Waterhead

A set of photo's that I took last month, featuring Waterhead, at the north end of Lake Windermere.

Boats for hire. 

A scheme has been approved to redevelop this area. For the better? We'll wait and see. 

It was very quiet, unlike this month when it would have been packed with tourists during the school holidays.

One of the passenger launches. 

'Gypsy' has been hired, for a row on the lake. No takers for 'Delia' though.

Despite now being called Ambleside Pier, (a little misleading?), it is at Waterhead, which is a steady mile long walk form the town. 

Alnmouth

Alnmouth is located four miles south east of Alnwick at the mouth of the River Aln. It was once an important trading port, mainly dealing in grain. The above view is of Northumberland Street. All the photo's in this series are taken by Mooncat755. 

The mouth of the River Aln and the North Sea beyond. The river changed course after a voilent storm in 1806 and that led to the decline of Alnmouth as a port. 

Looking south east. 

A view north east. 

Lots of folk taking a walk on the beach.  

Tank traps to stop any invasion.  

The golf course is the fourth oldest in England. It was opened in 1869. 

A flight of steps to where? 

An old pump on The Wynd. 

The Sun Inn.

Some cottages.

A former merchant's house. 

Preston

Preston city centre looking towards the Harris building 

This impressive building houses the Museum and the Library. 

Intricate carvings at the top of the building. 

Part of the Preston City Council building. 

A heritage listed pub - The Black Horse -with many original internal features. Worth a visit. Just like pubs used to be! 

Preston War Memorial which has recently had a makeover. 

Preston ourtdoor, covered market. 

The roof of the market. 

Entrance to Preston Indoor Market. 

Pelter Bridge

Pelter Bridge is north of Ambleside, near Rydal. This view is looking south towards Ambleside, with the road over the bridge just visible on the right. 

Pelter Bridge.

A view from the bridge, looking north.

Looking south.

The narrow road and popular walk which leads to Ambleside. 

Through the trees.