When I talk to visitors about Norfolk Punts, I wait to see if there is a glazed look in their eyes as my narrative continues. Occasionally the person says, ”Oh I know what… Continue reading
York is so full of history and interesting places to visit. Unfortunately many visitors wander around and never get to grips with some of the real gems. If one arrives by train, scenes… Continue reading
No, not really, because when I should have been getting ready to do so I was still working on my sunflowers. It has been a bad week and I have found myself constantly… Continue reading
It’s a reasonable question! After all there was probably lots on television. It was a nice day and I could have gone for a healthy walk in the sunshine. But I think it… Continue reading
Just occasionally I have the opportunity to go in to the city of Norwich to take photographs in and around the reiver Wensum. That was the plan last Tuesday. Norwich is a colourful… Continue reading
Baconsthorpe Castle is a ruined 15th century Norfolk manor house. It was built by and for the Heydon Family and in its day was perhaps one of the most impressive structures. Apart from… Continue reading
No! – not me – I’ve still some way to go. It is the Norfolk Punt Club which is celebrating its centenary. The club was founded in 1926 when a number of adventurous… Continue reading
Each year I find myself heading towards the North Norfolk village of Stiffkey – you’ve got it the one with the dodgy vicar/rector, The Revd Harold Davidson (defrocked in 1932). That’s another story.… Continue reading
They have all gone! In line with the recommendation from the RSPB we have discontinued our feeders just outside the kitchen window – at least for the summer. I gather there is a… Continue reading
My Yorkshire heritage would prompt me to say “It was a bit warm!” Gentlemen struggled a bit once the temperature rose above 30 degrees and ladies made sure nothing was going amiss (or… Continue reading
