Saturday, 12 November 2011

Spectacular autumn

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'They' (whoever they are) say the autumn is going to be spectacular. Well, as you can see, on Cannock Chase the autumn colours are a...
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Friday, 11 November 2011

Wreath remembers Victoria Cross man

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Already it is the 11th November again - Armistice Day.  A day for two minutes silence at 11am. A lot of remembrance wreaths have alread...
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Thursday, 10 November 2011

Bettie Brewer

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Burton Albion’s mascot didn’t have much to cheer until a few years ago – the ‘Brewers’ were in the doldrums of non-league. Then, along ca...
Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Ceramic 'employees'

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The British Ceramic Biennial comes to an end on Sunday (though one of its exhibitions, at the Potteries Museum, continues a little longer). ...
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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Black's Head

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I was surprised to see The Blacks Head in Tean still sporting its long-time name.  A lot of these kinds of pub-names are now deemed polit...
Monday, 7 November 2011

Steak/Stake out

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This did make me laugh, I'll admit it. A lot of shops (especially hairdressers) have punning names, and some are funny, some not. This...
Sunday, 6 November 2011

Church beauty

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This quite beautiful stained glass window can be found in St. Peter's Church at Broughton. The church is a gift for people who love chu...
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Saturday, 5 November 2011

Fireworks

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Taking photos of fireworks is relatively easy on a digital camera. You just find the fireworks setting, point and click ... again and again ...
Friday, 4 November 2011

Mining tribute... in blue

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The landmark pit wheel monument at the Apedale Park stands proudly on the high hill above the site of the former colliery. This coun...
Thursday, 3 November 2011

Flinty in Cheddleton

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These crisp days are really good for ‘bracing’ walks, especially when one knows there is a pub and a fireplace at the end of the walk!...