Wednesday 31 December 2008

where the party was...

A wider look at where the previous days photo took place. A beautiful setting for a few glasses of wine, in the candle light with friends. Though perhaps not in the late/early hours that they chose... and not when it's damp :)

carpet of red leaves

Tuesday 30 December 2008

morning after the night before...

As I wandered around Buckingham early one Sunday morning I came across the remains of what looked like a rather "fun" evening near some University of Buckingham buildings. In this photo, which you may need to view large to appreciate, you'll see;

Candles melted onto table and burned down to nothingness
Packet of cigarettes
empty cans of Stella
and just out of sight 3 empty wine bottles
several bottlecaps & corks
Natwest Debit Card
Corkscrew
and Party Hats... naturally!

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ps: if this was your party I took your corkscrew home as it was an Oxo Goodgrips one... but left your debit card :)

Monday 29 December 2008

winter

winter

Sunday 28 December 2008

a stroll along the river

On a cold Sunday morning I had this path all to myself, nothing but a few birds in song and the sound of water.

riverside walk

Saturday 27 December 2008

flats on the river

I'm going to push this date back to the 27th in a few days as I forgot to post yesterday! I've had such a lovely Christmas and I don't want it to be over... that and my husband and I have both been quite ill over the past several days. We've watched a lot of movies while huddled under blankets and trying not to sneeze on each other.

I don't know anyone who lives in these flats but I think they live in a nifty building with a fantastic view... river one direction, the spire of Sts. Peter & Paul the other.

river view fats

Thursday 25 December 2008

Happy Christmas!

to all my blogland and City Daily Photo friends I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I have no new photos for Christmas Eve, today, and Boxing Day... I just wanted a wee little break from it all.

So I leave you today with a photo of my most favourite corner of my home, I like nothing better than to curl up in a chair next to my Christmas tree and flip through Decembers magazines.

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From my home to yours, where ever you are... Happy Christmas and may you all have a wonderful 2009!

Tuesday 23 December 2008

Sunday 21 December 2008

Ford Street

and a view of yesterdays Moorhen.

Dusty Lens? If you are seeing this... remember the photo from 2nd Dec and the road sign you thought was curious? Well this is why the warning is there!

Ford Street

Saturday 20 December 2008

Moorhen

The Moorhen is also sometimes referred to as a Marsh hen. These little birds can be found all up and down the river here in Buckingham.

moorhen

Friday 19 December 2008

Bridge Street

apologies to those reading through a rss feed reader... you were probably saying to yourself... wtf? To those of you who don't know what I'm on about a post destined for my personal blog landed here by mistake :)

back to our normally scheduled photo though;

looking up Bridge Street

Looking up Bridge Street towards Market Hill and the Old Town Hall with it's gilded swan.

Thursday 18 December 2008

a very large hole in the ground...

and I suspect a rather large hole in the pockets of the developers. This abandoned construction site sits along Bridge Street behind the White Hart Pub. Eventually it should be flats, houses, shops and a restaurant or two if I remember correctly. A while back all work stopped on the site as the developers were having financial issues. It is now an eyesore.

no construction zone

Wednesday 17 December 2008

Coopers Wharf

I couldn't let you all see the photo I mucked up! I've attempted to save this one by de-saturating the colour... at least this way the different details are noticeable :)

Coopers Wharf

Tuesday 16 December 2008

a glimpse of Sts Peter & Paul

looking beyond the new flats at Coopers Wharf to the spire of Saints Peter & Paul.

Coopers Wharf and Saints Peter & Paul

apologies for the quality of this photo... I kept meaning to re-shoot it and kept forgetting! If it's any consolation the next one in the series is even worse :)

Monday 15 December 2008

a view of Bridge Street park...

taken from the Bridge Street bridge... shocking huh? :) A look at where all the playground, skate park and bench photos have been taken.

Bridge Street park & the river

Sunday 14 December 2008

Saturday 13 December 2008

lonely park

the Bridge Street play area... in the distance is "Coopers Wharf" luxury riverside flats.

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Friday 12 December 2008

I think this is the final skate park shot in this series... maybe

skate bake? or skate buks? the later makes more sense but it totally looks like the former. *shrug*

Skate Bake?

Thursday 11 December 2008

modern and not so modern

Any time I take a shot of something modern.. I try and sneak a little something old in there... like the spire of St Peter & Paul.

modern and not so modern

Wednesday 10 December 2008

Tuesday 9 December 2008

very deserted skate park...

I swear I've seen people here before!

Buckingham Skate Park

Monday 8 December 2008

sk8 park

sk8 park

Sunday 7 December 2008

deserted playground on a freezing Sunday morning.

I swear Buckingham is a lively place but soon as I head out with my camera the residents run for cover!

Bridge Street park along the river

Saturday 6 December 2008

a closer look at the New Inn

I've lived in Buckingham for 4 and half years and I've never been into this pub!

the New Inn

Friday 5 December 2008

Thursday 4 December 2008

Another shot of the Ford dealership

I love this one because it shows the contrast between the old and the new.

Buckingham Ford and Church Spire

Wednesday 3 December 2008

Buckingham Ford

Buckingham Ford

Tuesday 2 December 2008

The New Inn

Taken on a very cold Sunday morning.
The New Inn

Monday 1 December 2008

an unexpected smile...

After I shot this window at the old iron works for the theme of circles/spheres I headed home. It was only after I got the photo off my camera that I noticed the unexpected smile. What a great start to what I hope will b a joyful month.

smile!

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Sunday 30 November 2008

Brown's of Buckingham

On the High Street... a huge Georgian building houses Brown's. Brown's offers hairdressing, beauty treatments, and all manner of pampering type stuff.
Brown's

Saturday 29 November 2008

the old cinema

The old Chandos Road Cinema... seen better days. After several battles with youth and their misguided enthusiasm the doors and windows are all boarded. The building has also been home to a Vauxhall dealer. It's an absolute primo location and I'd love to see it occupied again.

The old Chandos Road Cinema

Friday 28 November 2008

What do the Vintners buy?

The signs above Canvas Art Materials read "I often wonder what the Vintners buy... one half so precious as the goods they sell"

What Do The Vintners Buy?

Thursday 27 November 2008

Stowe Avenue

Once upon a time this led to the main entrance of Stowe... now it's mainly used as a service road for the property and you take a side road to get to the property. What is Stowe you may ask?

It is an immense and palatial 18th Century house that is home to a very prestigious boarding and day school.

...and it is also home to breathtakingly beautiful landscape gardens operated by the National Trust.

Stowe Avenue

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Rumbold's Street

Unsuitable For Heavy Goods Vehicles pretty much sums up all of Buckingham.
Rumbold's Street

Tuesday 25 November 2008

School Lane

School Lane

Monday 24 November 2008

Sunday 23 November 2008

Prezzo

Buckingham's newest Italian restaurant. Quite good food in a fabulous location and in a building dripping with character. All of that being said I did prefer it when it was "the Tudor" Public House and it looked slightly more grimey and rundown!

Prezzo

EDIT:
I found this old photo of the Tudor... taken in Dec of 2004 I believe.
The Tudor

Saturday 22 November 2008

Hunter Street

Hunter Street

Friday 21 November 2008

Rumbold's Street

Rumbold's Street

Thursday 20 November 2008

Nelson Street

Nelson Street

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Davey Bros. revisited...

I love this old place so much.

Davey Bros. revisted

Tuesday 18 November 2008

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Saturday 15 November 2008

Friday 14 November 2008

Flea Market

Along with the regular market held on Tuesday & Saturday, a Farmers Market held on the first Tuesday of the month, we also have a Flea Market (Antiques, bric brac, tools, books) that occurs at the site of the old cattle pens every Saturday. I love shopping here and my house is full of finds!
flea market

Thursday 13 November 2008

market veg

market veg

Wednesday 12 November 2008

scenes from the market

scenes from the market

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Flowers on the Market

flowers on the market