Grass and Sky
This photo of grass and sky was taken whilst walking over the hills that over look the Cuckmere Estuary. It didn’t really fit into that post so I thought I’d leave it for another time. Walking up the hill, the…
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Hurst Castle, Hampshire
Hurst Castle is situated on a spit of land that extends out from Milford-on-Sea. At it’s furthest edge the shingle bank is less than a mile away from the Isle of Wight. This then makes it an ideal place to…
The View from Dungeness Old Lighthouse
It’s a long way up to the top of Dungeness Old Lighthouse. 169 steps to reach the 5th floor balcony where the full expanse of the Dungeness headland is revealed. This post isn’t really about the lighthouse itself though. It’s…
Bewl Water Reservoir
Construction of Bewl Water Reservoir began in 1973 and was complete in 1974. It was three years until the reservoir was full for the first time. Â Several historic buildings were located within the River Bewl Valley. Whilst the 920 meter…
Cuckmere Estuary
The Cuckmere Estuary is a beautiful valley where the River Cuckmere meets the sea. The valley has been subject to many man made alterations over the centuries. The area has been farmed, with livestock using the surrounding hills for grazing,…
A View from the Firehills
At the east end of Hastings Country Park, close to Fairlight there are rolling hills known collectively as the Firehills. They are named after the gorse fires that are frequently occurring during dry periods. It is will worth a trip…
De La Warr Pavilion
I’ve posted photos of the De La Warr Pavilion twice before, but never during sunny weather. The sun makes the white paint work gleam and the striking Art Deco design really stands out. The pavilion was designed by Erich Mendelsohn…
London Panorama
This London Panorama was taken from the middle of the Golden Jubilee Bridge, looking west. The original colour photo lacked something but a black and white conversion with high contrast has made it a better image. The Golden Jubilee Bridges…
Scotney Castle
Scotney Castle is a National Trust property near Lamberhurst  in Kent. As well as extensive grounds there are two properties to enjoy, the ruined castle and the house pictured above. The house was designed by Anthony Salvin and built between…
Warrior Square, St Leonards-on-Sea
The building of Warrior Square was completed in 1864 according to the Hastings Chronicle. There doesn’t seem to be much more information about it that I can find. Warrior Square is an expanse of gardens surrounded on three sides by…
Hastings Seafront from Castle Rocks
This view of Hastings seafront was taken from the sandstone rocks that rise above the town. These rocks form part of the promontory upon which Hastings Castle is built. The sand stone rocks have long been popular with children and…
Hastings Old Town Panorama
Hastings Old Town is nestled in a valley between two hills. The stream that shaped the valley, known as the Bourne, cannot be seen as it was covered over between 1820 and 1840. The course of the stream can be…