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Nov 31 min read

Riga from up high

When searching for things to do in Riga before my visit I found a few observation points in the city. From there, you get to see some...

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Oct 241 min read

The streets of Riga.

I recently went on a mystery holiday for my sister's 50th birthday. We got Riga. Not somewhere I have ever considered before but OMG what...

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Apr 26, 20236 min read

Shibden Hall, Halifax.

Shibden Hall is a grade II listed historic house located in the picturesque Shibden Valley not far from Halifax Center. The hall dates...

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Mar 14, 20223 min read

Sunnyhurst Woods

Don't forget what's on your doorstep... Sunnyhurst Woods lies in an 85acre valley in Darwen, Lancashire, and is the perfect location for...

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Jan 17, 20222 min read

Silent Expectation

Another Place by Antony Gormley Now permanently installed on Crosby Beach at Liverpool, these statues are nicknamed "the Iron Men" by the...

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Dec 14, 20216 min read

Andy Scott sculptures

Andy Scott is a Scottish figurative sculptor who specialises in galvanized steel and bronze. He graduated from Glasgow School of Art in...

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Jun 27, 20215 min read

Wainwrights monument

Set into a slab on the stone is a portrait of Alfred Wainwright, atop of the Yellow Hills in Blackburn Lancashire. Why is it here you may...

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Jun 10, 20213 min read

Carnforth - canal walk

Once restrictions were lifted slightly and we were allowed to travel and visit relatives in the garden, we went to see the mother-in-law...

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Jun 6, 20215 min read

Life is full of Beauty, notice it!

I took on a walking challenge for May, where I had to walk 100 miles, all in aid of Breast Cancer Now. Due to the weather, the walks were...

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Apr 15, 20213 min read

Don't Forget what's on your doorstep - Part 6!

Of course with the global epidemic that hit in 2020 and is continuing to plague us in 2021 we have no choice really but to explore our...

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Mar 7, 20212 min read

Don't forget what's on your doorstep - Part 5

Corporation Park, Blackburn. Corporation Park is a traditional Victorian Park that opened in 1857. Is it one of the main formal Parks in...

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Feb 6, 20215 min read

Longleat Safari Park.

Longleat is a stately home in Somerset and is the seat of the Marquesses of Bath. It is known for its Elizabethan country home, maze,...

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Jan 5, 20215 min read

A bench with a view - 2020

I love a good view and I try my best to capture that view with the aim of been able to put the viewer right there. How? By putting a...

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Nov 17, 20202 min read

Trelissick

"A welcoming country house and garden set in an estate with stunning maritime views and lovely woodland walks" is how this place is...

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Nov 7, 20203 min read

Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire in the south of England. We used it as a stop off point on our way to our holiday in...

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Jun 27, 20204 min read

The dream

The Dream is located on the prominent summit of the former Sutton Manor Colliery in St.Helens, Merseyside. Midway between Liverpool and...

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Mar 27, 20203 min read

I now know why dogs get so excited to go for walks....

Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood! At the start of the week the country effectively...

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Feb 27, 20205 min read

Witley Court

The ruins of a palatial 19th century house that is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens was once one of England's great houses that...

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Feb 16, 20201 min read

You don't always need expensive equipment

Since I have started my photography journey, I have realised one thing, it is an expensive hobby to have. I have had many digital cameras...

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Jan 26, 20203 min read

Explore Rivington

Continuing our exploring the West Pennine Moors, this 90-square-mile area of wild, unspoilt countryside is a rural haven. The best way...

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