Blossomsend Copse

Wood, Forest in Berkshire

England

Blossomsend Copse

Ikea (Reading) car park No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd. — Ikea (Reading) car park Credit: Mr Ignavy

Blossomsend Copse is a charming woodland located in Berkshire, England. Situated in the county's picturesque countryside, it covers an area of approximately 50 acres, making it a perfect destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility.

The copse is primarily composed of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. During the spring season, the woodland comes alive with an array of colorful blossoms, adding to its enchanting atmosphere. The forest floor is blanketed with a lush carpet of ferns, wildflowers, and moss, providing a haven for various small animals and insects.

Visitors to Blossomsend Copse can embark on numerous walking trails that wind through the woods, allowing them to explore the natural beauty at their own pace. The paths are well-maintained and clearly marked, ensuring a pleasant and safe experience for all. Along the way, hikers may encounter wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, and a variety of bird species, creating opportunities for birdwatching and photography.

The copse also features a small clearing with picnic tables, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and enjoy a packed lunch amidst the peaceful surroundings. Additionally, there are several benches strategically placed along the trails, allowing visitors to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.

Blossomsend Copse offers a serene and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking solace in the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.446653/-1.0765338 or Grid Reference SU6472. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ikea (Reading) car park

No covered access between the shop and your car! Most odd.

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Preparing for digital roads on the M4 heading east at the A340 bridge

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On the M4 heading east

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On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use

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At junction 12 on the M4 heading east

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On the M4 heading east where the slip-road from junction 12 joins the motorway

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St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate

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Straight out of Enid Blyton

Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church

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Sulham Churchyard: September 2022

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St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector

The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton Link

and New College, Oxford Link

After a period of study at Wells Theological College Link

he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise Link

He was Rector of Farnham Royal Link

then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.

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St Mark, Englefield: September 2022

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St Mark, Englefield: churchyard (A)

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St Mark, Englefield: churchyard (B)

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St Mark, Englefield: font

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St Mark, Englefield: organ

The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….

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