Pedal In Preston Park Velodrome Brighton

Preston Park Velodrome in Brighton is the oldest cycle track in the UK and was built in 1877. I was surprised when I first heard about it as I have covered many photo assignments in Brighton over the years but for some reason never heard of the track. Researching it further and discovering its history I soon decided that it would make a great photo project. And so one lovely Autumn's day in October I visited the track whilst a charity cycling event called 'Pedal In Preston Park' was being held.

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Littlehampton Bonfire Torchlight Procession

Littlehampton Traditional Bonfire Night and Torchlight Procession dates back 62 years and attracts thousands of people to the seaside town in West Sussex. It is a celebration of the anniversary of the overthrow of the attempt by Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators to blow up the King and Parliament on 5th November 1605. I have covered the event many times before when I was a local newspaper photographer, however this year I wanted to capture the people that take part. 

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Apple Day In Slindon West Sussex

It's early autumn and as the days draw shorter, the countryside around me is turning a beautiful golden colour. A recent search to find a local commercial apple orchard lead me to the Apple Day at Slindon in West Sussex. With a traditional rack and cloth oak cider press, called 'Big Bertha', being used and lots of apples, I spent the day taking photos of the traditional applying pressing process.

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Vintage Tractors A Photography Tribute

As I watched waiting to take my photos I thought that if I was an old tractor this is probably the way I would like to spend my last days. Being well looked after by a friendly tractor enthusiast and wheeled out in the summer months to various country fairs to be sat on and photographed. To be climbed on, driven and to play a part in childs fun memory of a family day out.

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A spring time walk to find the Bluebells

As I walk through the grounds of Kew Gardens in Richmond, I look for the carpet of blue. Maybe it will be around this corner or over that hill? As I walk, I'm joined by others also looking for the first sign of Spring. The enchanting colour that will melt the heart of the hardest soul. And then we arrive, a corner is turned and a path followed, we are finally greeted with an amazing carpet of bluebells…..

 

 

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