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The 1834 Vídimyri turf covered church in North Iceland is considered to be a masterpiece of old Icelandic architecture. The turf has to be renewed regularly.
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Down the players tunnel at Turf Moor
Burnley FC.
The Burnley players come down these steps onto the hallowed turf to massive rapturous applause and cheering at the beginning of each game.
This always makes the hair on my arms and neck stand up. I love to see the Claret & Blue.
Football is my religion
Turf Moor is my church
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A disagreement over who should occupy one perch, when there were many to choose from. Sometimes birds behave like humans I guess. They want something just because someone else has it.
Twice in the last two weeks we've had turkeys strutting down the street - full-on display for the females who are just off to the side. They are quite gorgeous and pay no heed to walkers or cars trying to pass by.....
Let it slide is a track by Alabama 3 , and is fine for watching the sun slide behind Kynance Cove. The wild flowers sprinkling the short turf were superb, mainly spring squill, thrift, kidney vetch and sea campion. A great way to start the week.
The hummer on the bottom was bathing inside a shasta daisy (I have a sprinkler going) when the guy above came along and interrupted him. The smoke makes for beautiful oranges, more vibrant than normal
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On Unst, Shetland’s northernmost island, a striking Viking longhouse and ship replica offer a vivid glimpse into Norse life and legacy.
Unst is believed to be the first landfall of Vikings in the North Atlantic, and today it boasts the highest density of rural Viking sites in the world—over 60 longhouse remains have been identified across the island. The Viking Unst Project, centered in Haroldswick, brings this history to life through two captivating reconstructions: a 9th-century longhouse and the Skidbladner, a replica of the famed Gokstad ship.
The longhouse, built using traditional materials and techniques, stands as a tactile interpretation of Norse domestic architecture. Its turf walls, timber frame, and central hearth evoke the communal warmth and practicality of Viking living. Visitors can explore the interior freely, gaining insight into how families cooked, slept, and gathered in these elongated, multifunctional spaces. The reconstruction draws on archaeological findings from three key Unst sites—Hamar, Underhoull, and Belmont—each revealing layers of Norse settlement from around 1025 to 1220.
Just steps away, the Skidbladner rests beside Harold’s Wick, its sleek silhouette echoing the seafaring prowess of Viking explorers. Modeled after the Gokstad ship discovered in Norway, this replica showcases the craftsmanship and navigational ingenuity that enabled Norse expansion across Europe. With its clinker-built hull and graceful curves, the ship is both a tribute to Viking engineering and a symbol of their adventurous spirit.
Together, the longhouse and ship form a compelling open-air museum, accessible year-round and free to explore. They’re not just static displays—they’re immersive storytelling tools, anchoring Unst’s identity in its Norse heritage. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of settlers or marveling at maritime design, these reconstructions offer a tangible connection to a time when Unst was a frontier of Viking ambition.
The approach walk to Turf Fen windmill takes you around a sea of reeds which always make for an interesting foreground I think.
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The song that brightens up our winters and sounds enchanting to us is designed to tell rivals, in no uncertain terms, that this territory is taken!
The year ended with a fantastic morning on the Norfolk Broads. One of the highlights of my year, the rest can be seen on my blog looking back at 2016. www.justinminns.co.uk/blog/2016/12/2016review
A visit to Norfolk would never be complete without the obligatory shot of one of the many Water Mills. I didn't have much luck with sunrises or sunsets during my weeks stay. However, the forecast for sunset on my last night looked favourable. I made my way to the River Ant and walked out to Turf Fen Drainage Mill, which I had passed the day previously on a rented Boat. You cannot get across to the mill without a boat, but there is a footpath and mooring opposite. The mooring was pretty busy with boats but there was a decent gap to get this shot across the River Ant. There was very little cloud, but just enough to give a little bit of sky interest and colour.
Turf Fen Drainage Mill was built around 1875 to drain the Horning Marsh into the River Ant to make the land available for grazing. The Mill is 31 feet high and had a unique double scooped wheel. It went out of service in 1920 and like all the other Broads Mills has been replaced by modern pumping systems.
Turf church from the village of Hof in the Eastern Region of Iceland.
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A pair of Rainbow Lorikeets are under attack as they check out a pair of Red-rumped Parrots nest hollow.
Or should it be "Fighting on the Edge" A pair of Gannets locked jowl to jowl on a 500 foot cliff top at RSPB Troup head Moray coast.
People lived in Glaumbær turf house until 1947. Icelandic turf houses were the product of a difficult climate, offering superior insulation compared to buildings solely made of wood or stone, and the relative difficulty in obtaining other construction materials in sufficient quantities.