Architecture | Mark Simms Photography

Arley Hall & Gardens

Arley Hall in Cheshire has been in the same family since the late 15th Century, although the current hall was built in the 1830’s/1840’s. Fans of the BBC drama “Peaky Blinders” may recognise the house as Tommy Shelby’s home from series three onwards.

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Attingham Park

A few images from our recent visit to Attingham Park in Shropshire:

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Bidston Hill

A few shots of the old windmill and observatory that sit on top of Bidston Hill – Wirral’s highest point:

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Wirral Coastline 2

New Brighton Beach and Perch Rock Fort
View from New Brighton to the Port of Liverpool across the River Mersey
New Brighton Lighthouse

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Pembrokeshire Gallery

A gallery of all the images from my recent Pembrokeshire posts, shared in one place for you to enjoy again:

Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber, Pembrokeshire, Wales

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Tenby – Fort & South Beach

In the last post I mentioned that Tenby has two beaches. I posted images of the harbour and North beach last time, so now below are a few shots of the South beach and its Napoleonic fort that sits atop an outcrop of rock that becomes an island at high tide:

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Tenby – Harbour & North Beach

The pretty little seaside town of Tenby is undoubtedly one of Pembrokeshire’s most popular attractions. It’s easy to see why with it’s painted Georgian town houses, ruined medieval castle, Napoleonic Fort (more of which in the next post), picturesque harbour and two beaches – North & South.

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales

St David’s

St David’s with it’s Cathedral and ruined Bishop’s Palace is, by some measures, the smallest city in the United Kingdom….although in reality it’s no bigger than a large village/small town.

Named after St David, the patron Saint of Wales (who founded a monastic order on the site in the 6th century AD) the monastry (later cathedral) and settlement that grew up around it has been attracting pilgrims for over 1500 years….drawn by the Cathedral’s many relics including the remains of St David himself.