Gosling Having a Wash!
Gosling. I was somewhat spoilt for choice today. I hadn’t intended a wildlife photo shoot. Nor had I expected to get a
A Field of Rape.
Rape. Driving through the West Berkshire countryside every morning, I get to see these wonderful rape fields. This is the chan
Jack of Newbury’s Former House.
Jack of Newbury’s House. In the 16th Century, John Winchcombe was a wealthy clothier. His fortune was made from produce
The Wharf Crane, Newbury.
Old Wharf Crane. Canals were built as industrial transport routes. In their day, they were the backbone of the country. Their
Early Morning Mist over the Kennet & Avon Canal.
Early Morning Mist. Clear sky overnight led to this beautiful blue and morning mist first thing. One of the benefits of gettin
Former A339 Newtown Road, Newbury.
Newtown Road, Newbury. Following on from yesterday’s blog. Heading south from Bartholomew Street leads onto Newtown Road
Former Sugar Loaf Inn, Bartholomew Street, Newbury.
The Old Sugar Loaf Inn. Regulars of this photo blog will know of my keen interest in a building’s past. The clues are of
Carpet of Bluebells.
Bluebells. It’s that time of year. The walk through the woods to see the Bluebells. A wonderful carpet of blue under the
Guide Dogs at Play.
Guide Dogs. To be precise, one Guide Dog and one Guide Dog Puppy in Training. We went for a walk, and these two just played al
Guests on Board.
Today we’ve had Guests. Having guests come to visit is a good excuse to go for a cruise! It was a bit windier than we wo
A Former Corner Shop in Newbury.
Ex Corner Shop. Followers of this blog will know I have an eye for spotting buildings that had a different use to the one they
Almshouse, Northcroft Lane, Newbury.
Newbury Almshouse. No 4 Northcroft Lane is a former Almshouse endowed by a John Childs in 1822. Mr Childs was a sail cloth man
Mandarin Duck out for a Swim.
Mandarin Duck. This is the Mandarin Duck that is living near where we are moored. He seems to be a singleton, though.
Canada Goose on the River.
Canada Goose. One of the reasons we like this mooring is the wildlife we can watch. This Canada Goose was swimming by earlier
Enjoying a Favourite Mooring.
Favourite Mooring. One of the joys of living on a narrow boat is that if we want to move home, we can! Just untie the mooring
Portrait of our Daughter and Son-in-Law.
Daughter and Son-in-Law. Our Daughter and Son-in-Law have come to visit today, so it was only logical for today’s photog
A view of Chieveley Services.
Chieveley Services. Motorway Service Stations are invariably hubs of activity. Nestled between the M4 and A34, Chieveley Servi
Greenham Camp – the Green Steel Building.
Green Steel Building. My photographs of the former Greenham Common Airbase have attracted someone who used to work there. In t
Oakley doing some Guide Dog Meeting and Greeting.
Guide Dog Meeting and Greeting. Every now and again, we go and do a bit of Guide Dog Meeting and Greeting. Sometimes this is a
Greenham Camp Entertainments Block – Now a Carpet Warehouse.
Greenham Camp Entertainments Block. Following on from the Chapel blog, this building was pointed out to me by the lady running