Delabole slate - beautiful stone!
Hope you had a r...Delabole slate - beautiful stone!<br />Hope you had a relaxing Easter, Hilary.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53693123910460955532015-04-06T17:00:31.269+01:002015-04-06T17:00:31.269+01:00Oh, you included Rosalind, our dream place. So man...Oh, you included Rosalind, our dream place. So many happy memories. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64694614501337834192015-04-06T13:10:29.717+01:002015-04-06T13:10:29.717+01:00@ Guilie – it is certainly a very beautiful place,...@ Guilie – it is certainly a very beautiful place, with lots of magic around … delighted you’re enjoying it too ..<br /><br />@ Gwen – that’s great you’re watching the documentary on Richard III – the whole findings and reburial were and are extraordinary aren’t they … the last post in March on Supermoons et al – has a little more about Richard, for which the eclipses were also important …<br /><br />@ Paula – Cornwall is quite delightful … <br /><br />@ Ida – there were five slate quarries in the early days .. before they merged – into the one quarry it is now. Glad I’ve added a few extra tidbits to entice … <br /><br />@ Jean – oatcakes are delicious … especially with cheese, but I agree the pie on the cover of the book does look good … <br /><br />@ Maria – ha! – well done – I wonder if they’ll give me royalties for any sales made?! Brilliant you were able to find a store that sells Duchy originals … and are going to try a couple of the products: let me/us know what you think!<br /><br />@ Julie – having seen my aunt’s roof … the slate is stunning. And another one for the pie … better check it out when I next visit Waitrose up the road. Thanks re Easter – today is bliss it’s sunny and warm … <br /><br />@ Deniz – so pleased you’ve seen the slate; and were wondering about the wood for Richard’s coffin – I saw the photo … so had to put it in here<br /><br />Thanks everyone – it’s so lovely have such great comments and finding out that you are all enjoying the eclectic pieces of Cornish bits and bobs I post here … Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-865070179044355022015-04-06T08:40:21.167+01:002015-04-06T08:40:21.167+01:00I hadn't known about this slate before. And I ...I hadn't known about this slate before. And I was wondering where the coffin's wood had come from (the presenters mentioned that it was old oak but I missed the rest). Thanks Hilary!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48943290701101100732015-04-06T07:30:34.046+01:002015-04-06T07:30:34.046+01:00The blue slate must be even more magnificent in pe...The blue slate must be even more magnificent in person. I'm glad you had the chance to visit, Hilary! Now I would like to sample that delicious looking pie on the cover!<br />Hope you had a wonderful Easter, Hilary!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66275876144760111342015-04-06T02:26:28.286+01:002015-04-06T02:26:28.286+01:00Hi Hilary. I google'd about Duchy Originals. I...Hi Hilary. I google'd about Duchy Originals. It's nice to get a hit for a store here in Singapore. It's located in the main shopping area. I'll most probably try a pack of biscuit and a bottle of cider from there :)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742777265021634232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14874421537981978252015-04-06T00:35:25.571+01:002015-04-06T00:35:25.571+01:00I don't know much about oatcakes, but that pie...I don't know much about oatcakes, but that pie on the cover of the cookbook makes my mouth water.Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-501540914269814282015-04-05T22:36:44.956+01:002015-04-05T22:36:44.956+01:00Holes that were big in 1602, (how huge must they b...Holes that were big in 1602, (how huge must they be now), black princes and duchy organic originals...delightful details I didn't know about thanks Hilary and happy easter<br /><a href="http://www.idachiavaro.blogspot.dk/" rel="nofollow">Reflex Reactions</a><br />Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-11836727921806043052015-04-05T19:40:37.571+01:002015-04-05T19:40:37.571+01:00Cornwall would be quite the place to visit!Cornwall would be quite the place to visit!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87145280554572721342015-04-05T18:28:57.971+01:002015-04-05T18:28:57.971+01:00I'm watching the documentary about Richard III...I'm watching the documentary about Richard III being exhumed right now! So interesting. Thanks for sharing!<br /><a href="http://untetheredrealms.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Untethered Realms</a>Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47464378347858229482015-04-05T17:27:11.016+01:002015-04-05T17:27:11.016+01:00Love this! Cornwall has always seemed like such a ...Love this! Cornwall has always seemed like such a magical place to me--and now you and your blog are finally showing me why :)<br />Guilie @ <a href="http://guilie-castillo-oriard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Quiet Laughter </a>Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-45043292703094992202015-04-05T17:17:42.979+01:002015-04-05T17:17:42.979+01:00@ Lisa – I haven’t been watching Downton .. but ma...@ Lisa – I haven’t been watching Downton .. but many of our estates are re-evaluating their administrations, or changing their approach to their land .. lots of ideas out there. As you say some more successful than others .. <br /><br />@ Jean – the bluish slate is stunning … and just one of those quirks of England .. our dukes own land everywhere!<br /><br />@ Chrys – well if you come over – we’ll make a plan to take that photo!<br /><br />@ Silvia – the Duchy range does have some good biscuits, desserts and chocolate goodies. Thanks for the comment .. <br /><br />@ Mark – the idea of slate skimming stones sounds ideal – my mother was brilliant at playing skimming stones. Your slate could come from the Duchy – but much more likely from your local source – sorry to disappoint you!<br /><br />Yes – we seem to be good at coming up with inventive uses for things .. the new coach for the Queen is extraordinary. <br /><br />@ Danielle – thanks so much .. and I’m sure the cookbook has some fascinating recipes in it – I’d better have a look next time I see one!<br /><br />@ Susan – I hope you can get over .. and come and see Cornwall with its many fun places .. <br /><br />@ Rosey – delighted that you enjoy the visit to learn .. <br /><br />@ Clarabelle – some of the nobles have lost land in recent centuries, and even 500 or more years ago … if a noble was conquered or backed the wrong king – he lost his lands.<br /><br />Yes the Duchy Originals profits do go to the Charity …. <br /><br />@ Gattina – how very synchronised are ?! … and it’s not a show I watch .. so wouldn’t have seen the quarry … <br /><br />@ Rosie – the Duchy was an interesting D post .. and that’s good you know a few people who work for them. Their products are good aren’t they .. <br /><br />@ Elise – yes, the slate is a lovely deep bluey gray .. beautiful when finished. The grey slate is Wales is of a softer hue – and interesting to know that the French slate is black.<br /><br />@ Susan – the oatcakes are good aren’t they … while I thoroughly enjoyed the programmes on Richard III’s being found and the forensic details, and then the re-interment etc Services during those 5 days … <br /><br />@ Lynn – yes I’m sorry they are slabs of slate … and yes we’re in the thick of the Challenge … <br /><br />Cheers everyone and I hope you've all had lovely Easters – and here’s to the rest of the Challenge - Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-44491496819071298542015-04-05T17:17:04.367+01:002015-04-05T17:17:04.367+01:00@ Jo – the mine has had a precarious past – but no...@ Jo – the mine has had a precarious past – but now is back up and running with a management buyout and a family run enterprise. Duchy originals are a range of products – that have also had a hiccup past .. but are now up and running again – they started out with their oatcakes. I expect William will be next … <br /><br />@ Inger – no worries – they’ll be here for you to read. Pity about not getting down to Cornwall .. but so many places to see. I’m thinking of you – as you know.<br /><br />@ Jerralea – it’s all Cornwall this year .. so plenty more to come.<br /><br />@ Nick – the Duchy is an interesting institution and Prince Charles is dragging it into the 21st century. The pie does look good doesn’t .. I haven’t tried any of their recipes. And yes good news re the slate<br /><br />@ Lee – it’s a very small mine – but there has been quarrying there for over 1,000 years and they reckon they’ve got supplies for another 1,000 years, now they’re using modern methods of extraction and cutting.<br /><br />@ Nat – yes absolutely Camilla is now the Duchess of Cornwall. The blue slate is lovely – when I saw it in use at my aunt’s barn. At least the quarry is open and giving employment to some people – not as many as in the old days of labour .. but there are other opportunities now – in the tourist centre etc <br /><br />@ Stephanie – I can believe many of the abandoned quarries are filled with water, or many fish, snakes et al .. wonderful wildlife areas!<br /><br />@ Trisha – the Duchys (or Duchies) … not sure at all – there’s a lot of stuff to learn on each one .. I sort of look at heraldic information and the various machinations of the ducal families and lose track – so good for you – and I bet you learnt lots too .. most people won’t have heard of Delabole.<br /><br />@ Bob – when it was accessible slate was used a great deal locally. The blue slate is a quality slate .. and yes it is good that they’ve managed to keep the mine open.<br /><br />@ Alex – yes … the produce is – Prince Charles likes organic .. so I’m sure the recipes would advocate the use of organically grown plants, meat, fish etc .. <br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4217685931578478232015-04-05T14:56:33.863+01:002015-04-05T14:56:33.863+01:00That DID make me think of standing stones.
You...That DID make me think of standing stones.<br /><br />You're in the thick of the challenge, I see. <br /><br />Happy Easter, Hilary!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88796431255883582602015-04-05T14:28:00.731+01:002015-04-05T14:28:00.731+01:00Thanks Hilary, this was so interesting and those d...Thanks Hilary, this was so interesting and those delicious oatcakes ... my favourites. I too was interested in the recent discovery of Richard 111's skull, but I think I missed out on knowing about the Delabole slate. Thank you and I hope your Easter is good and great.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-38130864323076395172015-04-05T11:47:02.959+01:002015-04-05T11:47:02.959+01:00I like the color of Delabole slate. The slate that...I like the color of Delabole slate. The slate that I'm used to seeing in France is black, pretty, but I like the bluish hue of the Delabole. Happy Easter!Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36996644999585996892015-04-05T11:05:08.908+01:002015-04-05T11:05:08.908+01:00The Duchy Od Cornwall is a great D, I now several ...The Duchy Od Cornwall is a great D, I now several people who have gone to work for them and the originals products are very tasty.Rosie Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814740525740666516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-3321266326495279042015-04-05T08:59:47.748+01:002015-04-05T08:59:47.748+01:00That's funny I just have seen a whole reportag...That's funny I just have seen a whole reportage of this quarry in Escape to the country !!Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-82188436877848621322015-04-05T05:53:10.455+01:002015-04-05T05:53:10.455+01:00I find the "royal" heritage of England f...I find the "royal" heritage of England fascinating --that land given in the 1300's is still in some way owned by the same title/family. Here in the US I feel ownership rolls over frequently. I'm happy the brand is organic and I read they donate profits to Prince Charles' charity foundation. It makes a case for royal titles ;)<br /><br />You can find me here:<br /><a href="http://clarabellerant.com" rel="nofollow">ClarabelleRant</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180382022177532112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40050055468382544272015-04-05T01:41:53.589+01:002015-04-05T01:41:53.589+01:00Every single thing here is brand new to me, which ...Every single thing here is brand new to me, which I love!! Happy Easter to you. :)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48240260229736839562015-04-04T23:52:12.422+01:002015-04-04T23:52:12.422+01:00Great history. I would so love to explore that are...Great history. I would so love to explore that area. Someday.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-62150812502954882492015-04-04T23:20:12.161+01:002015-04-04T23:20:12.161+01:00I really enjoy the mini history lessons from visit...I really enjoy the mini history lessons from visiting your blog. That cookbook looks like fun.Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.com