Snowdrops

Usually around this time I head out with friends to visit a garden and admire the snowdrops. Over the years we have visited several local-ish places including Hodsock Priory, Brightwater Gardens and Doddington Hall.  However, this year they are all closed.  

In order to get my snowdrop fix, I suggested to Chris that we walk into the city centre to a little cemetery which we used to drive past on the way back from work sometimes.  Last Thursday, the weather was sunny with blue skies and although it was cold, we decided it would be the perfect time to go.  So we did.  The cemetery itself has been used for centuries - since the Iron Age, according to the board pictured above.  There are London Plane trees, sycamores and limes here too.  Considering it is in a relatively busy part of the city, on a through-road, it was extremely peaceful and there was a bird singing while we were there, which we really enjoyed listening to.   

There was still some snow here and there.

There was a carpet of aconites.

In the sunnier part of the cemetery, the snowdrops had opened a bit more.

One of my favourite flowers (as I tell anyone who will listen!)

There were lots of snowdrops to enjoy.

The trees shadows made some lovely patterns.

It made me so happy being in this peaceful place.

I really enjoyed the visit and will go again when the cow parsley is out, later in the Spring.