Today I made it to the top of the Holly House bell tower to finally admire the view. And it was not a disappointment… [Read more…] about The View From Holly House
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Catching The Sunrise From Holly House
This morning we awoke to a sky of fire streaming through the window. A beautifully perfect autumnal sunrise. The 7-year-old had suggested that we take one of our one-on-one quality time adventures a few times this week so it was a perfect chance to seize the opportunity to spend some time with him watching the day begin. [Read more…] about Catching The Sunrise From Holly House
The Windows Of Holly House
Today we spent some time at Holly House and took a chance to take a closer look at the incredible windows. [Read more…] about The Windows Of Holly House
Exploring The Crypt At Holly House
Today we ventured into the crypt at Holly House. Situated on the north side of the church, it has been something that has intrigued us for the past year. And it wasn’t until today that we finally unearthed its secrets. [Read more…] about Exploring The Crypt At Holly House
An Introduction To Holly House
It’s with a huge amount of anticipation and excitement that we’d finally like to introduce you to Holly House… [Read more…] about An Introduction To Holly House
The Secret Cupboard Of Names at Holly House
One of the most fascinating adventures within Holly House is unearthing stories from the past and the incredible history that lays in silence within the walls, stories that will help us bring the building back to life. [Read more…] about The Secret Cupboard Of Names at Holly House
Clean Up Begins At Holly House
And so it began. Spring is here and we’ve been tidying up to prepare for all things new and breathing a new lease of life into all things old at Holly House. [Read more…] about Clean Up Begins At Holly House
Cleaning Out The Tower At Holly House
It was an important and productive day at Holly House today, we finally got to start work on the tower. After getting the go ahead earlier on in the week it was full steam ahead.


There are 97 steps in total.
With very limited light in the stairwell we relied on the small battlement windows to help us see, no industrial cleaners were used or chemicals and Mr FD relied on getting the job done using a shovel, a small hard hand brush and some rubble bags to transport it down the stairs as it was scooped up.
It seemed like the perfect time to do it as the pigeons that had hatched a few months ago were now able to fly off out of the tower when shooed away. Below is how the pigeons looked last month..



How incredible does it look!
We’ve still a long way to go but as each job gets done we are another step towards achieving our dream. as we jump through hoops and wait on timelines, surveys, historical and conservation permissions we can take joy in the clean up of Holly House as we endeavour to bring it up to a beautiful and loved building once more…
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Let There Be Light – Power Returns To Holly House
For over a year the church has been without any of the most basic of amenities, no running water or drainage, no heating and no electric. [Read more…] about Let There Be Light – Power Returns To Holly House
Holly House Update, Week 1 Relocation
What a crazy week it’s been. We are finally emerging from the other side of the relocation process and I think our feet are touching the ground again. And we can finally start to think in some kind of order a little bit more. [Read more…] about Holly House Update, Week 1 Relocation