Category Archives: Patrick’s Pictures

A Day Out At Stockwood Park…

Posted on 31/08/2013 by Patrick

Shana and Rhys Callaghan enjoying the delights of Stockwood Park Discovery Centre and The Mossman Collection at Luton UK… The Wells Fargo Stagecoach behind them was used in the British comedy film ‘Carry On Cowboy’ in 1965.

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St. Albans Cathedral…

Posted on 10/08/2013 by Patrick

Two members of the family Shana Eileen Callaghan (left) and Marilyn Clair White enjoying a visit to St. Albans famous Cathedral in Hertfordshire UK. “The building’s amazing mixture of architectural styles bears witness to the many centuries of its life, … Continue reading →

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Classic Car Rally…

Posted on 10/06/2013 by Patrick

Despite the dull weather Dunstable’s annual classic car rally held in the Priory Gardens in Bedfordshire UK was well attended once again with visitors counted in their thousands. Amongst the 500 exhibits was this wonderful British classic Morgan sports car.

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The Calthorpe Project…

Posted on 10/05/2013 by Patrick

Set beside the historic Eastman Dental Hospital on the Grays Inn Road in North London is the Calthorpe Community Garden Project. Its aim is to provide a safe green space for the whole community and all cultures. It was opened … Continue reading →

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Southend…

Posted on 06/05/2013 by Patrick

Our family day out in Southend was something of a nostalgic trip for me. I haven’t visited this remarkable seaside town since I was a child. Southend in Essex UK is renown for its wonderful Fish N’ Chips dinners and … Continue reading →

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The Olde Watermill…

Posted on 27/04/2013 by Patrick

Last Thursday found Adrian, Jenny, and myself make a welcome return visit to The Olde Watermill at Barton Le Clay in Bedfordshire England. We took a step back in time in this Dickensian shopping village with its many Victorian looking … Continue reading →

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Interesting Movies From The Past…

Posted on 11/03/2013 by Patrick

Maryon Park was the main setting for the 1966 Michelangelo Antonioni’s cult movie ‘Blow-Up’ featuring David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave. David Hemmings played Thomas, a top London fashion photographer captivated by his photographs of a murder, whilst Vanessa Redgrave is the woman at … Continue reading →

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A Lewis Carroll Delight…

Posted on 06/03/2013 by Patrick

Alice in Wonderland Presented by Ballet Theatre UK Saturday 13 April 7.30pm Marilyn and me, plus a group of friends are booked to watch Alice on her magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! at The Grove Theatre, Dunstable, in … Continue reading →

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The Gulls of Wardown…

Posted on 21/02/2013 by Patrick

This late Victorian bridge due for possible demolition in the picturesque Wardown Park in Luton Bedfordshire UK now hosts hundreds of Seagulls that have made it their home for the time being…

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St. Pancras Railway Station, North London…

Posted on 07/02/2013 by Patrick

On the upper level, above the Arcade concourse, stands a bronze statue of the former Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman, gazing in apparent wonder at the Barlow roof. Designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings, the statue commemorates the poet’s successful … Continue reading →

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