Art and Craft in Manchester
Good art, craft and fabric shops seem few and far between in Britain this days. Many department stores have ditched their haberdashery departments and not many high streets feature a […]
Views over Edinburgh
– Look Up, Look Down, week 10 Every Thursday, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your own photos with […]
Better to be Drunk or Ugly?
“I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.” -Winston Churchill Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965), British Prime Minister 1940-1945 and […]
Rochdale Canal Trail
Many visitors, and even residents, don’t fully appreciate the history or beauty of the canals in Manchester. To help bring the Rochdale Canal to life, the City Council with a […]
Roa at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Next time you are on the South Bank in London, remember to look up at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. You’ll spot two massive rats painted high up on the exterior […]
Vibrations of Beauty
“In every man’s heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty” -Christopher Morley The beauty of the English landscape is shown off at its best […]
Wordless Wednesday from Cambridge
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Delectable Doors.
The Attendant
Ever been to an underground coffee shop? Not that unusual, I know. How about in a former public toilet? Not so common! But that’s exactly what you’ll find at The […]
Cambridge Windows
The architecture of Cambridge University’s various colleges is stunning. The windows are no exception. Related Posts: Dreamy Cambridge Punting in Cambridge Corpus Christi Reflections Linked to Lingering Look at […]
Reflection, Gormley Style
Anthony Gormley, a British born and educated artist, is known primarily for his sculptures of the human body. These 2 are placed either side of plate glass windows at Regents […]
Travel with Intent 