Iconic Penny Black Postage Stamp
The Penny Black, issued in the UK on May 1, 1840 (valid from May 6), was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. It featured a profile of Queen Victoria from a sketch made of her when she was only 15. … Continued
Rules of British Bulldog
When I was growing up British Bulldog was a popular game that we played in the schoolyard during playtime breaks. It is considered a sporting game commonly played in playgrounds, schoolyards and on athletic fields in various parts of the … Continued
Ruin of the Old Tin Mine
I took the original photograph of these stone ruins of an old tin mine in Cornwall, England, when I was there in the summer. I can’t believe that they have mined tin, plus other metals, in Devon and Cornwall since … Continued
The Sea – Beauty or The Beast
What does the sea mean to me? Well first and foremost I find being near the sea relaxing and inspirational, however, I also find it intimidating. The pure expanse and depth of the ocean with its underwater inhabitants and potential for … Continued
Beneath Your Feet
Going about our everyday lives we usually pay attention to what we see around us, we don’t have a lot of choice in the matter if we want to navigate this world safely. It’s something we do without thinking. There … Continued
Interesting Sculpture
I saw the following statue in Ilfracombe, Devon the last time I was in England, and while fascinated by it, I thought it was a strange type of statue for a harbour front. As I was taking my photos I … Continued