Farewell to Knightstone II

POSTED ON: 21st October 202322nd October 2023

The entrance to the Manor. Like all medieval Hall Houses, the door was facing another door at the other end of the Manor leading out to the courtyard

This is a second rhapsody of images from our time at Knightstone. I hope they will evoke some memories for those of you who have been with us and inspire those of you who will have it as a home or visit it in the future.

At the Rose Garden pond. Eric isn’t quite a year old

Party in the Rose Garden. 2004

Party in the Rose Garden. 2004

Playing in the garden 2010

Playing in the garden 2010

This part of the garden was originally the playground for Eric and Mikee

But Mikee and Eric grew up (as children do), and in 2022 Lewis created this exciting garden instead in the old playground area

Detail of the new garden

Mikee relaxing 2008

Mikee relaxing 2008

Summer lunch in the courtyard (on my birthday 2016)

Guests at Eric’s birthday party 2018

And the same courtyard a calm winter evening

Entrance door (probably the original from 1380) set in the porch (which is from late 16th century) at Christmas time

Entrance door (probably the original from 1380) set in the porch (which is from late 16th century) at Christmas time

Christmas Carols at Knightstone 2013

Older and younger children – and Chucky

Older and younger children – and Chucky

The Chambers, where I have spent a lot of time

The Chambers, where I have spent a lot of time

Eric’s play room 2014

Eric’s play room 2014

Our breakfast room has fulfilled many functions. It served as a party room for the kids, a place for studying and the family’s casual dining room.

Dinner at Christmas during the Covid period (2020)

Children’s party spring 2015

Children’s party spring 2015

The library. The library was in medieval times the parlour. Of course the households at those times didn’t have any books apart from maybe a hand-written bible. The fire place is Tudor.

The duel is about to start! Eric’s party 2015