My Photograghs

Sunset

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Cheetham Hill

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Wenlock Edge

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Storm approaching

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River Conder close to Glasson

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Glasson Docks

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Cockersand Abbey

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Cockerham sands

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Pilling Sands

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Sheep grazing on the Salt Marshes on Pilling Sands

Knott's End

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Wyre Estuary

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Fleetwood

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The Mount,the centre piece of Hesketh and Burton's design for the new town in the 1830's

North Euston Hotel Fleetwood

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The North Euston Hotel.The hotel with its six Greco columns sits rather forlornly on the headland once the culmination of Hesketh’s plan to turn Fleetwood into quite literally the Euston of the North.Guests were charged 50 p a night to stay and most of the rooms had hot and cold running water.

Fleetwood's Pier.

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An advert from the 1930's boosts of its cinema over the sea,hosting the only milk bar in the whole of Fleetwood and accommodation for 4,300.

Ferry leaving Fleetwood for Knott's End

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Sea Front at Fleetwood

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More views from The top of Blackstone

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Hollingworth Lake from the top of Blackstone Edge

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Blackstone Edge

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Defoe described a journey over Blackstone Edge as "frightful precipice on one side and uneven ground on the other"

Roman Road and Addian marker over Blackstone Edge

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Traditional Blackpool

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Sign of the Times-Blackpool

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Sign of the Times-Blackpool

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Life in a Northern Town-Some views of Nelson

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Summit-Rochdale Canal

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The Rochdale canal was completed in 1804,effectively linking the East and West coasts of England.It linked the Calder Valley with Manchester.

The majotr obstacle the route had to overcome was the South Pennines and the gap at whta is now summit was the lowest crossing point.The railway followed the same route 30 years later.At this point the Canal is 600ft above sea level and this is the highest broad lock in the Uk.

Southport Pier Early evening

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Drunken Cat

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Taken at Downham in Pendle

Some views from Holcombe Hill and Peel Tower

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Village of Holcombe

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Coggeshall

2007-07-30T12:47:00.000+01:00

Spent the weekend down in Essex,these are some pictures of the hamlet of Coggeshall

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Stonyhurst from afar

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Half mile approach to Stonyhurst

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Ave Maria stands on the approach to Stonyhurst

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View from across the fields towards Stonyhurst

Stonyhurst Hall

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Stonyhurst overlooking the Ribble valley at Hurst was the home of the Shirebourne family

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The Observatory in the Gardens

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View from across the lily pond in the gardens

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Yew tree walk,where reputedly the only son of Sir Nicholas Shirebourne died after eating yew berries

Smithills Hall

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Smithills Hall on the outskirts of Bolton has been a dwelling since 680 AD when the walled and moated residence was built.

Its fame comes from the 16th Century when the Barton Family who owned a thriving wool business developed the Hall.

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The stain glass windows of the chapel date from Tudor times

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The chapel was originally built in the 16th century by Andrew Barton but was destroyed by fire in the 19th century from whence this version dates

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The footprint of George Marsh,a Catholic martyr who was burned at the stake in Chester in 1555.

He was held at Smihill hall and the story is that when he was told he was being taken for trial,he stamped his foot in disgust.The print becomes red and wet once a year.The house is reputedly haunted by his ghost.

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Wooden panels made by Flemish craftsman,considered some of the best examples in England and depicting portraits of the Barton family ancestors

Dunsop River

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Early evening and the Sun glinting on the River Dunsop

Forest of Bowland from Waddington

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Sun just pecking out from behind the clouds

Pendle Hill from Clitheroe

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Wherever you are in Clitheroe,you are not far from seeing the overhanging presence of Pendle Hill.

Stukely described it as a" vast black mountain which is the morning weather glass of the country people."

Camden-"an infallible prognostick of rain when the top of it is black and cloudy."

Clitheroe Town

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The Town of Clitheroe would surley win awards for the most beautiful small town in England, if only they would ban traffic from the centre.Overlooked by the ruins of its castle I particually like the one off shops.

On the window of the butchers the sign "Our Sausages contain no slurry,

slurp or goo,only real meat"

Edisford Bridge

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Edisford Bridge just a short stroll from the centre of Clitheroe dates back to 1339.The site was th scenr of a famous battle in 1138 when Scottish forces under King David defeated the English Norman army under De Macy.Although defeated the town of Clitheroe remained in English hands and the Scots returned north.

Ribble at Great Mitton

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The Bridge over the Ribble at Mitton is said to be the oldest crossing point on the River.

In the background is the omnious presence of Pendle Hill

All Hallow's Church Great Mitton

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The Church at Great Mitton dates back to the 1200's and was the Parish church of the Shirebourne family who lived close by at Stonyhurst.

Village of Dunsop Bridge

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Depending on how you calculate it,the village of Dunsop Bridge in the heart of the Forest of Bowland is the centre of the Uk.British Telecom celebrated by putting its 100,000 phone box on its village green.However depending on how you calculate it,the centre lies 7km north at a place called Whitendale Hanging Stones.

Wherever the centre lies,it doesn't detract from the fact that the village with the River Dunsop running thru it is one of the prettiest.

Coniston

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Rain and wind over Coniston

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Moody skies over Windermere

Orrest Head overlooking Lake Windermere

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View from Orrest Head overlooking Windermere

Ullswater

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Boats at Glenridding on Ullswater

Derwent Water

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A patch of sunlight finally falls on the hills surrounding Derwent Water

Newby Bridge

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A view of Newby Bridge in the English Lakes

Tower Bridge

2007-06-08T08:06:00.000+01:00

Whilst down in London for the Amnesty International conference,I had a couple of hours to kill.Had a walk around Hyde Park then up to Tower Hill.Here are some photos

Tower Of London

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Proudly standing guard over the country

Duke Of Wellington-Hyde Park corner

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The Duke of Wellington resplendant on his horse at Hyde Park corner

Hyde Park Rose Garden

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Our Garden

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Thought that you would like to see the splendid roses in our garden at the moment.

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Another image from Crosby beach.

ANOTHER PLACE

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A bleak spring bank holiday weekend but the rain stopped for a short while for this visit to Crosby to see Anthony Gormley's statues on a cold and blustery beach.

Called another place it features 100 life size nude iron statues scattered along a three mile area and is a cast of the artist's own body.

The exibition was due to depart at the end of last year but local councillors voted back in March to keep them permenantly as they have attracted a large increase in visitors to the area.

More views of Rawtenshall

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Main street complete with cobbles

Mill,now converted into luxury apartments

Some views of Rawtenstall

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The Town's library

Typical street scene as houses cling to the side of the surounding hills

Spring Evening in Albert Square

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A Spring Evening looking out across Manchester's Albert Sq

Old Man Waiting

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Man waiting on a bench in Manchester's Albert Square

Manchester's Northern Quarter

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One of the things that I like about Manchester's Northern Quarter is the variety of colour that you see .

A SPRING MORNING AT HOLLINGWORTH LAKE

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This was taken mid morning as I began to walk around the lake

It might be out of season but fish and chips are still popular even at 10.30

Out of the wind and the lake looks tranquil

The Canadian geese enjoying ther sunshine

When in Manchester look up (3)

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Central Library Manchester

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Two shots here of the Central Library in Manchester.

Believe it or not it was only built in 1934,designed by the Architect Vincent Harris,it was formally opened by his majesty George V

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When in Manchester look up.(2)

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As these pictures illustrate,it is not just street level where interest can lie.These are the Royal Exchange building taken last week with the morning sunshine just appearing over the buildings.

When in Manchester look up(1)

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With the opening of the Hilton tower,the city centre now has a recognisable tall feature,which can be see from all around the city centre.The photo to the left is taken from underneath the building on the G-Mex metro stop.

It is not the only tall landmark,as this picture taken from Picadilly Gardens illustrates.

Buxton

2007-02-05T09:36:00.000Z

More Pictures of Buxton including a Georgian version of Marks and Spencer?

Buxton-Pavillion

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These shots are of the Pavillions and the Conservatory.Unfortunately the latter is still closed undergoing renovations

Buxton Pavillion Gardens

2007-02-05T09:23:00.000Z

These are taken in the Pavillion Gardens,the first looking back towards the Conservatory and the second capturing the winter sun on the Waterfall

Buxton Crescent

2007-02-05T09:18:00.000Z

After a week of dull weather,the Sun came out over the weekend and we took a trip to Buxton.
These pictures are of the Crescent,one taken around midday and the Other with the sun low in the sky late afternoon

2007-01-27T09:40:00.000Z

On this grey morning,What a better way to cheer myself up but with a nice sunny photograph.

This taken at Dovestones reservoir last autumn in late Afternoon.

2007-01-24T14:38:00.000Z

These photographs were taken earlier today in the early morning sunshine.It is a good idea in Manchester to look up to the tops of the buildings.The first is taken from Exchange Square looking up at the Troangle Building.

The second is the clock on the front of Victoria Station .

Unfortunately telling the wrong time.

The Third picture is of St Annes Church at the end of St Anne's Square again the camera is pointing to the sky.

The Final Picture below is another view from in front of Victoria station looking towards the Co-operative building.

Albert Square

2007-01-17T15:03:00.000Z

Again taken this morning just before midday

Manchester Cathedral

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A Couple of pictures taken in the early morning sunshine of Manchester Cathedral.

Moston Cemetary

2007-01-17T09:13:00.000Z

These were taken on an late afternoon stroll at the weekend.I always like the effect of the late afternoon sun creating shadows and here it combines with the mosses on the gravesones