Tag Archives: Hometourist

Cycle Paths and Post-war Estates

Posted on 4 December 2012 by

The joy of no deadlines. Waking up in daylight: Long dog walks before breakfast without a time limit. In fact, there’s little better than setting out on a 30 minute quick walk then seeing the sunshine and blue skies and … Continue reading →

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The Crown House Jewel

Posted on 4 April 2012 by

The wonderful eccentricity of urban industrial and commercial architecture in Leeds never fails to intrigue, enthuse and excite. Whilst I was practically in tears at having to send my laptop off for repair last week (online backups and hard drive … Continue reading →

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Scenic Snow

Posted on 7 February 2012 by

I’m deriving huge enjoyment from winter scenery around my workplace at the moment. Beauty everywhere I look!

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Mabgate Magic

Posted on 10 December 2011 by

For many years I had a daily commute into Leeds city centre. I had a variety of different routes to choose from depending on whim and prevailing traffic conditions, but my consistent favourite from both a circulation and aesthetic perspective … Continue reading →

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Perspectives and Views

Posted on 25 November 2011 by

The Familiar Path Yesterday was one of those blissful sunny autumnal days when it makes sense to abandon normal routines and instead spend a morning rambling through woods and countryside. So that’s exactly what I did. There were many other … Continue reading →

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More Holbeck Architecture: Tower Works

Posted on 9 November 2011 by

It’s been a little while since I wrote a laudatory post about Holbeck, but I couldn’t resist today’s offering. I was wandering along Water Lane to grab a coffee, and thinking about my current series of work about Holbeck botanical … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Mismatched China

Posted on 29 October 2011 by

I am always delighted to be able to patronise cosy and original independent cafés and restaurants. I’ve posted before about great little places in Leeds and much farther afield, but I don’t think I’ve previously written about the gloriously tiny-yet-perfect … Continue reading →

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Never too late to realise an Idea

Posted on 16 October 2011 by

It’s happened to everyone I suspect. You write a post, it doesn’t save, and then you lose it. Today’s post was supposed to be about me achieving a 20 year dream to stick a couple of chairs and a table … Continue reading →

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Urban Walks In Leeds 8

Posted on 25 September 2011 by

I’ve always loved urban walks. By that I mean walks around urban environments and settings. I think it started when I was living in the City of London. At weekends, I could wander the financial heart of the city without … Continue reading →

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Knickerbocker Shake #hometourist

Posted on 10 September 2011 by

I do admire a good idea done well, even if the product is not my sort of thing and goes against every healthy eating principle in the book. I live in a lively part of North Leeds with some excellent … Continue reading →

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