In addition to woodcarving I enjoy walking as a hobby. In early September 2023 I was walking with a group in Mereworth woods when we came across this sun dappled avenue of trees which I recognised as the handywork of a former fellow Kent Woodcarver, Roy Keeler, who had told me previously as to how …
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Category:Tourism
Wood carvings of Bruges
I recently visited Bruges in Belgium. The city of Bruges, located in the Flemish region of Belgium, is known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage. Among its many traditional crafts is the art of wood carving, which has been practiced in the city for centuries. I was surprised by the quality and range …
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Wood Carvings at the Wetland Trust in Arundel
It can be surprising where you run into wood carvings. I was at the Wetland Trust site in Arundel where I found these in a hide. No attribution, but I’d assume they were carved by a local group.
Chapel at Clumber Park
Clumber Park is owned and managed by the National Trust, and is a very large parkland. The site also has a Chapel which is in a “Gothic revival” style. The quality and style of woodcarving is impressive and surprising. The following images should give an impression: The work is quite detailed and flamboyant for a …
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David’s Day Out
I was collecting my daughter from University in Bangor and ‘happened’ to run into a wood festival in the area. (http://www.woodfestwales.co.uk) It is set up as quite a family day out, with a variety of wood related events and a fun fair. As you can see from the photographs, one of the major attractions from …
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THE “VASA” AND ITS CARVINGS – Part 1
The Vasa is a Swedish warship, that capsized on its maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. She was a royal ship which was the biggest of Sweden’s warships at the time. It’s hull was built of 1,000 oaks and had 64 large guns; masts that were more than 50 metres high, and many 100’s of …
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