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Welcome back to Whittington photo@thecastle entries

10th April 2021 by Whittington Castle

Ageing upon water by B Williams age 15
I love water reflections and the perspective of distance so I conjoined the two with a beautiful scenery.
Whittington Castle by P Williamson FRAS
Mars Perseverance by P Williamson FRAS
Did you know that the name Whittington village is on Mars at the moment.
I am working on data from Mars for Cardiff University and have access to all the RAW data coming from Mars which I am processing.
When the Perseverance rover was being launched to Mars I had the name Whittington Shropshire put onto the name chip attached to the probe.
I have included a picture of the Rover LIVE from Mars, this is the one our village is on.
Mars Perseverance by P Williamson FRAS
Did you know that the name Whittington village is on Mars at the moment.
I am working on data from Mars for Cardiff University and have access to all the RAW data coming from Mars which I am processing.
When the Perseverance rover was being launched to Mars I had the name Whittington Shropshire put onto the name chip attached to the probe.
I have included a picture of the Rover LIVE from Mars, this is the one our village is on.
Aerial view of Whittington by A Suller-Young
It may or may not be relevant to the reopening of Whittington as the theme but a cool aerial shot I took (my Dad was flying) with the castle in the centre, definitely looking like a place I want to get back to (if not just to try all the cakes on the castle cafe’s menu) 
  Its always fun for people to try and spot their house!
The happy couple by N Williams
Newly arrived male swan now named Sir Tom and his bride Lady Beatrice!
Whittington Castle by H Easthope
Feeding the birds at Whittington Castle by H Easthope
‘Reflections at Whittington’ by S Smith
Swans in sunlight – M Young: 
The swans are such a core part of the community and it’s wonderful to see them back as the weather is warming up, everything looks green and lush and we are slowly coming out of lockdown, and of course  Whittington is reopening – a real symbol of hope and renewal. 
Photo .’.My Childhood playground.’ by P Willoughby  
This picture reminds me of happy childhood days .playing in the fields and around the castle.With my siblings.The Stream seemed so big then.with
a jam jar with string for a rod.A bottle  of water .jam butties and second hand bikes way too big for us!.Glorious days.Im lucky enough to walk this path several times a week .Still loving living in the Village and all it offers …
True love by J Nowak
Two volunteers gearing up to coming back to help at Whittington Castle
Playing the  Waiting game by J Sheffield
This photo of Beatrice was taken the day before her new mate arrived we now know as Sir Tom She is going to welcome him with open arms or wings.
Welcome back to the castle by J Sheffield
It was such a lovely day and so nice to have a sense of normality returning, good to hear the children playing and laughing.
  The love Birds are back by J Sheffield
On a glorious sunny day Sir Tom with Lady Beatrice.
Welcome back to the castle by J Sheffield
What inspired you to take this photograph? Good to see things slowly returning to the new normal on such a glorious sunny day, picnic tables out everyone chilling out.
Broken by Bethany Williams 15 years
I saw a weird angle and loved it.
‘Pure as peace’ by Bethany Williams 15 years
I love the stark contrast in colour of the grass and the swan.
‘Freedom’ by Bethany Williams 15 years
this swan looks utterly in love.


“Welcoming Whittington weather by C Warrender
The Village Green at the Castle”. by A Morris
by M Parry
By Steven Evans Age 12 years
By Steven Evans age 12 years
Friends Forever by Steven Evans Age 12 years
Friends re-united by T Evans
Follow your heart by T Evans
“smiles at the castle “ by R Doyle
“”buzzing like a spring bee” by Chris Doyle age 14 years
“ who are these people trip trapping on my bridge “ by Afiya Doyle age 9 years
“”ice cream or sun cream “ by Aidan Doyle age 11 years
“A welcome cool dip” by J Adger
Here is an entry for the competition.  My dog Jude was smiling  with joy, to have a welcoming cool dip this morning. I hadn’t  seen my grandchildren  for 12 months, their parents brought them to the Castle today to meet up with my dog and I.
“Jumping for joy” by J Adger
Hi, here is my other entry, my 9 year old Granddaughter  Afiya, was literally  jumping for joy today. 
“Feeding the ducks , capturing the splash by Chris Doyle age 14 years
Deep in thought by R Doyle
deep in thought along a castle wall .
“ clear for take off “ by Aidan Doyle age 11 years
“a moment of hide and seek “ by R Doyle
“simply just granddaughter, her nan the dog enjoying the castle grounds” by R Doyle
Lulabelle by L Harding
Lulabelle aged 12 years on her visit to the castle yesterday (Sunday 25th April). We really enjoyed our visit after not being for such a long time. Lulabelle was joined by the rest of our chihuahua pack (4 of them in total) and they had a lovely day mooching round the bootsale and castle grounds. We had a little picnic from the tearoom, spotted the tadpoles, saw Sir Tom and Lady Beatrice and had the perfect weather to enjoy the day! 🙂
Tea for two by L Harding
Hello all. So enjoyed our visit to the castle yesterday as it’s been so long since we last was there. Here is a photo you may like to put on along with the others. 
A Welcome From The Window. by S Lewis
One of the resident doves at Whittington Castle
Reflection by S Lewis
A photo of Whittington Castle taken in the early morning showing the reflection in the moat. An opportunity to reflect on the past year while welcoming people back as we open up again.
Our Door Is Always Open. by S Lewis
The welcoming sign of an open door as we see light at the end of the tunnel.
Time to chill by J Hughes
Enjoying the lovely weather and watching the birds and families around us!  Lovely to feel everything coming alive again!
Quick the pub is now Open! by J Hughes
The beauty of the birds in flight on a lovely spring day!  Also thought you could make a humorous caption too!
– Welcome Back – I’ve been Waiting For You! by J Hughes
the peaceful welcoming tranquility with beautiful views of Whittington!
Spring awakening by J Hughes
A beautiful spring like welcome to the castle!
Welcome Back to Whittington Everyone! by J Hughes
he welcoming open gates of the castle that greet animals and people 😀!
Do you come here often? by P Smith
(courting couple at the Castle Pool)
“Young love” by P Smith
(Courting swans on the Castle Pool)
Flying Cappuccinos from the Castle Café.  by M Smith
Castle by M Smith
❤ loving life to the full in a beautiful 🌎 
My 5year old daughter excitingly running 
Into the castle, memories to behold 💖
‘A view from the top’ by Kian Lockwood 11 years
He said he thinks it fits the theme as its the 1st time we have been back to the castle since the 2nd lockdown 
‘A view from the top’ 
Arrow Slits by M Pinner
We love this castle and take friends there. Took these a while ago when weather was better. Concentrated on the arrow slits and history.
Arrow slit by M Pinner
Ducks by M Piner
Arrow slits by M Pinner
Viewing mound by M Pinner
Moat by M Pinner
By E Williams
. It is a picture of my daughter, son in law and granddaughter on there first visit to see us since lockdown. We fed the ducks and enjoyed tea and cake at the castle
Sienna by K Regan
My granddaughter Sienna, who thoroughly enjoyed the Whittington Castle experience.  The photos are from an album entitled “Sienna’s Big Day Out”, and show that you are never too young to appreciate the beauty and legacy of one of Shropshire’s historical treasures.  They are a reminder that life will return to normal after the pandemic, and that this time is drawing nearer with every hour of every day.
by K Regan
Sienna by K Regan
Sienna by K Regan
Sienna by K Regan
Castle by K Regan
Sienna by K Regan

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