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The Massey Shaw fire boat

Posted on 28/11/2013 by Martin

We have a famous lady visiting Portishead Marina; the Massey Shaw was a fire boat, built in 1935, which served the London Fire Brigade for many years and took part in “Operation Dynamo”, the 1940 Dunkirk rescues. She’s been restored … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on 25/11/2013 by Martin

I have some very well-scattered cousins. Australia, Germany, Switzerland and many parts of England. All originating from a small area of east London, with valuable additional genetic input from north Essex in the form of Ivor. As far as I … Continue reading →

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Chew Valley lake

Posted on 21/11/2013 by Martin

We had a walk around Chew Valley Lake. A reservoir created in 1956. A bit cold, so had lunch in a bird hide.

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Clevedon at low tide

Posted on 19/11/2013 by Martin
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Sculptures

Posted on 12/11/2013 by Martin

It looks as if the building work in Portishead will be coming to an end in a year or so. In the final stages, two massive cranes have been erected, overshadowing Michael Dan Archer’s sculpture “Full Fathom Five”. Read about … Continue reading →

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Avon Gorge

Posted on 07/11/2013 by Martin
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Brunel’s Buttery

Posted on 04/11/2013 by Martin

If you want a traditional breakfast in Bristol, go to Brunel’s Buttery on the south side of the docks. Wait long enough and most of Bristol will pass by.

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Rainy afternoon at Clevedon

Posted on 02/11/2013 by Martin
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More about mushrooms

Posted on 30/10/2013 by Martin

Another morning with those nice Avon Wildlife people, this time looking at mushrooms. After the ceps in France recently, I have a new-found enthusiasm. Whilst I struggle to remember the names of wild flowers and butterflies I think I may … Continue reading →

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Bagnoles de l’Orne, Basse-Normandie, France

Posted on 23/10/2013 by Martin

We’ve been to Bagnoles for a couple of weeks. We’ve visited the town a few times, either to stay or en route to somewhere else. It’s a genteel but relaxed and comfortable place, with some good restaurants, interesting  Belle Époque architecture, a … Continue reading →

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