Ghostsigns are the old advertisements that were painted directly onto the brick on the sides of buildings. They are gradually fading away, although occasionally a new one is revealed when a modern poster site is removed for maintenance. Clapham is one of the best areas of London to see them. Read more…
While I was photographing at St Paternus’ Church, North Petherwin for some more 360Β° panoramas for my ongoing series on the parish churches of Cornwall I came across this really touching memorial to three sisters of the Yeo family who all died young in the 1630s.
Read more…Possibly the earliest depiction of St George in England is in the wall paintings at St Botolph’s Church, Hardham in West Sussex which date from the 12th century. Unusually, these paintings don’t show St George and the Dragon, (unless it was once in the space now taken up by the later window in the east wall of the nave). Those that do exist are of St George at the Battle of Antioch, St George before Datian (Diocletian) and St George on the Wheel. Read more…
Two poems that sum up the tragedy of it all. Read more…
In Wandsworth Road on the border between Clapham and Battersea there’s a very faded old ghost sign for Hovis. Next to this there used to be a more recent sign for ‘TV Audio Video Repair’. This is now fast disappearing behind a trellis full of climbing roses.
I’ve just found out that I’ve had one of my photos accepted for the 2014 Ghostsigns Calendar. Very chuffed! Mind you, I only just made it in 12th place.
In case you’re wondering a chaudronnerie and a serrurerie is a boilermaker and a locksmith, selling new and used boilers, stills and piping.
Another of #Cornwall's amazing quartz monuments - this stone is a beauty!!
Porthcurno is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful beaches in #Cornwall, an unlikely place perhaps to see a ghostly apparition!
Tall tales from Porthtowan . . .
A little known detail of this famous story . . .
The 23rd Annual Streatham Common Kite Day is on Sunday 12th May 2024 from 11am to 5pm πͺ
Did you know? It's Londonβs only free, family-friendly kite festival which combines world-class kite displays with the opportunity to fly your own.
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