tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post3955147992304498180..comments2024-03-29T08:29:20.833+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: O is for Oystermouth Castle on the Gower peninsula, WalesHilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60080567339538113542012-04-23T13:00:14.652+01:002012-04-23T13:00:14.652+01:00@ Nick .. isn't it wonderful that they're ...@ Nick .. isn't it wonderful that they're preserving its history - and like you I'd love to visit.<br /><br />The Garderobe is another subject! Yugh .. I think .. <br /><br />But I'd happily be mumbling along at the Mumbles .. <br /><br />@ Robyn - lots of castles, lots of Shakespeare at the castles and we'd love to see you for a tour .. and as Nick says .. Mumbles is a great word isn't it ..<br /><br />I think I called my mother Mumbles quite often - as we're Cornish .. I'm not sure why!<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67204794873868939932012-04-22T22:46:57.258+01:002012-04-22T22:46:57.258+01:00There are so many castles. I cannot wait to do my ...There are so many castles. I cannot wait to do my castle tour. Shakespeare at the Castle looks wonderful. Would love to see it. :-) Love Mumbles. It's fun to say.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-20265772875901091052012-04-22T11:58:08.782+01:002012-04-22T11:58:08.782+01:00It's great that they're redeveloping it to...It's great that they're redeveloping it to preserve the history. I'd love to go. Feel sorry for anyone who happened to be underneath those garderobes at the wrong time though!<br /><br />And I know of the Mumbles, what a great name. :)Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54722441460413033532012-04-20T13:34:06.300+01:002012-04-20T13:34:06.300+01:00Hi Jenni .. many thanks - it's being fun doing...Hi Jenni .. many thanks - it's being fun doing the castles I selected - and then choosing the parts I'd write about ..<br /><br />Many thanks - and have a lovely weekend .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32566408235495715862012-04-18T22:46:35.410+01:002012-04-18T22:46:35.410+01:00Hi Hilary,
Another interesting piece of history. ...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Another interesting piece of history. I'm so glad I joined up to this blog challenge I am enjoying, seeing all these beautiful castles, hearing all the interesting stories and poetry.<br /><br />I'm so pleased I met you along the way, to.. <br /><br />JenniJenni Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11018969966820396627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-74621395805910459082012-04-18T13:59:41.890+01:002012-04-18T13:59:41.890+01:00Hi Susanne .. the name is great isn't it - the...Hi Susanne .. the name is great isn't it - they're not sure of the etymology .. some Celtic in there somewhere - but Oystermouth sounds lovely.<br /><br />They do quite a lot of outdoor theatre, opera, etc at historic venues or on village greens .. it's wonderful to see ..<br /><br />Thanks for the visit - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24241707980468965462012-04-18T11:16:53.581+01:002012-04-18T11:16:53.581+01:00Hi Hilary. Another great post. Such an interesti...Hi Hilary. Another great post. Such an interesting name for a castle. Shakespeare at the Oyster, how marvelous.<br />: )<br /><br />Susanne<br /><a href="http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34181888600181065692012-04-18T09:31:53.883+01:002012-04-18T09:31:53.883+01:00@ Lynn - yes we're very lucky .. there's a...@ Lynn - yes we're very lucky .. there's a lot of outdoor theatre put on at Castles, Historic houses etc - it does make for a magnificent back drop .. doesn't it.<br /><br />@ Clarissa - what I've learned by doing these posts - is how much restoration has occurred and is still occurring .. it's been eye-opening - and like you .. it's good news.<br /><br />@ Teresa - I've tried to pick out interesting aspects and castles over time - so that you won't all get bored with walls and defences .. it seems to be working!<br /><br />In the XYZ posts I'll do some notes on castles in general .. and summarise these.<br /><br />As each new civilisation learnt more, so buildings developed - the same with castles - what happened on the continent was continued on here and no doubt adapted to the physical surrounds of the site ..<br /><br />Ok - but the moat you want to build in front of it is a moat .. the motte and bailey - is a mound with a wooden 'fortress' atop it .. so moat with a bridge please - as I'd like to visit.<br /><br />@ Becca - fantastic you've been and can back up my thoughts .. it looks like they're doing a lot more restoration work too.<br /><br />The photos of Mumbles village and area weren't great .. so I'm delighted to read your words - I thought it must be picturesque ..<br /><br />You are lucky to live nearby - thanks so much for the added value comment - <br /><br />@ Jannie - Oystermouth is a fun name isn't .. especially when they gather mussels in Mumbles Bay!<br /><br />Fairy-like you could float around visiting many places - and I agree that would be fun .. I've often thought that I'd like to do that .. be invisible and see what did happen. Humming Tudor melodies as you go ...<br /><br />@ Karen - many thanks for your visit - I owe you a visit or two .. glad you enjoyed the post though ..<br /><br />@ Donna - that'd be great if you care to do a run through sometime .. they'll be here for ever (as Clarissa tells us!)<br /><br />@ Martha - great - thanks ..<br /><br />@ Steve - depending on the ravages incurred at the time in history .. still it's amazing what's still and what the archaeologists are still finding out for us ..<br /><br />@ Liara - yes I love history more and more, as I comprehend all the stories that make up our life ..<br /><br />While remembering we are a microscopic cog in the wheel of life ... and the earth and seas are as important .. <br /><br />Exactly as you say .. Love and appreciation are timeless.<br /><br />Thank you so much everyone - it is just wonderful to see you all and get your comments - very gratifying .. Cheers - enjoy your week .. it's somewhat cold and wet here!<br /><br />Byeeee HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29511282883221076562012-04-18T07:06:40.975+01:002012-04-18T07:06:40.975+01:00Love and appreciation are timeless. When you expr...Love and appreciation are timeless. When you express these sentiments toward anything, you are in essence loving and appreciating life and all that is a reflection of the essence of being.Liara Coverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209966352106820245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40773634931642531372012-04-18T05:34:51.724+01:002012-04-18T05:34:51.724+01:00I would imagine many castles, or parts of the, hav...I would imagine many castles, or parts of the, have been rebuilt. Wars, age, shoddy craftsmanship, or using materials for other projects would be the cause.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-89435820442689603182012-04-18T02:01:39.770+01:002012-04-18T02:01:39.770+01:00I just love castles - very cool!I just love castles - very cool!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500564300569765406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57141236341135424532012-04-18T01:59:25.459+01:002012-04-18T01:59:25.459+01:00I'll have to check out the British Castles ser...I'll have to check out the British Castles series. I love learning about castles and their history.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29810019625420369362012-04-18T01:59:24.905+01:002012-04-18T01:59:24.905+01:00I'll have to check out the British Castles ser...I'll have to check out the British Castles series. I love learning about castles and their history.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-1325415579636647342012-04-18T01:34:47.189+01:002012-04-18T01:34:47.189+01:00Thank you for this wonderful lesson all centered a...Thank you for this wonderful lesson all centered around the letter O. I enjoyed it thoroughly! I always feel a bit smarter when I leave your blog. :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-19278163466857021892012-04-18T01:02:19.979+01:002012-04-18T01:02:19.979+01:00invisibly, meant to write.
xooxoxinvisibly, meant to write.<br />xooxoxJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61817808724864785782012-04-18T01:01:45.290+01:002012-04-18T01:01:45.290+01:00You guys have the BEST names for your castles.
I&...You guys have the BEST names for your castles.<br /><br />I'd a loved to have been there for a day back when it got into full swing. Just to time-travel for ONE day would be fun. But invisible so,in case they wanted to behead me or whatever.<br /><br />xoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84693654243943052342012-04-18T00:22:30.792+01:002012-04-18T00:22:30.792+01:00Great little castle with some fantastic views. I l...Great little castle with some fantastic views. I love the Mumbles and visited Oystermouth Castle when I went to look at Swansea University a few years ago. Now I'm lucky to live and study in Swansea and the Mumbles is just a little walk away down the beach. Such a pretty place! The castle is just so lovely on the hill overlooking the sea.beccabookloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12658015894606772164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91189309689482606512012-04-17T23:41:43.185+01:002012-04-17T23:41:43.185+01:00The castles you've featured are mostly differe...The castles you've featured are mostly different from each other. This makes me wonder if there is a certain thought process or criteria that goes into building a castle. <br /><br />I still want to live in one. First I'll build a mote in front of my house and go on from there. :)<br /><br />TT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18358542764159132242012-04-17T20:49:05.508+01:002012-04-17T20:49:05.508+01:00Oh, I'm so glad they're fixing the castle ...Oh, I'm so glad they're fixing the castle and using it for good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83028790641077712532012-04-17T19:24:27.701+01:002012-04-17T19:24:27.701+01:00That's so neat that they have Shakespeare play...That's so neat that they have Shakespeare plays there outdoors! Love this O post. :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-76962978911016783962012-04-17T18:58:58.325+01:002012-04-17T18:58:58.325+01:00@ Yvonne - this one was mentioned to me by one of ...@ Yvonne - this one was mentioned to me by one of the Nursing Centre's residents - so I used it .. they'll be pleased to read the comments etc and post itself (hope!!). I didn't use Arundel .. but it's a great Castle to visit ..<br /><br />@ Old Kitty - yes - its a good name isn't it .. I'm sorry about the Grand Old Duke of York .. it's what came into my head when I was writing the post - across country and back again!<br /><br />@ Talli - it's on the westerly side of the Gower and has only recently been revamped .. a place to go back to?!<br /><br />@ Melody-Mae - pleasure and am glad you're happy being here reading .. <br /><br />There is a lot of history here and in Europe - so we have much available to look at or investigate - perhaps you'll be back for another visit?!<br /><br />@ Luanne - well you know the Pembrokeshire coast quite well - as your books are based here .. I suspect your maths is slightly out in it's number of castles v sheep - those little fluffy things would win out all the time!! Thanks for commenting ..<br /><br />@ CLee - in dry warm weather .. all Shakespeare would be wonderful here .. and they could use real horses etc .. but it's a lovely setting isn't it ..<br /><br />@ DG - sorry about the blogger problem .. it happens with a few of us (irritatingly !) .. <br /><br />Well if you can get into the UK - there's an awful lot to see and I hope you do .. you love history - the posts on Paris you've been showing us - have been great - I'm loving the tour .. <br /><br />@ Mimi - the name is wonderful isn't it - they're not sure of its etymology .. but it's fun all the same.<br /><br />The medieval painting is in bits or in poor condition - but they feel they can restore some of it - so it's a work in progress for now .. the castle is still in the process of further restoration - and I'm sure one day will be on show there or in photo format ..<br /><br />@ Amanda - thanks for stopping off to comment ... glad you're enjoying it ..<br /><br />@ Inger - yes we're very lucky - and we're preserving our heritage .. that's so important ... and adding to our knowledge base - the researchers and professors do a wonderful job .. We are lucky.<br /><br />Thanks so much everyone - lovely to see you all .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51908662549886680852012-04-17T18:01:54.658+01:002012-04-17T18:01:54.658+01:00You British folks have a rich heritage, indeed. Th...You British folks have a rich heritage, indeed. These old castles are amazing, so strong and stern looking. And you delve into their history in every post. Thank you for all this effort.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14140245996298053972012-04-17T17:55:54.680+01:002012-04-17T17:55:54.680+01:00Well worth the visit I am enjoying your tour aroun...Well worth the visit I am enjoying your tour around england! AmandaAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30621388597588873772012-04-17T17:21:34.053+01:002012-04-17T17:21:34.053+01:00Oh, O I've got my A-Z days wrong...
Thought to...Oh, O I've got my A-Z days wrong...<br />Thought today was P for plotting.<br /><br />Fabulous post as always Hilary. I love all the details.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84556335182832692502012-04-17T17:01:37.271+01:002012-04-17T17:01:37.271+01:00oh the Mumbles! I love that name. What a riot.
Are...oh the Mumbles! I love that name. What a riot.<br />Are there any photos of the medieval painting found in the chapel?<br /><br /><a href="http://mimitabby.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Mimi Torchia Boothby Watercolors</a>Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062266088887216663noreply@blogger.com