Waddesdon Manor Statues

There are lots and lots of statues/sculptures in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor.

I have searched the internet and, apparently, the two main figures here are Proserpina and Pluto.

I thought Pluto was Mickey Mouse's pet dog but clearly that is not correct here :-)

Apparently, Proserpina is the Roman goddess of agriculture and the daughter of Jupiter & Ceres. And, Pluto is the God of the Underworld. I think the small figure is a 'Triton'.

Presumably, Proserpina and Pluto are in love and on this basis I have chosen "Would You Like to Learn to Dance" by Steve Goodman for 'Sight & Sound'. One of my all time favourites. Probably one of the best love songs ever written, in my opinion.

"Would you like to learn to love?
Well, that's somethin' else again
I can show you how to sing and smile and dance
Oh I have no keys to open your heart
And no way that I could make you take the chance
And so we'll dance around the room again
And we'll sing a tune or two to pass the time
And smile a lot and if you really want to
We can try a little lovin', I don't mind
Try a little lovin', I don't mind, I don't mind"

Added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ Listen here ~ Would You Like To Learn To Dance - Steve Goodman