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Gary and me:
Gary the tortoise is on the left… obviously! On the right, in my shed age about 16 with me as DJ playing records on my pirate radio station. You can just see me above the record deck chatting into the microphone. The chap on the right is choosing records. Happy days!
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The round fan heater building:
This is the building I talked about on the podcast about architecture, Sunday 29/9/24. What is it suppose to be? A fan heater? A space ship? You can see why I call it a fan heater by looking at the photo on the right! Thanks to Joe for the fan heater photo.
The Waverley Paddle Steamer. 15th Sept 2024:
Some photos of my trip round the Isle of Wight. Top left, Culver Down. Centre, Waverley Funnel. Right, the Neddles Lighthouse. Bottom left, Shoreham Harbour. Centre the sea. Right, the Warship Queen Elizabeth II.
Amberley Museum. 5th Sept 2024:
A few photos of the museum. I rather like the telephone exchange where dozens of young women would be routing calls all over the country. There I am at the Post Office waiting to be served. That poor chap has been standing there for years!
Butlin’s Bognor holiday…
We had floods and brilliant sunny weather in the same week! Below left, the entrance to the big tents. Centre, the great flood. Right, view of the huge tents. This relates to the podcast, Timeline Britain plus Bognor Butlin’s. Published 20/7/24.
Below left, bowling, I won! Centre, inside the big tent. Right, view from our lounge window.
A trip to Pulborough Brooks…
What a lovely place! It’s only 12 miles north of us so very easy to get to. Below you can see the pond which has newts, frogs and lots of other life. The clouds looked rather ominous! There’s the Highland Cow watching me. Tricia outside the hut and then an inside view. I’d love to live there! Finally, the cafe. Visit their website here. This relates to the podcast, A Visit to Pulborough Brooks. Published 7/6/24.
By popular request, our garden:
Here are a view photos of our back garden. One of me hiding in my favourite place. Our sheds are hidden behind the fig tree.
Southdown Bus Depot, Amberley Museum. 23rd June 24:
This is the mock-up Southdown bus depot at Amberley Museum. Top row, the blackboards advertising coach trips. Second row, a Southdown bus and inside the office. Also below, the lime kilns and plaque about Amberley. This relates to the podcast, Things We No Longer Have In The UK. Published 23/6/24.
St Mildred’s Church, Isle of Wight. May 2024:
Below, St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, Isle of Wight. This is the church used by Queen Victoria when she was in residence at Osborne House. This relates to the podcast, Ray’s Roaming Rants, Isle Of Wight Holiday May 2024.
Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight. May 2024:
Below, Brading Roman Villa. On the left is what I’d call the boiler house where water was heated. In the centre you can see part of the mosaic floor. On the right you can see where the rooms were separated by walls. This relates to the podcast, Ray’s Roaming Rants, Isle Of Wight Holiday May 2024.
Quarr Abbey, Isle of Wight. May 2024:
The Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr is a monastery on the Isle of Wight. It’s home to a small group of Benedictine monks who dedicate their lives God. There’s a shop which sells an amazing choice of chutney, jam, marmalade, beer, wine, spirits… It’s well worth a visit! This relates to the podcast, Ray’s Roaming Rants, Isle Of Wight Holiday May 2024.
Mottistone Manor and Gardens, Isle of Wight. May 2024:
This is Mottistone Manor and Gardens. First mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, the manor as it stands today was created during the 15th and 16th centuries. The surrounding gardens were initially created in the 1960s. This relates to the podcast, Ray’s Roaming Rants, Isle Of Wight Holiday May 2024.
PLUTO – Pipe line under the ocean:
This is a photo of part of the pipeline at Shanklin Chine called PLUTO. It used to run from the Isle of Wight to France, supplying petrol to our troops during WWII.
St Mary The Virgin Church, Clapham, West Sussex. 23rd May 2024:
St Mary The Virgin Church, Clapham. Built in the 12th century. There I am, standing at the pulpit, looking somewhat serious. This relates to the podcast, Ray’s Roaming Rants, St Mary The Virgin, Clapham Church. 23rd May 2024.
St Mary’s Church, Sompting, West Sussex. 7th June 2024.:
St Mary’s Church has a tower dating from Saxon times. I believe the church was built in the 11th century. This relates to the podcast, Ray’s Roaming Rants, St Mary’s Church, Sompting. 7th June 2024.
The Wildfowl Wetlands, Arundel. Feb 2023:
Here are a few photos of the wetlands at Arundel. This is a beautiful place away from the noise of towns and full of wildlife. There’s also an excellent cafe. Swanbourne Lake is a short walk away so do take a look.
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