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A street in Weymouth, one summer. Sunny and colorful. Weymouth is steeped in history. The history of the town stretches back to the 12th century and includes roles in the spread of the Black Death, the settlement of the Americas and the development of Georgian architecture. It was a major departure point for the Normandy Landings during World War II.
In the summer of 1348, a ship arrived at the busy port of Weymouth. The crew was unaware that along with their goods the ship was carrying a deadly cargo: the Black Death. Within a few days, hundreds of men, women and children would be infected. Within a few months, around one-third of the population of England would be dead.
What a jolly history this seaside town has!
Stopped for lunch today near Hest Bank and this was the million dollar view from my table!
The sands are full of small crustaceans that feed the wide range of birds and fish that live here. The bay is a jewel.
A nice corner for artisan workshops. A couple have left recently. Looks like a nice place for a small cafe.
This tree is a year round joy for me. Always visually interesting and changing colors that charm. Today it's sharing some shade.
Just in case of any confusion.
Is there any irony here? There's little artistic merit in either sign writing ability or placement.
Below is a former coal chute, now bricked up and fitted with a large air brick, ventilating the cellar.
Having washed and dried the fruit, slice off the ends so they can stand together in a crowd. It will save time during the rest of the process.
Mindfulness in cooking. The mise en place, a process invented by the chef, Escoffier. It helps ton organize and make cooking more efficient in every way. Plan, prepare, execute, reflect. It's so simple that not many people appear to do it.
ADHD is renowned for impulsive behavior. The mise en place when applied to daily life is a great tool to use.
Well, for some '42' is the answer to everything.
The cafe (downstairs - not the one in the main hall) at Kelvingrove Museum has a nice enclosed verandah that looks out into the park and across to the university of Glasgow.
This is a Coade stone that was removed from one of the last three remaining public dispensaries and placed above the door to the infirmary.
Coade stone is an interesting substance developed in the 18th century that consisted of clay, terracota, silicates and glass. It would have been molded and then fired in a kiln for several days to produce this fine relief. I believe it depicts the Good Samaritan tending to the man who had been set upon by robbers and left for dead by several passersby.
I discovered a branch of Wendy's during my trip to Blackpool. I'm not a fan of fast food, but the square patties and decent fries from Wendy's have always attracted me.
I thought Wendy's had gone out of business, but clearly I am wrong.
And the company logo is just charming!
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Rain through the open window makes my plants happy.
Lady Hawthorn is a kindly matron of the county community. Wears tweeds and pearls, and rides passably well. Don't be put off by her clipped way of speaking, it's almost genetic. She's devoted to her dogs and doing good works to support the migrant community nearby. Lady Hawthorn counts being a good neighbour as a key tenet of life. She detests most politicians but has a soft spot for Rory Stewart who she describes as a 'good egg' (who is no longer a politician).
The name, Hawthorn, is derived from the Anglo-Saxon haguþorn. Thus, Lady Hawthorn considers all those families that arrived with William the Conqueror (such as Beaumont, Beauchamp, and Plantagenet) as parvenus.
Well, if she existed, that's how I would imagine her.
Here is a ladybird taking a rest on a hawthorn flower. Hawthorns are also called fairy trees as they form the gateway between the worlds of humans and spirits. Damaging a single, lone hawthorn is unlucky and bringing hawthorn inside is said to be followed by a death. As the 'May Tree' the hawthorn is sometimes decorated with ribbons, shells, and flowers for Beltane, the old festival marking the beginning of summer and a time to celebrate fertility.
My first ever muffins. This recipe from Mary Berry was easy and quick to prep. Not such a disaster. Oven not hot enough though: the cheese didn't lock in the batter. As Clarkson would say: "more power!"
Cheddar, olives, sundried tomato and basil.
I'm rehearsing so I can make a decent batch for my friends The Dangerous Brothers. If you are not thinking of someone when cooking, you're just making food.
On rainy days, some people read, others will do a jigsaw, and others will do what they will. Having moped about a bit, I pickled some vegetables from the fridge. At least it was something productive.
After a bright start, the weather begins to roll across Lake Windermere and a light rain comes with it. The Lake District is pretty, but remember that the lakes have to be kept full somehow!
Male catkins on an alder, snapped by the river.
The alder likes wet, boggy ground. It fixes nitrogen in the soil. Often described as a pioneer species.
📷 Google Pixel 4xl - Throwback August 2021 - Tradeston Bridge (Squiggly Bridge) - River Clyde (Glasgow)
Lakeland House is a residential apartment block in Morecambe. Nothing special to look at but I bet they have great views.
walking everywhere takes a little time but one sees things along the way that sometimes takes my breath away