Amelia's photos

TSC, Feather or feathers. 22/01/2017 This is part of a feather duster I've had for years, and is never used these days. I knew it was somewhere in the house, and found it gathering dust in the loft. :-)

It was on this beach that the opening scenes of Chariots of Fire was filmed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-7Vu7cqB20

St. Rule's Tower, sometimes referred to as the Square Tower (108 feet high), affords a wonderful panoramic view over the town and harbour and to the surrounding countryside. Access to the tower requires an entrance token which can be obtained at the cathedral visitor centre. The climb to the top of the tower is via a rather narrow and steep spiral staircase (151 steps) on which it is difficult to pass those headed in the opposite direction. The PiP shows an old pen and ink drawing - date unknown. When I was a child climbing the the square tower was free for everyone. The buildings haven't changed though.

HFF Everyone www.youtube.com/watch?v=a77yHpjdUtU

In the background one can see the Cathedral of St Andrew (often referred to as St Andrews Cathedral). It is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral in St Andrews, and was built in 1158 and became the centre of the Medieval Catholic Church in Scotland as the seat of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and the Bishops and Archbishops of St Andrews. It fell into disuse and ruin after Catholic mass was outlawed during the 16th-century Scottish Reformation. It is currently a monument in the custody of Historic Scotland. The ruins indicate that the building was approximately 119m (391 feet) long, and is the largest church to have been built in Scotland. One can a;so see St Rule's tower located in the Cathedral grounds This tower predates the cathedral, having served as the church of the priory up to the early 12th century. The building was retained to allow worship to continue uninterrupted during the building of its much larger successor. The views from the top are wonderful.

On Sunday afternoons, during term time just after church, students in their scarlet gowns take a traditional walk along the long pier and back The more daring students walking back along a narrow and high part of the wall. It's a lovely sight to see. If it wasn't windy, Ii used to walk along the top wall of the pier, gripping a tight hold of my dad's hand. I didn't walk on the top of the pier this visit, but did climb the ladder to the top to get this photo.

Blackfriars is the modern name for the Dominican friary of St Mary which existed in St Andrews, Scotland, in the later Middle Ages. Behind this ruin is the Madras College which I attended from the age of 11 for almost a year before we moved to England. I am not listed in the famous Alumni, but one of my good friends, Gavin Brown, is: Professor Gavin Brown (1942 – 2010) - Professor of Pure Mathematics at University of New South Wales, Australia . I used to sit next to him when we were at the Burgh School. He was very brainy.

I attended this school from the age of 9 - 11. My teacher was Miss Gray and she was very strict. I learned the hard way how to pay attention in history lessons, as well as many other things.

I attended this school from the age of 6 - 8. My teachers was Miss Sturrock, She was a gifted teacher, and I learned so much here, including poetry, art and the appreciation of music. It is now converted into private dwellings.

I attended this school from the ages of 4 - 6 years of age. My teacher was Miss Brown and she taught me how to write (on a slate), do simple arithmetic, and also how to knit. It is now a job centre I think.

This morning I had a look for triangles in the garden. Not perfect triangles I have to say.

Today it's triangles. A lot to choose from on our local village roads, and all of the markings are becoming a bit worn out.

The forecast was for snow last night, and I was hoping to find lots of snowy fences. Instead we've had sleet and rain, so this is my fence photo for January. The fence is supposed to demarcate the boundary to the nature reserve. The wind and tides have put paid to that.

This part of the Montgomery Canal is under reclamation. All the work is down by volunteers. There is a barrier under the bridge to prevent any more water from entering. There have been some leaks since this stretch of canal has been in water, but these seem to have been successfully dealt with.