Dorset – S.H.O.U.T.

Poole with the Nikon FE2

You may remember that I took my Nikon FE2 out a couple weeks ago and wrote about that here. I kept walking over the town bridge, and along the quay. Above is the view from the bridge, and below (left) part of it’s lifting mechanism. This was a roll of HP5 that I developed inContinue reading “Poole with the Nikon FE2”

Single Photo: Christchurch

The image above was made on my Olympus OM-1 with the 50mm lens. One of those shots where the light was dramatic and perfect and lasted for about 2 minutes! I was walking away from Christchurch, you can see the priory tower (Closer view here) near the bottom left. The light was shining in bothContinue reading “Single Photo: Christchurch”

Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church

People who know me will attest that I am not (any longer) a religious person. I was in my youth, and it was thought I may become a priest!! I’ll write more about that sometime. That doesn’t mean that I am not interested in religion – I am. During those years I occasionally came overContinue reading “Single Photo: The Maranatha Christian Church”

Single Photo: Roman Source

Last time I wrote about the Roman villa uncovered and preserved in Dorchester. In this “single photo” post I’ve chosen a fountain near the centre of town. It’s entirely new, but commemorates the spot “close to where” the roman well once stood. You may spot on the far left in the background the house isContinue reading “Single Photo: Roman Source”

Dorchester’s Roman House

Tucked away behind the council offices is a Roman house, described by the Dorset museum as “the only fully exposed example of its kind in the entire country”. I have no idea whether that’s true or not, but I have no reason to doubt their accuracy. The steel work, glass and roof have been addedContinue reading “Dorchester’s Roman House”

Single Photo: Old Poole

There is a walking heritage trail around Poole, known as the Cockle Trail. The image above is Market Steet. Just off to the right of the image is the Guildhall. This row of Georgian houses have been restored and cared for in recent times. To the left of the “Grain and Seed Merchants” is “TheContinue reading “Single Photo: Old Poole”

Municipal Beach Huts

The other day I was taking a stroll along Bournemouth sea front with my Olympus OM2n. Just for fun, I do this a handful of times a year. I came across a beach hut with a blue plaque. Perhaps I should explain that in the UK these are placed to mark an important occupant, buildingContinue reading “Municipal Beach Huts”

St Peter’s Church, Dorchester

While in Dorchester for the Heritage Day I also popped in to St Peter’s. It’s open all week to anyone, so no need specifically on that day, but I fancied a wander anyway. There has been a church here since 1454 but what stands today is mostly from the 15th century. At the western endContinue reading “St Peter’s Church, Dorchester”

Dorset History Centre

Dorchester recently held it’s “Heritage Day”. I went to it last in 2023. I wrote a couple of posts about that, which you can read here, and here. I missed last years some how, but this year I made a point of going. Basically it’s a day for locals to get into places for free,Continue reading “Dorset History Centre”

At the pier

On a beautiful sunny day I took my Olympus OM2n with the Zukio f1.8 50mm for a walk along Bournemouth sea front. At this time of year it’s possible to walk out to the end of the pier for free. Locals often wait until the early autumn for every thing to quiet down a bitContinue reading “At the pier”