A couple of times recently I've come home from a car-boot sale with nothing, (last weekend it was just a huge cauliflower), but I picked up this book from Needham Market on Easter Saturday for £1.
'Wyken, The Life of a Small Suffolk Estate' by Sir Kenneth Carlisle. Wyken is 7 acres and includes vineyard, restaurant, Country store and Farmers Market.
I wrote about Wyken Hall way back in July 2023 HERE after I'd re-read the book by his wife. After my visit there then for the Farmers Market I looked on the library website for this book but the only library copy is in The Hold (Archives & Record Office etc ) in Ipswich and not borrowable.
So it's taken nearly 3 years - but now I can read it - perhaps everything turns up eventually.
I found a book in a NT bookshop which I'd wanted to read for years. It was very satisfying!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't happen often but fun when it does
DeleteLove it when you find a book you've wanted for ages. That looks like a really interesting subject.
ReplyDeletePenny
The Estate isn't far away but I've still only been the once
DeleteSo nice when that happens
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
A handy find
DeleteMaybe you will donate it to your library when you are finished with it so others can read it too! ;)
ReplyDeleteI would but they would just put it on the For Sale shelf!
DeleteLucky find. The book was waiting for you!
ReplyDeleteI am reading the Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan and it is a delightful read. I think you would enjoy it too.
Not sure about that book you mention - with US birds .
DeleteYour patience has been rewarded. :-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know I was waiting for it! - but was pleased to spot it in a box
DeleteJust shows that good things come to those who wait. Glad you get to read it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Oh wow! How exciting that you found it at a bargain price!
ReplyDeleteDo glad you found it a x can now enjoy reading it at last.
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