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Over 1700 years since Alban lost his head

Alban was the first recorded British Christian martyr, executed for his beliefs where St Alban’s Cathedral now stands. Records show his beheading to have taken place on 22 June, between […]

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Quiet morning in St Albans

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A walk into the land of fantasy

Off we go on a short walk in the woods – come fantasise with me! The bluebells at Dockey Wood are protected from the feet of enthusiastic visitors by low […]

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The Blues of Spring

Dockey Wood is wonderfully cared for by the National Trust, and is simply a bluebell heaven in late April / early May. – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 24 April 2019 Posted as […]

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Needlelike maturity

The leafless trees that give us such striking silhouettes against our wintry skies, are known as deciduous, which actually means “falling off at maturity”. This grand fellow looks pretty mature, […]

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Moving with the wind

Standing up straight has been difficult in the gales this week and holding the camera steady is equally challenging. The perfect day for some creativity, with a touch of ICM […]

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Rushing to Heron Island

– Copyright Debbie Smyth, 13 March 2019Posted as part of #spikysquares

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Mantled in mist

Sob, heavy world Sob as you spin, Mantled in mist Remote from the happy. -W. H. Auden A poetic extract for this week’s quotation-inspired image. If the quote inspires a […]

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