South Downs Hove – East Sussex 26-02-2013

Foredown Tower formerly part of Hangleton Hospital built in 1881-3  as an isolation hospital for people with Smallpox, Diphtheria, and tuberculosis. In 1909 the huge cast iron water tank supported by this tower was added to provide water for the hospital. When the council restored the tower in 1992 the old, empty, water tank became the viewing area for a Camera Obscura one of the largest still used,  in the world.



Hangleton view overlooking the South Downs

Traditional Chinese figures – Right  to left - Luck, wealth and longevity!

Early Spring in Peterborough 24-02-2013

Common snowdrop (Galanthus)  meaning ‘milk flower’ – widespread in Europe thought to have been introduced to the British Isles by the Romans

Sweet fragrance - Common primrose ( Primula vulgaris )

Rededication to the International Brigaders 1936 –1938 honouring those who fought against the fascists in Spain - Manchester 10-02-2013

Farewell speech to the International Brigaders by La Pasionaria (Dolores Ibarruri ) in Barcelona 15th November 1938

Manchester Town Hall completed in 1877

Blue tiles adorn an open fireplace at one end of one of its ceremonial rooms!

Moments in Reading 07-02-2013

Huntley & Palmers biscuit factory building built in 1846 - once the largest biscuit factory in the world

Gasometer part of the old Reading gas works

Bridge built by Brunel between 1839 – 1840 as part of the Great Western Railway. Note the beautiful elliptical main archway!

Early pussy willow seen along the river Thames

Chequer board brickwork terrace – early 1900’s