Emley tower is a remarkable structure but I don't find much atmosphere up there. Its been spoilt a bit recently by having a boring guyed mast nearby as a temporary spare, too. It needs to stand … (View Post)

Whitby? Yes, definitely, what was I thinking? Though it would have to be on a dark day in winter with the crows calling and an easterly wind for maximum atmosphere in the abbey. In high summer you�… (View Post)

Here in the Flatlands, I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for yet, if anyone. In this self-declared 'People's Republic' Oliver Coppard (who?) will win by a mile and there are… (View Post)

Labour party activists of my acquaintance all seem to rate Wes Streeting. To me he seems like a student politician who has never grown up. (View Post)

Oooh, shiny... Mrs Flatlander is usually glued to that site when trying to determine historic land use. The horses travelled by train in 1907 of course. There was a paddock specifically for the raceh… (View Post)