“Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise” – an idiom that tells us it is better to remain unaware of things that may cause stress and upset. It comes from the Thomas Gray poem, “Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College”
And here we have a bit more folly:
The Bath House folly, Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, August 2018
This folly, ‘The Bath House’ at Wrest Park, was built in 1770 by Edward Stevens. It shows that folly can be fun, not just foolish.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 25 February 2022
Posted as part of Becky’s SquareOdds
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Travel with Intent 
Great photo of this folly. 😀 😀
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The stone work is beautiful. Great capture.
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It has lasted the times so well
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A really lovely folly and one that looks as though it belongs in more northern climes than ours.
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A hint of Nordic noir? Or Games of Thrones?
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What a great find! 😊
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That’s a great folly!
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That is a wonderful stone building. I am amazed that it could be built without mortar or m I just not seeing it?
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I really like it !
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Extraordinary! I thought you were somewhere like Ireland, rather than the Home Counties.
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Amazing what we have hidden away in this country 😀
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Sue will like this one!
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Yes I felt I had to give at least one folly to go with Sue’s great sub-theme
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wise words specially in these times!
PS This bath house looks chilly
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Yes. Not my idea of a relaxing bath. But could have been a great power shower during Storm Eunice
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🤣
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