In the gardens of Bodsworth Hall in Yorkshire can be found this unique Swiss-style Target House. With its overhanging roof and Venetian window, the house was built in 1866 as the Archery House, and was used to store Bows and Arrows and related archery paraphernalia. The owners, the Thellusson family, used it as a place of rest and relaxation, frequently inviting friends and family to join them for an afternoon tournament. Back in the day, archery on the target range would have been a grand social occasion.
During the Second World War the house was requisitioned by the Army and the soldiers would use the long range nearby for target practice, hence the change of name which has stuck until this day.
Painted using Pen and Wash from a reference photo submitted to the Forum's monthly painting challenge by one of the members.
This is lovely, John!
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DeleteJohn this not only is a wonderful painting but a great sharing of this special place. Buildings are always such interesting subjects and you did such a super job capturing this one. Glad to read that your daffodils are in full bloom...I am seeing more and more of mine opening up. Spring is here but it warms up and then is cold again - guess it is the nature of the season:)!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you Debbie. We are also going through changeable whether - warm days quickly followed by cold ones. I understand there's some talk of snow in a couple of weeks time. Brrrr!!!
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