Bodiam Castle Reflected
I visit Bodiam Castle frequently as my daughter likes it there. I normally have my camera with me, but struggle to come up with photographs that are different from what I’ve taken before. Long term readers of this site will…
Compelling Photography
Lancaster Bomber over Eastbourne
This photo of an Avro Lancaster Bomber over Eastbourne was taken during the town’s 2013 Airbourne show. Its fly past was accompanied by a Spitfire and a Hurricane and was, with the possible exception of the Red Arrows, the highlight…
Bexhill-on-Sea from Galley Hill
Technically this photo of Bexhill-on-Sea was taken from the roof of the building at the foot of Galley Hill, but that information was too long to use as a post title. Bexhill-on-Sea likely came into being when King Offa granted…
Polesden Lacey Manor House
Polesden Lacey is a fine Edwardian House near Great Bookham in Surrey. The place has been grand estate since at least the 1300’s, but it was really Margaret Greville who made the house famous. Her parents were working class, but…
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…
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…
St Leonards Church, Hythe
St Leonards Church in Hythe is sited on a steep hill that overlooks the town. It is famous for the bone ossuary that contains approximately 8,000 thigh bones and over 500 skulls. These bones and skulls probably come from the…
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,…