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06-12-2019 01:07 PM
are there as many gravel/crushed rock/pebble pathways as there seem to be on the British tv programs?
Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle) has a spectacular drive of this material, as we all know.
06-12-2019 01:21 PM
We lived there from 1971 to75, i loved it there, but it was so different than the states, wish i could go back again.
06-12-2019 01:37 PM
First thought when someone mentions ‘England’:
06-12-2019 01:43 PM
Narrow streets made of cobblestones.
06-12-2019 01:45 PM
@sidsmomit's pronounced "bouquet" hahaha loved that show.
06-12-2019 02:20 PM
my brother has one of those drives in England .
Some people say it deters burglars as you can hear footsteps on the gravel .
06-12-2019 07:36 PM
The graveled areas also allow rainwater to drain, which is important in a rainy country. Just a thought. I know the houses in Ireland have their homes ringed in gravel to help keep water away from foundations.
06-13-2019 11:00 AM
I've never even traveled overseas, but I've always been fascinated by the idea of living in another country.
Not to derail this thread, but I'd love it you could share some of the things that make you want to return.
Thanks.
06-13-2019 02:54 PM
Thank you, @SunValley
I've also read that these are practical in England as there is little to no snow. Apparently, shoveling snow would pick up too much of the gravel and make it impractical.
I love hearing that crunch!
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