Monday, 26 November 2012

Sunshine After The Rain


Sunday morning in Tetbury marked a respite from the torrential rain we have endured over the last week – we thank ourselves lucky we not too have suffered the flooding and devastation it leaves behind.  The gutters on the property were unable to cope with the exceptional heavy rainfall and the water cascaded over, finding its way into the property with the odd leak appearing, not unusual in a property dating back to 1713.  As much as I didn’t want to it was time to get the ladders out and clear the gutters of leaves and debris.  The roofline at the rear of the property is at odd angles making balancing on a ladder quite precarious to say the least, with Gary leaning against the bottom rungs up I went to investigate.  Gutters now free of leaves and twigs the water was able to flow freely.  As the weather remained dry we decided to head over to Painswick for the afternoon.

Painswick is a half hour drive from Tetbury via Stroud; it sits in the Cotswold Hills surrounded by some exceptional countryside – just perfect for walking and enjoying the views.  The town is exceptionally attractive with quaint winding streets lined with properties of some exceptional architectural merit; it was at its height in wealth in the 16th/17th century due to the cloth and wool industry which it was then famous for.  Sitting squarely in the town is the church of St Mary, the churchyard is famous for its 99 clipped Yew trees (legend has it that a 100th won’t grow).  Equally notable are the grand table top tombs erected in memory of wealthy wool merchants.















Colin & Hettie


Each time we visit its incredibly sleepy, you can meander through the streets and see no-one!  Could Painswick be the place to live if you crave peace from the rat race?    

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