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Robin and stonemason looking at a paving stone in front of the house. Sybil and unknown lady (Mrs Holroyd or the stonemason's wife?) sitting behind.

Robin and stonemason? looking at their work in front of the house. Sybil and unknown lady (Mrs Holroyd or the stonemason's wife?) sitting behind. Copyright John Holroyd

Four Stone Griffins ("Beasties"), salvaged from the Safe Deposit Building in Albion Street, Leeds.

The Griffins were difficult to salvage and were somewhat damaged (a fifth beyond repair).

The Folly under construction
The hexagonal roof with cedar shingles is supported on rustic trunks

Canal under Construction

Canal under construction looking towards house.
The raised Canal was designed by Robin in response to Sybil's request for "a moon pool like they have at Hidcote." It was constructed against the stone wall at the end of the Pinetum, on the site…

Robin watching the White Pump being placed in The Dell

Sybil in the meadow digging a hole for planting a tree

Sybil in the meadow with planted tree

Brian Noble planting a tree in the field