Avoch Harbour, Black Isle.
View across Avoch Harbour. This was taken fairly early morning. Similar to an old photo in the hotel we were staying in. A sho
Inverness Castle overlooking the River Ness.
Inverness Castle. Today’s photograph could almost be a picture postcard image of Inverness Castle. This imposing buildin
Leaving Fort Augustus Locks for Loch Ness.
Fort Augustus Locks. A busy scene at the bottom of Fort Augustus Locks. A flotilla of boats has been waiting patiently for the
Tobermory, Isle of Mull.
The Colour of Tobermory. Today, we have visited the Isle of Mull. The ferry from Kilchoan on the mainland (near where we are s
Edinburgh at Night from our Hotel Room.
View of Edinburgh at Night. Day One of our Scottish holiday. We are in a hotel just across the road from Waverley Station. Thi
Newbury Carnival Day 2017.
Newbury Carnival. The streets were full of colour, music and dancing at Newbury Carnival today! Bringing up the rear, in an ex
A View under the Bridge of the A339.
Reflections Under the Bridge. I went out to take today’s photograph, and my eye was caught by this reflection under the
The Old Huntley and Palmers Building, Reading.
Huntley and Palmers. Reading at one time was synonymous with biscuits – and Huntley and Palmers. Sadly, this building is
View of West Mills Newbury.
From the Swing Bridge at West Mills, Newbury. This is another of those fairly timeless views. West Mills Newbury, as viewed fr
The Red House Pub, Hampton Road, Newbury.
Red House Pub. In the back streets in the southern part of Newbury known as “the City” is the Red House Pub. If it
A Giant Man in Newbury!
Giant Man. Tonight sees an outdoor performance of sound and light. I was walking through the centre of Newbury earlier, and sa
29-31 Craven Road, Diamond House, Newbury.
Diamond House, Newbury. This rather attractive building in Craven Road, has the name “Diamond House” engraved in t
The Former Forum Cinema, Newbury.
Forum Cinema, Newbury. A lot of the time, it is easy to spot a former cinema. It is also often easy to recognise which circuit
Former Pub The Star, East Ilsley, Oxfordshire.
The Star, East Ilsley. Back on the trail of closed pubs, this one was The Star, East Ilsley, Oxfordshire. Mentioned in an earl
The Old White Hart, East Ilsley, Oxfordshire.
White Hart, East Ilsley. A change of location, but a return to an old theme. I drive past the former White Hart, East Ilsley,
The Big Issue Seller.
Selling the Big Issue in Newbury. Every town has them. The Big Issue sellers. Definitely made famous by the film “Street
St Nicolas, Newbury – The Parish Church.
St Nicolas, Newbury. Once again, a classic example of ill-placed street furniture. When will town planners learn? I am sure it
The Camp Hopson Building, Northbrook Street, Newbury.
Camp Hopson Department Store. One of the irritating things in towns today is trees planted in front of buildings, making them
Northbrook Street – Main Shopping Street in Newbury.
Northbrook Street at Dusk. Northbrook Street was once the main road to/from Winchester and Oxford. See the former A339 blog. D
Stormy Sunset in Thatcham.
Stormy Sunset. This was not what I was planning for today’s photograph. Today, we were cruising on the boat to Thatcham.