
open to wonder
literature peeks through a
rabbit keyhole
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This small green door is the entrance from the Cathedral garden Christ Church College, University of Oxford, England. The door leads into a private garden alcove, The Dean’s Garden (The Deanery).
Trivia: It is believed that this door was the inspiration for the forbidden door in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll apparently wrote the story inspired by ten-year-old Alice Liddell, daughter of the then Dean of the college. Carroll reportedly wrote the story and gave it to the young Alice as a Christmas present. Carroll was later encouraged by friends to expand the work with illustrations into the renowned version readers know today.
Extra trivia: In addition to its legendary Alice in Wonderland connection outdoors, Christ Church College, Oxford is famous for its magical interior great hall, and grand staircase used as filming locations for the original Harry Potter movie.
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Opened door into the garden:

Inside the opened door on the other side:

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Thank you. Happy Thursday flowers to you as well. Blessings to you Jim.
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It looks like that door.
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Yes, so charming, whimsical and fantastic.
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Absolutely!
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Yep. A very ‘Alice’ kinda door!
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It sure does. Magical and mysterious and whimsy all in one.
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I also remember these green doors in a different way.
They framed the entrance to all the afdakkies (shacks) built along a road called Church Street. ๐
Walking down that road one was always engulfed by an aura of story. And these doors remained an enigma.
Now the Poet comes to unlock the enigma behind these doors and their beginning.
Through a sense of wonder, – gardens, doors, chapels and bells – the church captured hearts.
Adorable how you presented Alice and her rabbit hole.
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Wow! I did not know that…similar door replicated and countries apart on a street named “Church Street” amazing.!! Mind-blowing connection. Thank you for this precious gem of information.
Life is so connected beyond what seems apparent on the surface of things…eh.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the brief allusion to one of literature’s enduring legends.
Blessings to you this day. May peace be with you, be before you, and encamped around you. Cheers.
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Yes, these designs travelled from one continent to the next and only years later especially now with the new reading technology one can moreso make these mind-blowing connections.
Thank you for sharing the background information.
Yes a well crafted connection. I wish I knew how you do that ๐๐
Peace and much blessings to you too.
Thank you, I embrace the blessing wholeheartedly ๐๐ผ.
Cheers.
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My pleasure I love doors and their many connections.
Ah the divine muse..is my best answer as to how..๐
Thank-you for your blessings. Much appreciated.
Cheers
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Lol, yes…this is your prerogative as a Poet, we the reader must live with it ๐… divine muse, shrouded in mystery is a lovely name.
You are most welcome๐
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Thank you!๐
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Thank you for providing all the backstory for the door, very interesting!
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A pleasure. Glad to hear that you found purchase in the details. Happy Thursday, Liz. Cheers.
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Happy Thursday, Suzette!
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Thank you Liz.
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You’re welcome, Suzette.
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I love the door, your poem and the trivia. Thanks!
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Thank you Dan. I am glad you enjoyed the share. It was a fascinating project researching this door. Thank you for your work in hosting Thursday Doors. And welcome back!๐
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I like the additional trivia with your doors.
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you this day. Happy Thursday. Cheers.
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How fascinating!
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Glad you enjoyed it. Happy Thursday. Seems this week is whizzing by so fast…for me anyways.
Blessings and good vibes to you Ashley Leia. Cheers.
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Thank you! Happy Thursday! ๐ธ
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Thank you!๐
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Yes, thanks for the trivia. It’s obviously a door worthy of a rich history.
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Fantasy indeed. Glad you enjoyed the information. Happy Thursday.
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Just beautiful! I am glad you included photos on the other side. So lush!
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So delighted to hear that you enjoyed. A magical place.
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What a beautiful door! And your haiku is as always awesome!
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It is indeed. Glad you enjoyed it, Kaushal. Cheers..
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My pleasure ๐
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I didn’t know about Alice connotation but I knew about HP. I have visited this college and marvelled at its fine dining hall.
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Oh wonderful! It must be a marvelous place to visit!
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A great haiku, and interesting trivia! Maggie
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Thank you, Maggie. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy Thursday ๐
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There’s certainly a feeling the perhaps something magical is on the other side of that door. I didn’t know that about the filming of the Harry Potter movie and I enjoyed your additional two shots.
janet
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Yes I agree that the door does have a special mystery look to it.
So good to hear that you enjoyed the photos and the trivia. ๐Cheers.
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Ahh, there are so many mysteries to dive into through literature. I love how youโve expressed this, Suzette. Beautiful poem, my friend.
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Yes, to be sure. A treasure trove of magical takes to enjoy. Thank you my friend for your gracious support. Cheers.
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Indeed and agreed. Youโre welcome, my friend. Always. Cheers.
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Cheers.
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fabulous. as long as it peaks Suzette.. love it1 ๐
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Thank you Cindy.
Happy Friday, yay! Check
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Youโre so welcome Suzette!
Thanks a lot and Happy Fri-yay Day to you too!!๐๐โค๏ธ
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Thank you Cindy๐
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Well written and thank you for the trivia. Doors are always fascinating. I try to imagine what must be happening on the other side. Regards
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You are most welcome. And, thank you for your generous comments. I too try to imagine the stories behind doors…fascinating.
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Mysterious and inviting. (K)
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Thank-you. Happy Sunday. Cheers.
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Thanks for sharing.
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A pleasure.
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So Lovely and imaginative to enter! โค๏ธ
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Glad you found value. Many blessings to you.
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