Basically, Carry on Round Here...

I spotted this strange sign on Eastgate in Louth:

“...Basically, carry on round here, it curves to the right (don't deviate), turn right down the side of the town hall (it's a typical Victorian looking town hall), then over the crossroads...”

It's one of thirteen signs created by artist Rupert Clamp for the Lost in Louth art project. Rupert pretended to be lost in Louth, asking for directions. He created the signs from the directions people gave him.

Scarborough Harbour

This morning we spent a couple of hours wandering around Scarborough harbour which looks beyond the lighthouse into South Bay.

Actually It's Just Up There...

I spotted this strange sign on Burnt Hill Lane in Louth: ...Actually it's just up there - head up there and it's on your left-hand side, past the doctor's, across the car park...

It's one of thirteen signs created by artist Rupert Clamp for the Lost in Louth art project. Rupert pretended to be lost in Louth, asking for directions. He created the signs from the directions people gave him.

Invisible Lines Beneath Our Feet

I noticed a curious message in the pavement when I visited Louth in Lincolnshire: - magnetism - the line that runs from pole to pole beneath out feet.

Red Telephone Box

Red telephone boxes used to be a familiar sight in the U.K. but are slowly disappearing. I spotted this example of a K6C kiosk this morning while exploring central London.  The K6 was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Scott to celebrate the silver jubilee of King George V.

Boston Docks

It rained on and off all day, but during the interval I went for a short walk along the river to the south of Boston. The crane is one of several belonging to Boston docks which I remember visiting on a school trip! Boston Stump is visible in the background and the revolving railway bridge can be see just before the bend in the river.

The Moon near Boston Stump

Over the past few nights I've been trying to catch a clear picture of the moon. Although the surface features aren't visible in this shot I couldn't resist the reflection. At -2°C the river had an icy shimmer, not quite enough to freeze over.

Late Evening Sky

I was hoping to catch a few photos of the sunset this afternoon but left it a little too late! Instead here's a picture of the sky just after sundown.

Under the Bridge

The railway bridge by Grand Sluice is the most northerly of Boston's bridges. I've often wondered how far I'd have to follow the Witham before reaching another. One day I'm planning to walk along the river to find out!

Boston Stump on a Misty Morning

I went for a wander around Boston this morning just as the mist was beginning to clear. No matter what I try I'm never quite satisfied with photos taken in the mist. Have you got any tips?

Market Day in Boston

I had the morning off work so I went for a wander around Boston market to browse the weird and wonderful goods. Anything from ostrich eggs to ewe's milk was available, but in the end I settled for a cream cake!

Boston Stump by Night

It was already dark by the time I finished work, so I used the opportunity to take a few photos of Boston Stump. The church is floodlit by night and looks quite spectacular when the conditions are right.

The River Witham from Boston Stump

This view of the footbridge over the River Witham and the rooftops of Boston was taken from the tower of Saint Botolph's church. The tower is 83m high and once held the title of the world's tallest building. As you can see, most of the recent snow has gone.

Putting the Decorations Away

The council were busy in the snow this morning taking down Christmas decorations. Well two were busy, the other two looked a little distracted!

Walking in the Snow

After waking up to a fresh fall of snow I couldn't wait to go for a walk around town! I just hope I have chance to visit somewhere in the hills before it all thaws.

Icy River Witham, Boston

The River Witham froze over a couple of nights ago when the temperature dropped to -4°C. This is the first time I've seen the tidal section of the river freeze, so I couldn't resist taking a few snaps with my phone.

The picture is from the foot bridge looking south towards Town Bridge. Here's the view in the opposite direction towards Sluice Bridge.