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Bristol

Bristol

Clifton, Bristol

St. Vincent's Priory, Clifton, Bristol

Once connected Clifton to the River Avon at Hotwells. Closed in 1934 but was used for various purposes during World War 2 including air raid shelters, a BBC theatre and the manufacture of barrage balloons. Now awaiting restoration.

Clifton, Bristol

Ancient cottage in Thame, Oxfordshire.

Thame, Oxfordshire.

Thame, Oxfordshire. Founded by Lord Williams and opened in 1570. Former pupils included John Hampden who died in Thame of wounds received in the English Civil War Battle of Chalgrove Field, in 1643.

Thame, Oxfordshire. Originally founded in 1447 and re-founded by Lord Williams in 1559 to accommodate six poor people these are now a private dwelling having previously served as a storehouse and tearooms.

Thame, Oxfordshire. The earliest parts of this building date back to the late thirteenth century. It was originally built as a place to administer the market but it became an inn during the fifteenth century. It remains a popular public house and eatery to this day. During the Napoleonic Wars it housed French prisoners of war. It is reputed to be haunted by the ghost of a leper (Restless Jane) who was stoned to death by Thame residents.

Fifteenth century cottage in Thame, Oxfordshire.

Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Taken mid-afternoon when the temperature was -3C.

Bridge #11 on the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Taken mid-afternoon when the temperature was -3C.

Broughton Bridge on the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Grayscale conversion from a colour photo taken in January, 2009.

Buckden, Camridgeshire

In the centre of the Knot Garden at Buckden Towers, Cambridgeshire. Modern mosaic by a local resident, depicting the adopted symbol of Katherine of Aragon.