Unstan is a Neolithic chambered cairn located about 2 miles north-east of Stromness on Mainland, Orkney. The tomb was built on a promontory that extends into...

The B2051 runs 3 miles from Margate to Northdown [[7750520]]. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B2051

The B2052 runs 6 miles from Westbrook to Broadstairs across the Isle of Thanet. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B2052

A selection of images of shops & buildings in the High Street in the town of Barnstaple, North Devon.

The A6044 runs 3.3 miles from Pendlebury to Blackley. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A6044

Newport Castle (Welsh: Castell Casnewydd) is a ruined castle in Newport. It was built in the 14th century, probably by Hugh de Audley, 1st Earl of Gloucester...

Thurston station serves the village of Thurston in Suffolk. The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by Greater Anglia. It is served primarily b...

The Flatts (also known as Hexthorpe Park or The Dell) is a leisure facility in Doncaster based around a couple of disused limestone quarries that were worked...

Fletching is a village in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. It is located three miles to the north-west of Uckfield, near one of the entrances to...

Grade II* listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1385867 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Rotherhithe

The Neolithic Barnhouse Settlement is sited by the shore of Loch of Harray, Orkney Mainland, not far from the Stones of Stenness, about 5 miles north-east of...

There has been a lighthouse here since 1632; the present building dates from 1866. North Foreland lighthouse was the last Trinity House manned lighthouse in ...

The B2053 runs 1.7 miles across Thanet from Northdown [[7750494]] to Broadstairs Station. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B2053

When farmer Keith Sherrell began collecting farm machinery in the 60's as a side line to his business of buying and selling used farm machinery, little could...

Category B Listed Baronial mansion probably by John Robertson. Possibly incorporating and on the site of former Culrain Lodge. It was built between 1906 – 19...

One of the most important and influential Palladian houses in England. See: https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MNF1801&res...

One of the most important and influential Palladian houses in England. See: https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MNF1801&res...

The A255 runs 7 miles across the Isle of Thanet from Ramsgate to Margate. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A255

In this once fashionable watering hole, it is interesting to know what Jane Austen would make of today's almost universal casually dressed visitors. From the...

Kersal Wetlands is a stunning new outdoor space to enjoy, created as part of a £10 million flood protection scheme.

In a town dominated by the two big brewers (John and Samuel Smith), this one was originally John Smith's outlet but now an independent real ale venue. It...

The B6186 runs 1.4 miles from Lower Broughton to Pendleton. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B6186

Few places attract visitors like the great city of Bath. Starting at the Holburne Museum, I strolled down Great Pulteney Street, over the bridge and into the...

A cruciform church, consisting of nave, central tower and chancel, which was extended in 13th century. Decorated windows inserted in nave and octagonal 14th ...

Even The Ramones loved Mom's Apple Pie. And here in the west country is a unique installation that celebrates everything American. Established in 1961 by an ...

They say Bath Abbey has more memorials than any other church in the UK: that is a big claim for any building to make. However, memorials are my thing and I h...

Formerly known as 'Kirkby Stephen & Brough Classic Commercial Vehicle Rally' up to and including 2019. The 2024 event was the 24th rally held in the Eden Val...

The Teesmouth lifeboat station closed in 2006. Hartlepool and Redcar lifeboats now cover the mouth of the Tees. The closure was not without controversy see h...

Introduction The Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) was founded in 1675 on the orders of King Charles II and was located in Greenwich, beside the River Tha...

The B208 is a very short route (0.4 mile) in Greenwich. It leaves the A200 Creek Road to the west the Cutty Sark and goes down Norman Road, passing under th...

Beacon Mill is a Grade II listed https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1203915 smock mill in Benenden, Kent, which is in need of restora...

John Rennie was appointed surveyor/engineer for the Rochdale canal in June 1791, his assistant on the Rochdale was William Crosley from Halifax. A Rochdale C...

A collection of photos taken by the author during an official guided tour of the Glasgow home of Celtic FC on 22nd March 2024. Stadium Tour web site: http...

Grade I listed. The church may date back to circa 700 AD. It was reported as standing in the 1120s. It was probably built for nuns early in the 11th centu...

The pub predates 1914 when it was taken over by Ind, Coope brewers. Elements of their 1930s refurbishment remain intact, giving it the status of a historic p...

This large area of open ground on a hill to the east of the city centre has its origins in a 12th century hunting lodge with a 2,500 acre deer park. A fuller...

The shopping centre in Bramley (Leeds) dates from c.1980 and its construction involved the demolition of several streets of older housing. It includes a medi...

A development of two, three and four bedroom houses, located on the edge of the popular village of Braunton. This development is due for release in Summer...

For many years now the rest of my family has attended a conference at the Alma Hotel, boxed in between Oxford Street, Portman Street, Bryanston Street and Ol...

Grade I listed The church is situated to the south of the Saxon Church of St Lawrence. The present church was built around 1150 and originally consisted o...

One of the great Gloucestershire Wool churches. The building was completed in 1476 but there was probably a church on the same site before. Small fragments o...

It is not surprising that the county town of North Yorkshire has a large parish church dating from the 12th century (probably with earlier origins). See the ...

Northallerton has many pubs along its High Street, of which the Fleece is the oldest. But only the Masons Arms is included in CAMRA's guide to heritage pubs ...

The name Fleshwick comes from the Norse 'Fles'=a green spot between bare fells and mountains and 'wick/vik'=a bay or creek, which perfectly describes it.

The A6177 is a 15.3km road making a full circuit of Bradford about 2km out from the city centre

The Skenfrith Cope is an Opus Anglicanum vestment that was worn by clergy for processions and ceremonies rather than for celebrating mass in church. Made o...

The canal has a complex history, being an amalgamation of existing canal companies. The Birmingham and Fazeley was authorised by an Act of Parliament obtaine...

An Act was passed in May 1770 authorising construction, and Brindley was appointed chief engineer and John Longbotham clerk of works; following Brindley's de...

The Peak Forest Canal was begun in 1794 and was designed to transport limestone from the quarries of Derbyshire. The construction of the canal and tramway wa...

17 of the locks in the Caen Hill Flight are a Scheduled Monument. Caen Hill is one of the longest continuous flight of locks in the country, a total of 29 lo...

There are 42 stained glass windows in New Kilpatrick Parish Church, dating from the late 19th century to more recent times. It is on account of the stained g...

Localisation is the process of adapting content or a product to a specific market or locale. A small part of this is a visual marketing strategy which gives ...

Abbotsham Park, Clovelly Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3QU Two, three and four bedroom homes built by Persimmon.

The B9056 runs 8.7 miles from Voy to Swannay on Orkney Mainland. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B9056

Pilsdon Pen is the second highest hill in Dorset, being only beaten by Lewesdon Hill a few kilometres east. An Iron Age fort sits atop the summit

The Caldew Cycleway is a 7.6km (4.7 mile) tarmacked mainly off road cycle route, starting from Carlisle Road in Dalston and following the River Caldew via Cu...

Homestead Park is a 5.5 hectare garden in Clifton, York; it was opened in 1904. It is owned, managed and maintained the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Although...

The A1176 links Boroughbridge Road (A59) and Clifton Road (A19) across The River Ouse in York.

Skaill House is a historic manor house in Sandwick parish on Mainland, the largest of the Orkney Islands. The house overlooks the neolithic site, Skara Brae,...

A collection of photos of the River Clyde taken during the great freeze of January 1982.

The B9055 runs 5.5 miles from Stenness to Aith. The road runs through the Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, connecting Maeshowe to Skara Brae. https://w...

The A986 runs 8 miles across Mainland from Finstown [[7720387]] to Twatt. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A986

Yr Wyddfa (known in English as Snowdon) is the highest peak of Eryri (known in English as Snowdonia).

Dumpton Park station is on the Chatham Main Line, serving the district of Dumpton between the towns of Broadstairs and Ramsgate, Kent. It is 78 miles 26 chai...

The University of Salford is a public research university in Salford. The Royal Technical Institute, Salford, which opened in 1896, became a College of Advan...

Altrincham is one of the original market towns with its charter going back to 1290. Market House is a Grade II listed building https://historicengland.org.u...

The A560 runs 17 miles from Mottram in Longendale to Altrincham [[7719347]], via Stockport. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A560

The B5164 runs 0.4 miles from Woodlands Rd to Manchester Rd [[7719296]] through Altrincham. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B5164

A pair of Little Owls nested in the nest box in the Manager's Garden at Rodley Nature Reserve in 2023, and raised 2 chicks. The pair have re-appeared in late...

A series of photos taken on an east-west track, looking southwards towards and across the East Fen. Not even "February fill-dyke" yet, but the rainfall has b...

Although Seacroft village is one of the oldest inhabited parts of Leeds, this building of 1845 by Thomas Hellyer was its first church, becoming its own paris...

The Gypsey Race is reputed to be the most northerly chalk stream in Europe. Its source is to the east of Wharram-le-Street, North Yorkshire from where it flo...

A tidal flood barrier, constructed in the 1980s as part of the Thames flood defence system, opening in 1983. Like all of the subsidiary gates, it is normally...

The A6181 forms the majority of Bradford's Central Ring Road, running 2.6km around the city centre. (Part of the A650 forms the eastern part of the complete ...

The A641 runs 16.4km between Huddersfield and Bradford via Brighouse.

Route 71 is a 150-km route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Penrith to Appleby-in-Westmorland and Kirby Knowle. https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-...

There was a pub (the Hessle Road Inn) on this site from 1855 or earlier. The present building extends further to the north and was built in 1895 by the Hull ...

This stunning building opened in 2013 was regarded by Birmingham City Council as a flagship project for the city's redevelopment. It has been described as th...

Llansamlet station is a minor station in Llansamlet, Swansea. The station is located 212 miles 8 chains from London Paddington. It is served by local trains ...

Skewen station serves the village of Skewen. It is 210 miles 26 chains from London Paddington. It is a stop on the South Wales Main Line, served by Transport...

The oldest part of Leith Hall, the north wing, was built in 1650 by James Leith of New Leslie on the site of the earlier Peill Castle. The east wing was adde...

The A465 runs 79 miles from Neath to Bromward, via Abergavenny and Hereford. The A465 has something of a 'Jekyll and Hyde' character, and can be easily divi...

Neath station is a main line railway station serving the town of Neath. Managed by Transport for Wales. It is 208 miles 20 chains from London Paddington. W...

Briton Ferry station is a minor station in the village of Briton Ferry. It is 206 miles 40 chains from London Paddington. It is a stop on the South Wales Mai...

Baglan station is a minor station in the village of Baglan in Neath Port Talbot. It is 204 miles 53 chains from London Paddington. It is a stop on the South ...

Port Talbot Parkway Station is a station in Port Talbot. The station is located at street level near Station Road in Port Talbot town centre. It is 202 miles...

The historic core of this pub is set back from the High Street, and dates from c.1700. It had been used by a tobacco dealer and later a wine merchant. The pr...

The A2016 runs 5 miles from Erith to Plumstead, via Thamesmead. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A2016

Abbey Wood is a National Rail station in Abbey Wood in southeast London. It is between Plumstead and Belvedere stations on the North Kent Line. It is 11 mile...

Royal Air Force Staplehurst or more simply RAF Staplehurst is a former Royal Air Force Advanced Landing Ground located in Kent. The airfield is located appro...

Grade II listed. There was a church at Dunston recorded in the Doomsday Book, probably on the same site as the present church. The old church was de...

The B9059 runs 3.6 miles along Shapinsay's south coast from Balfour to Sandgarth. https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=B9059

Mill Dams is covered in a dynamic wetland with open water. It’s covered in wide swamp plant communities and a range of different plants, especially adaptive ...

This public house of 1904 was designed by Freeman, Son and Gaskell of Hull and replaced an earlier one on the site. Listed grade II (list entry 1279700) and ...