Explored!

There are four almost identical surviving Palladian bridges of this size, designed by the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio (1508–1580). Three in England and one in Russia. The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park in Bath was built in 1755 for Ralph Allen, and copied from the one at Wilton House near Salisbury (built 1735-37). This was the last of three of its kind built in England. Grade 1 Listed since 1950. Explored!

... with a commemorative rail-tour on 5th March 1966, to mark the end of the much loved Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway, which closed forever two days later. 34006 covered more distance than any other member of the class, with 1,099,338 recorded miles. Also it was unique in that it was one of three in the class which had extended smoke deflectors, but the only one to retain them to the end. This a scan from the original Kodachrome slide taken by a Mr J.E. Bell, which is now in my possession. HFF on this sunny day! Explored!

One of three similar Red Funnel passenger & vehicular ferries frequently plying their trade between Southampton and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. On the skyline is the former chapel of the Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley. Netley Hospital was Britain's largest military hospital and when built it was the longest building in the world. Today, only the hospital chapel remains of the main building, which was demolished in 1966 and the site is now open as the Royal Victoria Country Park. Better detail when viewed large. Explored!

A floating pontoon platform, crumbling by Southampton's Royal Pier. Clearly in need of a little TLC before it will be happy again. I also think the Health & Safety people should make a recommendation for more fencing...at least! HFF! Explored! ....at your peril

On the top deck there were a few hundred people clambering for space, yet oddly there was nobody down here admiring the fences .... .... Best viewed large HFF folks! Explored!

The view across the Mill Avon at Tewkesbury. No prizes for spotting a fence, but HFF! Explored!

View across the Mill Avon at Tewkesbury towards the mill cottages which are now well over 500 years old. I bet this scene looks really beautiful in the spring! Explored!

In Painshill Park, Surrey, by the River Mole. I was reliably informed by a member of the park staff that it is a Fairy House. However, I do not believe in fairies and think the dwelling belongs to either a pixie or more likely....a witch! Best viewed large. Explored!

Season of the Leaf (15) In amongst it at the Valley Gardens, by Virginia Water lake in Surrey. The trees were spoiling the view of a nice wood! Explored!