Peace Doves
A flock of doves has appeared high above the nave at Wells Cathedral in Somerset. The paper doves carry messages of peace, hope, and love. Suspended in a beautiful, illuminated and musical installation. Placing...
Category: Wells
Bishops Snowdrops
It was another rainy winter day in Somerset. Perfect to head up to Wells and visit the Bishops Palace to join their “Snowdrop Celebrations”. The flowers were out all across the stunning location. Mixed...
Deerleap Dawn
Deerleap This is the name of the narrow lane that runs up the southern face of the Mendip Hills from Wookey Hole. This steep hill overlooks the valley of the River Axe and the...
Bishop’s Kingfisher
Bishop’s Palace The kingfisher that lives in the moat at the Bishop’s Palace may be the most famous kingfisher in Somerset. This is a beautiful location and is worth a visit even without this...
Happy Christmas
I love the things that people do to celebrate Christmas like this wonderful post box in Wells Happy Christmas St Cuthbert’s church has a Crib Festival each year. For me this begins Christmas. A...
Christmas Illuminations in Wells
Time to get into the Christmas mood with a visit to the illuminations at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells. Chance to stroll around enjoying some mulled wine and a mince pie. My favourite was...
The Somerset Poppies
Red poppies created by thousands of local children. First planted in 2018 to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One. Since then the poppies have returned each year to chosen corners...
Cut Above
New Cut The words new cut brings images to mind of motorways crossing a hillside. However, this is not the case in Wells. Here the New Cut appears to be an ancient track up...
Bishop’s Snowdrops
Each year I make a visit to the Bishop’s Palace in Wells. This is a beautiful place to visit, and you can return all year on the same ticket. What’s not to like! They...
Starling Trail
I was recently driving passed Wells on the bypass near Morrisons when a large flock of starlings flew overhead. They were on their way to the roost at RSPB Ham Walls. I have seen...
