Another look at Walsingham.

I've been here before, and although I found some of the architecture interesting I didn't like the odd atmosphere and had no intention of returning. Yet today I did, simply because Dani fancied a visit and I fancied a train ride. So whilst there I pointed the camera around, hopeing to capture some interesting shots. Whether I have or not is a moot point, but here's a few that might be of interest;

All roads lead to...

Pumphouse.

Pumphouse door.

Pumphouse hinge.

Pumphouse keyhole.

Pump outlet.

I still don't like the place.

Paul.

A trip on the Lucy Lavers.

Lucy Lavers is a restored wooden lifeboat currently based in Wells-Next-the-Sea. She's had a long and varied life, being involved in the Dunkirk rescue in WW2 as well as her time as a working lifeboat. Rather than try to cover her history here instead I'll point you towards the charity that own her, Rescue Wooden Boats.

We first saw her two years ago when she was being restored in a shed in Stiffkey, on the North Norfolk coast. At the time we were impressed with the effort and workmanship that went into the restoration, which was completed in time for her to return to Dunkirk last year. Now she's available for pre-booked trips on certain days.

We went out on her this morning, setting out at 9am. The weather was good, a bit windy but still reasonably calm. We left the harbour, went out of the channel, found some choppy water then came back into the harbour after a brief look into Wells' new harbour. We were out for just over an hour, and the whole experience was thoroughly enjoyable.

I took far too many photos, here's a small(ish!) selection;

 

I've picked photos that I hope show the pride and workmanship that have gone into restoring this vessal.

Paul.

Old motors at the Warslow Beer Festival.

Today I went down to Warslow for the annual beer festival fell race. Apart from the beer one of the attractions was a display of classic cars and tractors. Having a bit of time to kill before the race started I took out the camera and snapped away;

A contrasting pair of Fordsons.

Patina or shine? Which would you choose to take home?

Yes, definetely Fordson.

Forward control Landy, I want one!

Once Vauxhall made interesting cars. This one's a Victor.

It even looks good from the rear.

Even their smaller models had charm.

This started life as a Triumph Spitfire...

...and this a Sierra.

I like the numberplate best.

Taxi!

That reminds me, I must send a telegram to Dani to tell her how I did in the fell race.

Paul.