natureoncam aka Greg's photos

When Le Havre's concrete expanses and straight lines overpower you, stop by this lovely Baroque church, which somehow eluded the intense bombing efforts of the Royal Air Force. The cathedral originally dates to the early 16th century and is the oldest building in the centre of town; the interior is a repository of calm.

Inside one of the many chateau's vineyards near Le Havre France

One of a few old tractors on the beach used for launching and recovering boats at Hornsea.

View large for scale and stonework detail.

Walpole St Peters to name it correctly Walpole St. Peter's Church is simply a fenland village parish church, but its beauty has so stunned visitors that it has been called the Queen of the Marshlands and Cathedral of The Fens. Believed by many experts to be one of the finest churches in England.

The Bliss Mausoleum was erected by Edward Bliss, an opulent manufacturer of gun flints who amassed a great fortune during the Napoleonic Wars. He died on 2 April 1845, and his wife, Sarah, followed him in 1859 and was interred there too. Set in the grounds of what now is Brandon Country Park The Edward Bliss Mausoleum is a beautiful gothic style chapel and resting place. This beautiful building is surrounded by Irish Yews and undeniably has an interesting feel. Now home only to Pipistrelle Bats after the remains of Edward and his wife were moved to a local cemetary in the 20th Century, it's a peaceful place worthy of a visit or an ideal place for a rest if you're walking around the park. The Mausoleum is reputed to be haunted by Edward's nephew, Henry Bliss. He has allegedly been seen by a number of people, always dressed in knee breeches and a deer stalker. Baron is also believed to have been seen wandering the grounds close to the mausoleum, carrying a candle-lit human skull. To this day, no one knows who or what he might be searching for.

Set on the banks of the river Nene this chrch is notable for its octagonal tower. There is a very good write up of this church on the Norfolk Churches website.

Along one of the major Norfolk Broads is this massive house.

Around 6am, beautifully calm and still.

Near Stalham View large for best effect.

Feathers remain in its mouth from a preening session.

One of many, we saw looking for their next meal on the side of the Norfolk Broads.

Smardale is the highest viaduct on the S&C railway, towering 131 feet over Scandal Beck, and built entirely of grey limestone. Smardale Gill is one of the only two sites in England that’s home to the scotch argus butterfly. The tiny northern brown argus can also be seen here, I saw them but not well enough to photograph! The vehicles seen on the viaduct are contractors vehicles just finishing a major refurb of the viaduct.

It was a beautiful day and very quiet on Iona Peaceful and tranquil. View large please