…my staircase series
There’s a photo show coming up in May 2026 and I was considering entering these photos for that show. Do you have a favourite?
Monochrome Monday – December 29, 2025
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Category Archives: England
Lens Artists Challenge – On the Move
…this week Johnbo asks if you like to travel https://photobyjohnbo.com/2025/11/15/lens-artists-challenge-374-on-the-move/
My answer is simply, ‘yes’. I do enjoy travelling. I’m not a hugh fan of flying but since two of my three children and my two grandchildren live 1000s of kilometres away, flying is the fastest and most convenient mode of transportation. Closer to home I enjoy travelling by train and car and even in London I prefer the overground rail system.
Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge – November 14, 2025
…thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Pull Up a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2025/11/14/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2025-week-46/
Random places to rest our feet in London, back in 2024.
Cooling Shade in Kew Gardens
….along the path in the Japanese garden
Thanks to Becky B. for hosting November Shadows https://thesquaresofb.com/2025/11/09/shadow-square-9/
Pull Up a Seat on a Rainy Day
…thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Pull Up.a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2025/11/07/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2025-week-45/
On our recent trip to London, we would often walk along Church Street, close to our Airbnb. On our last day we experienced our first rainfall in two weeks. I call that a win when visiting London, England. It didn’t, however, stop us from going for a walk.
Macro Monday – Close-ups of Beadwork
…from the Storehouse in London to the Toronto Art Fair
These close-ups come from this 12th century German made banner. The banner itself is not large, roughly 3 inches by 8 inches.
The following beadwork was on the back of a denim jacket that was on display at the Toronto Art Fair.
School Pick-ups and Ballet Classes
One of our favourite things to do in London was pick up our granddaughter from school, walk back to flat with a stop at the corner store to stock up on drinks and snacks and on one occasion we got Sevin ready for her ballet class and walked her over to to the community hall for her lesson.
Doors on Petherton in London
…thanks to Dan for hosting Thursday Doors https://nofacilities.com/2025/10/23/hartford-line-union-station/
Our flat in London was situated on Petherton Rd. in London. It is part of the Islington area and was a mere 10 minute walk to our son’s flat in Highbury. We would frequently walk down Petherton to catch the overground rail to go to the Storehouse in one direction and Hampstead in the other. Here are a few of the doorways we would pass.
Wordless Wednesday – October 22, 2025
The David Bowie Centre
Earlier this year the David Bowie estate donated their collection of photos, videos, clothing and memorabilia that belonged to the iconic singer to the V&A. The Storehouse set aside a room to house and exhibit the collection for all David Bowie fans to enjoy.
There are dozens of costume bags that store David’s outfits that he wore in his shows and music videos. You can even request to see some his outfits in the Study Hall. While we were there an outfit was being laid out on the table next to ours.
Mama Cormier 