I may have mentioned in a previous post that the Peck clan is regularly hauled off to visit places of interest. There is a particular pattern to these events. A chorus of groans from the kids, some muted resignation in the back of the car – always ignored in the front. Arrival at wherever usually marks an upswing in mood. The visit takes place and we generally agree that the place of interest is, in fact, quite interesting. Then home, tea, and the PlayStation can take over again.
Such it was with our visit to Sandringham, quite the most exquisite Royal house that I’ve been to.
Foggy view across the lake
We had picked a foggy day for our visit in late October. But it leant a moody quietness to the day, very atmospheric…
Beautiful Sandringham
The entrance – never quite sure if this is the ‘front’ or the ‘back’…?
Immy takes possession
This is of course where the Royals spend Christmas. So they will all be there right now. Wonder if they have turkey or goose?
The inside was Immy’s fascination. As usual she buttonholed the guide: How, she asked, does Queen Alexandra look so young in the photos, when she must be at least 50? Corsets and photographic magic, came the reply. (Goes to show photoshop merely reinvents the tricks of the 1890s!)
View to the Oak
Formal garden
Teenager being a teenager
Charles was not interested in photos of old queens…. But the garages were full of posh cars!!!
Quintessential Royal Car
Personally, I loved the gardens and the park.
Muted autumn colours
Happy faces!
To finish, a bracing walk on the coast – work up some appetite!
Caspar David Friedrich would paint this…
This pathetic jump resulted in wet wife’s feet and much cursing, directed towards me..!
Drier feet and equilibrium returns…
A classic Peck clan trip! Well worth dragging the kids along. They can take it out on their own kids in years to come when they do the same to the next generation. And so the wheel will turn….
The clan
December 23rd, 2012 at 1:44 pm
wonderful set of images
December 23rd, 2012 at 4:40 pm
So lovely to see you family.. lovely shots.. we lived near RAF Lakenheath for 3 years, back in the 80′s… brings back memories!
December 23rd, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Beautiful pictures
December 23rd, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Beautiful pictures, Tom! The fog makes for some very interesting photos and I love the picture taken from across the lake.
January 1st, 2013 at 10:53 am
The mist really add to the day, teenagers being teenagers is good, and I do like the simplicity of the ‘formal gardens’ bench composition.
March 30th, 2013 at 9:38 am
A great outing.But where is the picnic?