Josselin in Brittany

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I could easily have lingered in Vannes but we needed to move on – to Dinan via Josselin. The first castle in Josselin was built in the 11C but  the building was rebuilt several times thereafter.  Since the 15C the castle has … Continued

Regent’s Canal Walk, No.5, Sturt’s Lock to Islington Tunnel

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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

Regent’s Canal Walk, no.2, Limehouse Basin to Mile End Road

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I walked this section of the Canal on a dull day in Spring and although it was the weekend there was frenetic activity: the flowers were showing off, birds were bustling, runners were running, bikers were biking and I was … Continued

Regent’s Canal Walk, no.2, the birds!

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My camera couldn’t cope with the speed of the attack! And a rather more settled pair. This very handsome chap is, I think, an Egyptian goose – but I really have no idea!

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