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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Tumulus of Kercado
I needed a change from lines of stones – the Tumulus of Kercado, c.4,500BC
Kermario, Carnac
From Le Menec we moved to the next of the major alignments at Carnac, that of Kermario where there are 1,029 stones in 10 rows, and c.4,300 feet long.
Le Menec, Carnac, black & white photography
Is the atmosphere and age of Le Menec better conveyed in black & white?
Alignments of Menec at Carnac
Our two weeks in Sizun were over – I could easily have stayed for longer – and we set off, in the mist, down the motorway for Carnac where we arrived in brilliant sunshine. The Tourist Office was very helpful and we settled … Continued
The Church of St Suliau, Sizun final
I spent a magical hour in the Church one evening.
The Church of St Suliau, Sizun, contd
One evening the church was closed so I used my me-time to explore the outside of the building.
The Church of St Suliau, Sizun
The church in Sizun is just up the road from the gîte and I strolled up in the evenings, loving my me-time trying to capture the atmosphere in this magical place. I first visited late in the afternoon when the organist … Continued
Early Photographers – Esteve & Mieusement
I noticed these two photographers while I was looking for background information on Brittany.
St Michel de Brasparts
We had seen this chapel while walking in the Monts d’Arrées and so visited St Michel de Brasparts, a 17C Chapel, one afternoon. It is suggested that this used to be a prehistoric cult site, perhaps dedicated to the Sun, or it … Continued