January 12, 2015

January 11, 2015

The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower - the tallest free-standing clock tower in the world, fact fans.

January 10, 2015

January 9, 2015

Birmingham Uni from the canal

January 8, 2015

Canal-side grafitti

January 7, 2015

January 6, 2015

Successive transport revolutions: 18th and 19th centuries

January 5, 2015

And we're off!

On last year's showing, Nin should be bringing in one body every three days. She's a little behind schedule so far but it's still a good effort. I'm sure more will follow shortly.

January 4, 2015

More canals than Venice.

January 3, 2015

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January 1, 2015

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December 18, 2014

Mummering usually seems to involve lying down in the road. Which is unfortunate, given the state of our road.

December 17, 2014

They're back!

December 16, 2014

Or climbing trees?

December 15, 2014

No mice for six days. Has Nin given up for the year? Or is she happier hanging out on our neighbour's new fence?

December 14, 2014

The comfiest chair in the house. Of course.

December 13, 2014

Shin likes my new "Made in Britain" Docs almost as much as I do!

Perhaps even a little more.

December 12, 2014

Sam Mendes versus JJ Abrams . . .

December 11, 2014

Bringing a little bit of Amsterdam to Otterbourne.

December 10, 2014

Found in our/our neighbour's hedge.

December 9, 2014

December 8, 2014

A rather depressing waiting room.

December 7, 2014

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December 1, 2014

Best wine tasting ever: Delice de Bourgogne and a stinky Gorgonzola.