The good people at Alcester Bunting & Lighting were up early this Sunday putting the flags and bunting back up around the high street. If only they could stay up all year round!
These were taken today (22nd of April 2026), from outside the Holly Bush pub and No. 10 Coffee Shop, looking towards St Nicholas Church.
The flying Scotsman has been making trips to and from Stratford-upon-Avon this week and so I thought I’d try and catch it.
This was the first attempt – passing Edstone Aqueduct at 12:17. The aqueduct was full of people trying to get a view.
I then ventured down again at around 5 to catch it with my drone. You can see the footage here:
Some photo’s from a trip to Kenilworth to see the installation of a box girder bridge to carry the HS2 line under the A46 bypass. The structure was created off-site and pushed into place on-site. The preparation for this work took under a year with 19 days used to push the box into place, minimising delays for road users. Top planning from the people at HS2 to do this.
I also took a video with my drone. Check it out here
All footage taken on the 28th of April 2025.
Pictures from an early summer walk following Monarch’s way from Kinwarton to Spernal Lane, a little bit of the Alne Hills and back again.
All pictures taken on Tuesday the 29th of April 2025
Aerial pictures of the Fleur de Lys pub, Lowsonford. Taken half-way on a canal walk from Wootton Wawen on Sunday the 20th of April 2025.
The Mount Inn, Stanton. You’d be forgiven for never knowing there was a pub here as it’s hidden right at the back of this charming Cotswold’s village.
A cosy 17th century pub with views extending as far as the Welsh mountains. And you can sit at the bar, too. A theme I’m seeing across Donnington pubs.
Drink of choice today was Donnington’s Cotswold Stout.
Some recent aerial pictures of the development site at Oversley Mill Services on the roundabout between the A435 and the A46 just outside of Alcester. There has been a fuel station here since 1990 and has previously been a BP petrol station with a car wash.
The current plans are for a new petrol station alongside additional electric vehicle charging bays, a new car park, car wash area, coffee drive thru and a brand new store called “Browns”, named after the owners.
In their own words:
Get ready to explore an amazing selection of food and drink, including all your favourite Co-op own brand ranges. But that’s not all! We’re also bringing you Browns Car Spa, offering a full range of car washing and valeting options to keep your car looking as good as new.
Whether you’re fuelling up for a road trip or stocking up your cupboards, Browns Food Stores is your one-stop-shop for convenience and quality.
All pictures taken on the 7th of April 2025.
A few pictures of Tower Bridge and other key London monuments from the air last Wednesday (5th of March).
In late summer 2016 I enjoyed a 2.5-mile circular walk from the historic Kinwarton Dovecote, taking a clockwise route towards Alcester.
My walk began at the Dovecote, a fascinating example of a medieval dovecote. From there, I headed towards the River Alne, and following it towards the picturesque Hoo Mill. Reaching Hoo Mill, I crossed the footbridge and continued towards the Stratford Road.
As I approached Alcester, the Centenary Field came into view with St Nicholas providing a nice backdrop. Walking through the high street I managed to stop and take a few pictures. One of which you will see on this page – although the scaffolding did ruin it slightly.
I had never really stepped foot inside the church other than for a ceremony. So it was nice to explore a little – there are many things of interest in here – with the obvious one being the tomb of Sir Fulke Greville.
While the 2.5-mile route is easily manageable, it does include a short section across fields, so wearing appropriate footwear is advisable. The majority of the walk, however, follows well-maintained paths, making it a relatively easy and accessible ramble for most. This walk provides a lovely blend of history, natural beauty, and town charm, offering a wonderful glimpse into the heart of Warwickshire.
Date of walk: 29th of August 2016
