Heysham Nuclear Power Station. Quite blurry, but it is eleven miles away. I’ve spent a lot of time there. +1
Vacations & Breaks
Morning run at Grange-over-Sands — the return leg, with the railway station caught in a shaft of sunlight.
August 23, 2024 8:13
Morning run at Grange-over-Sands — From the Netherwood Hotel along the entire length of the promenade and back was just over two and-a-half miles. Just right for my morning run. 2
August 23, 2024 7:49
Netherwood Hotel & Spa, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. We are here for a couple of well-earned rest days before heading to Glasgow, and our final business event.
August 22, 2024 10:31
Another hotel sea view, this time of Morecambe Bay. Netherwood Hotel & Spa, Grange-over-Sands.
August 21, 2024 15:34
Fort Purbrook from Farlington — or to be more accurate, Fort Purbrook (on the top of Portsdown Hill) seen from our bedroom in Farlington. +1
August 21, 2024 7:06
Langstone Harbour and Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill.
August 20, 2024 16:29
Farlington, Farlington Marshes, Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island from Portsdown Hill.
August 20, 2024 16:29
Langstone Harbour and Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill.
August 20, 2024 16:26
Lizzi & Ginger Outside 78 Derngate.
August 9, 2024 15:23
Entrance & wallpaper detail. 78 Derngate, Northampton — Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Even the owners found this too dark, and it was lightened up — but has now been restored to the original color. +1
August 9, 2024 14:55
Bedroom. 78 Derngate, Northampton — Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
August 9, 2024 14:54
Bathroom. 78 Derngate, Northampton — Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The mosaic tiles aren’t. It’s custom wallpaper.
August 9, 2024 14:53
Clock — Mackintosh style. 78 Derngate, Northampton — Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
August 9, 2024 14:49
Light fitting detail. 78 Derngate, Northampton — Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
August 9, 2024 14:47
Bedroom details. 78 Derngate, Northampton — Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Lizzi, knowing we have an interest in architecture and art took us to Northampton to visit 78 Derngate. +2
August 9, 2024 14:46
Towcester council offices and town square. Towcester is thought to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the UK.
August 9, 2024 13:16
Flickr meet-up — We first met Jacqi in person in 2008 at Bletchley Park in the UK. Then again in Springfield, Missouri as she traveled to her new home in New Zealand in 2011.
August 8, 2024 19:19
Brighton Pavilion, not the usual view — We walked along the seafront and around the pavilion while we waited to meet up with Jacqi, who was coming down by train for the day.
August 8, 2024 11:25
Brighton Pavillion, not the usual view — We walked along the seafront and around the pavilion while we waited to meet up with Jacqi, who was coming down by train for the day.
August 8, 2024 11:22
Dover Harbour and Ferry Port — Seen from the White Cliffs of Dover.
August 7, 2024 12:21
Dover Harbour and Ferry Port — Seen from the White Cliffs of Dover.
August 7, 2024 12:20
The White Cliffs of Dover — That’s not Brighton … Upon leaving Folkestone to go to Brighton we decided to head off in the opposite direction instead and visit the White Cliffs of Dover.
August 7, 2024 11:52
Room with a sea view — We opted for a room with a sea view, for a day spent catching up on work. Watching the changes in the weather and enjoying the view up and down the coast was, as they say in the ads, priceless. Best Western Clifton Hotel, Folkestone.