Buckingham Daily Photo

Prebend House comes back to life

2011-11-24T19:39:00.003Z

This is Prebend House which has stood empty for years - nice to see it restored.

Lost boot

2011-09-18T21:13:00.000+01:00

..hope it finds its way back home

Happy New 2011!

2011-01-01T21:45:00.000Z

Best wishes to all our followers for continuing to visit Buckingham Daily Photo.

We hope that 2010 treated you kindly and that the new year will bring you joy and happiness.

I suppose, at some point the night before, a tipsy person thought "mmmmm Profiteroles!" and after a few then thought "urg. profiteroles" before abandoning them on a doorstep in town.

hope your celebrations were full of mmmm and not of urg!

Snowy Buckingham

2010-12-18T17:34:00.002Z

The November and December of 2010 are the coldest and snowiest I can remember.
Motorists struggled in the snow, but most people decided to walk instead.

Damage to the front of a house on West Street today.

2010-10-26T17:43:00.002+01:00

Shot quickly on my iPhone this afternoon about 4pm. West street narrows through here and this lorry and a pickup truck were both traveling too fast. Neither gave way sadly and the lorry kerbed and then jumped onto the pavement taking out the front entry corner of this 17th Century brick house. They were unable to remove the lorry for fear of the side of the house falling down.

Luckily no injuries. It certainly could've been worse though I feel absolutely sick for the homeowner.

Buckingham charter fair

2010-10-19T19:38:00.003+01:00

It's the time of year again when the charter fair comes to town - it's here for a Saturday evening - then the whole thing gets taken down and is built up again the next week.

Band Jam 2010

2010-08-31T13:28:00.003+01:00

This year's band jam was a great event with lots of people enjoying the lack of rain.

You can see lots more pictures at this online gallery.

Opportunitrees

2010-08-20T12:53:00.000+01:00

Perhaps hard to see as it was taken on my iPhone but these opportunistic saplings always make me laugh. These are above one of Buckingham's betting shops.

Lloyd's Bank

2010-08-19T14:41:00.000+01:00

No Free Newspapers

2010-06-28T08:41:00.002+01:00

No newspapers for the digger? This picture was taken in Chandos Road where a house was being demolished.

old graveyard

2010-06-26T07:00:00.000+01:00

This is the old graveyard in Buckingham, the site of the original church, which was built in the Saxon times. In 1776 part of the tower collapsed onto the church and caused so much damage that it was decided to pull down the church and build a new one on Castle Hill.

tea shop

2010-06-25T07:00:00.000+01:00

I had some nice lunch last Saturday at Connie's Tea Rooms - I can recommend their coronation chicken baguette!

only for small people

2010-06-24T07:00:00.000+01:00

There are a lot of houses in Buckingham that feature incredibly small doors - here's an example:

Nicely kept garden

2010-06-23T07:00:00.000+01:00

This nice garden caught my eye in School Lane.

Overgrown Entrance

2010-06-22T01:05:00.001+01:00

I did like the look of this overgrown entrance in Castle Street - makes me wonder what's behind the door.

Bridge Reflections

2010-06-21T10:27:00.002+01:00

This is the bridge across the river Ouse near the old railway viaduct.

Flats ahead of their time

2010-06-17T17:51:00.003+01:00

These flats on the High Street were a bit ahead of their time: using a balcony instead of corridors was an idea that came back in 1960's and can be seen in the tower blocks and flats of the time.

13 Well Street

2010-06-14T11:57:00.002+01:00

This house with its rounded front can be found in Well Street, just next door to the Fish & Chip shop

Nice Entrance

2010-06-10T08:04:00.000+01:00

This entrance at 15 Castle Street caught my eye. The fact that everything seems a bit wonky adds to the charm.

Guess Where!?

2010-06-09T08:00:00.002+01:00

Now let's see how well you know Buckingham...
Can you tell me where this house can be found?

Ok - I left you guessing for long enough - it is in Castle Street just before you enter the churchyard.

You can just see it here above/behind the florist's shop - looks like the windows are quite new or re-painted. I like the blue windows.

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Yay! New Ice-cream parlour opens in Buckingham!

2010-06-08T21:32:00.005+01:00

A new ice-cream parlour has opened in Cornwall Place in Buckingham. This is an independent shop that makes their own ice-cream on site. They have more than 15 flavours - and that sounds like a good excuse to go into town :-)

Chestnut Cottage

2010-06-02T19:12:00.002+01:00

This lovely cottage can be found on the Main Street in Maids Moreton:

Music in the Market 2010

2010-05-31T00:01:00.002+01:00

Pictures of the tenth annual "Music in the Market" music festival. This is a great little festival featuring folk music as well as rock, seasoned and new up-and-coming bands. The weather was great, sunny but windy and it got cold as soon as the sun went down - as is to be expected in May. The festival attracted a good crowd from all age groups and by the evening everyone was dancing.

You can see more pictures on my flickr page if you like.

Braces Barbers

2010-05-30T05:00:00.004+01:00

This house is situated on the corner of West Street and Castle Street. The little mini roundabout is very busy during the day, both West Street and Castle Street are very narrow, it's always interesting to watch lorries making their way through these streets.

This is a perfect spot to explore Buckingham a little further using Google Streetview: Have a go at a 360 degree turn yourself!

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Vinyl Riches

2010-05-29T09:45:00.000+01:00

oasis

2010-05-28T09:41:00.000+01:00

I always think how lovely it would be to have a house that backed onto the river. Of course our river floods every few years and I can't imagine the stress of my house being under threat every time the rains are heavy.

8 little cottages all in a row.

2010-05-27T09:39:00.000+01:00

these little houses stand on a hill on Moreton Ave.

the bread man

2010-05-26T09:34:00.000+01:00

If you're a fan of bread, rustic varieties, white loaves, cakes and other doughy wonderfulness you'll want to stop by this market stall.

the plant man

2010-05-25T09:30:00.000+01:00

This market trader always has lovely plants and great prices.

fuchsias 5 for £5

2010-05-24T09:30:00.000+01:00

1904

2010-05-23T09:26:00.000+01:00

and here's where you can find this art nouveau gem...

chantry chapel book shop

2010-05-22T22:21:00.003+01:00

On Tuesday and Saturday (our market days) Buckingham's Chantry Chapel opens its door and has a wide selection of books of every sort. It's the perfect place to pick up a novel for your holiday or a book on gardening or cookery... and its staffed by helpful volunteers.

Buckingham Railway Walk

2010-05-21T09:56:00.004+01:00

Part of the Buckingham Circular walk, the Railway Walk is an oasis for wildlife in the middle of Buckingham. The path runs along the old railway line, which was dismantled in 1967.
The line is now completely overgrown and provides a nice wet woodland walk, with much of the original track below water. This is a nice, calm and cool place on a hot summer's day.

The walk also features a pond which is full of wildlife:

You can still see the original platform here:

You can read more about the railway line in Buckingham on wikipedia.

Chandos Road Houses

2010-05-20T09:49:00.003+01:00

Here are numbers 16 and 15 on Chandos Road.

Detail shot of number 16:

23 Chandos Road

2010-05-19T11:00:00.002+01:00

Chandos road developed when the railway arrived in Buckingham. It features a row of big Victorian houses.

Stratford Road

2010-05-18T09:55:00.004+01:00

This house is at the end of a very old path that leads from Stratford Road up to Maids Moreton. The path looks like it was an avenue at some point that has now grown into woodland.

Buckingham Church

2010-05-13T09:34:00.002+01:00

A view from Nelson Street, towards Rumbold's Street, showing St. Peter & Paul Church.

The Old Stables

2010-05-10T21:04:00.002+01:00

This is the ruins of the old stables(?) near the Chantry Chapel in the town centre.

Saint Peter & Paul Church

2010-05-07T22:54:00.000+01:00

looking up at the spire of Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church.

Buckingham Tuesday Street Market

2010-05-06T08:51:00.003+01:00

This is a scene of the weekly Tuesday Street Market outside the Old Gaol. If you look closely you can see a camera woman, there to cover the general elections - taking place today.

Garden Cottage

2010-05-05T10:57:00.002+01:00

Garden Cottage on a nice sunny morning...

Villiers Hotel

2010-05-04T14:43:00.003+01:00

This is Villiers Hotel in Castle Street. This hotel used to be called Swan & Castle Hotel and Posting House. The term 'Posting House' comes from the days when it was a coaching inn and post horses were kept there.

You can read up on some more local history on the Villiers Hotel website

City Daily Photo: Statues

2010-05-01T07:16:00.000+01:00

It's the first of the month and so that means Theme Day!

This is Buckingham's Concrete Swan... possibly hard to see from the photo but it depicts a swan with its head down feeding in the grasses of the river. You can one of Buckingham's resident swans in the background looking for lazy handouts instead.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Converted Chapel

2010-04-30T15:25:00.000+01:00

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

2010-04-29T22:13:00.003+01:00

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

2010-04-28T09:53:00.003+01:00

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

2010-04-26T21:23:00.001+01:00

Sandon House

2010-04-25T12:55:00.000+01:00

A grand house on the Moreton Road.

row houses on Church Street

2010-04-23T22:31:00.003+01:00

I adore these homes on Church Street!

forsythia

2010-04-22T21:24:00.002+01:00

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

2010-04-21T23:23:00.002+01:00

Another striking cottage on the Moreton Road.

On the doorstep...

2010-04-20T22:41:00.001+01:00

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

2010-04-19T15:19:00.003+01:00

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

2010-04-18T22:12:00.002+01:00

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

2010-04-17T11:59:00.001+01:00

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

2010-04-16T22:58:00.003+01:00

A closer view of the new development on Moreton Road.

Moreton Road: New Homes

2010-04-15T21:40:00.002+01:00

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

Bridge Street Housing Development Update

2010-04-14T18:29:00.003+01:00

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

2010-04-13T21:54:00.002+01:00

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

2010-04-12T22:19:00.002+01:00

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!

2010-04-11T21:34:00.003+01:00

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

2010-04-10T19:31:00.003+01:00

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?

2010-04-09T21:02:00.002+01:00

Since many wonder how far Buckingham is from other towns.

The Old Surgery

2010-04-08T22:05:00.002+01:00

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

Castle House

2010-04-07T20:56:00.002+01:00

Buckingham's most prestigious 17th Century House.

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

moss

2009-08-14T09:03:00.001+01:00

A fairly new shop that has opened in Buckingham selling plants and home & garden inspired gifts. I adore the vintage bike strewn with bunting!

Blackhams Tea Shop

2009-08-11T23:00:00.000+01:00

swan at the river

2009-08-10T20:04:00.001+01:00

a closer look at the swan from yesterday... right before he turned, hissed, and snapped at me :)

Swans

2009-08-09T18:56:00.002+01:00

Along the river sits this statue/sculpture which depicts a swan with its head under the water searching through the grasses, etc. I love that it's not your typical swan... what I don't love is that it's usually covered in grafitti and riddled with litter. Note the real swan in the background :)

Meadow Walk

2009-08-08T10:24:00.001+01:00

Dear Employer,

2009-08-07T13:00:00.001+01:00

Today you received my formal written notification of my intent to resign my position as Store Manager. Since I have worked for you specifically, I have no time to blog anymore. If I don't blog my readers forget about me. If my readers forget about me, they stop leaving me lovely comments. When I don't get that lovely "full inbox" I get unhappy. When I'm unhappy I eat a lot. When I eat a lot I get fat. When I'm fat it affects your company image. When your company's image is affected, trade is also affected. When business is down, you become unhappy. When you're unhappy I assume you will eat a lot, like me. When you eat a lot, I'm afraid you will become fat, like me.

So you see, it's a vicious cycle. I have done this for your own good, because I care for you and the company.

Happy trails,

Sarah

tiny little milk bottles...

2009-06-22T13:00:00.001+01:00

Summer Flowers

2009-06-21T13:13:00.001+01:00

*Is it just me? Anyone else having trouble with scheduled posts?*

The Old Gaol

2009-06-20T13:12:00.001+01:00

Buckingham's most iconic building.

a closeup on yesterday's photo...

2009-06-19T13:10:00.001+01:00

even more intriguing!

my guess is that it was some sort of hospital...

I know nothing...

2009-06-18T13:07:00.000+01:00

I love the look of this building, I know nothing however of what it use to be... it appears to now be flats though. Tomorrow I'll show you a close up of the chimney. Hopefully at some point I'll track it's orin down! Do you know?!

plant stall on market day

2009-06-17T13:06:00.000+01:00

The Kings Head

2009-06-16T13:04:00.001+01:00

Another look at the King's Head pub.

*EDIT*

sorry friends here's the real photo!!

Houses on the High Street

2009-06-15T13:02:00.000+01:00

these sit in front of the old cattle market area. Beautiful homes... parking is a nightmare.

Prezzo

2009-06-14T13:00:00.000+01:00

One of Buckingham's many restaurants. While the food is great here... I miss "The Tudor" pub that previously occupied this space.

Goodwin's

2009-06-13T12:57:00.000+01:00

A while back someone left a comment asking about Goodwin's... this is all that remains. Appears abandoned.

The Salvation Army

2009-06-12T12:56:00.000+01:00

The Kings Head

2009-06-11T08:14:00.002+01:00

Recently this pub had undergone a redesign, it once was an ok pub... though perhaps a bit grotty. After the refit it languished and looked empty most the time while it attempted to be some sort of posh wine bar. I'm glad to see it's finally found the secret to success. Now that it's "Biker Friendly" the bikes and scooters are lined up out front nearly every evening and place is vibrating with activity.

Roosters

2009-06-10T10:25:00.002+01:00

where I always order the chicken kebab with garlic mayo and lots and lots of extra peppers. And of course Shire Mobility where I bought my granny a walking stick :)

Town Hall

2009-06-09T08:31:00.002+01:00

looking up the High Street towards Town Hall

sorry gang the back injury was a lot more extensive then I had originally thought! Sadly I wasn't doing anything fun or exciting when the injury happened :(

I'm healed for the most part, at least I can walk again... and I'm off to France on Friday for a week. I'll schedule posts but if I don't respond to comments it's because I'm too busy soaking up the beauty of the Dordogne and perhaps a bit drunk on wine.

High Street

2009-06-02T22:10:00.002+01:00

sorry for my absence... took an extended weekend off for my birthday and completely did my back in! 'Fraid the last thing I wanted to do was sit at the laptop.

China Cottage

2009-05-28T23:00:00.003+01:00

Dear China Cottage,

Please never stop serving crispy shredded beef with Peking sauce.

Thank you and kind regards,

Sarah

ps I also love your beef curry and wonton soup.

The Grand Junction

2009-05-27T21:37:00.000+01:00

Cornwall Place

2009-05-26T22:13:00.000+01:00

red brick house on the High Street

2009-05-25T13:09:00.002+01:00

I love the knackered shutters and patterned bricks on this one.

one of Buckingham's swans

2009-05-25T13:04:00.002+01:00

I love swans... but the real reason I'm partial to this photo is because of the "S" shape :)

window shopping

2009-05-23T23:50:00.002+01:00

plastic crap in crap plastic bags

2009-05-22T23:15:00.002+01:00

in every market, in every town, all across the world!

Toombs Yard

2009-05-21T23:27:00.002+01:00

Have you ever wondered what was down Toombs Yard... can't say I did... but then I never knew it was there!

Walking through town the other day I happened to look down this little alley way to discover these two quaint cottages tucked behind the High Street. What a delightful surprise!

On the High Street, opposite the cattle pens

2009-05-20T21:03:00.001+01:00

Changing Views: May

2009-05-19T21:41:00.003+01:00

*tap tap tap*

anyone still here?

apologies for the 10 week break... but I really needed it, but I'm back, an hopefully there are still a few of you left to read this :)

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Jan

Feb

the river, swollen and muddy

2009-03-08T23:31:00.001Z

After recent storms the river was running full, fast, and very muddy. Here the river passes under the Hunter Street bridge.

The Old Gaol - last in the snow series

2009-03-07T10:28:00.001Z

that's it, no more.... I promise! unless it snows again :)

Snowy Vines

2009-03-06T10:26:00.002Z

accentuated by the snow.

Church Street

2009-03-05T13:23:00.001Z

I love, love, love these row houses! Once upon a time we considered buying the house in front... parking was a bit of a hassle and sadly that put us off.