Amelia's photos

Originating in the 11th century, the cathedral was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th century as a parish church and became a cathedral in 1914. Work started on a Gothic revival style tower in 2000; funded by the Millennium Commission, the Stephen Dykes Bower Trust and others. I think some monies came from the EU as well. That won't happen for much longer I'm afraid. It stands in the grounds of the ruins of the old abbey, which was built in the early 10th century, Parts of the ruins can be seen here.

HFF everyone. Long may the tradition last

HFF everyone.

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Interesting things found along the way in the notes: Snowdrops Catkins Canal map Car parts

A balance beam is the long arm projecting from the landward side of the gate over the towpath. As well as providing leverage to open and close the heavy gate, the beam also balances the (non-floating) weight of the gate in its socket, and so allows the gate to swing more freely.

I remember bringing this shell home from the seaside years ago. It has been lying in the garden ever since. Once cleaned up, one can see how beautiful the inside of the shell is. So it has been put safely in my shell box now.

The subject is garbage or waste. Is there photographic beauty in it? I do not mean a garbage truck or a bin only, waste should be an essential part of the photo. I decided to have a look round the garden to see what was there. And here's what I found: Broken bits of pottery, old plant labels, broken clothes pegs, a plastic plant tie, an elastic band, a bottle top, shredded paper that must have blown in, a piece of expanded polystyrene, some silver paper, a piece of bubble plastic and two old bottles (which I shall keep). A veritable mountain of rubbish. ;-) I only found one piece of street rubbish, and one little treasure which are in the notes. Thanks to the TSC for a tidier garden and a tidier village! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k6wSLT1Gu4

A balance beam is the long arm projecting from the landward side of the gate over the towpath. As well as providing leverage to open and close the heavy gate, the beam also balances the (non-floating) weight of the gate in its socket, and so allows the gate to swing more freely. There are plenty of mooring points here, while you wait for the locks to work.

When we were here 10 days ago, the whole site was fenced off, and the workmen were busy. It wasn't obvious what they had done though. The wetlands behind this scene accommodate excess run-off water from the canal.