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Agatha Christie's Greenway (Devon, England) - The House

I can think of two places that we visited where I enjoyed the house more than the gardens. The first was Greenway, not for the house itself, which was surprisingly small and cramped, but for the history behind it and the fascinating mementos on display. Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan were enthusiastic collectors. You can see their collections on display throughout the house - European and Oriental ceramics, pottery, African tribal masks, Egyptian artifacts, Tunbridge ware, china, trinkets, and books. The Morning Room has a portrait of Agatha Christie as a child and her doll Rosie, sitting in a chair - The Drawing Room was where the family would gather in the evenings. Christie would entertain guests by reading chapters from manuscripts of her latest books.  Agatha Christie's bedroom. Max always slept on a smaller portable traveling cot (you can see part of it in the foreground). It was his favorite bed and he carried it with him on all of his archaeological travels. N...
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Snow Day


After weeks of near hits and misses, we finally got our snow day. And it was a significant one. We got about 3 inches but areas to the south of us got up to 10 inches. It arrived late in the day and continued through the early evening. It is beautiful. However, I guess I am just getting old but I had no desire to get out in it. In fact, all of these photos were taken from the windows inside the house! 

 The sun is out this morning and it is falling off the trees. I suspect it will be gone by this afternoon. I still do not want to get out in it. These photos will have to suffice!























Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. LesFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Your garden is pretty in any season.

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  2. outlawgardenerFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Gorgeous, especially the night shot! We got no snow this winter.

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  3. Edith KentFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful pictures Phillip. Snow is beautiful but ready for it to go!

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  4. Jean CampbellFebruary 26, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    I am not a fan of snow but your photos are lovely, especially the one through window screen which is how I watch severe weather.

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  5. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Welcome to my world. I have hopeful to see the ground after weeks of snow cover. Lucky you getting to stay in during a snow day. Those are the best days. I bet you cooked up something delicious. Love seeing your garden from your windows.

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  6. sweetbayFebruary 28, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Your garden looks marvelous in its winter finery.

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