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In the churchyard… the Baron of the Exchequer!
One of the most distinctive gravestones in the churchyard is of The Hon. Sir William Henry Watson, the Baron of the Exchequer. He was serving in Welshpool as a Justice of the Assize, when he was ‘seized with apoplexy’ and died on this day, March 13th, 1860. He was born in Northumberland and had a very accomplished career, after being…
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A weekend off!
We had a weekend off from housebuilding and church restoration so we could show our Canadian visitor some of the highlights of the area. Natalie has blogged about Saturday’s outings to Ironbridge and RAF Cosford over at Slate Grey, Lime and Hay
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Silhouettes
I photographed this view of Christ Church earlier this week, when there was a lovely low misty light that created some lovely silhouettes. I especially like the trees and you can just make out Powis Castle in the distance. I’m so glad that I took this picture when I did as the rest of the week has been the most…
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Image of the Week #24
Outside in the garden, tidying up in yesterday’s lovely spring sunshine. Image of the Week #24
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Furniture shopping
A recent visit to our local antique store proved very fruitful. I was looking for some small shelves for Owen’s room, which I happily found and snapped up just in time as a lady came in just after me and wanted them! While I was chatting to Melvyn, the owner of Lamplite Antiques, I spotted the most beautiful Victorian table.…
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Classic Bike magazine
Karl’s ‘other little project’, modifying a BSA Bantam to take to Bonneville Speed Week to break the land speed record for a vintage bike, has been featured in the March issue of Classic Bike magazine! It’s an exciting time for the project as the bikes are really taking shape but a also a busy one as they are now on…
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Image of the Week #23
The sunbeams shining down on the church. This week’s Image of the Week was taken from Red Bank.
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An unsusal door
This week, Karl has been installing the door which will lead from the main ground floor area of the ‘house’ into his workshop, which is in the north west corner (the darkest, dankest part of the building!). The door itself has had a rather unusual history as it’s an old Victorian prison cell door from Dartmoor Prison! The viewing hole…
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Image of the Week #22
View of Christ Church and the big old oak tree. Image of the Week #22
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Welshpool Series, Part 3: Broad Street & High Street
‘The Cross’ Welshpool The old bakery on the corner of Broad Street has the most beautiful mirrored panels in the window. One represents coffee, another tea. I absolutely love them, and if I could I would have included many more pictures of them. Moving on… Welshpool Town Hall Welshpool Town Hall The ‘fresh faced’ (after it’s recent restoration work) Town…
