Serenity

Here's a shot from Bingham's churchyard.  Whenever I go to a  different place, I always like to have a look around their graveyard.

It's not morbid curiosity, but am interested in looking at gravestones; to see the names of the departed, when they died and to look for unusual designs and statues.

Being a former village, Bingham's churchyard is quite small, but there are lots of trees and greenery in it. And as yesterday was really sunny, there's plenty of dappled light coming through.

Spring Is On Its Way

The amount of rain that we have been experiencing lately has reduced over the last few days. It was quite warm and sunny yesterday when I took a photo of this crocus in our local churchyard.

Today of course it is cold, overcast and very windy. So I have stayed in all day. Although tonight we are off to see our friend Dave perform in a gig at a local pub. So there will be a photo or two tomorrow.

But for now, please enjoy my photo and think that it's less than a month to go before the clocks go on an hour and the lighter nights, and hopefully warmer days are with us once again.

Spanish Eyes

Shopping in Beeston this morning, I came across this sprayed in white paint on some grass in the churchyard.

I know it must mean something to the tram construction workers. Where they need to dig yet another hole, or where some pipes are buried etc. But to me it means package holidays to Spain.

Package holidays were very popular during the 1960s and 70's, as it gave people the first chance of visiting a foreign country for a week, and of course Spain was the most popular country to visit, for a relatively cheap and cheerful holiday in the sun.

Up to then, most people went to the seaside for their holiday, and stayed in either a B&B or at a holiday camp belonging to Butlins or Pontins. With the continuing recession and people being short of money, the term 'staycation' has been coined, where people are now turning their back on holidays abroad, and taking their breaks in the UK once again.

Fire Heroes

Here's the monument for the fallen firemen that Princess Anne unveiled yesterday.

There was nobody around today, and the awning had been taken away, so I was able to take a clear shot of the obelisk.

There are a lot of names scribed on the sides you that you cannot see, but I thought this side looks better, as there is a 'for sale'   on one of the buildings opposite, and that would have certainly spoilt the shot.

Daisy, Daisy

A little bit of still life today, in the form of some daisies which I took today in my local churchyard.

I thought about snapping some dandelions, but I rather like this little trio of flowers, enjoying the sun and showers, which we had this morning.

View From The Top

I've missed signing up for this month's theme day, so today's picture is connected to the theme of churchyards, as this photo of part of the Beeston skyline, is taken from the bell tower of my local church. You may remember the old stone staircase photo from a couple of weeks ago, well this is what you see when you get to the top.

In a Country Churchyard

This photo might look like it was taken in a country church, but actually in Beeston Parish Church. Location of yesterday's wedding. The names on the graves are of no significance, I just took it because I like the way the ivy is growing round the stones and the light dancing around the edges.