One item on my list of things to do in my 70th year is to climb the tower of #DurhamCathedral - #towerchallenge 325 steps. I last did it as a teenager.
I ticked that off my list this morning 👍🏽
Wonderful autumn views.

#Autumn in Bishop Auckland.
Photos taken today close to my home.

Simple and a feeling of peace and holiness.
The crypt of Ripon Cathedral, built c.670 visited today with friends.

Delightful visit to the Chapel of Stanbrook Abbey, Wass, N Yorkshire, and 'eco-convent' with stunning architecture.

Let's show Love is Stronger than hate!

Refugees are welcome here 🤗

Repost 💚

While bombs are falling and the world seems to descend ever more rapidly here are some pics of wildflowers in Upper Teesdale above Forest in Teesdale. Including some wild orchids. It was a lovely day for a walk with friends

Adding to my personal Bishop Auckland flora. 😊
5th collection, wild flowers once again close to home.
Goatsbeard, Nipplewort, Lady's Mantle, Knapweed.
#MyBpAPhotos

Building up my Bishop Auckland Flora 😊
4th collection of wild flower photos taken close to home.
Nipplewort, Buttercup meadow, White Clover and Comfrey.

Wild flowers close to home. 3rd collection.
This time flowers within 100 yards of home. #MyBpAPhotos
Herb Robert, Greater Periwinkle, Cow Parsley, Hogweed

2nd post!
Wild flowers close to home. This time on paths around the town.
#MyBpAPhotos
Hawkweed, Vetch, Wild Poppy, Herb Bennett

My first post.
By the banks of the River #Gaunless, Bishop Aucklabnd today.
#MyBpAPhotos - Photos taken within walking distance of my retirement house.
Germander speedwell, Stitchwort, Ivy leaved Toadflax, Red Campion