New Fields Farm
Today is Lancashire day. As an ex-patriot Yorkshire man, living in darkest Lancashire, today I will be writing about my home rather than my birthplace. In recent months I have … Continue reading
Firwood Fold
I’d not visited Firwood Fold for a while, certainly not as a start of a dog walk. Just as I parked an ominous black cloud came across, thunder cracked and … Continue reading
American Skunk Cabbage
I dont know if one can get excited about the appearance of such a plant, but to me this is one of the signs of Spring well on its way. … Continue reading
The Institute
Our afternoon walk a couple of days ago took us up through Barrow Bridge again. The bank way into the village from Lightbounds takes one to the “Workers Model Dwellings” … Continue reading
Burnt Edge Colliery Brickworks
Was up to doing a circuit of Burnt Edge yesterday. At the end of the old tramway is the Colliery; Brickworks and farm ruins. This time of year the vegetation … Continue reading
Wilderswood Rescue
I was going to blog about Wilderswood today. This is the small piece of ancient woodland off Georges Lane on the way up to Rivington Pike. But a more exciting … Continue reading
Barrow Bridge Post Box
It’s been a bit wet about here recently. Even our walking Hound has at times refused to put her nose out of the door. So walks have had to be … Continue reading
Smithills Waterfall
Having some wet weather recently so just walking around our home area to stretch the legs and those of the dog. This is the ornamental waterfall in Smithills Hall, which … Continue reading
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