Take Notice
© Sarah Dawson (view gallery)
A picture of the Bell Inn taken in Staplehurst in the snow on Monday - it's the sign on the opposite side of the road that always catches my eye, it says:
TAKE NOTICE
that if any obstruction or inconvenience be occasioned to Foot Passengers by the loitering of Persons on the Pavement leading to the Church, or any annoyance whatever be offered to those who are going to or from Church, the Parish Officers are instructed to Summon the Offenders before a Magistrate that - they may be punished as the Law directs. 
Foreboding
© Neil Willan (view gallery)
Church Lane leading to Whitby Abbey. The Abbey and town gave inspiration to Bram Stoker in writing his book Dracula. 
The Darland Valley, North Kent
© John Ware (view gallery)
This peaceful valley lies between the suburbs of Rainham and Chatham. 
Aylesford Priory pond
© David Wigham (view gallery)
Perhaps this view of Aylesford Priory pond would make a good jigsaw puzzle 
Shillingstone in Dorset
© Graham Rains (view gallery)
October 2010, Cookwell Brook, Shillingstone.The threat of rain to end the day. 'Time to close the gate and head in doors'. 
Bridge and Reflections
© Bill Swan (view gallery)
When you walk through this village there are hidden assets... I found this bridge stretching between two gardens... I had to go off the beaten track to find it...A light mist added to the mystique..... but I thought it was worth it 
Chartwell House Lake
© Ian Dinmore (view gallery)
Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965. The house is situated 2 miles south of Westerham in Kent off the B2026 road. Churchill loved the house, especially the view over the Weald of Kent. He modernised the originally rather gloomy Victorian mansion by adding a garden wing consisting of three large and attractive rooms. Churchill's wife Clementine made her contribution by choosing the comfortable furniture and floral chintz curtains. The estate consisting of 80 acres gave Winston the peace and tranquility that he loved. He relaxed by painting in the garden or in his studio and by transforming the grounds with new lakes, and robust brick walls built with his own hands.The Chart Well which rises on the western boundary of the site fed the existing lake and gave the estate its name. During Churchill's first five years at Chartwell he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, this was followed by what has become known as his wilderness years in the 1930's when he was out of office and did much of his writing to keep the family finances afloat. 
Skeltons Tower
© Paul Wood (view gallery)
This was built by the reverend Skelton who I believe built it as a follie for him to use as a place to read and to write 
Pub Photo - Waggon & Horses, Wiltshire
© theloveofdanes (view gallery)
One morning my dad and I got up early and drove about taking photos...Beckhampton, Marlborough, Wiltshire 
Chilham Castle, Kent. View from the terrace
© John Ware (view gallery)
The view from Chilham Castle, looking over the Stour Valley. 
In Memorium 2
© Geoff Stamp (view gallery)
Another view of the Chapel at Bell Road Cemetery in Sittingbourne, opened in 1861. 
Ghostly tree
© Karen Lawson (view gallery)
Taken at Shearwater Lakes near Warminster, around one of many walks you encounter there 
Temple at Stourhead, Wilts
© John Ware (view gallery)
This was used as the location of the final scenes of the recent film of 'Pride and Predjudice'. 
Stourton in Wiltshire
© Graham Rains (view gallery)
The many different species of trees and shrubs give contrasting, colourful displays in Autumn. 
Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire
© Graham Rains (view gallery)
A view over the River Avon towards Limpley Stoke from the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal. 
The new, modern kitchen at Skipton Castle
© Ruth Gregory (view gallery)
Dates from the 18th century, so the castle itself was aready 700 years old when this 
The Altisadora pub, Bishop Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire
© Andy Edwards (view gallery)
Seen from across the village pond. 
Stour Valley Summer
© Graham Rains (view gallery)
Evening sunlight next to Cookwell Brook. Cookwell is a small area of the village of Shillingstone, which takes it's name from the brook which flows through the northern end of village before entering the River Stour. Image cannot be loaded
Ruins of Wardour Castle
© Rafal Bartkowiak (view gallery)
Wardour Castle is located near Tisbury in the English county of Wiltshire, about 15 miles (24 km) west of Salisbury. The original castle was partially destroyed during the Civil War. It is managed by English Heritage who have designated it as a grade I listed building and is open to the public. Description from Wikipedia. Image cannot be loaded
Book
© Mark Corby (view gallery)
The famous haunted book at Leicester Guildhall Museum
Museum staff have come in in the morning to find the pages turned and the book moved.
If you visit the place it has a real atmosphere of old times and important decisions being made there.
You can feel it as soon as you enter. Image cannot be loaded
The Rufus Stone in the New Forest, Hampshire.
© James Barr (view gallery)
Near Minstead in the New Forest stands the Rufus Stone marking the site where William Rufus, (William II) met his untimely death.
On August 2nd 1100 William was part of a hunting party in the New Forest and at one point found himself alone with Sir Walter Tyrrell. It is said an arrow fired by Tyrrell at a stag, glanced off an oak tree and struck Rufus “on the breast of which he instantly died”.
Whether the killing was accidental or murder remains a mystery. Tyrrell fled abroad but apparently washed the blood from his hands at a pond in nearby Castle Malwood which subsequently was said to turn red, each year on the anniversary.
After the incident the Kings lifeless body was placed onto the cart of a local charcoal burner named Purkiss and transported to Winchester for burial. As the cart moved along the rough country tracks it left a trail of blood which the ghost of Rufus follows each year on the anniversary of his sudden death. Image cannot be loaded
Once productive but now derelict.
© Peter Evans (view gallery)
Derelict it may be, but on a warm September day standing in the peaceful village, it is a great place for reflecting on our modern hectic lifestyle. Image cannot be loaded
Minstead Churchyard, Hampshire
© Paul Hilton (view gallery)
The grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. Although he died in 1930, he was re-interred at Minstead in 1955. His wife is buried with him. Image cannot be loaded
Hardy's Dorset
© Graham Rains (view gallery)
The water splash and packhorse bridge, situated by Bridge Farm House, Melbury Osmond. In Hardy's novels the village is known as Great Hintock and is the setting for 'The Woodlanders'.
The two and a half-mile walk between Evershot and Melbury Osmond, must have been both familiar and inspirational to him. Image cannot be loaded
Lulworth Range Walks, Dorset
© Graham Rains (view gallery)
The remains of a cottage, about half-a-mile from the main village of Tyneham. Until 1943 this was a bustling community of 200 with its own Post Office, Church, School and Rectory. When the War Office (now the Ministry of Defence) needed some land for firing practice, the residents were asked to leave. On the door of St Mary's Church a poignant note remains:...'Please treat the Church and houses with care; we have given up our homes where many of us lived for generations to help win the war to keep men free. We shall return one day and thank you for treating the village kindly.' Image cannot be loaded
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