The Oak Tree With A Little Extra

Taken yesterday. A favorite Oak Tree I like to 

photograph throughout the year as part of a Tree Series.

The 'little extra' was found under that big oak tree.

 I always thought the fence was there to protect the tree.  

Looks like I got that wrong :).

(The last shot was taken 2 hours earlier under very dark clouds.)

Cheers for now.  Have a good week!

The Glass Bridge

Lady Herbert's Garden, Coventry

Here is quiet spot in the City Centre.  Those are almshouses

in the background.  The Glass Bridge is curious, but I love to walk on it.

 Built in 2003 as part of the Phoenix Initiative to regenerate parts of the City Centre.

I am going to show you the view immediately to my left so you

can see the reality of what lies close by.  

Coventry Transport Museum.  An absolute 'must see' if you visit

Coventry.  Afterwards, go for a 15 minute walk in Lady Herbert's Garden.

All taken today in the sunshine :).

In The Rain

Coombe Abbey Hotel

The plan?  To go for a walk around Coombe Country Park today.

Did is rain?  Plenty!  

PS.  If you like to look at expensive cars...have a look at the entrance to Coombe Abbey Hotel.

A selection of Ferrari cars.

I like these more classic models :).

The top red Ferrari is a 1955 classic.  Not sure about the next two.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Take Away Store

Ring the bell and you will be served!

At our golf club, you can purchase food and drinks 'To Go' from the bar.  

Handy, because of the location between the 9th hole and the 10 tee.  

If you buy a coffee, you can spill most of it by the

time you get to the 10th tee...no lids supplied.  

If you are a duck, they serve fresh bread too but you might have a little wait before you are noticed :).

Participating in CDP Theme Day

(Photo was taken yesterday with a Nexus 5 phone.)

Thatched Roof Thursday #76 - Marton

This is my favorite sequence for arriving in a Warwickshire Village. 

Pure bliss to see a thatched roof cottage at the end of the road.

It looks pretty big....

...and there is more....

Primrose Thatch, Marton

Row of 3 cottages, late 17th Century, Grade II listed.

Restoration work looks done!

PS.  You can just make out a lady on horseback and red call box in top photo :).

C Is For Christchurch

I couldn't pass on this view yesterday. 

This is all that remains of Christchurch.  It has a long history 

dating back to 1200 which you can read about HERE.

There are some interesting photos included.

Mr LOL's Mum went to Sunday school here in early 1920's.  

The main church building was destroyed in an air-raid on 8th April, 1941.

The shot above was taken earlier in the year.

The spire is now a cafe bar called, Inspire Cafe Bar.

Participating in ABC Wednesday

Greyfriars Green In July

 It was beautiful out this morning, particularly here in 

Greyfriars Green located between Coventry Train Station and the City Centre.

The topiary figures, I would imagine, are to do with the WW1 Centenary.

In the background of both of these shots are heaps of boulders.  That was 

Junction 6 of the Ring Road that goes around Coventry City Centre. 

Nearly 40 trees were cut down in the name of progress (Friargate Development)

 but it is promised that double that will be replanted.  Hope so!

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Kirby House

16 Little Park Street, Coventry

Built around 1700, this is a fine example of a City Centre

building only slightly damaged during WWII.  

Oh how I wish I could have moved those railings which don't fit in with the

 Georgian architecture and modern day Zebra Crossing.

There is so much construction going on in Coventry, I could

hardly believe it today.  The photo below is of the Council House,

just down the street from Kirby House.  Looks like they are about

ready to take down the fencing soon.  Hooray.

Council House, Coventry

Thatched Roof Thursday #75 - Clifton Upon Dunsmore

I was told there is a thatched roof cottage in this village and there was.

Not the easiest place to get to from Coventry.  But, hey ho,

I needed a #75 :).

If you would like to read a little more about Clifton Upon Dunsmore, 

click on the link HERE.

B Is For Britain From Above

(Above) I am looking down from The Secret Garden at The Library of Birmingham

at an exhibition of old aerial photographs of Britain. 

(Below) That's Mr LOL looking at an image of Coventry 6 years

 after WWII bombing of the City Centre.

 His grandfather lived in Bayley Lane (bottom left of image below) 

close to Coventry Cathedral and survived.

For more images and information about the Britain From Above project,

 please click the link HERE.  There is an invitation to register and then 

participate in helping to identify and provide information about old aerial photographs.

Participating in ABC Wednesday

PS. Happy Birthday, Lily :)