21 Bugs Saved

Introducing new teenage artist and conservationist on Artyblog, my niece Ella (13)

 

Ornate Grasmere Gates

A pair of sculptural powder-coated metal gates in Grasmere

 

Huddersfield engineering rusting in a field by Ullswater

Old machinery by Ullswater.... made by John & Edwin Gledhill, mechanical engineers listed in 1878 Trade Directory.

 

Ullswater Steamer

Ahoy there, Landlubbers! Splice the mainsail and hoist the cappuccino

 

Patterdale Characters

Wild Camp Virgin, Landlubber Barista and Natty Neckerchief Gal, as seen in Patterdale!

 

Beckside datestone and anvil

Old anvil, hook and datestone near Ullswater

 

Cuckoo!

Birds seen and heard, plus an Ice Age survivor in Ullswater (not seen or heard!)

 

Wife Maintenance (30 Years)

A week in Patterdale, stayed at the old Police Station. The kitchen was the cells and had a copy of the charge sheet. We also celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary (Up some hills!)

 

The Old Cop Shop

A great week of walking in Patterdale, staying in the nick!