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The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, the best preserved of only 4 round m...
04/05/2026

The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, the best preserved of only 4 round medieval churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton.

The church was modelled on the Church Of The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. In around 1096, Simon de Senlis joined the First Crusade to the Holy Land. There he would have seen the Church of the Holy Sepulchre near the centre of Jerusalem. It is likely that after his return to Northampton, Simon de Senlis built the "Holy Sepulchre" in Northampton, ca 1100 (most likely as a ‘thank-offering’ for a successful crusade). It is approximately half the size of the church in Jerusalem.

A North aisle was added circa 1180 and second North aisle was added circa 1275. During the early 15th century, a South aisle was built, the triforium of the round nave was replaced by a clerestory, and a Western tower was added.

It is now a grade II listed building and, unfortunately, the church and grounds are locked, except for church services and pre-arranged tours.

The Wash Road (B1040), Whittlesey 18 Feb 2026
18/02/2026

The Wash Road (B1040), Whittlesey 18 Feb 2026

When you’re visiting Northampton and you just come across a 100’ obelisk in the middle of a housing estate - you have to...
20/04/2025

When you’re visiting Northampton and you just come across a 100’ obelisk in the middle of a housing estate - you have to wonder ‘why?’

The Boughton Obelisk, built in 1764 by William Wentworth, in. Memory of William Cavendish, a former friend and prime minister.
It stands 100’ high, built of local sandstone and understandably shows signs of weathering and fairly recent repairs.

The Flying Scotsman and Britannia 70000 at Nene Valley Railway
15/03/2025

The Flying Scotsman and Britannia 70000 at Nene Valley Railway

The Maud Foster Windmill in Boston, LincolnshireThis uncommon 5-armed windmill dates from 1819 and is named for the Maud...
18/08/2024

The Maud Foster Windmill in Boston, Lincolnshire
This uncommon 5-armed windmill dates from 1819 and is named for the Maud Foster Drain on the banks of which it sits.
A seven-storey windmill, it is complete with all it's original workig machinery and is one of the largest functioning windmills in the country, at 80' to the ball on the cap.
The windmill was in use commercially until 1948, grinding corn brought to it by barge. It then fell into disrepair until ir was restored to working condition in 1988.
At the time I visited, the sail shutters and fantail are not in place, so the stones cannot be turned by windpower at this time — I do hope they are going to be replaced!

Humber Sand FortsThe two forts were planned in 1914, at the start of the First World War, to protect the sea entrance to...
19/07/2024

Humber Sand Forts

The two forts were planned in 1914, at the start of the First World War, to protect the sea entrance to the Humber Estuary. There was accommodation for 200 soldiers. Started in May 1915, they took more than four years to build and construction was not finished until December 1919, a year after the war ended.
During the Second World War the forts were reactivated and modernised. They were regularly attacked by enemy aircraft. During this time, they installed submerged netting to prevent enemy submarines from travelling up the estuary to Hull or Grimsby. The forts were finally abandoned by the military in 1956.
Bull Sand Fort is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the North shore off Spurn Head. It is a 4-storey concrete building with 12-inch (300 mm) of armour on the seaward side, and originally armed with four 6-inch guns. It was built with great difficulty as its sandbank is 11 feet (3.4 m) below low water.
In 1987 it was given a Grade II Listed Building status. In 1997 it was sold to the Streetwise Charitable Trust, who intended to restore the fort for use as a drug rehabilitation facility. In July 2022, it was listed for sale by auction, with a guide price of £50,000, through Savills estate agents. The fort was sold for £490,000.

Haile Sand Fort is the smaller of the two and is situated around the low-water mark between Cleethorpes and Humberston on the South bank of the Estuary
In February 2016 the fort was put on the market. It remained unsold until it was put up for auction in October 2018. It was sold for £117,000 at the auction to an unnamed purchaser.

[Source: Wikipedia]

Scarborough CastleLast time I was here, I only had the chance to get some pics at night. Happy to have been in the area ...
16/07/2024

Scarborough Castle
Last time I was here, I only had the chance to get some pics at night. Happy to have been in the area on a sunny afternoon!

The Humber Bridge (Again!)When it opened in 1981 it was the longest single span suspension bridge in the world - a disti...
16/07/2024

The Humber Bridge (Again!)
When it opened in 1981 it was the longest single span suspension bridge in the world - a distinction it held until 1998.
2.2km of 4-lane highway - it's an impressive structure in a less-than photogenic setting!

Flamborough Head – the cliffs, the lighthouse and the Old Chalk TowerThe dramatic white chalk cliffs reach up to 400’ hi...
15/07/2024

Flamborough Head – the cliffs, the lighthouse and the Old Chalk Tower
The dramatic white chalk cliffs reach up to 400’ high and are pierced by arches and caves, The cliffs themselves are home to hundreds of seabirds, including one of the few places in England where Puffins nest on a regular basis. Although these images were taken at a time when nesting should have finished, I took care to stay well away from the cliff nesting sites and took all the cliff photos with a telephoto lens.
The old chalk tower is the remains of a 17th century, 82’ high lighthouse. Though designed to have a fire burning at the top, John Clayton, the designer and builder, could never afford the steady supply of fuel and it was never lit!
The ‘new’ lighthouse was built to replace Clayton’s one and was completed in 1806. It is still in operation (run by Trinity House) and signals with two white flashes, followed by one red flash. Guided tours are available in the holiday season.

The church of St Mary Magdalene, Warboys.A church was recorded on this site in the Domeday Book (1086), but nothing of t...
27/05/2024

The church of St Mary Magdalene, Warboys.
A church was recorded on this site in the Domeday Book (1086), but nothing of that building remains today.
The earliest parts of today's church (The chancel arch, the responds at each end of the north aisle and a small piece of walling at the south-west corner of the nave) date from the 12th Century. Further modifications took place in the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries and a large expansion of the building occurred in the 19th century.
The Building is listed Grade 1 and is described as "Flint and stone rubble with Barnack stone dressings. West tower of three stages with angle buttressing. Octagonal broach spire, ashlared with three tiers of spire lights."
The church today is part of the Church of England 4Parishes Ministry – "4Parishes of Warboys with Broughton and Bury with Wistow – together we are one church in 4 locations."

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