Basic statistics for shared descriptions
Overview
So far we have 25,152 Shared Descriptions, for 12,074 different squares; contributed by 269 users, over the course of 5,333 days.
These are used on 746,271 images; attached by 269 different users, over the course of 5,333 days.
A sample of recent shared descriptions RSS
Church of St Michael, Linby :: SK5350
The church dates back to the 12th century when it would have consisted simply of nave and chancel with a small west tower. From this period much of the chancel survives,... (more)
By Alan Murray-Rust.
Used on 12 images
Benton End :: TM0341
Benton End is a Grade II* listed house built in 1520s. Its first known inhabitant was a leading Hadleigh cloth merchant named Robert Rolfe.
In 1939 the artists and... (more)
By Christopher Hilton.
Used on 3 images
Madresfield Court :: SO8246
Madresfield Court is a wonderful moated manor house dating back to Elizabethan times, however, today much of the house is now Victorian. The house has been the ancestral... (more)
By Philip Halling.
Used on 3 images
Liverpool Central Station :: SJ3490
Liverpool Central railway station in Liverpool, forms a central hub of the Merseyrail network, being on both the Northern Line and the Wirral Line. The station is located... (more)
By N Chadwick.
Used on 2 images
B5339 road :: SJ3490
The B5339 is a short (0.3 miles) road in Liverpool city Centre. it runs from Paradise St to Great Charlotte St [[8230620]].
https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/B5339
By N Chadwick.
Used on 3 images
Pedestrian Road Crossings in Kingston upon Hull
1935: Belisha beacons. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belisha_beacon
1951: Zebra crossings introduced to improve road safety at Belisha beacons. Wikipedia:... (more)
By Bernard Sharp.
Used on 24 images
Solar-powered postboxes
Royal Mail started to introduce 3,500 solar-powered postboxes across the UK in 2025. After a successful pilot that introduced the new boxes in Hertfordshire and... (more)
By Gerald England.
Used on 3 images
Menacuddle and St Austell River :: SX0153
To the west of the B3274 (Bodmin Road) as it runs northwards out of St Austell is an area of landscaped gardens around the ancient Holy Well of Menacuddle.
The little... (more)
By Rob Farrow.
Used on 11 images
The Mowbray Arms, Thirsk :: SE4382
Historically called the Blacksmiths Arms, the pub occupies a site at the eastern end of the Market Place. The building dates from c,1600 or earlier, with later... (more)
By Stephen Craven.
Used on 6 images
Thirsk railway station :: SE4081
Although situated close to the village of Carlton Miniott, the first station on the main line north of York is named after the larger market town of Thirsk, 2km away.... (more)
By Stephen Craven.
Used on 6 images
Some active shared descriptions
Church of St Michael, Linby :: SK5350
The church dates back to the 12th century when it would have consisted simply of nave and chancel with a small west tower. From this period much of the chancel survives,... (more)
By Alan Murray-Rust.
Used on 12 images
Pedestrian Road Crossings in Kingston upon Hull
1935: Belisha beacons. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belisha_beacon
1951: Zebra crossings introduced to improve road safety at Belisha beacons. Wikipedia:... (more)
By Bernard Sharp.
Used on 24 images
Benton End :: TM0341
Benton End is a Grade II* listed house built in 1520s. Its first known inhabitant was a leading Hadleigh cloth merchant named Robert Rolfe.
In 1939 the artists and... (more)
By Christopher Hilton.
Used on 3 images
Madresfield Court :: SO8246
Madresfield Court is a wonderful moated manor house dating back to Elizabethan times, however, today much of the house is now Victorian. The house has been the ancestral... (more)
By Philip Halling.
Used on 3 images
B5339 road :: SJ3490
The B5339 is a short (0.3 miles) road in Liverpool city Centre. it runs from Paradise St to Great Charlotte St [[8230620]].
https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/B5339
By N Chadwick.
Used on 3 images
Eltham Station :: TQ4274
Eltham station is in the Well Hall area of Eltham. It is 10 miles 68 chains measured from London Victoria. It is in Travelcard Zone 4.
The station is operated by... (more)
By N Chadwick.
Used on 10 images
Roundswell South Business Park :: SS5431
"..........a new 6.1 hectare employment site in the
draft North Devon and Torridge Local Plan to 2031. This is expected to create over 300 jobs."
By Roger A Smith.
Used on 34 images
Solar-powered postboxes
Royal Mail started to introduce 3,500 solar-powered postboxes across the UK in 2025. After a successful pilot that introduced the new boxes in Hertfordshire and... (more)
By Gerald England.
Used on 3 images
Menacuddle and St Austell River :: SX0153
To the west of the B3274 (Bodmin Road) as it runs northwards out of St Austell is an area of landscaped gardens around the ancient Holy Well of Menacuddle.
The little... (more)
By Rob Farrow.
Used on 11 images
Midday New Year's Day 2026
A collection of photographs taken at or near to midday on 1 January 2026.
By Anne Burgess.
Used on 36 images
The Mowbray Arms, Thirsk :: SE4382
Historically called the Blacksmiths Arms, the pub occupies a site at the eastern end of the Market Place. The building dates from c,1600 or earlier, with later... (more)
By Stephen Craven.
Used on 6 images
Thirsk railway station :: SE4081
Although situated close to the village of Carlton Miniott, the first station on the main line north of York is named after the larger market town of Thirsk, 2km away.... (more)
By Stephen Craven.
Used on 6 images
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland :: SZ0891
During the Christmas season, a light display is hosted in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens every year. This draws visitors into the town during the dark December... (more)
By Malc McDonald.
Used on 4 images
Church of All Saints, Skipsea :: TA1654
The church occupies a site to the west of the village and has 11th century origins, with later additions and alterations including a 15th century tower, restored 1856-60... (more)
By Stephen Craven.
Used on 5 images
Pegswood Viaduct :: NZ2186
The Pegswood Viaduct carries the East Coast Mainline across the River Wansbeck. It was built 1849 -50. Grade II listed.
By N Chadwick.
Used on 5 images
