Past Remains

A humungous site for all things ancient and prehistoric, including hundreds of articles and photos. Also a forum with discussions about archaeology, including earth mysteries and other related subjects.

Not only a great site for sourcing architectural information on individual listed buildings, but a fascinating one for browsing too.

A very interesting blog by the author Philip Wilkinson. "When I see a building that interests me...up it goes on to the blog. So look here for accounts of breweries, prefabs, power stations, corrugated-iron barns and the occasional parish church as I share my meetings with England's remarkable buildings."

A fantastic blog of ghost ads and mosaic signs from all over Britain and around the world. One of those quirky things that can still be found from the early days of advertising and signs on shops and other buildings.

Not only a great source of the coastal geology, but not just dry facts either; a really interesting journey of exploration by the author and his family, with lots of photos taken on the way.

A fantastic site of Exeter's rich history. Extremely informative about every facet of Exeter's past. Also includes a forum for discussion and queries, including family history.

Everything you can possibly want to know about this amazing national park. Interestingly, it's the most concentrated place for prehistoric remains, including many stone circles. And, as the title suggests, it's a fantastic place for legends and odd happenings.

The curiosities of Cheltenham Spa, past and present. A delightful cross between a blog and a website; one of the best out there of local history, curiosities and a sense of place. Sadly no longer added to, but a fab repository of info nonetheless.

I came across this website when checking out some details of explores I went to in South Wales. A great set of all sorts of information and extensive photos of the industrial past and its remains.

Now that I'm regretfully no longer adding to my website, this is my main place for all new topics and articles. I'm also gradually copying all the website articles, rewritten with a lot more info and many more photos. So, plenty of new stuff going in.

Showcasing some photos that get added to the website but also many that don't; topics include seasonal, interior home, landscape/nature and anything quirky or interesting - as well as my passion for architecture, many of which were taken with B&W film.

Some of the photos taken during one of my explores of this fab derelict hotel. Some nice music too.

Photos of my visit to Combestone Tor on Dartmoor, made atmospheric by patches of mist on a summer's day.

Photographs showing Belmont House before it was beautifully restored by the Landmark Trust.

A photographic tour of British Iron Works, an abandoned mine in Abersychan, South Wales. A magical February day of frost on the ground, a moon in the sky and bitter cold.

Ancient Egyptian inspired tombs in a lovely wooded setting with meandering paths, taken on a soft, moist Summers day