After thinking I had nothing for Jude’s Bench Series this month, I found two more benches with messages, this time from our visit to Sherwood Forest, haunt of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.
The first one just has a bit of graffiti which is quite indistinct. I really wonder what compels people to scribble on things that don’t belong to them. I can’t see any rude words though.
This one has a notice attached.
I must have know that Jude was going to want to see it, because I took a closeup.
This must be John Lackland who came to the throne after King Richard. He ruled England from 1199 to 1216. He may have liked neither his brother King Richard I, nor the outlaw Robin of Loxley, but John wasn’t liked by many people either.
A bench and a riddle attached – what a great find😊
Thank you. So much to see in Sherwood Forest. 😃
lo penso anche io che queste persone sono maleducate…e non solo, talvolta quando lo fanno non sopra panchine, ma sopra monumenti storici sono dei veri e propri vandali!!!!
I so agree with you, Annalisa. It saddens me when I see beautiful objects defaced by such vandals.
Maybe now that people take selfies everywhere they go this kind of graffiti will disappear? I am guessing that more young people carry phones rather than pen-knives these days… hahaha. But graffiti goes back a long, long way – even the schoolboys in the middle ages carved their names on their desks. As for King John – well, I guess we did get the Magna Carta out of him, even if he did go back on it.
Hopefully this will prove to be the case, Jude. 🙂
What a strange note, Ad! Kind of ‘ya, boo, sucks!’ to everyone 🙂
Hahaha Yes, a very strange note. 🙂
old, rustic bench actually looks charming (if not for those unsightly marks). i don’t understand why people do that. it is sad. great find, Sylvia! 🙂
Thanks so much, Lola. 🙂
I get really irritated by people scribbling on benches, especially in peaceful rural locations. They should turn their heads to composing a haiku about the beautiful scenery and writing it down on a piece of paper to take home with them. No haiku on benches either!
Me too, Sarah. I doubt if the scribblers know what a haiku is. 😕
True. They need educating, if it’s possible!
Those rustic and worn benches fit right in with the forest. I don’t understand the need to scribble on them either, but glad there wasn’t anything offensive written.
Yes, all the benches dotted around were very rustic. It’s a lovely place to visit. 🙂
that bench looks actually quite comfortable. did you manage to have a moment to sit and see, and if you did, what did you see?
Not really, as we were on our way back to West Sussex and had just made a brief stop to see the Major Oak again. 🙂
I cannot understand why people have to write on things that do not even belong to them!
I so agree.
Haha…not the most friendliest of fellows was he? Great bench shots Sylvia, very fortuitous that you took them when you did 🙂 xx
Definitely not the nicest person to meet. Thanks, Sherri. 🙂 xx
I wonder if by every bench we put a plank of wood and said, please carve here, it would make any difference. Sort of like putting a wooden guestbook next to the bench. 😀
Hahaha What a great idea, but I bet some people would still feel the need to deface the bench. 😦
I expect they would. 😦
What a clever sign Sylvia, I never knew the name Lackland. Very well spotted!
Thanks, Gilly. We all live and learn from one another……and the internet. 🙂
I never understand graffiti. I’m kind of thankful you can’t make out what it says. Sherwood Forest sounds like a wonderful adventure. Love the green!
Thanks, Sue. Yes me too. I remember the graffiti started at school with some kids writing on the toilet walls and carving their names or worse, into their desk lids. 😦
The second bench is more inviting to me.
They were both a bit low for anyone with long legs. 😕
Not a good thing.
Pretty cool!
Thanks, Dawn. 🙂
Strange looking bench but interesting to sit down.. For writing where it should not be written on, I think when you are young (I am guessing these were made by young people) you want to make things around you memorable. I can’t completely rule myself out as well 🙂
Hahaha. You’re too honest, YC. 🙂
What a cool trip….Sherwood Forest! Would love to do that one myself!
Thanks, Torrie. Yes, I was reliving childhood memories of when my sister and I used to play there.
Funny post, Sylvia~~ enjoyed it!
Thanks, Jet. 😆
Looking forward to visiting Sherwood Forest again over Christmas.
How cool………literally! Good luck with the weather. 🙂
I think of folks who need to carve their mark in such places as similar to dogs marking their territory. I wonder if it’s primarily a male (macho) thing as in the canine world.
That’s a good thought and question, Gunta. 😀
I look at “benches” differently now ever since you introduced your bench photos. My favourite quote (and you know how much I like quotes) about benches is: by Napoleon Bonaparte “A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.” Have a wonderful day.
Oh, I do love this quote, Rebecca. You come up with some really prize ones. 🙂
That’s a shame people would mark up the bench. I’ve seen people stick chewing gum on walls and benches…what’s up with that?
Some people do the most disgusting things. 😯
Interesting discovery! Everyone would like to sit down on a bench in this forest!
There were many benches to choose from. 🙂
I don’t know why people have to leave their mark on things that don’t belong to them either, Sylvia – and well done for finding a bench minus the rude words! 😉
Thanks, Dianne. 🙂
Awesome benches with his messages. Wonderful photos Sylvia!
Thanks so much, DellaAnna. 🙂