Hello Blogville! Its been a few days since my spooky adventures. I hope they didn't scare you too much!
Anyway Yesterday I have another historic adventure, I got to go for a run around the lands of Buckland Abbey. Its not far from my home so an easy trip to do. Unfortunately Being a rabbit I'm not allowed to explore in the house so if there are Spooky residents I can't tell you but the views are amazing and the grounds are extensive so at least I got to stretch my paws....
The Abbey was founded in 1278 as a Cistercian Abbey by Amicia Countess of Devon then later after King Henry the 8th dissolved the monasteries after getting upset with the Pope in Rome and the Catholic Church. It seems that was a bit of a scandal as he wanted a divorce and they wouldn't give him one. King Henry the 8th sold it to Sir Richard Grenville the Younger who started the conversion to a stately home. It was the sold to Sir Francis Drake where it remained in the family for years till eventually being given to Captain Richard Owen Tapps Gervis Meyrick by The Dowager Lady Seaton, Born Elisabeth Fuller-Elliot-Drake who then sold it to Captain Arthur Rodd who then gave it to the National Trust in 1947
Well I never who would have thought that a king could be scandalous? Not me I can tell you!
xoxo Little Miss Titch
That doesn't seem too scandalous, considering the stuff that is in the news nowadays. ;)
ReplyDeleteNice selfies, Titch, and that place looks pretty cool!
There have been many royal scandals.
ReplyDeleteYou look like you were enjoying your visit, Titch. It's amazing to think of all the history in that area and how great that it was eventually given to the National Trust for everyone to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteTwitch, you have the best adventures!
ReplyDeleteDad says when he was little there were so many old stone fences all around us but they are all gone now. Darn Progress we wish we lived in Merry Olde!
ReplyDeleteYou sure look to be having fun sweet Titch. Such a beautiful area!
ReplyDeleteI love the National Trust. Without it Great Britain would be a poorer place.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had a good explore in the grounds!
What a cool adventure, Titch!
ReplyDeleteTitch, you go on the best adventures!
ReplyDeleteWhoever thought a bunny could teach me stuff about history.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! Hugs from Curtis and the Carter Crew ❤
ReplyDeleteTitch glad you enjoyed your outing. Thanks for sharing the history of your beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteyou are such a cute little bunny!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fine spot to forage in the grasses, Titch. My Mom always tries to visit historic churches when she goes on trips, but one thing they all seem to be missing, she says, is a bunny. Tee hee hee.
ReplyDeleteAnother fun adventure with lots of tasty grass to nibble.
ReplyDeleteRoyalty and certain others in authority seem to think they are above the laws and norms that everyone else follows.
ReplyDeleteAnother fun time,eh, Titch! We get history lessons and you get to enjoy the various grounds and grasses!
Titch is a beautiful bunny and seems to be enjoying her adventure!
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