The village of Broadway in the Cotswolds is described as a show village due to the fact that it receives large amounts of tourists every day. The village main street is lined on both sides with wonderful houses and cottages. This particular one caught my eye due to the wisteria growing over the door the …
Great Malvern and Priory
Last year I visited great Malvern and made straight to the magnificent priory to have a look around once inside I was impressed by the roof and the stained glass windows, but I think it was the massive round columns that grabbed my attention the most. Great Malvern itself is a nice place to visit …
Canal boat
On a Sunday afternoon walk along a canal towpath, I came across this old boat moored up, I was immediately struck how the boat seemed to be part of the spring landscape. The hawthorn behind the boat is heavy with blossom and the whole scene is alive. The rusting boat, paint peeling, the reflections in …
Window in the Ruins
Sudeley castle was once the site of a great banqueting hall built by King Richard III of England these atmospheric ruins are next to the present day building. Richard as the then Duke of Gloucester used this as a base during the battle of Tewksbury later he swapped Sudeley for Richmond castle in Yorkshire. Ironically, …
Bibury Arlington Row
This tiny village in the Cotswolds gets huge amounts of visitors due to this lovely row of cottages called Arlington Row. It is a funny place to photograph as the light does not hit the cottages for very long in the day nonetheless there are always scores of people with cameras visiting every day. William …
Hay on Wye
Wandering around lovely Hay on Wye when I came across Richard Booths shop this was the man that made the place world renown and started the Literary festival at Hay he further increased the towns fame by proclaiming it The Kingdom of hay and crowning himself King !!. This bookshop is the sort of place …
Sleeping Queen Catherine Parr
Catherine Parr Henry VIII's sixth and last wife and one that survived him by not losing her head is buried at Sudeley Castle in Gloucestershire. The Queen is interred in a marble tomb inside a pretty chapel. The discovery of her remains and coffin were the subject of a remarkable story, discovered by some ladies …
Guiting Power
On a trip to the Cotswolds I was driving through the most picturesque countryside imaginable when I saw a sign for Guiting Power the name intrigued me so much that i took a detour. When I arrived in the hamlet I was thrilled that I had made the change to my route as this lovely …
Cotswold Cottage
I took this photo on my first trip to the Cotswolds I must admit I was totally awestruck at the beautiful countryside and villages. Every village seemed to have endless photo opportunities this shot was taken as i was leaving this village and turned out to be the best one.
RSPCA Traction Engine
This great looking engine was not only a striking red colour but it was in superb condition I particularly liked the side view which emphasised the circle shapes of the pulley and wheel I'm not sure what role this engine was used for as I could not see anyone to ask.
