18 April 2007

Wordless Wednesday - Langtons, Hornchurch




Langotns was a small manor house in the centre of Hornchurch. It was bought by the council some time during the last century and is now mainly used as a registry office and venue for wedding functions.

This weeks Wordless Wednesday entry

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

Langtons is beautiful, and you've captured it really well.

I did some air testing in there after asbestos removal all too many years ago. Stories? I've got 'em... ;-)

letha said...

You are forever showing me things I would never have know were there.

FelineFrisky said...

LOL!! You are an early bird, my friend!

I have finished the explanation in my comments.

What a fabulous building! It would be a fab place for any celebration. Thanks for the "tour".

D :)

Anonymous said...

It's so nice. I wish I can be there in person :-)

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The World In The Eyes Of Brothers said...

Those are stunning. I so can relax in a garden like that with a good book.

Anonymous said...

I can see why folks would want it for weddings. It's so serene, and so majestic!
Lovely pics.

Joy said...

Very, Very pretty.

Beaman said...

I like the photo style of the last 2 pictures. Mysterious indeed.

Patois42 said...

Makes me want to get married again just to use the house.

Donna. W said...

I love old buildings. Happy WW.

Unknown said...

I LOVE the black and whites. The trees look positively magical!

Linda said...

I love the way you posted both color and B&W photos. Looks like the place could be haunted, actually!

Sandee said...

It's a beautiful manor house. I love the black and whites the best. Excellent choice for WW.

Melli said...

Amazing how they look like COMPLETELY different pictures in B&W! Neat!

Pearls of Wisdom said...

These pictures are awesome. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

Angel

Amelia Elias said...

Beautiful! I love the cherry trees (if I'm guessing right)!

madd said...

I love the different contrasts..happyWW

kuanyin333 said...

I like how you showed the contrast between color and b/w! Great job!

Rebecca said...

Thank you so much. These are awesome. I am speechless at the beauty.

Celeste said...

Negative shots on the last 2?

elasticwaistbandlady said...

Purdy........to the infinite power!

So, England is in full spring bloom too? Niiiiice!

Happy WW!

Anonymous said...

Can't help but marvel at all the intricate details.

Le Butterfly said...

What a great Wedding spot.

An Ordinary Mom said...

You always have the most amazing photos!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks for your comments. I do love Langtons. It is a small but wonderful park to chill out in. It really uis a a wonderful venue for wedding functions.. My sister had her wedding functions there back in the 80s

The Minute Man: Colin Chang said...

Cool shots of the buildings. I especially love the black and white ones.

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Really gorgeous. These shots each show unique moods and aspects of the building. Well done you!

Durward Discussion said...

The negative images are even more striking than the photographs.

Mags said...

Beautiful, beautiful pictures.

Danielle said...

A beautiful building with equally beautiful grounds. Thanks for sharing.

Be well and enjoy the day.

Kayla said...

I can see why it's used for weddings, gorgeous building!

Denise Patrick said...

Beautiful place. I'll have to look it up and see if there's more information on it. Do you have interior pictures, too?

Unknown said...

Well done..What a cool place to get married at!

Anonymous said...

gorgeous!!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks everyonwe for your comments. Sadly I don't have any internal shots Denise but Partick some time son I will take some photos of a local haunted house - Rainham Hall

Pet and The Bengal Brats said...

Wow !
thanks so much for letting us get a glance!
How beautiful

jams o donnell said...

you're welcome!

Dragonheart, Merlin, Devi, and Chloe said...

Lovely photos. :) A beautiful manor house!

Thanks for visiting. :)

The Minute Man: Colin Chang said...

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mumsmyname said...

Awwwwwww I was married there in 1980 and am still married to the same person.

Thanks.

jams o donnell said...

GLad you liked the photo!