Winchester, Hampshire.

Little Minster Street ~ Winchester, Hampshire.

The Pilgrim's School is a boys' preparatory school and cathedral school in the city of Winchester. Their choir was practicing when I was there. It was wonderful to hear.

The Pilgrim's School is a boys' preparatory school and cathedral school in the city of Winchester. Their choir was practicing when I was there. It was wonderful to hear. Unfortunately there were cars and wheelie bins but it is a working school so I can't complain too much! Closer detail in the next picture....and the car is gone! I can't believe I did not take another full view!!!

Guildhall ~ The magnificent Victorian building is one of the largest and most flexible meeting room, conference and banqueting spaces in the county. With 14 flexible venue spaces, the Guildhall can accommodate up to 800 delegates.

King Alfred ruled Wessex from 871 until his death in 899. At the time of his enthronement the Vikings had taken control and were threatening Wessex. Alfred developed a sophisticated military strategy involving the establishment of fortified centres. His capital at Winchester was the largest. He gradually won back some of the lands taken by the Vikings and his diplomacy led eventually to the formation of the English nation. His remarkable combination of soldier, statesman and scholar earned him the title 'the Great' - an honour bestowed on no other English king.

A lesson learnt: Don't shoot HDR with people in the picture! Although I quite like the effect, so thought I would show it :)