October 13th – Chester is always a delight from the cormorants loafing on the Dee like old men on a park bench to the chimneys and remarkably diverse architectural threads, and in autumn, it’s amplified, particularly on a day with such dramatic skies.

I love the central shopping area with the ‘rows’ – upper tier walkways, bridges and balconies that weave and dodge, reminding you of Pratchet’s Ankh Morpork.

A great afternoon.

May 30th – Just as I came down Church Street in Rugeley, the sun came out. After weeks of blustery wind and thin sun, all of a sudden it felt like summer again. The breeze was warm, and scented with pollen. Some great chimneys here, it’s a lovely street with some fascinating architecture.