Monthly Archives: October 2022

Mining the Diaries 7: Norfolk 1981

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Brian

Bourne House, 11 Holway Road, Sheringham, 21st August 1981 Sheringham (with Cromer) is renowned for its crabs and lobsters.  I watched fishermen launch a crab boat into a choppy sea under a grey sky this morning.  Held by a cable … Continue reading →

Posted in Travels | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Fen Landscape – Broad Lane

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Brian

4th October 2022.  Mid-afternoon walk along Broad Lane, Cottenham, across Great North Fen as far as Archie’s Bridge (Archie was a horse).  It’s about 1.1 miles, so no great distance, but always a pleasure: far horizons; changing crops; vast, ever-varying … Continue reading →

Posted in Fen Landscape | Tagged | Leave a comment

New Ponds, Cottenham

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Brian

Three new shallow pond have been dug at the end of the dog-walking area off Broad Lane, Cottenham.  They are still completely dry, which is no surprise seeing the wide cracks in the surrounding meadow – there is now water … Continue reading →

Posted in Fen Landscape, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Brent Goose (?)

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Brian

A fallen goose (angel?) lying in awful symmetry on the sand of Scolt Head.  A victim of bird flu?  Perhaps, anyway a good reason for not examining it closely to identify the species with any certainty.  From size and colour … Continue reading →

Posted in Remains | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Mining the Diaries 6: Suffolk 1980

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Brian

25th The Larches, Wrentham, 20th August 1980 A day trip to Lowestoft, the most easterly town in England.  We parked ourselves on the sea-washed sand. The behaviour of people on beaches is fascinating.  Within the limits set by the size … Continue reading →

Posted in Travels | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Wedding – Paul Thorby & Juliet Vickery

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Brian

A few snaps from the wedding of Paul Thorby (my nephew) and Juliet Vickery on Scolt Head yesterday. Blessed by brilliant weather.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment