
Are you are sitting comfortably, as I’d like to tell you a story. A true one.
Once upon a time many years ago there existed a village called Charlton nestled on the edge of Gloucestershire, a county in England. Surrounded by farmland, there were some large houses, a pub, post office, and several small cottages clustered around a village pond. Through modern eyes, it might seem idyllic but life then was simple, but harsh especially in winter as the cottages were small, two-bedroomed buildings with no hot running water. Each had a kitchen and a small living room but there was no ….[read on]
Thank you, Laurie. The story of the house will continue. Such a shame I don’t have many photos, if any, of how the house looked to compare with now. But do have some of the garden as it was when I came here. It’s interesting to seek how it has evolved over the years. 🙂
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What an awesome peek into life in a different time. And I love that the family home is your home. 🙂
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