The bushes were transformed quite suddenly.

The corbicula is the term for a spoon-shaped indentation on some bees' legs where they carry pollen back to the hive.

This flower is a yellow snapdragon.

Known as Penny's Hospital, built in 1720 with funds from William Penny's estate. For "twelve ancient, indigent men."

Including a chapel for the residents (at the end of this picture) from 1770 it was also used as a Blue Coat charity school to teach boys reading, writing, and arithmetic.

William Penny was mayor of Lancaster three times.

The almshouses are still in use and the general public may visit the chapel after 10am daily. It is a haven of tranquility.

Steeper than it looks.

Hello Chicago!

“I am here. Are you coming?”

“Be there in a sec.”

Passaggio a livello mentre passa treno suburbana. Level crossing while suburban train passes. Cameraphone shot. Scatto di strada. Via Libia. Bologna 2022

Designed by Decimus Burton, this is one of three lights that guide shipping in the estuary. Still in use. The seating around the base provides welcome relief for walkers on the esplanade.

Designed by Pugin and built by the Jesuits in Blackpool. It's a tranquil space to reflect and pray.

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From the archive, because I haven't been out today. I've stayed at home and done some joyful meditation and some exercise to reverse achilles tendinitis.

This is a view of The Shard and some other bits and pieces on the Thames' southbank.

I have never liked this building, finding it completely out of character for London (as it appeared then). A number of official bodies objected to its construction, but an argument somewhere won out on the day.

You can read more, here:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shard

Taking a break in the sunshine this morning I noticed how this sandstone block had been chiselled a long time ago. I liked how the light caught these marks.

Abandon hope every mortal

That passes through

This dismal portal

Happy Halloween, everyone.

Be mindful this Samhain.

The path ends at this kissing gate. I just love their simplicity and function purpose, and the skill with which they are made.

It turned into a fine day with a lovely sunset.

Listen to the band of HM Royal Marines as they play Sunset:

youtu.be/Wuje7ZCYXRA?si=fPhOCDZEFaDzK07n

Cheers all. zzzzzzz

Make memories every day so you can look back on them.

So let's face the music and dance 😄

Weeping Hill is the nickname for the hill running up to the castle gates. Here is the city at the end of the working day.Not a soul to be seen from here.

In the middle distance you can see the town hall clock tower (right); St Peter's Catholic Cathedral (center) and in the far distance you can see the Williamson Memorial.

In the foreground you can see the white house, known as the Engineer's House (I think it was the home of the engineer who looked after the castle), and to the left is the former building of Shrigley & Hunt (stained glass makers).

Lancaster, Lancashire, England was granted city status in 1937, due to its long association with the Crown and its role as the county town of the King's Duchy of Lancaster. Lancaster first received a charter in 1193 as a market town and borough, and in 1337 it was granted the right to appoint a mayor. In 1836, it was reformed as a municipal borough, governed by a corporation or town council.

Lancaster has a rich history, including a Roman station and castle. The oldest listed building in the area is part of a Roman fort wall, and Lancaster Castle dates back to the middle of the 12th century.

📷 Google Pixel 8 Pro - Telephoto Lens (50MP) - Lyth Hill, Shropshire - Throwback to December 2024

I didn't mind not seeing the bears because I saw this much more interesting thing.

Here are the Radical Steps. The individual treads are not uniformly spaced, which makes navigation a little hazardous. Step 9 (labelled) was particularly interesting, having previously strapped my achilles to limit movement.