Knole National Trust, Kent,

Knole was extended from an earlier manor house in the 15th century and became a royal possession during the Tudor dynasty when Henry VIII's daughter lived and Elizabeth I is also said to have visited. From 1603, Thomas Sackville made it the aristocratic treasure house for the Sackville family, who were prominent and influential in court circles. Over more than 400 years, his descendants rebuilt and then furnished Knole in three further bursts of activity.

Thomas Sackville's Jacobean great house, unlike any surviving English great house apart from Haddon Hall, still looks as it did when Thomas died, having managed "to remain motionless like this since the early 17th century", balanced between growth and decay.

Elmey Marshes, Isle of Sheppey

I stopped for a couple of hours on the Isle of Sheppey on my way to give a talk at Ashford PS. Mainly spent the time bird watching but first a few infrared landscapes followed by some of the birds.

Chatham Salute to the 40s

 Thirty Members of Cambridge Camera club and friends and relatives had a coach trip to  Chatham Dockyard on Saturday to record their Salute to the '40s Event. Among the reenactors were these photographers and a very extrovert rope seller. There did seem to be a bit of puzzlement as to how to use the old camera equipment especially the light meter.

Lights Come On in Margate

 A few shots of Margate's older quarter as the lights came on.

Turner Gallery Margate

 The warmth of the Turner Gallery was very welcome after spending time on the promenade.

Second Visit to Cantebury

Three images from Monday's visit in the rain to the Cathedral. Ceiling from Tower - not as symmetrical as I wanted as I was putting the camera on the floor and hoping! Like the Chapter House with the mirror for viewing the ceiling. The corridor was very dark so pleased to get an image out of it that is reasonable when converted to monochrome.

Herne Bay

Herne Bay used to have a long pier from which steamers left to tour the coast and into London. Now the Pier Head is separated from the Land end of the pier after a series of fires, deliberate demolition during the war and the great storm in 1978.

Even in the rain on Monday, the town still has a certain elegance.