David G Johnson's photos

Ahead,. a lone walker,.. follows the 'Wales coastal path' towards the town of 'Criccieth' the ruins of the thirteenth century castle can be seen., 2 Km into the distance. A ''HFF'' and 'Good Wishes' to everyone - from > David J.

The massive and global export of slate from here,. 'Porthmadog' in Wales., meant that after unloading the ships - they needed to return to Port carrying ballast to aid stability,. which was then unloaded and resulted in this island being formed - rubble and stones from many parts of the world built ''Ballast island''.

A view East across open flat lands to the hills and valley's of North Wales. A ''HFF'' to everyone,. here on 'iper' from > David J.

Seen on the horizon is the ruined thirteenth century 'Criccieth Castle' in Gwynedd, Wales. It is located on a rocky headland overlooking 'Tremadog Bay'. The castle was begun in the 1230s,.with a raw basic way of life which is impossible to imagine today,. as vehicles speed along packed with every electronic accessory and a digital technology which could never have even been dreamed of back then.

Fences along the road between 'Biggin' and 'Hartington' in 'Derbyshire',. although almost single in width,. it is in fact a regular bus route,. the No. 442 which enjoys a very scenic ride between 'Buxton' and 'Ashbourne'.'

A ''Happy bench Monday'' to all,.... from > David J.

In the most beautiful village of 'Tissington' this cottage supplies a 'Doggy bench' for visitors to take a rest - together with watering bowl - and a donation box for ,. 'Ashbourne animal welfare society'

A small chalet style building at 'Brodsworth hall' named the 'Target house' due to it being sited at the far end of an archery range,. from the times when the hall was in full use.

The 'Eckington Mining Memorial,' Derbyshire, a site dedicated to the memory of the Mining Industry, and community of Eckington and surrounding areas. The slim posts hold names of workers from six working pits back in the day,. up to as late as 1989 > 'Renishaw park' 1860 - 1989.

The rockery,. and gardens,.. with Brodsworth hall to the right,.. a ''pip'' for the gardens. A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone - from > David J.

Maintained by many volunteers,. and also the full timers,. the beauty of the extensive gardens of Brodsworth hall are always good for a visit at all times of the year.

The pathway down to the woodland walks,.. which circle around the three 'Linacre dams' near Chesterfield - Derbyshire. A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone - from > David J.

A most solid and weathered bench,. at 'Longshaw park' a part of the 'National Trust' network U.K. A ''Good and happy'' Bench Monday to all,.. from > Dj.

Hardwick Hall was 'built' between 1590 - 1597 by Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury and it was owned by her descendants until the mid-twentieth century she was the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I, and her house was a statement of her wealth and power. The windows are exceptionally large and numerous at a time when glass was a luxury, leading to the saying, "Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall.. [Wiki]

A view snapped from just off ''Black Harry lane'' (honest) ,. down on to 'Coombs dale'.. a winding ravine valley walk from 2016 of around 3.37 Km.. running West up from the A623 road at 'Calver' Derbyshire.

Pictured in Nerja town centre Feb.2019,.. could this be the culprit ?