City Daily Photo Theme Day - People On The Street

The Street:  Bayley Lane, Coventry

The People:  I can see 3 :)

To the left: Historic Coventry Cathedral Ruins 

To the right: The Cottage (timber framed) and St Mary's Hall 

Participating in CDP Theme Day

Thatched Roof Thursday #60 - Leek Wootton

 Gypsy Cottage and The Cottage

Let's walk around to the front :)

Grade II Listed this 17th Century building is made up of more than one cottage.  

The small sign on the front says 'Gypsy Cottage'.  

I think that the right-hand side of the building is

The Cottage and Gypsy Cottage is to the left.

Across the street is a pub. The view from 

the garden is just about perfect to me.

All of these photos were taken on the same afternoon

about 3 weeks ago.  Passing clouds and rain caused some

of the photos to be a tad dark.  But you get the idea!

G Is For Glass

Baptistry Window, Coventry Cathedral

Designed by John Piper and made by Patrick Reyntiens

I am only showing one third of the window today.  I will show you more on another day.

The boulder in front of the window originates from a hillside at

Bethlehem and has been fashioned into a font.

Not far away is a quiet spot where candles can be lit 

and memories recalled.  I did that today.

Participating in ABC Wednesday

Happy Birthday, Mom.

Feathers

Ready for the Coventry weather report?

Yesterday it was a tad warmer than normal.  Not very sunny

but nice enough for a walk.  You can see Mr LOL is wrapped up :).

Hope you had a good weekend and are all

set for a super week ahead!

Cheers!

PS. Yes, this is Coombe Country Park. 

Coombe Abbey Hotel is to the right

just out of shot.

Passing Clouds

Yesterday was perfect for a nice walk 

along side the lake at Coombe Country Park.

The photo above was taken from inside the bird hide.

(Apologies, but I have posted similar shots like these.  I love the views.)

Those clouds were moving fast...it was windy.

No snow this year.  Those brown brambles will soon be green.

Have a super weekend.  Enjoy what is left

of the Winter Olympics!

Participating in Skywatch Friday

Thatched Roof Thursday #59 - Hill Wootton

The Thatched Cottage, Hill Wootton,

dating back to around the 17th Century with 3 charming eyebrow dormers.

Yes, they call this huge looking home a 'cottage'.  

Hill Wootton is a hamlet of 

Leek Wootton and Guy's Cliffe Parish Council.

Here is the full text of this British Listed Building:

'Circa C17 timber-framed cottage range much refaced in red brick. Timber framing

exposed on front elevation. Steeply pitched thatched roof with gabled ends.

Sandstone foundations. One storey and attic. 2:3:4-light casements and modern

plank door with thatched hood. Three eyebrow dormers at eaves. Three brick

ridge chimney stacks.'

Both photographs were taken last week.

Oh Dear

I generally lean towards sharing pretty sights of places
in and around Coventry.  Since I have been sick with
a rotten cold...I haven't ventured out far - here's
what's happening near where I live :).

Top shot was taken on Sunday.  Yes, it was warm and sunny but
my attention was distracted by work being carried out by the gas people.

Today (feeling a bit better) went for another little walk to the main road.
No sunshine, but plenty of disruption.  For how long?  Who knows.

Back tomorrow with a pretty thatched roof cottage.

Well, that's the plan :).

Hi Nadine.  Here are those shots I promised you...ha ha!

Thatched Roof Thursday #58 - Leek Wootton

The Forge Cottage

Grade II Listed dating around the 17th Century

located about 8 miles from Coventry.

This sweet thatch is on the main road in the

charming village of Leek Wootton.

The plan - Another long weekend.  

To my blogging friends:  I don't know

how you all fit in posting photos as often as you do

and commenting on so many blogs, including mine.

I salute you! Cheers :).

All Saints' Church, Leek Wootton

I was in search of thatched cottages today.

Not only did I find a couple but I also

discovered the impressive

All Saints' Church in the village of Leek Wootton.

It is a beautiful church with an extraordinary cemetery along side.

The church was closed.  I have so many questions. 

It is a 'must' that I return.  So this posting is 'to be continued'.

I will also try and get a better photo of the the main entrance.

I like the shadows of the tree but .... :).

Participating in Our World Tuesday

PS  Happy Birthday, Lisa

Wildlife Paddling Pool

I can promise you I was willing that swan (center - click to enlarge) to jump in.

No luck :).

That is a dredging barge used some years ago to 

remove silt from the lake. Think it has a new use now.

Not far away is evidence of the strong winds

we have been having.

Both photos taken at Coombe Country Park yesterday.

Have a good week!