Rugby today is home to a charming set of folks -- about forty full time residents and more part-timers. As you might imagine, most of these folks are knowledgeable and passionate about their community.
I was there as a
speaker in Rugby's Appalachian Authors series, one of many events that
take place during the year in this wonderful Victorian village.
My hosts, Jim (Wayfarin' Stranger)
and Dorcas McBrayer, provided matchless Southern hospitality. Not only
did they house and feed me, they hosted a party after my talk and I got
to meet many of Rugby's delightful present day inhabitants.
Jim and Dorcas also gave me a personalized tour (including the graveyard) where I 'met' many of the original colonists.
Of course I took lots of pictures -- too many for one post.
I'll be sharing them over the next few days -- the library, the print shop, the cemetery . . .
Many residences . . .
And I'll end the series with a visit to the house built for Rugby's founder --
parlor, bedroom, and kitchen with the furnishings of the period.
17 comments:
I can't wait for more!
Isn't it great that places like Rugby aren't left neglected. Three cheers for those who appreciate heritage and history.
I love this victorian style!
Great photograf of the shadow under the roof !
I'm waiting for the next posts!
Oh pretty place and lovely pics!
Delightful! Thank you for sharing as a series. When you said more photos than ... I was afraid we'd just have to imagine. I should have known you'd share. Thank you.
It sounds like a delightful place full of heritage and charm and full of charming people, a place where one wants to stay for a long time and relax.
Can't wait to see the rest...your pictures always tell such wonderful stories!!!!
I hadn't heard of Rugby before this and am now eagerly looking forward to a virtual tour by you! Love that first picture with you as a ghostly presence - is the past more present than the present in Rugby?
cool def a neat place to visit...i like the attention to detail and the cut outs that throw weird shadows....
So many great photo opportunities!
What an intriguing place. Vicki, your photos have captured a very special atmosphere.
xo
It's great to see you in that first window reflection...and all the other beautiful pics too.
Barb at Alchemy of Clay
Ooh that lace in the first picture!! It must have taken ages.
save me a front row seat
can't wait
Nice shots- can't wait to see the rest! It sounds like you had a really great time!
What fun that you and Jim got together. He's another of my favourite bloggers.
How wonderful Vicki. I have been to Rugby in the UK and of course the game of Rugby is like religion to many Kiwis. Not for me.. visiting a place like your Rugby, even by blog, is much more me.
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