Can Can Edinburgh Style
Linked to Odd Ball and Blue Monday. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 29 March 2015
Early Evening Sun in Princes Street Gardens
What better place to enjoy the evening sun than in these peaceful gardens just a step away from the bustle of Princes Street. Linked to Bench Series and Outdoors. Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]
Across the Ocean
If you head from Margate railway station towards the seafront, one of the first things you’ll see will be this bronze memorial to the nine lifeboat men who perished aboard the Friend […]
Small Things Make a Big Difference
Last Saturday I was wondering if I’d find some new art on the streets of Manchester. And I did! Originally from Blackburn, a former mill town in the north west […]
Scoundrels and Gentlemen Welcome
This men-only barbers in Manchester’s Barton Arcade was doing a roaring trade last Sunday. Services on offer include a traditional cut throat shave and “precision beard sculpting” – if you […]
Toilet Renaissance
Public toilets are having a renaissance period right now, in London and around the globe. Many former toilets have fallen into disuse and some bright young sparks are finding innovative new […]
Sky over MOSI
Linked to Skywatch Friday Copyright Debbie Smyth, 27 March 2015
Time, Corrie Fans Please
“Time, Gentleman Please” – this closing time call, common in British pubs, will soon be called at the Rovers Return. Filming of Coronation Street has moved to Media City and […]
Old Stable Block
I couldn’t resist a shot of the unusual textures and patterns of this weathered wood and peeling paint. Posted by Debbie Smyth, 24March 2015
Development in Manchester
Romans, canals, mills, music, football, Vimto – Manchester has a long and fascinating history, and it continues to grow and develop. Linked to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday. Posted […]
Walking the Boardwalk at Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire is one of the oldest nature reserves in Britain. It became the first nature reserve to be owned by the National Trust when it was bought by […]
Travel with Intent 