Sir Grayson Perry I’ve been fascinated by the innovative and penetrating social commentary in (Sir) Grayson Perry’s work for many years, and not surprised when he was granted a knighthood,
Category: Travel and photography
Never go back?Never go back?
(Above: Red Wharf Bay in all its summer glory) Never go back! It’s a frequent admonition, reminding us that the world we find on our return may not have the magic
Wet Summer LightWet Summer Light
Ulverston on a June day. Immediately after a dowsing in one of the rainstorms that have ended two solid months of sunshine and blue skies here in the extreme north-west
Water-Circle+Cross (5-end) Gummer’s HowWater-Circle+Cross (5-end) Gummer’s How
(Above: Gummer’s How – a simple walk with spectacular views. Taken from Fell Foot Park) There is always a poignancy about meeting up on the final day of one of
Water, Circle+Cross (5) The Wray Home?Water, Circle+Cross (5) The Wray Home?
(Above: The approach from the lakeshore to Wray Castle) Wray Castle is an imposing neo-gothic building on the north-western shores of Lake Windermere. It’s not a real castle, but looks
Long and winding roadLong and winding road
(Above: passing through the Cumbrian village of Skelsmergh) The small village of Skelsmergh lies at the end of one of the long, twisty lanes that follow the valley of the
Water-Circle+Cross (4) In the Realm of the Sky GodWater-Circle+Cross (4) In the Realm of the Sky God
There is a feeling – as Lake Windermere falls away below – that you are leaving behind one realm and entering another – one dominated by a sky-god. Within minutes
Lancaster’s canal – a local photo tourLancaster’s canal – a local photo tour
Just down from the extensive Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and passing under the busy A6 road from the south, there begins one of the most attractive sections of the old
Water+Circle+Cross (2) “…a spell that changed my life.”Water+Circle+Cross (2) “…a spell that changed my life.”
In 1930, a 23 year old accountant from Blackburn arrived by train for a holiday in the small town of Windermere, high above the lake that shares its name. He
Wander Wood #phoetryWander Wood #phoetry
And is there time in wander wood Or slow, abiding, gentle ‘should’ Without resistance: touch and kiss A reaching for midsummer’s bliss So powerful this May surprise I need not
From Windermere to SedgwickFrom Windermere to Sedgwick
(Above: memories of Ambleside fresh in our minds, we returned home to the environs of Kendal) We have just needed the Silent Eye’s ‘Water-Circle+Cross’ weekend, which took place a forty minute
A LAP with the GodsA LAP with the Gods
4:30 wake up, 5 a.m. leaving, 5:30 a.m. breakfast, 6 a.m start… It was the final communication before they set off… (06:00 The Lap begins in mist. Only 47 miles
The Light in the Midnight GardenThe Light in the Midnight Garden
Why would I be out in the garden at midnight? Good question. It’s the collie, you see. A good night’s sleep is greatly assisted by a dog who’s gone wee
A Rite of Spring GreenA Rite of Spring Green
As dwellers on the southern edge of the English Lake District, we are very conscious of the seasons. The dawning of what I call ‘the real Spring’ is a feeling
The Treachery of Morecambe BayThe Treachery of Morecambe Bay
The treachery of Morecambe Bay has been well-documented throughout its history. Volatile, unpredictable and downright dangerous are words often used to describe it by those in the know. A ‘sister’
Faro2 The Shape that fell to EarthFaro2 The Shape that fell to Earth
Looking back, it could have been the sunshine… The bright blue sky was such a contrast to the cold grey clouds of Cumbria in early March. But it wasn’t. There
A return to ManchesterA return to Manchester
For over two decades, the centre of Manchester was only a short journey from our offices in the rapidly changing landscape of Salford Quays – then a barren set of
The massive Skiddaw (reposted!)The massive Skiddaw (reposted!)
The massive presence of the mountain called Skiddaw towers over the Lakeland town of Keswick. The entire north-eastern horizon is dominated by its sheer size. I was intending to simply
The Foundations of the FutureThe Foundations of the Future
We were driving back from Ilkley with a clip full of ‘winter Wharfedale’ photos, many of which were destined to emerge spoiled by the falling light along the riverbank. In
The Seventh Day of ChristmasThe Seventh Day of Christmas
New Years’ Day and we traveled from Kendal to Ilkley to have lunch with my son and his family. They live in Leeds and we often use Ilkley as a
a hebridean diary (5) when power is uncheckeda hebridean diary (5) when power is unchecked
From the road that curls around the small hills on the way to the beach at Reef, in the Uig district of Bhaltos, it looks like a large cairn. The
A Hebridean Diary (3) Of Coats and KingsA Hebridean Diary (3) Of Coats and Kings
We had gone to bed early – exhausted by the journey from Poolewe to Uig. What felt like a full night later, I woke, refreshed, to find the sun streaming
A Hebridean Diary (1) Impressions of LewisA Hebridean Diary (1) Impressions of Lewis
Although it was a continuation of the same trip, it would be misleading to continue with the ‘Poolewe Diaries’ as a title. The sailing from Ullapool to the Hebridean main
A Poolewe diary (4) : Once upon a time in the far north-westA Poolewe diary (4) : Once upon a time in the far north-west
We’ve got to approach this, carefully… Or you won’t have as much fun as I did. Badacro Creek… I’m not sure there’s a ‘creek’ in there, but if there’s not,
A Poolewe DiaryA Poolewe Diary
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