Continuing on where I left off yesterday with the Abbey at the Mackenzie King Estate, this place provides great photo opportunities.
The stones from this next section were salvaged from the original Centre Block and brought here.
Among them is a stone tablet containing the Arms of England- the mother country surrounded by stones of the nation it gave rise to, a deliberate choice by Mackenzie King.
This set came from a house that was to be demolished. Mackenzie King found in this the inspiration for the entire idea of the Abbey, saved it, and brought it here.
This came from the same house- a home in Ottawa once owned by a former premier of Quebec, a deliberate choice by Mackenzie King to pay respects to the French origins of the country.
Beyond, the woods were in fall colours.
The abbey looks elegant
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteWonderfully captured.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteWonderful additions to the garden.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteHow old are the Arms of England? Is the stone tablet dated?
ReplyDeleteNot dated, so who knows?
DeleteA very beautiful and interesting site!
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteThe ruins are beautiful. I love the arches. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletethird last pic is beautiful
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Delete...William, I've enjoyed seeing these sights again.
ReplyDeleteA pleasure to show it.
DeleteI agree -- great spot for pics.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteWhat a great place for photos!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteIt would have been a wonderful place to stay.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteLove the curves of the stone and brick work!
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteWhat a wonderful setting fot photo shoots.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteHow lovely...following the 19th century tradition (or maybe earlier) of having a folly on the grounds.
ReplyDeleteA good tradition.
DeleteWonderful photos and compostion.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGreat Abbey ruins photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laugther and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteI love old ruins, no chance of seeing anything like that here though
ReplyDeleteAnd even here, they have to be made that way.
DeleteSuch a powerfully symbolic and historic place. William. Thank you
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteHay sitios muy interesantes, para hacer buenas tomas fotográficas.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteKing left us many artifacts to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift he gave to the country- and that he was to the country.
DeleteBeautiful place to visit and some fab photos here.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteNot much left of this fine old Abby, but the stones that are left tells a story.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteSuch a wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteI like those stone archways.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteSuch a great place to visit and you've shared some wonderful photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you.
DeleteThe ruins of the abbey are really mesmerzing. I love the arches andplaque.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
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