Stroll 47 Hutton Cranswick to Nafferton

The route took me to the headwaters of the river Hull which I had followed all the way from Hull via Beverley. It was a lovely stream through peaceful meadows. 

Such a card

This was my birthday card from Sue & Eddy. Ha ha ha.

 

Bradford - The Tower of Us

 Commissioned for the City of Culture. At first I thought this was a kitsch too far. But I think the restrained color helped to quite like it after a bit of thinking.

Birthday

On the day itself Danielle had arranged a small tea party here at home, with people bringing home made cakes. Really enjoyed it. It's not rock 'n roll but I liked it.

A picture taken via the shiny floor which was part of one of the Turner shorlist artist's work.

The Day Before

 The day before my birthday we went to Bradford City of Culture. When we went to Hull City of Culture eight years ago there was a real buzz about the city; we arrived at the station and were surrounded by very helpful and enthusiastic volunteers who showed us where to go, how to get there etc. The vibe was infectious, with people proud of the event and of their city.

Bradford. Not so much. Absolutely nothing at the station when we arrived. In the central library  - "Do you have a map and leaflet about the City of Culture?" The reply " Er, I think there might be something round the back of that leaflet stand, not sure though". It was not the ideal welcome. I asked where the loo, was, got directions and went upstairs. En route to the loo I saw a photography gallery with a whole exhibition on photos of the people of Bradford. It was brilliant, loved it. The staff member had neglected to tell me about it when we asked. Blimey.

Anyway, we had a great day, met up with Sue and Eddy, saw the Turner Prize short listed artists at the Cartwright Gallery in Lister Park, chose our favorites and had a thali for lunch in a cafe nearby. So, still worth the visit, but a little sad.

Sue, Danielle and Eddy, at the Turner Prize exhibition.

London 3

A favourite route via the Crick Institute from Kings Cross to Euston. It was good to take some street photography again.

I met up with Mark at the Cannonbury Tavern, our old stomping ground when we lived opposite it in Cannonbury Place. I saw Wendy T up at Highbury Barn, and Mark E in Smithfields - since I last saw him one of his authors has won the Booker prize, which counts as very good news.

 

London 2

Post Office Tower (it is still there) peeping out behind one of the refurbished St Pancras gas holders. Always great to be walking through London.

London 1

 I went down to London to see people. I stayed with Rowan in Islington, she was knocked off her bike by a red-light-ignoring e-biker on her way to work on Monday. She went to A&E and got well checked over, and is taking it easy for the rest of the week. So it was good to be around for a couple of days.

Taken on the Regents Canal nearing Coal Drops Yard at Kings Cross. These three runners totally photo-bombed my shot of the narrow boats in the basin. But it works, I think.

Stroll 46 final

One last shot from last week's Stroll, a flooding river Hull to the north of Beverley