Comments on: The Bluebells Of Bow https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:38:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Cherub https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/#comment-1507111 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:38:51 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=195431#comment-1507111 There is a beautiful area near my hometown in Scotland known as the Bluebell Woods, when you walk there it has a view over the Firth of Forth.
Meanwhile here in Basel I’m loving spring despite the showers, whilst shaking a fist at the yellow flowering hazel bushes everywhere that play havoc with my sinuses!

]]> By: Katya https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/#comment-1507108 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:07:52 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=195431#comment-1507108 Exquisite observations on weather’s evanescence.

]]> By: Debra. E. Sewell https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/#comment-1507097 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:09:17 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=195431#comment-1507097 Its a sad sad thing that towns abandon cemeteries of the poor citizens. Its a final betrayal and tragic. However, it is a beautiful place to meander and be. Magical in its history and peace. Plus your rainy day walk created a wonderful mood. So much green, little bitty flowers.

Thank you for your photos on your walk. Beautiful

Debra

]]> By: Eve https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/#comment-1507091 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:21:40 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=195431#comment-1507091 Nature reclaims & restores the land as was intended, whilst its earthly sons & daughters sleep – old friends & family return to pay respects & vigils keep…

]]> By: Christine Swan https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/#comment-1507090 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:14:49 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=195431#comment-1507090 I live close to a small wood and a much larger one. The latter had significance in the English Civil War. Cromwell’s forces camped there and apparently, he met the Devil there the night before the Battle of Worcester.
When I visit at this time of year, it is ablaze with bluebells, violets, wild garlic and fading wood anemones. When the sun is out, the scent of bluebells is almost overpowering. However, this year, the paths are muddy and the lack of sunshine has pushed flowering back. With such a grim spring, we are surely due a better summer.

]]> By: Greg T https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/04/17/the-bluebells-of-bow/#comment-1507087 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:04:55 +0000 https://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=195431#comment-1507087 Yes, it’s all happening … my bluebells have just started, the cowslips are colour-bombing the area, I saw my first ladybirds ( 7-spot ) of the year a couple of days back, I’ve now seen 4 species of butterfly { Peacock. cabbage white, small tortoiseshell, brimstone } & some bumblebee species are also about

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