The Shard of Glass, London
The Shard of Glass is London’s tallest building so it only seemed right to show the entire structure. Shame that lady walked past, but then you don’t see that many yellow coats these days. I haven’t been to the viewing…
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Remembrance Day 11/11/13
For The Fallen With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. Solemn the drums thrill;…
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…
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…
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,…
Bateman’s – Rudyard Kipling’s Home
Bateman’s, built for a local ironmaster in 1684, became Rudyard Kipling’s in 1900. The property and land was bequeathed to the National Trust by Kipling’s wife Caroline when she died in 1939. Â Kipling loved Bateman’s, and several stories and poems…
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…