Converted Chapel

the section of the old chapel I'm showing you here has been converted into private residences... and if it strikes your fancy you can purchase it here!

Chantry Chapel

An unusual view of the Chantry Chapel, taken from the car park next to it. The chapel is the oldest building in Buckingham. Sarah posted very nice pictures of the chapel in September 2008.

Mitre Cottage

This cottage is close to the old railway bridge on the corner of Hunter Road and Mitre Road.

The railway was dismantled in 1967 but the viaducts are still in place and are now part of Buckingham's Railway Walk.


You can see the cottage and viaduct on this google map:

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Radcliffe Centre revisited

Sandon House

A grand house on the Moreton Road.

row houses on Church Street

I adore these homes on Church Street!

forsythia

All over town trees, shrubs, flowers are blooming in a riot of colours. The forsythia seems even brighter right now since we've had several days of blue skies.

Moriah Cottage

Another striking cottage on the Moreton Road.

On the doorstep...

A perfectly spring like scene... cat (even if it is a stone one) warming itself in the morning sun and the cheerful blooms of pansies and tulips.

Enjoying Buckingham's Street Market

Buckingham Town Council is promoting the traditional street and flea market in town with events and activities outside the Old Gaol on Saturday mornings throughout April and June.
It's great to soak up the atmosphere on a stunning spring day: Local musicians Luke Ford and the Cantells and many others were entertaining the crowds and encouraged children to join in with percussion. During the last song of the day spectators were treated to a special performance dance by our local postman. You can see more pictures here...

opposite the post office

Looking up Fleece Yard.


One of the the things that I'm loving about having another photo contributer to this blog is seeing the different way they see and photoraph things.

Here's some past photos of Fleece Yard.

the old cinema: update

The original post is here.

as you can see nothing much has changed! This building, originally built in the 1930's has been both a Vauxhall Garage and a Cinema... if Sainsbury has its way in the future it may be demolished and in it's place a convenience store and flats will be built.

Personally... don't think we need the convenience store and I much rather see the building restored if it's still structurally sound.

the new house in the old town

A closer view of the new development on Moreton Road.

Moreton Road: New Homes

At the top of Moreton Road you will find two new housing development under construction.

Bridge Street Housing Development Update

It looks like we have lift-off! After about a year of inactivity there are signs of movement at the building site in Bridge Street. Sarah mentioned this building site back in 2008.

a positively story book cottage

Where the trio from yesterday calls home.

bonus: streetview! look NW for a better glimpse over the hedge

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thatched roof ornaments

If you drive down Moreton Road into town you might see this quacky trio looking down on you.

Spring; it feels like it's officially here!

The latter part of last week was glorious. It was the weather we wished we had over the Easter weekend... but never mind... beggars and choosers and all that!

On Bridge Street

Giovanni Hairdressing and Ginny Gray's, a new-ish art gallery that has opened on Bridge Street. Photo by Nicolaus Blasch

Hello and thank you for all the kind thoughts and words about me "firing up" the daily photo blog! As often happens I assumed that by changing my employer I would in turn be able to change how I managed my time outside of work. Turns out I was very very wrong!

But hey ho... life goes on and the words of encouragement have motivated me to get back out there and shoot :)

To help me with this project, and to ensure that it continues on, is my friend Nico, a fellow Buckingham resident and a fantastic photographer.

Where's Buckingham?

Since many wonder how far Buckingham is from other towns.

The Old Surgery

The Old Surgery, and like most things called "The Old..." it's now a private home.

Castle House

Buckingham's most prestigious 17th Century House.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Castle-House-Buckingham-Julian-Hunt/dp/1860774490