CARLISLE. A Wander in The Evening.
A summer evening has a quality all it’s own for me.
A summer evening has a quality all it’s own for me.

While I was in Maryport and waiting for the parade to start I took a walk up and down Senhouse Street, the main shopping area, it leads through from Curzon Street to the harbour. The town largely dates from the Georgian times and is laid out on a regular grid pattern. I found a good spot at the bottom of the street and got myself into the photo taking frame […]

I haven’t been to Maryport in a while, passed through, passed by etc. While I was in Carlisle I took the opportunity to ride down on the train, it’s only about forty five minutes and Dona catch up. I couldn’t have picked a better day. As I walked up from the station the streets were thronging with people because it was the day of the Community Carnival and parade. People […]

Right, arrival at Carlisle has been achieved. So after a few photos on the station for my stock photography sideline it’s off into the city for coffee and food. Right, an alteration to plans. I believe there’s a Carnival parade on in Maryport today so I’m heading out there, it’s about forty five minutes by train down the coast. It

Today’s expedition is to Carlisle. Yes I was there a week ago but I was only passing through so I thought I would go back and have more of a wander around. As I type this the train has left Lancaster and skirted Morecambe Bay which is looking fine in the morning sunshine as the wave crests dance and sparkle. I’m just waiting for Microsoft to let me have my […]

A fair proportion of my trips out are on the spontaneous side. I do have a list of possible destinations but the final decision is often made on the day, taking in what the weather is likely to be or what the travelling conditions could be like.