Polluting the shades of Rosings
Life often throws out fun coincidences. Only last year, I realised I was born on the 150th anniversary of the publication of Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.
Another bit of Austen serendipity struck recently while researching for my next Charlotte Collins mystery…
Belton House in Lincolnshire, UK, played the role of Rosings Park in the 1995 TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Exploring the estate online revealed it was built by the Brownlow family in the late 17th century.
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May 13, 2021 09:42PM
Oh, when you said it was "built by," I thought you meant that your ancestors were rude mechanicals, builders or masons, born to struggle and endure. Then I saw what you meant. Quite possibly you're connected, I think! My ancestors paddled up the Mississippi in a flatboat, so not from such exalted stock, but family lore says they had a complete works of Shakespeare and a chest of drawers and a pig on board. So, pretty well provided for.
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Lona wrote: "Oh, when you said it was "built by," I thought you meant that your ancestors were rude mechanicals, builders or masons, born to struggle and endure. Then I saw what you meant. Quite possibly you're..."My mother's side were Welsh coal miners in the days of pit ponies and no health & safety, so truly "struggle and endure" (many emigrated to N.America). I applaud the travel choices of your ancestors. Helps explain your writing skills, Lona: classic literature is clearly in your genes!
