BURNSALL, YORKSHIRE

Burnsall is a small riverside village near Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales and a popular destination for weekend tourists enjoying a sunny afternoon by the river. The delightful bridge which spans the river Wharfe is one of the most photographed of all bridges within the Dales National Park. Burnsall is surrounded by some lovely walks. A short walk along the river Wharfe takes you to the Hebden suspension bridge from where you can divert in several directions, making Burnsall an ideal location from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales.

BODIAM CASTLE, SUSSEX

Bodiam castle is a National Trust property located in Sussex (not far from Hastings). It was built in the late 13th century as a “fortified home” for an English adventurer returning from France. It could well be argued that it isn’t really a castle, as it was more of a “manor house” with a moat and crenelations… This picture shows the front entrance of the castle - This is the very first castle I visited in England I was only 11 at the time !!!

KENWOOD HOUSE GARDENS, HAMPSTEAD HEATH, LONDON

I'm going to show you a part of one of my favourite walk in London. It is in somewhere in Hampstead Heath. It is set in tranquil parkland with panoramic views over London. Brewing magnate, Edward Cecil Guinness, first Earl of Iveagh, bought Kenwood House in 1925. Thanks to him, you can admire masterpieces by Rembrandt, Turner, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Vermeer. Admire the Suffolk Collection, with its magnificent full-length Elizabethan portraits and stunning costume details. Or take a turn outside, in parkland influenced by the great English landscape gardener, Humphry Repton. There are also lakeside walks and meandering woodland paths to explore and enjoy. This is where that false bridge is.

CLARE BRIDGE, CAMBRIDGE

Clare college in Cambridge has a much-photographed bridge over the river which has fourteen stone balls decorating it. One of the balls has a missing section. A number of apocryphal stories circulate concerning this - the one most commonly cited by members of college is that the original builder of the bridge was not paid the full amount for his work and so removed the segment to balance the difference in payment. This bridge is the oldest of Cambridge's current bridges. You should go there and rent a small boat and don't forget to bring your picnic....

PEEL, THE ISLE OF MAN

Peel is often called the only 'city' in the Isle of Man because it is the home of the Island's cathedral; but it is the fourth largest town on the island after Douglas, Onchan and Ramsey. Peel was never capital of the Island, but Peel Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Sodor and Man. It is the Island's main fishing port.Peel is often referred to as the rose red city or sunset city due to the red sandstone used to build the castle and other important buildings. It also faces west and enjoys beautiful sunsets over the Irish Sea. Peel is a popular seaside destination for Manx citizens and visitors in summer and is noted for its narrow streets of fishermen's cottages and a sizeable promenade and sandy beach. Usually, at least one seal can be seen in the harbour or just outside it.

CARNABY STREET, LONDON

Carnaby Street is a leading fashion and lifestyle street in London, located in the area of 'Carnaby' in the district of Soho, near Oxford Street, and just to the east of Regent Street. It derives its name from Karnaby House, located to its east, which was erected in 1683. It is not known why the house was so called. The street was probably laid out in 1685 or 1686 and first appears in the ratebooks in 1687. It was almost completely built up by 1690 with small houses.

In the 1960s, Carnaby Street was made popular by followers of the Mod style. Many independent fashion boutiques, and designers such as Mary Quant and 'Lord John' were located in and around Carnaby Street as well as various underground music bars such as the 'Roaring Twenties'. With bands such as The Beatles, Small Faces, and Rolling Stones appearing in the area to work, shop, and socialize, it became one of London's coolest destination associated with the Swinging Sixties.

So enjoy this picture with Christmas lights and have a great holiday!! See you next year.

RAMSGATE, KENT

Margate is a seaside resort town in Kent. It lies 38.1miles (61.3km) east-northeast of Maidstone, my « Hometown » as you already know.

Margate's history is closely tied to the sea; it was a "limb" of Dover in the ancient confederation of the Cinque ports. Margate, also known as Margetto, has been a leading seaside resort for at least 250 years, drawing Londoners to its sandy beaches. It was the first resort to introduce bathing machines and deck chairs, in 1898. In more recent years, as tourists have travelled further afield, Margate's unemployment rate has become higher than much of the rest of southeast England.

GATESHEAD MILLENIUM BRIDGE, MANCHESTER

Nicknamed "The Winking Eye", the Gateshead Millennium Bridge is a world famous landmark with its tall white arch and it's the only tilting bridge in the world.

Although Newcastle has six bridges crossing the River Tyne, none of them are dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians. As part of the regeneration project of the Quay, it was decided to build a foot bridge in order to connect the newest venues such as The Sage and BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to the centre of Newcastle.

ST PANCRAS, LONDON

The photo was taken during the Grand opening of the Station on November 7th 2007: The Queen officially opened the revamped St Pancras.

SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT

This picture was taken in Sandown on the Isle of Wight. The cliff-top gardens have superb views across the English Channel.

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So now back to our little game again. This picture was taken in LONDON but where exactly and what is the exact name. The first to find out will get a special prize so don't forget to put your name and e-mail address. Good Luck!

ST PANCRAS, LONDON

St Pancras is termed as the "Cathedral of the railways" and includes two of the most celebrated structures built in Britain. The main trainshed (completed 1868), was the largest single-span structure built up to that time. In front of it is St Pancras Chambers, formerly the Midland Grand Hotel (1868-77), one of the most impressive examples of Victorian gothic architecture. It will will accommodate Eurostar trains when the station becomes the London terminus of Channel Tunnel Rail Link on 14 November 2007. But we'll surely talk about this event in the Blog....

TINTAGEL, CORNWALL

Tintagel Castle, King Arthur's legendary birthplace, is set on a dramatic and picturesque headland that is virtually an island, connected to the mainland by a slim finger of land. Over the centuries much of the castle has fallen into the sea and very little remains today, but it is worth the steep climb up the steps to either part of the castle for the setting alone.

YOUGHAL, IRELAND

Youghal situated in the South East of Cork has been a popular holiday destination for centuries. It is an ideal family destination with its 2 Beaches and numerous entertainments . I really enjoyed my two weeks there 4 years ago.

TOWER BRIDGE, LONDON

Tower Bridge on a typical day in May 2005, I particularly enjoyed the colour of the sky and the reflection on the river Thames. Always a great pleasure walking from Westminter bridge to London bridge (Southbank)

GROOMBRIDGE GARDENS, KENT

This place has been the inspiration for books, films and television programmes. Over the centuries its beauty has inspired writers, gardeners and artists. It is situated near the town of Tunbridge Wells in Kent (the garden of England). It has been used as the major location for the film that some of you saw with us: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

GOLDEN JUBILEE BRIDGE, LONDON

Two stunning footbridges opened up the heart of the river at its most historic location, linking the South Bank with the West End. The Golden Jubilee Bridges were officially opened in summer 2003 and became a great new landmarks for London.The elegance and tranquillity they offer in one of London's most breath-taking locations, with the Palace of Westminster on the north bank facing the London Eye on the south bank, have made the footbridges an attraction in their own right.At night the award-winning lighting, created by Speirs and Major, creates an iridescent effect which adds an entire new dimension to central London.

INGLEBOROUGH, NORTH YORKSHIRE

The village of Ingleton is surrounded by magnificent countryside with caves, waterfalls, and mountains. Directly from the village you can ascend the 2,373 feet of Ingleborough and take in the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from it's summit. For the more experienced, try the Three Peaks Challenge, with Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent offering 25 miles of outstanding natural beauty

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Another go before the Summer. Where is it ?

ST PETER'S, OXFORD

This picture's from St Peter's college in Oxford. It is just to say a quick Hello to Simon. Good luck on "your exams"... I wish you a prosperous exam period. I'm sure that you will do great.