Roger Bennion's photos

Happy Fence Friday, All St Luke's Chapel, Oxford. St Luke's Chapel was the former Radcliffe Infirmary Chapel. Designed in a simple gothic style it opened in 1865 and is named after the gospel writer St Luke, the patron saint of doctors. Since undergoing a full refurbishment in 2010, the chapel retains features such as its bell tower and pre-Raphaelite stained-glass windows.

Happy Fence Friday, All New College School, Oxford. From Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_College_School " New College School (officially St Mary's College School) is a private preparatory school for boys aged 4 to 13 in Oxford. It was founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham to provide for the education of 16 choristers for the chapel of New College, Oxford." The building in my shot doesn't date from the 1300's. It is a comparatively recent addition :-))

Happy Fence Friday, All Was having trouble finding a recent ' fence' shot :-) So here is one from the start of this year taken in Milford-on-Sea, a seaside village in the New Forest, Hampshire. Also added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - On the Beach by Chris Rea

Happy Fence Friday, All I have walked down this street (Mansfield Road, Oxford) many times (maybe hundreds of times :-) but I am not actually sure if the building in background here is a Church or maybe the Chapel attached to Harris Manchester College. I think I need to check :-) Until I got home and looked at the photos I took on 16 July 2025 I hadn't realised the lady had walked into the frame the instant I pressed the shutter.....honest :-))) The ladies bag says "The Notting HIll shopping bag" and I am thinking I could also add this to the Sight & Sound Group :-) There was a Group called The Notting Hillbillies (Mark Knopfler's Group) so I have chosen "Your Own Sweet Way" by them. Added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Your Own Sweet Way by The Notting Hillbillies p.s. I think it is indeed Harris Manchester Chapel in the background ...

Happy Fence Friday, All. Radcliffe Square Oxford.

Happy Fence Friday, All Radcliffe Square, Oxford I was trying to photograph the fence for Happy Fence Friday and wasn't too worried about the bicycles in the shot but I thought it would be far too rude to tell the lady not to walk into my photo :-))) And actually, I can now add this to 'Sight & Sound' because of the 'headphones' link methinks :-) I don't know anything about Addison Rae :-) Added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Headphones On by Addison Rae

Happy Fence Friday, All The Radcliffe Camera photographed from within the Bodleian Library, Oxford.

Happy Fence Friday, All LaMB Building, Oxford. Otherwise known as the Life & Mind Building :-) It looks like there are trees growing out of the roof :-)))

Happy Fence Friday, All Life & Mind Building, Oxford. Affectionately known as LaMB :-) From Oxford University - "The Life and Mind Building is the largest building project the University has ever undertaken. It will significantly improve the way psychological and biological science is undertaken in Oxford, helping scientists to solve some of our major global challenges. It will be home to the Department of Experimental Psychology and a new Department of Biology, which will combine existing Departments of Plant Sciences and Zoology. The funding and delivery of the building has been undertaken in partnership with Legal & General." When I took this photo back in July the building was in the final stages of completion. I was here the other day and the building is now open. This view is kind of from the rear and I don't know if I was actually allowed to be wandering around here :-) But, no-one stopped me so that was good :-)

Happy Fence Friday, All Wellington Square, Oxford From 'OXFORDVISIT' - "Nestled within the heart of the historic city of Oxford, Wellington Square stands as an enchanting oasis and offers a much needed respite from the hustle and bustle of the city center (especialy from 10 to 5!). This charming square, surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture and lush greenery, definitely captures the essence of Oxford’s timeless allure. What's the History of Oxford's Wellington Square? Wellington Square boasts a rich history dating back to the early 19th century when it was designed as part of the grand expansion of Oxford University. Named in honor of the Duke of Wellington, the square’s architecture echoes the neoclassical style prevalent during that era. Today, it serves as a captivating snapshot of Oxford’s past, with its picturesque row of historic townhouses."

I am always saying to this puss cat "If you come into my house to have your photo taken, I guess that is kind of okay. BUT, sorry I cannot look after you!" I don't know its name or even exactly where it lives :-)

Happy Fence Friday, All Part of Radcliffe Camera and in the background, part of All Souls College, Oxford. The Radcliffe Camera ("The Camera" from the Latin, camera, meaning 'room') It was designed by James Gibbs in a Baroque style and built in 1737-1749 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. The library's construction and maintenance was funded from the estate of John Radcliffe, a physician who left £40,000 upon his death in 1714. From 'Oxford History' - All Souls College was founded jointly by Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry VI. It was built between 1437/8 and 1443, and was the ninth Oxford college. Originally its Fellows were obliged to take Holy Orders and to engage in further studies after spending three years in the University. They were also expected to pray for the souls of the faithful departed and those killed in the French wars – hence its name. I don't know much, if anything, about Joe Dolan. But he recorded "Lady in Blue" so I have decided to use this for 'Sight and Sound' :-) Quite a strident (forceful) recording methinks :-)) Also added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Lady in Blue by Joe Dolan

At first on Word Photography Day is was quite overcast but the weather forecast said it should be a bit brighter later :-) I had thought of going to Oxford {now that's a surprise :-)} but it was probably going to be too much of a rush so I thought of the Grand Union Canal at Bulbourne and figured if there was going to be a bit of sun there might me some reflections and narrowboats to photograph :-) The following is from the 'Canal & River Trust' - "The Grand Union Canal links London to Birmingham, passing through rolling countryside, industrial towns and quaint villages. It's our longest canal. From the vibrant heart of London, it leads you out into the rolling Chiltern Hills, through rural Northamptonshire and Warwickshire and into the Birmingham suburbs. The canal's striking historic features include the dramatic span of the Iron Trunk Aqueduct and the steeply climbing Hatton Lock Flight, set in charming Warwickshire countryside."

Happy Fence Friday, All Broad Street, Oxford. Always plenty of activity :-) Broad Street lies just north of the former Oxford city wall. The street is known for the original Blackwell's bookshop. It is one of the most famous and historic bookshops in the world, It sits on the opposite side of the road kinda near to where I was standing to take this photo :-) Blackwells was Founded in 1879 by Benjamin Henry Blackwell. The Street is traditionally known as The Broad. Broad is also a slang term for a woman so for 'Sight and Sound' I have chosen 'Good Hearted Woman' by Waylon Jennings. Also added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Good Hearted Woman by Waylon Jennings

Happy Fence Friday, All Another shot of part of Keble College in Oxford The lady stopping to tie her shoes could be saying "Wait for Me" and this leads to "Wait for Me" by Daryl Hall & John Oates for 'Sight & Sound' methinks :-) Also added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Wait for Me by Daryl Hall & John Oates

Happy Fence Friday, All This is the Oxford University 'Life and Mind Building' that is still being built although it must be very close to completion because I have been told it will be fully open by the end of this year (2025). I didn't immediately realise there is a kind of fence here but there is one that seems to be on part of a roof :-)) The building will affectionately be known as the 'LaMB' :-) So, for Sight & Sound my obscure link will be to "The Lamb Ran Away with the Crown" by Judee Sill :-) Also added to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music ♫ ♪ ♪ ♫ Listen here - Lamb Ran Away with the Crown by Judee Sill

Happy Fence Friday, All Beecroft Building, Oxford.

Happy Fence Friday, All Part of the Sir Wiliam Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford University. There is a plaque on the wall here saying - In This Building Howard Florey Ernst Chain Norman Heatley And, Colleagues.................... First Isolated & Purified Penicillin for the Treatment of Bacterial Infection 1938 -1941