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It was a nice sunny saturday morning so we decided to head to Crosby Beach to see Antony Gormley’s Another Place. This is a permanent art work consisting of 100 cast iron statues stuck firmly in the sand. It’s an incredible sight and looks particularly atmospheric on a cloudy dull day, which is exactly what [...]
I said I’d start featuring Liverpool more on See My Travels, so here are a load of photographs I’ve recently captured of one of my favourite pieces of architecture here – The Royal Liver Building. If you’ve never heard of it, the Royal Liver Building is famous for the Liver Birds – two magnificent statues [...]
Located on the historic hills of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh, Scotland, are the mysterious ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel. Although there is reason to believe that this startling historical sight dates back to the 14th century, not much is known about its exact origins. But doesn’t this lack of information add to its intrigue? Staring [...]
Lincoln Cathedral is a gorgeous example of gothic architecture that always had me awe-inspired during my time spent living in the English county of Lincolnshire. The intricate stonework, soaring spires and ghostly gargoyles make this a beautiful cathedral to look at. But there is much more to Lincoln Cathedral than its alluring aesthetics. This spectacular example [...]
Christmas markets are a sure way of getting that festive feeling. While many can be too crowded and filled with lots of cheap tack, there are usually hand-made items produced by local artists available as well. The main reason I enjoy visiting Christmas markets so much though is to sample the delicious food and drink [...]
It was a school graphics project that first opened my eyes to the work of Glaswegian designer, artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. I was transfixed by his unique and iconic style. The flicker of creative inspiration I’d had as a 12-year-old pupil was brought back to me recently when I visited Glasgow to see my [...]
The most memorable person I interviewed during my time as a newspaper journalist in Lincolnshire, England, was a war veteran who had me sitting on the edge of my seat as he spoke of his miraculous escape from a plane that was shot down over Berlin in the 1940s. In his late 80s, he was charismatic, charming and [...]
Edinburgh is brimming with haunting architecture and spine-chilling side streets. Not to mention it has one of creepiest cemeteries imaginable. A walk around Greyfriars Cemetery, in broad daylight I might add, terrified the life out of me. As it is Halloween, I thought it was about time to share some of the spookiest shots I [...]
We all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine. I spotted this barge at the Albert Dock in Liverpool and later discovered that it is actually available as accommodation for visitors. I can imagine that fans of the Beatles would jump at the chance of staying in this quirky alternative [...]
Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities, due to its amazing architecture and historical intrigue. While there are plenty of ways to be a big spender in Scotland’s bustling capital city, there are also many opportunities to enjoy some free sightseeing.
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