David G Johnson's photos

A cattle trough - a fence - a gate and Bella the Border Collie. Have a good 'Happy fence Friday' everyone..... from David J.

The younger horse looks up and hollers'...... ''Hello Dave'' as we stroll along the Moss valley south Sheffield . Have a most enjoyable 'Happy fence Friday' and weekend too - from > David J.

Here's an older fence photo... from 2015.. Overlooking the rooftops of 'Cavtat' - Croatia'.. with the port in centre - and 'Dubrovnik' to the left in the far distance. Have a good and ''Happy fence Friday'' and the best of 'Good wishes' - from > David J.

Walking the 'Chesterfield canal' - featuring ''Bella'' my Sons' Border Collie who was with me on the day.. // One of the earliest canals to be completed in Britain,, it was built to give land-locked Derbyshire county an outlet to the 'River trent' and from there a national highway for both inland boats and coastal craft from the 'North sea'. Now blocked in several places restoration work is ongoing to fully open the canal again. Have a good and ''Happy fence Friday'' - to everyone - from > David J..

The city of 'Lincoln' town centre... High Bridge - Historical old buildings over the river 'Witham' featuring an approaching vessel. The 'P'I'P is the view from the other side of the bridge. Have a good 'HFF' everyone... from > David J.

Lincoln old town centre... river 'Witham'... from the other side of the bridge. Featuring an approaching swan,......

'Tattershall castle' - a Medieval tower rising from the flat fens of Lincolnshire... a survivor of conflict, dereliction and restoration.. rescued from total decay in 1911 by 'Lord Curzon' of 'Kedleston' it is part of the UK. 'National trust' network and open to visitors. A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone - from .... David J.

Standing as a total ruin for many years - then in 1911 - Lord Curzon of 'Kedleston' was contacted to save the castle from destruction and deportation.. he bought the castle and rescued the already sold and dismantled fireplaces from being transported to America.. he reinstated the fireplaces, restored the buildings excavated the Moats., and since 1914 has been open to visitors. The rescue efforts of this landmark.. by Lord Curzon - prompted the first piece of ''Buildings conservation'' legislation in the world.

A view.. of 'Newport arch' which is the most famous of Lincoln's Roman monuments.. it is the only surviving Roman gate in Britain open to traffic and still today acting as a gateway to the historic centre of the city. The smaller arch for pedestrians actually passes beneath the cottage seen in picture.

Normally this scene would be crowded with tourists - but here is an early Sunday evening view along ''The Strait'' towards the magnificent 'Lincoln Cathedral' - construction commenced in 1072 - the spire, until its collapse, made it the tallest building in the world from 1311 until 1548.

Featuring more gate than fence.. they were fixed in position to guide walkers to the footpath seen centre. Have a good 'Happy fence Friday' everyone.. from > David J.

Hundreds - maybe thousands of tonnes.. of felled trees alongside the track.... a regular walk for us locals and recently, cases of Ramorum disease (Phytophra Ramorum) – a highly infectious pathogen were found in 'Eckington Woods' and the 'Moss Valley', and as there is no treatment for this fatal disease, the only option available to manage or contain it is clear felling, a process which is under way now.. to larch and sweet chestnut trees...the disease is harmless to humans.

A view North West from the 'Longshaw estate' visitor centre over towards the two distant plateau of 'Carl Wark' , at 370 metres and 'Higger tor' , at 424 metres.. well known in the area for excellent hiking trails. A... 'Happy fence Friday' ...and 'good wishes' to everyone - from David J'...

A fence at the lower ponds at 'Hardwick' - with a grey Heron looking for a tasty fish.. and through the trees can be seen 'Hardwick hall' in Derbyshire. Built between 1590 and 1597 for Bess of Hardwick. .. the Countess of Shrewsbury. Married four times, her first husband was Robert Barlow, who died aged about 14 or 15 in December 1544. Her second was the courtier Sir William Cavendish. Her third was Sir William St Loe. Her last husband was George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, Through the four marraiges she gained further wealth each time and became the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I.

Across the 'great pond' at Hardwick. The ''Old Hall'' to the right was built between 1587 and 1596 by 'Bess of Hardwick'. In 1590, even before the Old Hall was complete, Bess started to build another house immediately beside it – the ''New Hall'' seen to the left.. which is open to visitors - today the Old Hall is now just a shell,

Ducks and fishermen - down at the pond - at the village of 'Ford' south Sheffield. Named ''Ford wheel dam'' from the days when water powered mills were common along this valley. Have a good and ''Happy fence Friday'' everyone.. from > David J.

For the ''World photography day'' - here is 'Bolsover castle' - the now ruined buildings seen to the right are open to the elements.. The 'Little Castle' seen centre was created as an extravagant retreat by playboy, poet and courtier, Sir William Cavendish. With medieval-style turrets and towers it was a building designed to surprise and delight, a castle built for living - rather than defence. Even royalty came here, in 1634, when Sir William spent a staggering £15,000 on banquets and entertainment for King Charles I, and his Queen Henrietta Maria. Now preserved and beautifully restored, the labyrinth of sumptuous rooms with richly coloured wall art, carved marble fireplaces and stunning over 300 year old painted ceilings.

A small corner cottage adjacent to 'Nunnington Hall' ( see p.i.p )..which sits on the quiet bank of the River Rye. A dwelling of status is recorded here from 1249, but the existing house has grown out of a Tudor hall. Over the past 450 years the house and estate has been altered to suit a succession of owners and tenants.