Bayham Abbey
I wanted to visit Bayham Abbey because I had come across the Abbey when I was making Green Lewisham. The original Abbey was founded in Brockley, in Lewisham, and then moved down to... READ MORE
Bodiam Castle
We were heading back to London after a few very enjoyable days in Rye, but on the way stopped to see Bodiam Castle, and Bayham Old Abbey. They are both fascinating and it... READ MORE
The Church of St Thomas in Winchelsea
We had walked in the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and decided to take a quick look at Winchelsea. Our first impression was that it was similar to Rye, although much quieter, but then... READ MORE
Rye Harbour
We drove out or Rye, along the River Rother, and down to Rye Harbour, only about two miles outside Rye. When we left there was a seagull on the car, and yet another... READ MORE
Corners in Rye
This post is about a few corners in Rye, bits and pieces discovered while walking round. READ MORE
Main streets in Rye
The town is small and the main streets in Rye can easily be explored in a few days. READ MORE
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The Blue Hour
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St Mary’s Church, Cratfield
This is an old piece of stained glass – could you date it? Join one of our church tours on 14 of 15 June to learn more! Tours are at 12.00pm and 3.00pm on Saturday 14 June, and 12.00pm, 2.30pm … Continued
Wisteria in a London Square
Sometimes the beauty is so intense I can’t quite believe I was holding the camera –
Regent’s Canal Walk, No.6, Islington Tunnel to St Pancras Basin
The Islington Tunnel is only for barges so pop up and over and continue from the exit/entrance in at Muriel Street in the Barnsbury Estate. In this narrow tunnel the men had to ‘leg’ through the barges, as in the … Continued
Jack in the Pulpit at Cratfield
Arum Maculatum – Jack in the Pulpit, Lords & Ladies, and many other names for these plants which are starting to appear in the shady, damp ditches and roadsides around Cratfield.
Regent’s Park in Spring
I am going to linger in Regent’s Park for a few more days! I spotted a hint of pink through Queen Mary’s Gate – aren’t the magnolias beautiful? There were more in the Secret Garden.
Regent’s Park in Spring
Today my wings took me to Regent’s Park, prompted by The Frustrated Gardener. Mr Bradshaw will join us shortly, but in the meantime let’s enjoy the glory of the fragrant, abundant lilac.
Regent’s Canal Walk, No.5, Sturt’s Lock to Islington Tunnel
I was a gloomy day, but I set out! Sturt’s Lock, no.6, is named after Mr Sturt who was a landowner in this area, like Mr Acton, and Peter de Beauvoir who lived in Balmes House (eventually an asylum and the … Continued