Mapledurham Mill is an extremely ancient mill that is still working and produces both 100% wholemeal and 80% flour.It has been going since the reign of Elizabeth Ist.

This house was the model for Toad Hall, and all the stories of Pooh Bear were created with this part of country, though which the Thames runs,in mind.

A very picturesque village on the Isle of Islay West Highlands Scotland.

What a great shot!

This is an ancient cross in the cemetery of the ruined church at Kilchoman

Thomas the Rhymrer speaks of rivers of blood flowing beneath the Eildon Hills. When the River Leader is in flood it is easy to see where he got thi idea.

Mellerstain House. Built by Robert Adam in 1770. The house was actually completed in 1790. It is famous for its exquisite Adam designed ceilings and frescos which are largely copied from existing Roman designs in among places such as The Emperor Diocletian's palace in Split. Adam was much inspired by classical architectural design in Italy and elsewhere.

The terraces were added by Reginald Blomfield in 1910.

The architectural Folly known as Hundy Mundy. It was built from the remnants of a Pictish tower as an eyecatcher to be viewed from Mellerstain House. Now there is a Natural Burial Ground in that strip of open woodland.

I have added this scan of a print I purchased at a shop somewhere in this area as an example of Turkish art and early medical endeavour. If this picture is deemed irrelevant or offensive I will remove it from the site, like this poor chap's tooth. If anyone can translate the text above the figures I would be most grateful

The New mosque at dusk. The new moon can just be seen top right