Wednesday 23 December 2015

Christmas Greetings 2015



Happy Christmas! 

This time last year I posted a photo of the NT Sutton Hoo Shepherd's Hut.

I have seen a couple more of these mobile shelters this year,
and thought I might share them with you.

David Morris has written a delightful book on the subject
entitled Shepherds' Huts and Living Vans.

I hope I may encounter some more in 2016! 

Shepherd's hut at the Museum of East Anglian Life, Suffolk
Shepherd's hut at NT Sutton Hoo (complete with stove and chimney)
David in the hut at Sutton Hoo: trying it out for size, Dec. 2015

Shepherd's Hut at Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, Essex


'While shepherds watched
Their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around ...
'


Words: Nahum Tate

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3 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I enjoyed this post, the sheep and the Shepherds huts. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I wish you all the best in 2016, Happy New Year!

Ragged Robin said...

Wonderful idea for a Christmas post - a Very Happy Christmas to you too :)

L. D. said...

I wish you and your family the best over this Christmas season. I like seeing the huts and the different devices they used to help them move them.