Saturday, 5 September 2015

Dawyck Botanic Gardens: Part 1 of 3

Dawyck Botanic Garden covers 62 acres, located at Stobo, which is 8 miles south of Peebles. All photo's in this series were taken by Lynda Braithwaite.

A garden cat. 
The Visitor Centre. 
A view fro the Garden cafe window. 
Through the Garden. 
Trillium.
Seed carving. 
Among the trees.
Redwood trees. 
Alongside the burn.  
Sit by a giant? 
Follow the Garden trail. 
The Glen. 
Giant trees. 

Friday, 4 September 2015

Rawtenstall: East Lancashire Railway: 1940s Weekend: Part 2 of 2

Drill. 

Field Kitchen. 

All quiet at Rawtenstall, with even the Oompah Band taking a rest. 

Headquarters. 

Spot the dog - see next photo!
German guard dog. 

Thursday, 3 September 2015

Rawtenstall: East Lancashire Railway: 1940s Weekend: Part 1 of 2

The preserved East Lancashire Railway stage a popular annual 1940s weekend, where everyone is invited to dress in suitable attire. The station at Rawtenstall becomes a 'German outpost.'  


1940s style. 
A German oompah band entertain passengers on Rawtenstall platform. 

They let me pass by!
A Field Hospital. 
Guarding the trains. 

Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Keswick: Hope Park

Hope Park lies between the town of Keswick and Derwentwater. Thousands pass by or through it on their way to the lake every year. 

As can be seen, the Park is well maintained. 


Through the arch, in the opposite direction to the previous photo. 
Low cloud over the mountains.

Everything had been freshened up after a heavy shower of rain. 


Over the footbridge. 

Tuesday, 1 September 2015

Stobo Church

Gate to Stobo Parish Church, which is situated near Peebles. It is believed there has been a Church on this site since the 6th Century. All photo's in this set were taken by Lynda Braithwaite.
The Church, which has been modified over the years, although some parts of it date from the 12th Century.
One of the stained glass windows. 
Memorial to a former Minister. 
The Nave. 
Side Chapel. 
The Merlin Window. 
Old carved stone. 

In the Chapel.

View from the Church door. 
Outside the Church.
The  Churchyard.