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► ACROSS WALES AGAIN – NEWTOWN TO LLANIDLOES.
Once again set off to walk across Wales, this time east-to-west, greeting the sunrise on the longest day of the year, 21st June. Had no idea whether I could manage the full 53½ miles, just wanted to see what the body could do, especially my left knee which has been troubling me recently, perhaps a… Continue reading ► ACROSS WALES AGAIN – NEWTOWN TO LLANIDLOES.
► THE WREKIN AGAIN.
A proper 'run' over the Wrekin today. 35 minutes up, 14 down, the 2.57 miles/4.14 km in 46:11. Some interesting obstacles - fallen trees to jump or clamber over - on the way up. Beyond me to keep a continuous running pace with a 1:3 slope in places. I managed about a quarter of it,… Continue reading ► THE WREKIN AGAIN.
► THE SEVERN BORE (31st March, 2025).
A trip to Gloucester today to see the Severn Bore from Upper Rea (SO807167), a tide-induced wave which races up the River Severn occasionally. This was a 'four star' wave, the only one this year. Look forward to seeing the predictions for 2026 when they come out, hoping for one of the ultra-rare 'five star'… Continue reading ► THE SEVERN BORE (31st March, 2025).
► AFTER BERENICE ABBOTT IN LEICESTER.
Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) was a American photographer whose urban landscapes appeal to my eye - they emphasise architecture in a geometric, abstract or even vorticist way. I was pleased to find there was a link, if very tenuous, with Annie L. Swynnerton, the artist I have made a special study of, Berenice being a friend… Continue reading ► AFTER BERENICE ABBOTT IN LEICESTER.
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