My blog is intended to provide ongoing updates and observations on Hertfordshire cycling; but not just that: it will also include other topics as and when they crop up.
Tuesday 28 January 2014
A puzzle for you
I wonder if any viewer can identify the object illustrated. The younger generation probably will not. I will give you a clue. With the centenary this year of the First World War there was a song written about the object it is associated with. The song became very popular with both sides in the conflict.
Monday 27 January 2014
Some interesting pictures
Thursday 23 January 2014
An old-fashoned steam engine
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A very wet and miserable January day gave me a chance to look back at previous pictures from my blog. This one is a steam engine which, among other uses, was used on compacting newly laid road surfaces. Various other models were used, with cables attached to pull ploughs across fields instead of using a horse and plough. Another use was to thrash the corn at harvest time. Being of an advanced age I remember them well.
Tuesday 14 January 2014
Children's art
In the village of Wheathampstead stands The Swan public house, a listed building, which means strict rules apply with regard to structural alterations. Unfortunately in 2013 a fire broke out engolfing the roof, which necessitated the public house closing until restoration work can commence. To enclose the building a hoarding was erected, which looked rather drab, so with the help of a resident artist the children of the village painted these murals which depict well-known people who have lived locally. See if you can look them up on wikipedia and read their history.
Sunday 12 January 2014
A village church
On a beautiful crisp January morning I cycled past the village church in the village of Kimpton which is just a few miles from where I live, so I thought you would like to see a picture of the church and perhaps swap your books and have a cup of coffee at the same time!
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