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The tranquillity of a la Ducrie dusk
23 Apr 2019

The tranquillity of a la Ducrie dusk

by darrellkirsop | posted in: Nature, The Castle | 0

A recent guest very kindly sent us this atmospheric photograph of the castle and moat, which perfectly captures the calm and tranquillity of a la Ducrie dusk. All that’s missing is the singing of frogs (well it is the mating … Continued

dusk, frogs, nature
History in hiding
3 Sep 2017

History in hiding

by darrellkirsop | posted in: History, Military History, The Castle | 0

There are doubtless many forgotten secrets relating to the long history of la Ducrie. Sadly, we may never know most of them, but back in 2002, we discovered one such fascinating story, still within living memory. One day, we were … Continued

liberation, résistance, ww2
From Paris to Perfect Peace
26 Aug 2017

From Paris to Perfect Peace

by darrellkirsop | posted in: The Castle | 0

Hope you like our classic summer railway poster reproduction?  

getting here, rail
Let there be light!
3 Aug 2017

Let there be light!

by darrellkirsop | posted in: The Castle | 0

Say hello to our lovely new lamps, lighting the way along the drive to the castle entrance, or straight to the stocks, where we punish people who don’t eat their greens and other such miscreants! Either way, they should prove … Continued

architecture, improvements

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