David G Johnson's photos

Ahead of me at the car wash,... a legally issued Registration plate that was later officially withdrawn due to it's content,.. the owner an,. 'Alan Clark' ,. had to remove the plate,. the whole affair made local news.

The Derwent valley dams,.. 'Howden' - 'Derwent' and 'Ladybower'. Seen here are the twin towers of the 'Derwent dam' built between 1902 - 1916 showing the low water level but now swiftly rising due to recent rains. The nearby concrete blocks were supports for a railway line of over 7 miles (11 km) built to carry the thousands of tons of stone required for the construction of the dams from nearby quarries..

The walls of the ruined and roofless section of 'Bolsover Castle'.. while in the distance is 'The Little castle' with many rooms intact - furnished and decorated with rare surviving wall paintings from the early 17th. century. The first structure of the present castle was built between 1612 and 1617 This hilltop castle was built as a fashionable retreat for 17th-Century courtiers to entertain influential guests. A castle more for living than for defence.

A wall where,.. there seems to be,.... 'less of it' .....at each visit...... The "Stanage Chimney" a prominent feature of 'Stone Edge' in Derbyshire, a historic lead-smelting site constructed in 1770. It is the oldest free-standing industrial chimney in Britain, connected to an underground flue designed to provide a strong draught for smelting imported lead ore on the hilltop. Other crumbling site remains can still be found around the chimney.

The underside view of a 1950s hand push lawnmower,. still in working order showing the solid pressed wheels labelled ''British Made'' I chose this for the W.P.D upload as any product showing a similar branding as this - is such a rare sight today.

The very mixed brickwork and partial remains of 'Rufford Abbey' founded as a Cistercian monastery in the 12th Century, the Abbey came into being about the same time that the well known story book Champion,. 'Robin Hood' may have roamed the nearby Sherwood Forest. The regular holes to the brickwork is where wooden joists would have supported further floors. Photo taken at ........ 53°10'36.14'' N 1°02'07.14'' W

A blue sky view along the vast remote unspoilt stretches of beach - North Norfolk - and was proposed to be added to 'Franck Chabals' recent takeover of the 'Nuages colorés group' .

Built around 1482 in highly fashionable and expensive red brick, 'Oxburgh Hall' was intended to reflect the newly acquired status of Sir Edmund Bedingfeld he was knighted and even hosted a visit from the king and queen. Despite its fortified moated appearance, Oxburgh Estate was built as a family home and the Bedingfelds have lived here ever since, surviving Civil War, periods of near dereliction and, in the 20th century, the threat of demolition.

Despite its fortified appearance, 'Oxburgh Hall' was built as a family home.,. It was completed in 1482 for Sir Edmund 'Bedingfeld' and the 'Bedingfelds' are still living in private apartments within the house. The parkland , estate and the house are part of the Uk. National Trust network and is open to visitors.

Not really into flowers and stuff,. but I figured that the ever immaculate and most splendid gardens at 'Brodsworth hall' was worth a photo..and a credit to the gardeners and their many wonderful volunteer helpers,. - the ''30'' 'years' symbol is to commemorate 'Brodsworth hall and gardens' inclusion into the UKs National Trust' network. - open to members and paying visitors too.

A 2019 snap of 'us' saying 'hello' from Castro Marim -- as a novel reply to 'Isabels' opening HFF post A 'Happy fence Friday' to everyone,... from > David J.

Pronounced 'EEM' ,. Eyam hall built in 1672, just six years after the plague in the village, is an unspoilt small Jacobean Manor House. Home of the Wright family for eleven generations. The house used to be part of the UK 'National Trust'. network with free entry for members however the temporary lease terminated in 2018, but the hall remains open to the public on selected dates., at a charge for all visitors. A ''Happy wall Wednesday'' to everyone - from > Dj.

The village of Eyam,. and 'Plague cottage,.. The board reads,.. > Mary Hadfield formerly Cooper lived here with her two sons Edward and Jonathon,. her new husband Alexander Hadfield - and an employed hand George Viccars .. George Viccars the first plague victim died on 7th. September 1665 / Edward Cooper aged 4 died on the 22nd. September 1665 / Jonathon Cooper aged 12 died 2nd. October 1665 / Alexander Hadfield died 3rd. August 1666 / Mary alone survived but lost 13 relatives.

A photograph - of a photograph ,. and will never be repeated - this was 'Me' approaching the door of No.10 Downing street - London - long before the place was sealed off to the public. A dull day and snapped by my wife the camera took on a slow shutter hence the blurred image. The lone policeman by the door was all that was required back in the day. [ Date taken shown is approx ]

From October 2019,.. a fence and boardwalk scene along the sea front at 'Monte Gordo' Portugal. The distance covered by walking these beautiful fine sand beaches which stretch for over 20 km here is limited only by ones fitness.

The lamp signpost showing the nearby.. 'Izaak Walton hotel'.. indicates that this is the village of,. 'Ilam' ( pronounced 'eye lamb' ) in a most delightful location and renowned for its unique 'Swiss chalet style' architecture. It would appear that the bench is suitable only for,. 'short stay' (˚◡˚)

A view down onto the 'Ladybower reservoir' pictured from - 'Bamford edge' // 'Ashopton' viaduct' is seen to the right,. named after the flooded village which lies beneath. In the early 1940s, Ashopton along with neighbouring village of 'Derwent' was demolished to make way for the filling of Ladybower Reservoir. Village remains can still be seen and approached at low water.