Reading & Berkshire

One dug out of the archives for the 'Les instruments Musicaux Cordophones' group

I didn't get one decent shot of these great-looking birds. I haven't got the technical know-how or probably the right equipment to follow birds in the sky. But I thought that in this case quantity won over quality. Yes they are all Red Kites. Nothing else hangs around when they are there and I have zoomed in on this image, and some showing smaller numbers of these birds, and they are clearly Red Kites from their shape and especially their tails.

To find out what this is about I suggest that you look at Zed Events' website. Not a brilliant photo. because the van was parked in low lying road near Reading Station.

Knocking-off = finishing work time - in this context!

I didn't notice the coin until I had the image on the computer! It is probably a two pence coin, if that helps to see the scale of the photo.

Although the framing on 29-31 is a rather bizarre surface finish, both buildings have their origins in the 17th century, according to Historic England's listing details.

For information about this impressive and moving memorial please go to www.pottsvctrust.org

For information about this impressive and moving memorial please go to www.pottsvctrust.org

For information about this impressive and moving memorial please go to www.pottsvctrust.org

For information about this impressive and moving memorial please go to www.pottsvctrust.org The level of detail on this sculpture is really striking. The nails in the boots, the canvas webbing, bandages, pipe and tobacco - all are precisely sculpted. Tom Murphy has done a magnificent job.