Nelson's County

Norfolk is described as ‘Nelson’s County’ on many of the county signs as you enter Norfolk.  Today B, A and I went for a walk which took in the ruins of Creake Abbey and a visit to the birthplace of Admiral Lord Nelson (although the old rectory where he was born was pulled down in 1803 and all that remains is a plaque on the wall surrounding the current property).  This was in the beautiful village of Burnham Thorpe.
 
My main blip is a close up shot of the abbey ruins, I so enjoyed seeing all the plants which were growing out of the ancient flint walls, including wallflowers, red valerian, toadflax and daisies to name just a few.  The soft, lush grass amongst the ruins was speckled with daisies and a variety of enthusiastic birdsong could be heard echoing around the arches and walls…a beautifully serene and tranquil spot.  See Bom’s blip for a fuller shot and some of its sad history.
https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2448932383659918457
 
It seems, in fact, that the more advanced a society is, the greater will be its interest in ruined things, for it will see in them a redemptively sobering reminder of the fragility of its own achievements.
Alain de Botton