Loose_Grip/Pete's photos with the keyword: King

Another footplate shot from BR Blue-liveried Great Western Railway King 4-6-0 6023 King Edward II. We are stationary at Rothley Up platform signal waiting for the Class 37-hauled train to clear the section from Leicester North before proceeding.

On King Richard's Road (the A47) in Leicester there is an impressive wall mural of, not surprisingly, Richard III presumably at the Battle of Bosworth. More than 500 years after his death the king's body was discovered under a car park & reburied in the cathedral. Leicester has always celebrated the royal connection but since the find tourism has really increased. HWW to everyone. Have a great mid-week day.

The skyline of Canary Wharf dominates the Docklands of East London. Where once ships from all over the world unloaded The Royal Albert Dock is now quiet, a place to sit and contemplate how quickly things change. HBM to everyone. Have a great start to the new week.

At speed on the Great Western Railway main line between Slough and Ealing and the only light is from the white hot coals through the partially open firebox door silhouetting the fireman's profile while the driver keeps an eagle eye on the road ahead. Among the many and varied noises as we rushed through the night was the satisfying ring of the AWS bell indicating a clear road ahead. Southern Railway N15 4-6-0 30453 King Arthur is on the Saint George's Day (Sir Lamiel was Welsh) Cathedrals Express steam special returning to Clapham Junction from Stratford upon Avon.

The statue of Richard III in the square outside Leicester Cathedral with white roses of York.

KIng Richard III's tomb inside Leicester Cathedral.

King Richard III Route. Expect Delays - it's been 530 years since he passed this way before. That's some delay!