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You can imagine a gunner in there! Paul.

Imagine that round our ways, the colours.... I doubt Preston would ever see anything like this! Paul.

Love the palette in #1 Paul.

Ta Polly - it was a mystery for many years before the research shone a light or two. Paul.

There's only a pleasant coastal walk, but the area is splendid. Paul.

THE CHIMNEY ON THE SHORE This chimney has puzzled people for a long time. Some have suggested that it was a beacon for ships. Others thought it could be part of a time kiln or a mine. We know now that it is part of a range of structures revealed as the saltmarsh in the area has eroded. We now think it is all that remains of a furnace used to purify locally-mined metal ores Archaeological excavation found a flue linked to the chimney. Deposits of coal and clinker, a waste from burning coal, support the theory that this was a furnace for purifying metal ores. Since 2014, the site has been the focus of a National Lottery Heritage Fund community archaeology project. led by Morecambe Bay Partnership and supported by Mourholme Local History Group and Arnside & Silverdale AONB Partnership. The furnace was probably built in the 1780s by the lord of the manor of Yealand, Robert Glason. The chimney was repointed and tapped using a lime sand mortar in the 1990s. This is why it looks so surprisingly smart today. Music by Enya - "The Humming" Interesting additional info >>> PDF All we know for sure is that almost 400 years ago in the 1660s, there were two Jenny Browns, mother and daughter, living at nearby Dykehouse farm. Whatever the truth may be, Jenny Brown's Point is how this place is known and her name will be attached to this beauty spot for evermore. Paul.

Everyone has to change ivsuppose sometime in life. They'll be fine soon enough. Paul.

Thanks Jeff, Dee. Paul

Sadly, they've been asked to go by the landlord of the property as he now wants to have the use of the building himself. Paul.

After many years at the farm, it's now time for Ant & family to move on. Here's one last look - in a way they haven't ever seen their old home before. Paul.

Thanks Dee Paul.

Cheers Geoff. Even the fences around me have been scarcely bugged up - just the same 3 or 4 spiders... Paul.

Cheers Jeff Paul.

Looks like the weather is maybe getting the bugs out again. Here's a few from late on Saturday night... A mayfly (imago stage) Supper for a Neriene montana spider and 2 others (one is looking gravid): A very small candy-stripe spiderling: And finally wrapping up a snack is possibly (tbc) a small Platnickina tincta: Paul.

Had to be the choice. Paul.

Cheers again Geoff. Paul.

Thanks Geoff. Paul.

Old boats make superb subjects, nice series. Paul.

I'm just pleased to see bluebells at last! Paul.

#1 is a cracker. Paul.

The Stepping Stones by the (Replica) Inglis Bridge Charles Edward Inglis designed the first dry gap prefabricated military bridge in service with any Army anywhere in the world - though this replica portable bridge near Preston is not quite so grand as most. Officially called the Inglis Portable Military Bridge – Light Type it was generally known as the Inglis Pyramid Bridge. It would be true to say though that most people visiting the small pleasant St Catherine's Park, Lostock Hall, prefer to traverse the River Lostock across the stepping stones - because... well, why the hell not! This green parkland space located on the edge of the village is around four hectares in size and includes a natural play area, grass kick-about space and a network of footpaths. It is also home to aforementioned replica Inglis bridge which is located over the River Lostock adjacent to an existing ford. Music by Enya - A Day Without Rain. Paul.

Whittle Quarry (Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley) Mini 3 Pro. Hidden behind the trees beyond beautiful countryside dwellings (Hello Peter, nice to meet you...) you will find the large quarry at Hill Top Lane in Whittle-le-Woods near Chorley, that was once used to dispose of radioactive waste. There is a fascinating read of the government documents here ( https://tinyurl.com/2zafpxy6 ) - and Whittle Quarry made the news when local schoolchildren were found trespassing around this dangerous deep water in 2020 - the very place were an unfortunate 13 year child drowned - his mother has been tirelessly campaigning for more safety measures to be put in place around quarries and reservoirs, as well as raising awareness over the dangers of swimming in such locations. As alluring as water can be in summer, these places should be avoided by would-be swimmers. Music by Enya: Aníron Paul.

Thank you Dee Paul.

Well done Geoff Paul.

Well done Cheryl - it's a lovely profile photo. Paul.