David G Johnson's photos

A small chalet style building at 'Brodsworth hall' named the 'Target house' due to it being sited at the far end of an archery range,. from the times when the hall was in full use.

The 'Eckington Mining Memorial,' Derbyshire, a site dedicated to the memory of the Mining Industry, and community of Eckington and surrounding areas. The slim posts hold names of workers from six working pits back in the day,. up to as late as 1989 > 'Renishaw park' 1860 - 1989.

The rockery,. and gardens,.. with Brodsworth hall to the right,.. a ''pip'' for the gardens. A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone - from > David J.

Maintained by many volunteers,. and also the full timers,. the beauty of the extensive gardens of Brodsworth hall are always good for a visit at all times of the year.

The pathway down to the woodland walks,.. which circle around the three 'Linacre dams' near Chesterfield - Derbyshire. A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone - from > David J.

A most solid and weathered bench,. at 'Longshaw park' a part of the 'National Trust' network U.K. A ''Good and happy'' Bench Monday to all,.. from > Dj.

Hardwick Hall was 'built' between 1590 - 1597 by Bess of Hardwick, Countess of Shrewsbury and it was owned by her descendants until the mid-twentieth century she was the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I, and her house was a statement of her wealth and power. The windows are exceptionally large and numerous at a time when glass was a luxury, leading to the saying, "Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall.. [Wiki]

A view snapped from just off ''Black Harry lane'' (honest) ,. down on to 'Coombs dale'.. a winding ravine valley walk from 2016 of around 3.37 Km.. running West up from the A623 road at 'Calver' Derbyshire.

Pictured in Nerja town centre Feb.2019,.. could this be the culprit ?

There sure is some heavy material in that there bin,.. snapped during February 2011.. at Rowsley near Bakewell. A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone on 'iper' and 'Good Wishes' too - from David J.

For a challenging walk out - there's not a lot that can beat a stagger down the ankle twisting rocks of 'Doe lane' - 'Ford' - South Sheffield.

Only grim and drab scenes around locally at the moment,. so here's a sunny oldie from exactly four years ago....walking the 'River Chillar' valley',. North out of Nerja.. en-route to our destination of 'Frigiliana'

A sudden flurry of snow - brings joy to locals,. as they sledge down the slopes around the 'Moss valley'

Photo is taken from the same position - as on the 'Last day of the year' shot,.. 31/12/2023

Local to us,. is ''Eckington hall'' - Joseph Wells jointly with his brother George, increased their coal business till J. and G. Wells became amongst the largest coal proprietors. When he became very rich, he wanted to build a hall, to be called 'Eckington hall'. Looking in vain for a suitable place in Eckington, so he chose a site in Mosborough, 1871 -1872,. thus we have 'Eckington' Hall at 'Mosborough'. He lived but a very short time at his new hall, dying very suddenly October 6th, 1873.// This property is now given over to private residential apartments.

Known as 'Doe Lane'.. but merely a trail through the wooded area of 'Ford' south Sheffield,. and being ankle deep in mud is normal at this time of year... (but frozen solid on the day) A ''HFF'' and 'Have a fine weekend' ,. to all - from > David J.

A last look back along the local 'Moss valley' on a dull and chilly last day of the year., 2023 The 'pip' shows the scene taken from the same position on a snowy Thursday 8th. Feb. 2024

A low sun angle across the fields,. on this,. the winter solstice., the shortest day and longest night of the year.,. give or take a bit of cloud cover... A ''Happy fence Friday'' to everyone,.. from > Dj.