South Bank to St Paul’s
I love the National Theatre in London – not for its looks, but for its performances and its views. The ugly concrete blocks you can see in these photos are […]
Nelson Mandela
“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ― Nelson Mandela I am not going to attempt a biography of Nelson Mandela […]
Ivory Thistles
Here are some more beautiful thistles, from the same garden in Wiltshire as my previous thistle post. These are Eryngium, also known as Ivory Thistles or Sea Holly. Both are […]
London Bus, No Obstacle
Following on from last week’s post on London’s new bus, here is another type of red bus. Linking to Ruby Tuesday.
Mesmerising Mural
This massive mural shines high on a wall in Manchester city centre. Whether you like it or not, you have to admire the complexity and ingenuity. What is real and […]
Margate Lido
A striking sign for a, sadly, long-gone attraction with an immense history. “Lido” is a term for an outdoor swimming pool and surrounding area, sometimes at a beach but not […]
Roll out the Barrows
This is just one of the garden-themed installations at the South Bank this summer: mini-wheelbarrows inspired by the curves of a roller coaster and each containing a little garden. Linking […]
I is for… Ironwork
Iron. To me, the word sounds heavy, dark and cumbersome. Yet, used as a decorative feature, the product itself can be beautiful. I have a particular penchant for iron architectural […]
Brooding Skies over Gateshead
Linked to Skywatch Friday.
Travel with Intent 