North Wales in June (4): Portmeirion

 

North Wales in June (3): Anglesey, Beaumaris Castle

 

North Wales in June (2): Anglesey, Plas Newydd

 

The trees are Monterey Cypress

North Wales in June (1): Llandudno

 

Charterhouse, Coventry - the gardens

About The Charterhouse 

A medieval monastic house surrounded by acres of tranquil green space. Home to some of the finest examples of medieval and renaissance art in England. This Grade I listed, 14th century building has quite the story to share.  Founded in 1381, Coventry Charterhouse has served many different purposes. From a 14th century monastery to a family home and later as a garden that produced exotic fruit for wealthy locals.   Former notable inhabitants include Robert Dudley, famous favourite of Queen Elizabeth I, and John Whittingham who cultivated the nursery and walled garden for food production.  In more recent years, the house has a whole new tale to tell, with tenacious members of the community coming together to save the building from sale and possible demolition. 

Banbury Old Forge Museum in monochrome

 

Canalside and Old Forge Museum, Banbury

Wicken Fen (4) - Konik ponies: friendships and herd behaviour

As with the previous photos of the ponies, there was bright, glaring, unrelenting sunshine, and a harsh, flat open environment; not the best choice for taking photographs, but that's where the ponies were and that's how the weather was.