Morecambe Sunday Outdoor Market

It was a bitterly cold Sunday morning when I visited Morecambe's outdoor market a few weeks ago. As a result, there were few traders and few shoppers! Normally the whole of the car park is packed with stalls, but not on this day.

As can be seen, it was fairly quiet.

I'm not sure whether placing a bin in front of the 'Hot Donut' van is a statement or not?!!

Keys cut, batteries fitted.

Look how empty the car park is. In the summer months it is full of stalls.

Countrywide Meats

Not much business being done here. 

Maybe a sale here though?

A different way of displaying their goods. 

Colourful cushions

I couldn't resist taking the photo of this fine looking canine.

Dornoch Cathedral

The final set of images from the visit to Dornoch. The impressive Cathedral.  

There was a Cathedral on this site in 1239. After a serious fire it was rebuilt in the 16th Century, and has simce has many additions and rebuilds.

Interior looking towards the organ.

A wing of the Cathedral. The whole building had a nice 'energy' to it. 

Sir Richard De Moravia lies here. 

One of the intricate stained glass windows.

Another stained glass window. 

The organ pipes.

Visied by The Prince of Wales.

Natland

The village of Natland is very much a commuter village for nearby town of Kendal. The village Post office and General Stores. I was happy to support them by buying some free range eggs, and very tasty they proved to be!

Archway looking out on to the village green.

Natland Church 

This wooden carving was just inside the Church entrance. (pic - Lynda Braithwaite).

Which way to Kendal?

There are a few of these attractive archways in the village.

Crosscrake Church

The hamlet of Crosscrake is situated on the road between the Cumbrian village sof Sedgwick and Natland

Entrance to St. Thomas' Church.

The Church is very much in a rural setting.

Another view of the Church with someone using the recycling bins at the side! 

The Church aisle.

The Church proved to be very peaceful and had a welcoming feel to it. 

The Church banner. 

I always find the plaques  the interior of Church walls a fascinating read.

Dornoch Shops

Having featured images of the Scottish town of Dornoch, we now have a look at the shops. You won't find any 'High Street' names in Dornoch, just local businesses. This view is the radio and television shop - M.G. Ross.

Dornoch Pet and Country Shop.

The Hardware Shop.

Dornoch Post Office

Dornoch Bookshop

An unusual location for a charity shop. Well worth a visit. Crammed with bric-a-brac of all sorts. 

Dornoch Farm Butcher - 'purveryors of fine meats.'

Mitchells the Chemist, also selling perfumery and gifts.

The old Post Office (note above the door) now the home of Country Interiors.

Dornoch Antiques and Collectables

The window display of the above shop.

Sedgwick

The village of Sedgwick is situated 4.5 miles south of Kendal.

Some the buildings in the village are hundreds of years old.

The entrance to Sedgwick House, which was built in 1868 for industrialist William, Henry Wakefield.

The sort of footpath I like. The easier the better. 

The peace tree plaque.

Looking down on the village from the canal aqueduct.

On the former aqueduct. Work is in progress to reinstate the Lancaster Canal, so that it once again reaches the town of Kendal.  There is much work to be undertaken though.

The village noticeboard.

The Old Post Office, now a private residence. The nearest Post office is now in the village of Natland. 

The Millennium Field.