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My friend Veronica suggested a crop for my previous picture, so here it is. In my Instagram days, square was the only format I ever used, and have since got out of the habit.
These cherry trees are about 100 years old, and full of character. This view lasts only a few days each year, and brightens my day when I see it.
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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.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_the_Patchwork_Elephant
My local used bookshop had this in the window. I'm very fond of Elmer and his stories.
This is a relatively modern rotary egg beater. This one was bought in 1962 by a lovely lady who gave it to me today - she is downsizing her kitchen and thought I might like it. Truth is, I have been looking for one for ages!
This device was invented by Willis Johnson, an African-American, in 1884. Read more, here:
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Mirror Lab Pro on a Galaxy Note9. Cloud photo opened to preset filter number 43 called Kaleidoscope 2.
In the central hall of the museum is the large organ, originally built in 1901. A free public recital is given daily. The acoustic of the hall worked well for me.
Lancaster Castle is old. It's been a fortress, a prison, a court, execution site, and now tourist attraction. There's a pretty good cafe, too 😄
A bee visits some common ragwort.
This plant is potentially lethal to horse and cattle but is the natural feeding plant for the cinnabar moth, whose numbers are down considerably in the last few years. This particular plant was also full of bees doing their pollination job. Humans should not touch this plant either as it can cause rashes and other irritations.
As I stood next to it in the sunshine, there was the most amazing smell of honey coming from it.
Today's lunch was a soup of butternut squash, sweet potato, tomato, and garlic. I finished it with some grated cheese and basil leaves and black pepper.
We have been blanketed by gloomy nimbostratus clouds for days, and I needed some warmth, color and comfort today!
More than 6500 Trig Points, or Triangulation Points, were built across Britain between 1936 and 1962, as part of a big project to re-triangulate Britain. The last observation was made in 1962 from Thornley Gale, Cumbria.
This one is at the top of Arnside Knott. It's easy to see that it isn't used any more as trees obscuring the view had grown up around it. However, trig points are still marked on OS maps, and useful landmarks for walkers.
GPS has made these markers redundant for survey purposes.
This is a Bantam mail box, designed by Sir Kenneth Grange. The box was named by Post Office employees and looks a bit like the fuel tank on the old BSA Bantam motorcycle used by the GPO.
Kenneth Grange designed and made his own coffin which served as a bookshelf until he died aged 95.
It was raining and the noise was oppressive. But it was interesting to watch the tree surgeons relentlessly feed this machine.
From a Glasgow tenement flat. Made about 1910 by an anonymous stained glass artist. At the time, stained glass was very popular and there were many workshops producing it.
I like this one!
Once again the lighting seemed to have been designed by a photophobe.
odd things, mannequins. 3D representations of who we want to be, or are, or were.
the skills to make curved window glass have almost disappeared. it's quite something to watch. I hope nobody decides to break this one for a laugh.
Traditional Scandinavian saffron buns, baked to celebrate Saint Lucy's Day.
Their name means Lucy's cat, because they look like curled up tails.
A batch of winter shots after a night in the fridge. The bits settle so it's important to shake the bottle before pouring a 50ml daily dose.
Seen on a wall in Blackpool.
Fun facts: the butterfly has been chosen as an international symbol for people with ADHD. Many people in the UK criminal justice system have been identified as being affected by ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) (whether they have been diagnosed formally or not). The waiting list for a diagnosis in England varies (according to which health trust you fall under) between 12 weeks and 10 years. One of the characteristics of ADHD is impulsive behavior.
It's blowing a hooley outside, so what better to do than pickle some garlic for home and friends? The garlic will mellow somewhat after a few days and make a nice addition to any meal. As a stuffing for chicken works well, or as a component of pesto.
The spice mix is secret - I forgot to write it down. Apple cider vinegar and organic pepper with a few other bits and pieces.
Lancaster Town Hall. It's a big pile for a town. Lancaster was a town when it opened in 1909 (becoming a city in 1937). Deigned by Edward Mountford, who also designed the Old Bailey in London. It was paid for by Lord Ashton, a local industrialist and multi-millionaire.
Part of the Birds of the Bay project, this totem was designed by the blacksmith Chris Brammall. The project is to raise awareness of the crucial habitat that Morecambe Bay provides for native and migrating birds.