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From Words From Off The Sea by Graham Finch

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Graham Finch replied to a comment by Keith Klein on a photo in Huddersfield to Leeds

No doubt you see a lot more of this in France.

So simple - the workmanship is superb.

2 years ago
Suzanne Gibson commented on a photo in Spalding to Kings Lynn

I remember Janos explaining their purpose to you, but I didn't know what they are called, either.

2 years ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Spalding to Kings Lynn

Thanks! I’ve never known what these were called.

2 years ago
Graham Finch replied to a comment by Keith Klein on a photo in Huddersfield to Leeds

It was a new one to me: Do you know Rolos? They are round chocolates with a caramel filling. It was those with chopped up Mars bar. Fab!

2 years ago
Keith Klein commented on a photo in Huddersfield to Leeds

Hi,
My favorite style of architecture. And a great photo.
Cheers,
Keith

2 years ago
Keith Klein commented on a photo in Huddersfield to Leeds

Hi Graham,

Looks disgusting. Must have been delicious !

Cheers,
Keith

2 years ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Interlude - a week or so around Lincoln

Fabulous shot.

2 years ago
Graham Finch replied to a comment by Rachael Anderson on a photo in A change of plan

They're here...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234354776257++

2 years ago
Graham Finch commented on a photo in Leeds to Castleford

You're on the coast, so you should get some fresh fish. Dave and I had a great meal just north of Newcastle.

2 years ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Leeds to Castleford

Reminds me. We’ve been here for a month and I still haven’t ordered this. There’s still time.

2 years ago
Graham Finch replied to a comment by Scott Anderson on a photo in Sheffield to Huddersfield

More info' here:

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/guided-by-crows-feet-1.938376

2 years ago
Graham Finch replied to a comment by Scott Anderson on a photo in Sheffield to Huddersfield

I found this online (not sure if 'stores' is a typo of 'stones'...

Marked with the broad arrow or crow's foot, this symbol was the mark of the Board of Ordnance and has been in use since 1699 on ‘stores of war’ belonging to the Board. In 1805 this mark was extended to all ordnance stores in use by ‘His Majesty’s Service.’

2 years ago
Graham Finch commented on a photo in Sheffield to Huddersfield

Yes, I love Ordnance Survey maps for their great detail.

I have a bunch of paper ones in the UK. If you buy them from shops, they are about eight quid each, but I usually look in charity shops or buy second-hand ones on eBay.

When planning, I used this site below that gives free online access to them - click on the top link marked 'view and print off detailed OS map'. You can zoom out and relocate to an area you want, then zoom in again...

http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/nev-cole-way-walking-route#

I then took screenshots, as this image.

2 years ago
Graham Finch commented on a photo in A change of plan

From a chain called Mountain Warehouse.

I think they were only a fiver each on sale - they may have all gone now.

2 years ago
Rachael Anderson commented on a photo in Sheffield to Huddersfield

Great map. There sure a lot of very steep climbs and drops in the places we’ve been cycling. They are so much harder on a loaded bike then steady gradual climbs!

2 years ago