Beautiful album. After four trips to Britain, I haven't seen any of these in person yet. Time for another vacation! Lora

said cosmogirl248 10 months 30 days ago

Hi Ken, This is a Fantastic English album with impressive manors and castles in the middle of the very beautiful nature. All the best, Tjebbe

said oomt 2007.08.02 at 12:23:15 PDT

Ciao Ken. I had the pleasure of seeing this amazing collection. Wonderful the framings and the compositions, fantastic the landscapes. Great job, dear friend. Greetings, Renato/Italy.

said renato26 2007.07.25 at 06:49:59 PDT

Dear Ken, I have really enjoyed browsing through this album. It has brought back lots of memories from my trips to England. Your photography of these classical English houses certainly does them justice. They are so beautiful and so typically English. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes, Judith, from Australia.

said judymay31 2007.06.30 at 05:00:50 PDT

Hello Ken; what a wonderful country we both come from,my family came here from England generations ago and some day I hope to visit all of these beautiful homes myself. Perhaps to stay a while.Loietta

said lady1880s 2007.06.14 at 16:36:32 PDT

Hi Ken, You have quite great places to photograph, too. True, there is a lot going on in NY and I can never get bored with it, but your albums show a character too. Thanks for your note. Roza

said rozalia421 2006.07.13 at 19:22:16 PDT

Fantastic album Ken as the landscaping on these Historical Houses is simply awesome...The lawns are so well kept as it seems from your images "not a blade of grass out of place" as each one is manicured to prefection..I'm way behind on my viewing & commenting on albums from my friends...Thanks for sharing & God's Blessings from Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.05.28 at 14:11:16 PDT

Wow Ken, I am really impressed. This album is wonderful. I am sorry that I never stopped by for a visit before this. I would love to see this one as a featured album so day. Have a great weeke. Best wishes from Oregon, Lynn

said 1seahag 2006.05.22 at 06:06:33 PDT

Hi Ken,Thanks For The Comment On My Bleeding Heart,WOW These Houses Are Big! I Bet You Can Get Lost In Them.Anyway They Are Great Photos,Love The Beautiful Flowers Hanging On The wall,Take Care Jo Jo/USA

said jdsmith01100 2006.05.21 at 23:37:59 PDT

Hi Ken! I commented on a lot of the photos so I won't say much here apart from the fact you are like a good wine, you keep improving with age. Cheers Mate! Al.

said shortshooter 2006.05.18 at 21:12:03 PDT

Hi Ken! I enjoyed this album. Notice I made my last album longer - just for you. We'll see if you're correct. Hugs my friend! Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2006.05.18 at 13:05:10 PDT

Hello Ken, I like that Cedar shaped as a bell. I wouldn't have the patience to keep trimming something like that.lol. Nice additions to your album. I hope all is well with the both of you. We are having some lovely weather and it's sure nice after that long cold winter. I think i should move to Florida, i hate the cold.lol Have yourself a great day...hello to Carolynn. Hugs my friend..Claudette

said mamabear250 2006.05.17 at 12:36:42 PDT

Hello Ken, Thank you for your encouraging messages this morning - they are really appreciated. Thanks also for this beautiful album. This warm weather is lovely and you're right - there's so much to see! All the best, Mandy xx

said mistywisp 2006.05.17 at 04:12:35 PDT

Wow we have nothing like this in Australia!! You have such great albums and I enjoy visiting them. I can't see them in real but your pictures bring them to life for me......Sandra from Australia

said sandrajacktrips 2006.05.17 at 02:40:27 PDT

Hi Ken! <font color="blue"> Congratulations for your selection as a featured member of the week, keep up the good work. Michel

said nttl2k2 2006.04.30 at 18:02:40 PDT

Complimenti per le belle foto. Ciao Giovanni Italy.

said caruso_giovanni103 2006.04.21 at 00:16:08 PDT

Dear Ken! I love English houses! I love English gardens! I love English architecture! I love the Kensington Palace! I love Tower of London (not the ghost stories)! I love Windsor Castle! I really wish I can have a ride on the Humber and tour around all the beautiful English countryside with all the beautiful English houses with all the beautiful gardens! SUPERB! A big dream for me! Thank you very much, dear English friend! Thank you for enjoying my raining blossom! Big Hugs! CS :D

said csfoto 2006.03.23 at 05:48:21 PST

Hi Ken - and thank you very much for adding me to your Friend's List - I feel very honoured! :) This gave me opportunity for visiting your Castles - it's wonderful to see your new adds! I hope to add something to my small collection,too - soon :) Wishing you and Carolynn nice weekend - best friendly greetings from <font> <font size=2> <font color=ff864a> <font family='Comic Sans MS',arial,helvetica,sans- serif>Tami :o)< /font> in Norway

said tamihania 2006.03.10 at 00:07:09 PST

Hi ya, Ken! Hey you know Gary and I looked to buy a place very similar to #1 but I just didn't think I could keep it clean so we opted for something a little smaller. LOL Good lord!! Good ole taxes will pay for anything! Glad to hear you have been out clicking away - you have been kinda slacking these past few weeks - or is it me that's slacking in the viewing? Me probably. Cant wait to see those swans and of course I know that you will make it a lively album with your captions - you ALWAYS do!! I'm All Kinds Of Things & I'm Not Sure What I Am are STILL my favorite albums because of the captions - you are such a HOOT!! Me? I have officially begun my spring cleaning - YUK! Wish I was in Africa with Lorrie!!! Hugs "and all that" - Jeanie

said soul0fgypz 2006.03.08 at 06:33:10 PST

Hello Ken, Been here before through Nannygoose. I was going to add you as a favorite there but seems that feature is missing today. I do have you as a favorite in hereslaura so all is well I have both of your sites listed. Hugs, Laura

said hereslaura 2006.03.07 at 10:24:18 PST

Hi Ken! I loved this album. We don't get to see such beautiful architecture in the historical and classical homes around the Midwest US. I loved the gardens also. Thanks for the sweet message in the blog today for Bob and me. I appreciated it so much. I've added you as a favorite member, but forgive me if I am slow in writing in new albums--I'll try to write as soon as I can. Have a wonderful weekend. :-) Sharon

said photoop23 2006.03.03 at 16:38:02 PST

Great job on all. Thanks for the comments awile ago. Check out some of my art on www.artwanted.com/boyer it is a fun site. William Boyer

said lwilliamboyer 2006.03.02 at 10:54:14 PST

HI Ken I must say I am thrilled to see some more shots here.The formal gardens are awesome though they do look to me like mowing headaches(ha) Such beauty in their structured style.Wish I could see it all in person. Thanks too Ken for your lovely comments (as always) in my G/B's.I love hearing from you ANYDAY TIME OR PLACE,friend. Talk to you soon...Kathryn

said photorose 2006.02.27 at 13:33:01 PST

Dear Ken - thank you very much for your kind words in the GB of my featured album. AND AS ALWAYS - I APPRECIATE YOUR PICTURES A LOT! (and I will as always come back to see other of your wonderful albums soon) - have a wonderful week - Tami:o) in Norway

said tamihania 2006.02.27 at 01:05:31 PST

Wow, Ken! What lovely photos! You did such a great job capturing the beauty too! First rate, mate! Hugs, Candi

said candistackable 2006.02.26 at 15:46:35 PST

<font color='indigo'>Hello Ken. We got SNOW today and the weather forecast is for more COLD weather. Guess spring is a few weeks away yet.....</font>< font color='green'>Bye for now, Jayne xx</font>

said hjaynefoster 2006.02.24 at 15:02:01 PST

Too much wine. Delete the last message and I'll send it again.

said hjaynefoster 2006.02.24 at 14:59:12 PST

<font color='purple'>Hi Ken. We got SNOW today and the weather forecast is for more COLD eather. Guess spring is a few weeks away yet.......</font>< font color='green'>Bye for now, Jayne xx</font>

said hjaynefoster 2006.02.24 at 14:56:57 PST

Hi Ken and Carolynn, the new additions are great and the gardens are fabulous. We had an old Humber once when I was little. Huge thing it was. I used to play cops and robbers in it with my cousins. It was the getaway car LOL Thanks for sharing Love and lots of hugs Chris and Jay

said chrismary17 2006.02.23 at 02:55:33 PST

Hi Swampy! The new shots are great. I especially like number 31 and all of the shots of the gardens. Well done old mate. Catch you later. Cheers Al

said acehigh999 2006.02.23 at 00:10:25 PST

<font color='navy'>Hi Ken. Lovely new additions. Superb gardens. You keep telling me that spring is just around the corner, but it is SO bitterly cold here in the Midlands, right now it feels like winter is never going to end. It's too cold for snow in fact and oh so chilly on the moped in the mornings AND evenings.... </font><font color='maroon'>Cheers, Jayne xx</font>

said hjaynefoster 2006.02.22 at 10:54:50 PST

Hi Ken, Though I would pop in and see what you have been up to latley. I am glad I did, I love this album. The gardens are lovely. I would love to see the lavender garden. Wonderful album. Take care, hugs Cynthia

said cayowza 2006.02.22 at 09:03:41 PST

Beautiful additions with these garden pictures, as noble as the castles! We would pe proud to get a ride in the old Humber!!! - Best wishes as ever: Kaethi and Henri

said oertlif_2 2006.02.22 at 07:07:36 PST

Hi there wow what a nice addition to this album the gardens are out of this world the building are just magnificent, and what a job you did, great photography my friend thanks for sharing hugs Jean

said jac707 2006.02.21 at 20:53:50 PST

Love that last shot....the car is cool.

said greenhorngrl 2006.02.21 at 19:31:07 PST

Hi Ken, always a pleasure to look at this album. I love the gardens. Hope all is well with you...Hugs.. Claudette

said mamabear250 2006.02.21 at 19:20:39 PST

Hi Ken! Love checking out the new additions. These gardens must be something to see for real! Beautiful job, as always, my friend! Hugs, -claudia

said gardenlady110 2006.02.21 at 17:22:10 PST

Are these with your new camera already??? jc

said ladybug591 2006.02.21 at 10:44:54 PST

Hi Ken! Another lovely album that I missed--until now! How beautiful are these homes& gardens! It must have been fabulous to live there( if you were the gentry) & I imagine it took an army of people to maintain& run them! Wonderful views...you whet my appetite for a visit every time I look at your photos! All the best---Nancy. P.S I hope you'll have a look at my 2 new albums on Victoria.---Nancy

said greyhairs1 2006.02.21 at 08:40:58 PST

Hi Ken, it seems that I skipped this beautiful album in the passed. I'm pleased I found it now since it is very beautiful, as usual with your albums. Thanks for your greetings in my new album of New Zealand. It really was a surprise for me to see that I was selected as Featured Member. I would expect many other members should be honored before me. Thanks again for spending your time in visiting my albums. I really appreciate it. Take care, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.02.21 at 01:30:51 PST

Ken, I missed this wonderful album as we have a young Russian college student visiting and we're sharing my computer. She is a delight and leaves tomorrow morning, so I'll play catch-up after that. I've had a quick peek here but will return when I can absorb your views. Warm Florida hugs, Judy

said ladybug591 2006.01.06 at 05:35:22 PST

Hi Ken and Carolynn, I left a message here a week ago, another one bites the dust. I would very much like to have Belton Hall seeing as Al has my favourite one. I'll bring my own furniture do you think. Might get a bit lost in this one though. Great photos of lovely homes and a bit of history thrown in. Love and hugs dear friends Chris and Jay

said chrismary105 2006.01.04 at 06:58:18 PST

Hi Ken, It's me hereslaura with a 2nd related link. Earlier I tried to enter a comment but it didn't take. So here I am again! Thank you for your last visit, I am so behind in answering my gb comments. Sorry about that. Your album is just beautiful. I added one to my Nannygoose favorite photos. I also have you as a favorite member so now I can keep up on your newest albums, and get to all the others I have missed through these busy last couple months. Happy New Year to you and Carolynn. Laura

said Nannygoose 2006.01.02 at 20:04:29 PST

Hello Ken, Feeling good and I am out and about in WS today. Fially now past all the busy holiday times of 2005, I even managed to leave the flu behind in 2005 as well..uck! Now to catch up on all my long over due comments. Thank you so much for visiting me often in the past and want you to know I will add you to my newest membership as a favorite. You can access through my hereslaura under related links. My new member name is Nannygoose. This album of yours is certainally a real winner, I love it! How I would have loved to tag along with you in person, all things I love here. Hugs, Laura

said hereslaura 2006.01.02 at 15:01:44 PST

hi wonderful album it i very good albm to look at. Pls come and take a look at my new album 7 Days Of Creation And Tell me what you think of it Shlomo(Rehovot,Israel)

said thewise000 2006.01.02 at 10:47:35 PST

Ken - Thank you for making this past year with webshots such a wonderful one. I have truly appreciated all your thoughtful visits and comments. I wish for you all the best for the coming new year. Warmest regards, Stan, California

said srapada 2006.01.01 at 12:05:49 PST

What a charming album, dear friends! These photos are very precious! I send you my best wishes for a wonderful 2006 and if you have a minute, please, glance at my last album, there is a little thought for you! Have a great day! Simona

said simonaman 2006.01.01 at 06:21:08 PST

Hi Ken, as you know I love these estates, and they have such beautiful gardens. And you have so many of them in England. I enjoyed the album very much, Ken. Thanks for visiting my albums and for your support during 2005. I am sorry that it took awhile before I answered your gb entry, but lately I am away from home a lot to visit my parents. I wish for you and your family that 2006 will bring you much happiness and good health. Friendly yours, Els (wely246/evanwely)

said evanwely 2005.12.31 at 08:38:23 PST

Hi Ken,what a beautiful album from these two stately houses and their gardens,they make wonderful subjects and you composed some superb images here,I was inpressed by your managing to avoid visitors in your photos,they so often crowd the scenes when you visit them.Like you,my favourite was the old boathouse,what a lovely scene and beautifully framed by the trees,thanks so much for sharing them. I'd like to wish you both a Happy and Healthy New Year,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2005.12.31 at 05:22:08 PST

Hi Ken! Beautiful Historic Buildings and perfectly manicured Gardens make postcard-perfect pictures, complete with English Charm. Well done! I mowed my lawns this afternoon and my first thought on seeing these was "Thankgoodness I don't have that much grass to cut"! Wishing you a Happy New Year and lots of lovely photos in 2006.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy2 2005.12.31 at 04:22:19 PST

Hello Ken, what a beautiful album! The images look like something out of the fairy tales we were read as children. I especially like #'s 1, 8, and: 27. Excellent stuff! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Love & hugs, Candi

said candistackable 2005.12.30 at 20:18:57 PST

Dear Ken, Well isn't it lovely to see these lovely houses and in such beautiful weather too must have been during the summer with the lavenders in bloom. I must admit though I have not heard of either of these houses are they local to you ? A great set of photographs here. Well we seem to have got through the worst of this wintry spell of weather now but it was fun while it lasted LOL. Take care now and a Happy new year to you and Carolynn. Hugs Jill xx

said jillbatchelor 2005.12.30 at 10:53:28 PST

Good afternoon Ken. Did you have a feature and I missed it? Only kidding but I figure it is only a matter of time before you hit the spotlight with this album. Cracking opening shot. What fabulous buildings! I am trying to work out when you made visits to these buildings. Whatever, you did a great job in capturing the charm of good old England and that's what I like to see. Hope you and Carolynn had a good Christmas and I hope you have a properous new year with loads more photo opportunities. Cheers, Jayne xx

said hjaynefoster 2005.12.30 at 08:06:57 PST

Hi Ken and Carolynn, This is a wonderful album, great photos of a beautiful place. I would love to cut that grass, just for the fun of it. Great buildings and well photographed. Best Wishes for 2006. Ray and Eileen. (UK)

said viking15410 2005.12.30 at 00:56:02 PST

Hi Ken and Carolynn, This is a wonderful album, great photos of a beautiful place. I would love to cut that grass, just for the fun of it. Great buildings and well photographed. Best Wishes for 2006. Ray and Eileen. (UK)

said viking15410 2005.12.30 at 00:55:32 PST

Hi Ken and Carolynn, I have decided to have Belton house and Al can keep Blickling, beautiful album and lovely homes. Can you imagine Jay in that garden? I'd never find him ,Could be a plus LOL Love and Hogs Chris and Jay

said basic_56 2005.12.29 at 21:30:01 PST

Hi Ken, very nice album. The grass and the trees that line the drive are so green. Just beautiful. My favorite picture is #27 i think it a view across a lake or something. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Claudette

said mamabear250 2005.12.29 at 20:51:08 PST

Hi Swampy! Very impressive houses and gardens mate. I'd hate to be the window cleaner or the lawn mowing man. My favourite photo is one of what is probably a guest house across the other side of a large pond. That is a very nice photo. Thanks for having a look at the cygnet album on shortshooter. Catch you later mate. Cheers Al.

said acehigh999 2005.12.29 at 16:46:00 PST

Hi Ken.. wow what a beautiful place to visit and stay a spell i would have fun cutting grass there lol, this is another winner for sure so many favorite but where i would love to spent some time would have to be 27 so beautiful , super building there just gorgeous thanks my friend for sharing will have to keep checking the features cause i know its going to come up so good luck. hugs your friend jean

said jac707 2005.12.29 at 16:18:20 PST

enjoyed your new album! have to ask though where it is located?? is this local at all?

said lambchop121 2005.12.29 at 13:51:38 PST

Hi Ken...WOW...what gorgeous pix. Sure glad I dont have to clean those places, or keep up the gardens! But what a place to go and see, it must be fabulous! Thanks for the "tour" my friend. Are you going to give Al one of these houses? LOL - hugs, friend! - claudia

said gardenlady110 2005.12.29 at 13:17:05 PST

Dear Ken! Wow, such a spectacular album filled with so much history and beauty. The homes are gardens just take your breath away! If only the walls of these stately manors could talk...imagine what they would have to say! Am so happy you put this album up..it just whets my appetite to see more!! Thanks for the continuing history lesson! Take care dear friend...hugs and love galore...Dar

said briansbabe2 2005.12.29 at 08:17:48 PST

Oh Ken What a fantastic album!!!!! I love the old manor houses etc.Blickling Hall gardens are wonderful too.I feel like I just want to stroll there forever.To be able to breathe in that sense of history too is so amazing isn't it? I am a history buff! Of course seeing those huge green lawns all I see are "mowing headaches" but I'm sure they have riding mowers(ha) Why did thay call them Orangery's? Because they grew fruits like oranges & lemons etc in them? Just wondering? Thanks for this super album my dear friend: Kathryn from a long ways away!

said photorose 2005.12.29 at 08:12:33 PST

Hi Ken: for us foreigners, "hall" and "house" sound so simple, unpretentious - and when you discover what these expressions can hide, you are speechless - the more the real buildings can't hide! - No contest: wonderful castles (just the materialistic question: who can pay the maintenance?...) - we simple citizen would be proud if we could live in the orangerie! - Besides all joke: compliments and thanks for this excellent repoprtage, which takes in account also the beautiful environs! - Take care, all the best: Yours: Kaethi and Henri

said oertlif_2 2005.12.29 at 08:05:07 PST

WOW, I think I might be able to make myself comfortable in the Belton House...what a fabulous place...and the Orangary, or Hot House as it were...how beautiful! Thank you for the tour of the grounds....when you find a way to get inside, I want to see the house. ha Happy New Year to you both. Lorrie

said greenhorngrl 2005.12.29 at 07:03:21 PST

Hi Ken, nice shots. We took our American friends to Blickling a great place. Don't forget to mention about the 300yo yew hedge at the front. Thanks for the gb, I did put a return on to say I had taken your advice & it worked.Happy new year to you & Caroline, soon be time for the spring flowers, they will be popping up when this snow has gone. Eric

said ericy202 2005.12.29 at 05:14:32 PST