Ventnor is a pretty little town on the south of the Isle of Wight. There are cafes and tapas bars overlooking a small sandy beach. In the right weather it’s almost possible to imagine that you are somewhere Mediterranean. This…
If you type Pioneer NN200 into Google you can find many – photos – of – this – boat. I was quite suprised at first, I was only looking to see if I could find some information about it. I…
The Battle of Hastings was fought on this day in 1066. This site provides a comprehensive overview of this pivotal point in English history. For those with less time here is the wikipedia page! Finally here is an entertaining game…
I mentioned in my post about the Romney Marsh Wind Turbines that the pylons which carry the electricity generated by the Dungeness Power Station are not attractive to look at. That’s probably not entirely fair, as some people like them…
This cropped version of my previous post was suggested by Steve Murphy. The closer crop to the turbines emphasises them, and makes the composition have more impact. It’s always interesting to get feedback on my photos. I spend quite some…
The Romney Marsh Wind Farm opened in July 2009. There are 26 turbines that apparently generate electricity for 33,000 homes. I say apparently because wind power may not be as efficient as the power companies will have us believe, producing…
In the woods near to where I live I came across this grave marker. It stands by itself and no other grave stones, human or pet, are nearby. I think the woods once belonged to the High Beech Manor, which…
Everyone* takes pictures of the Hastings Fishing Fleet, so here is one from me. The boats that make up Hastings Fishing Fleet are registered to Rye as that town still has official port status. The RX signifies this. Hastings hasn’t…
The rising sun gives the old stones of Rye Church and Ypres Tower a golden glow. Rye is a lovely place with an interesting history. This description of Rye on the Roads of Stone website is a good read for…
I’ve always liked this view across Rye Bay. It was taken from Rye Harbour, where the River Rother meets the sea. There is something about Dungeness Power Station sitting on the shore that has always drawn my eye to it. It has…
This was taken on a dull, grey morning. I’d taken several dull, grey photos and was beginning to feel slightly dull and grey too. Luckily, a break in the clouds over the channel highlighted by the rising sun meant the…
It’s a sad sight a the moment but there is hope for Hastings Pier after the fire that nearly destroyed it. After a great deal of campaigning, the Hastings Pier and White Rock Trust (HPWRT) have secured a round…
