Basic statistics for shared descriptions
Overview
So far we have 24,164 Shared Descriptions, for 11,767 different squares; contributed by 264 users, over the course of 4,973 days.
These are used on 692,141 images; attached by 264 different users, over the course of 4,973 days.
A sample of recent shared descriptions RSS
Langley Park :: NO6860
The present owners bought the house and 23 acre estate in completely derelict condition in 2001. The grounds uniquely include four walled gardens. Although hampered by... (more)
By Oliver Dixon.
Used on 9 images
Offa's Dyke Path
Quite simply the finest walking trail in Britain.
177 miles long, the route roughly follows the border between Wales and England - slipping in and out of both countries,... (more)
By Chris Heaton.
Used on 340 images
Public conveniences
The history of public toilets dates back thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt, Pharaohs and peasants alike benefited from the Nile's life-giving waters, which they... (more)
By Basher Eyre.
Used on 58 images
Roll up, Roll up, positively last day - the summer of '24
Well, all good things have to come to an end; and so do indifferent ones. When we booked our annual walking weekend for the third weekend in September we knew it would... (more)
By Basher Eyre.
Used on 137 images
Burton Riggs Nature Reserve
Burton Riggs Nature Reserve is a small, tranquil nature reserve located near Seamer. Managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, this reserve is known for its rich diversity... (more)
Carbery Estate :: SZ1492
The Carbery Estate is a housing development dating from the 1920s in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth. Carbery Avenue forms the backbone of the estate. Housing here... (more)
By Malc McDonald.
Used on 3 images
B3059 road
The B3059 is a short 'B' road through Christchurch and the eastern suburbs of Bournemouth, where it passes through Tuckton and Southbourne. The B3059 meets the... (more)
By Malc McDonald.
Used on 2 images
Worcestershire Re-enactors Living History Show 2024 :: SO8540
Each year Worcester Re-enactors present an action packed, multi-period re-enactment weekend where you can meet soldiers and civilians, drawn from 2000 years of history.... (more)
By Philip Halling.
Used on 57 images
St Buryan - Church :: SW4025
The church in the Cornish village of St Buryan is dedicated to the saint of the same name (though also known by various other names; Buriana, Beriana, Buriena, Beriena) -... (more)
By Rob Farrow.
Used on 10 images
Boscawen-ūn stone circle :: SW4127
Boscawen-ūn is a stone circle consisting of a central standing stone which leans at around 45° towards the north encircled by 19 other stones. Of the encircling stones,... (more)
By Rob Farrow.
Used on 11 images
Some active shared descriptions
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station :: SK2625
Claymills Pumping Station is a former steam-powered, sewage pumping station on the north side of Burton upon Trent, now restored as a museum and visitor attraction. It... (more)
By David Dixon.
Used on 83 images
Upton House :: SP3745
Upton House is built of locally quarried Hornton stone, also called Banbury ironstone, which gives it its dark brown appearance. Little is known about its early history... (more)
By Stephen McKay.
Used on 28 images
Offa's Dyke Path
Quite simply the finest walking trail in Britain.
177 miles long, the route roughly follows the border between Wales and England - slipping in and out of both countries,... (more)
By Chris Heaton.
Used on 340 images
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct :: SJ2742
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is a magnificent feat of engineering, particularly considering that it is over 200 years old.It was designed and built by Thomas Telford, though... (more)
By Rob Farrow.
Used on 64 images
Llangollen Canal
The Llangollen canal is an arm of the Shropshire Union canal that runs from Hurleston Junction to Llangollen with a wide variety of scenery along its course. Its total... (more)
By Rob Farrow.
Used on 478 images
Chirk Castle and grounds :: SJ2638
A 13th century fortification outside the town of Chirk near Wrexham, that has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1978.
The castle itself is grade I listed... (more)
By Stephen Craven.
Used on 62 images
Langley Park :: NO6860
The present owners bought the house and 23 acre estate in completely derelict condition in 2001. The grounds uniquely include four walled gardens. Although hampered by... (more)
By Oliver Dixon.
Used on 9 images
The A483
The A483 is a major north-south trunk road in Wales, running for 149 miles between Chester and Junction 42 of the M4 motorway just east of Swansea.... (more)
By David Dixon.
Used on 156 images
Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway :: SJ1208
The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway was first opened in 1903, using an unusual 2ft 6 in gauge, providing a service for passengers and goods between Welshpool, where... (more)
By Stephen McKay.
Used on 54 images
Corrour Summit and Corrour Railway Station :: NN3566
Located on the West Highland Line between Crianlarich and Fort William, the 411 metre summit is one of the highest mainline railway summits in the UK. The railway station... (more)
By Thomas Nugent.
Used on 31 images
Hay Bluff :: SO2436
Hay Bluff is a hill on the northern edge of the Black Mountains, the flat summit of the hill stands at a height of 677 metres (2,221 ft), marked by a triangulation... (more)
By Mat Fascione.
Used on 20 images
National Survey of Wayside Features by The Milestone Society
These images are from http://www.milestonesociety.co.uk/
By Milestone Society.
Used on 34,761 images
Public conveniences
The history of public toilets dates back thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt, Pharaohs and peasants alike benefited from the Nile's life-giving waters, which they... (more)
By Basher Eyre.
Used on 58 images
Roll up, Roll up, positively last day - the summer of '24
Well, all good things have to come to an end; and so do indifferent ones. When we booked our annual walking weekend for the third weekend in September we knew it would... (more)
By Basher Eyre.
Used on 137 images
Burton Riggs Nature Reserve
Burton Riggs Nature Reserve is a small, tranquil nature reserve located near Seamer. Managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, this reserve is known for its rich diversity... (more)
