tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post7191129496385329143..comments2024-03-04T18:52:21.818+05:30Comments on Austenised: Following the footsteps of the Austen brothers in PortsmouthAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03945462611904903179noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-12856386607160896302016-06-19T03:03:21.281+05:302016-06-19T03:03:21.281+05:30Sounds interesting! I've just visited the Vyne...Sounds interesting! I've just visited the Vyne, too, where she used to visit some family friends, fascinating place - will share soon.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945462611904903179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-83502740111977615552016-06-19T01:03:23.483+05:302016-06-19T01:03:23.483+05:30Yes. If you have a look at her letters from Castle...Yes. If you have a look at her letters from Castle Square you will find that she and the family used to go to ,"Netley," for days out. In the 18th/19th century Netley was a romantic ruin covered in ivy. It fitted in with Wordsworth's romantic ideas. It actually is quite a well preserved medieval abbey compared to many others. In the Reformation the monks were kicked out, so to speak, and it was turned into a grand country house by Sir William Paulett.It is run by English Heritage and is free to get in believe it or not. Here is a link.<br /><br />http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/netley-abbey/history/ <br /><br />It is on the east side of Southampton where my parents live . They are in their 90's but still able to cope independently just with a nurse coming in each day to support them.TONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-10665464067661577442016-06-18T23:41:55.640+05:302016-06-18T23:41:55.640+05:30Yes I remember reading your article about Box Hill...Yes I remember reading your article about Box Hill. Is Netley Abbey worth a visit? Is there a Jane Austen connection? Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945462611904903179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-16752449772357299802016-06-18T23:39:50.475+05:302016-06-18T23:39:50.475+05:30Not yet, we decided to leave something for next ti...Not yet, we decided to leave something for next time. I've yet to see the old town as well.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945462611904903179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-24497079790628299172016-06-18T22:10:32.899+05:302016-06-18T22:10:32.899+05:30Meant to say. The last time Deb Barnum was over he...Meant to say. The last time Deb Barnum was over here I took her to Southampton, including Netley Abbey, Portsmouth and Box Hill.TONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-55222261396341563462016-06-18T22:03:31.440+05:302016-06-18T22:03:31.440+05:30Hi Anna. I was born and brought up in Southamoton....Hi Anna. I was born and brought up in Southamoton. My Mum and Dad first took us as children to visit The Victory. I have been to Portsmouth many times over the years. Did you see the Mary Rose exhibition? TONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-61922395020689805262016-06-18T21:35:05.272+05:302016-06-18T21:35:05.272+05:30Thanks for the link, Tony. Will definitely visit S...Thanks for the link, Tony. Will definitely visit Southampton at some point. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945462611904903179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-59814164929951200662016-06-18T21:34:21.605+05:302016-06-18T21:34:21.605+05:30Thanks Tony, glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen th...Thanks Tony, glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen the ships yourself?Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945462611904903179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-8745102855777757382016-06-18T17:11:45.227+05:302016-06-18T17:11:45.227+05:30In case you and the family want to explore Jane Au...In case you and the family want to explore Jane Austen in Southampton, the Tudor House museum provides a very good guide and map to Jane in Southampton. You can download the guide and map and print it off at home. Here is a link to the site. Have a great day Anna. All the best, Tony <br />http://www.tudorhouseandgarden.com/planning-your-visit/explore-old-town/jane-austen-trail/TONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7918614552094913262.post-19720776161796081322016-06-18T14:51:53.190+05:302016-06-18T14:51:53.190+05:30This is a fantastic article Anna. The photographs ...This is a fantastic article Anna. The photographs are excellent. It is difficult to take pictures in dark conditions. I haven't succeeded and I have tried. TONYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767998391294014275noreply@blogger.com