Wednesday Wander – Caernarfon Castle, Wales

I’ve been to Caernarfon, located on the picturesque North Wales coast, a few times. But my most memorable visit took place quite a few years ago, when a friend and I were travelling through Wales together. We managed to find, on our meagre budget, a guesthouse with a view of the famous castle, a genialContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Caernarfon Castle, Wales”

Wednesday Wander – Hampton Court Palace

Okay, so I’ve not wandered too far this week – a train ride, rather than a plane ride, away. Still, it’s to a rather interesting place. London is home to some wonderful palaces – I have another post about the Tower of London still to write – and Hampton Court Palace is one of theContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Hampton Court Palace”

Thursday Doors – St Leonards Church, Shoreditch

This little green door stands in the porch of St Leonard’s Church, Shoreditch, one of London’s oldest churches. The original church is thought to date back to Saxon times, but was rebuilt in the early 1700’s after the steeple became unstable, resulting in the glorious building you see today. And if you’re familiar with theContinue reading “Thursday Doors – St Leonards Church, Shoreditch”

Thursday Doors – In The Village

I had a little time after work the other day, so decided to photograph a few of the lovely Georgian doors in the village where I work. It’s a small high street, 16th century half-timbered pubs next to Victorian villas and tiny cottages, older timber framed buildings ‘modernised’ with Georgian facades. The village dates backContinue reading “Thursday Doors – In The Village”

A Trip Through The Old Town, Hemel Hempstead

Today’s post is a weekend wander around Hemel Hempstead. There is a reason for this – last week, on my Thursday Doors post, roughseasinthemed asked if I could post some pictures of the Old Town area, as I had mentioned that improvements had recently been undertaken. Apparently their partner used to live here, and wasContinue reading “A Trip Through The Old Town, Hemel Hempstead”