Of Time Balls and Fuzzy Bears
Back in 1887, the people of Margate voted to build a Clock Tower to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, which opened officially in May 1889, on the 70th birthday […]
Still Life with a Touch of Power
“Iron hand in a velvet glove” – Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor Linked to Paula’s B&W Sunday and Weekend in B&W Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 February 2016
A Friend along the Thames
Linked to My Sunday Photo, OYGIF and Sundays in my City Copyright Debbie Smyth, 7 February 2016
A Fuchsia Night in London
a A colourful note: fuchsia is a purplish-pink colour named after the plant of the same name. The plant was discovered in the late 17th century and was named in honour of […]
Solar Time
Sundials, both old and new, pop up over the world, but Austria seems to be particularly fond of them. They have a Sundial Data Bank and the 2000 figures report 3009 […]
Not My Choice Of Evening Entertainment
Linked to Six Word Saturday Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 February 2016
Old Time Telephony
This is a fine old telephone box dating back to the 1920s, I believe. The first official street box was the K1 kiosk, that appeared in 1921. The design wasn’t […]
Time is the Longest Distance
“Time is the longest distance between two places.” – Tennessee Williams a Copyright Debbie Smyth, 5 February 2016
Golden Jubilee at Night
Linked to Weekend in B&W Copyright Debbie Smyth, February 2016
First Class Reflection
Linked to Weekend Reflection Copyright Debbie Smyth, 5 February 2016
Wind Your Way to the Sea
“It was a funny little path, winding here and there, dashing off in different directions, and sometimes even tying a knot in itself from sheer joy. (You don’t get tired […]
Travel with Intent 