Last week, I went on the train to Newbury. My aim was to see Donnington Castle as I have a passion for old dramatic buildings and ruins... I did manage to get there but it is a 40 min walk from the railway station, more than I thought. Unfortunately I didn't get much time to see Newbury but I will come back one day and take the photos, Newbury deserves... Newbury is the principle town of West Berkshire but is probably most famous for its racecourse. The Kennet and Avon Canal, a man made canal which is 92 km long canal, connecting the River Kennet and the River Avon, flows through Newbury and together with Victoria Park the canal forms a lovely green area right in the town centre. Donnington Castle is situated just north of ... read more

The agricultural shire of Devon in South-West England has a long tradition of international trading with the manufacture of wool and other clothing related industries. Exeter, Devon's capital city, was started by the Romans but they didn't stay there for long. However, they did build a wall around their fort, a wall partly preserved to the present time. By the start of the 16th Century, Exeter became one of the major cities in England. Wool was traded and exported out of the country and prosperous Exeter became home for many rich merchants. Therefore, Exeter has many great buildings from the Tudor and Stuart periods. During the industrial revolution Exeter, lacking natural ressources, lost importance and wealth. During the beginning of WW2, Exeter became the target for bombing and big areas of the historic city were hit ... read more

London is a fantastic capital city - every part of the city have its own character and soul. A trip across the city is like a time travel with buildings from the medieval era to the most contemporary. But everywhere one sort of buildings will stand out, from the time of the British Empire. Last week I was visiting London where a small photo tour de Westminster.... read more