The oldest effigy in Aston Parish Church

Church Effigy 2
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

It dates from 1360. The man is Ralph Arden, the great, great, great, great grandfather of Mary Arden, William Shakespeares mother.

From dark to light

Woods 03
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

Three photos combined! Two views of Aston Park, and a pic of Aston Church in the background.

Christmas Lights 2

Christmas Lights 2
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

One year the Birmingham City Council tried to organise a Christmas Market themselves - it was pathetic!

Talking of our wonderful Council - A few months ago parts of the city were hit by a mini tornado. Quite a few houses (in one of the poorest areas) are still surrounded by scaffolding. The council now wants to charge them for the hire of the scaffolding! Oh well, I suppose they have to make money to pay for the next slap up do/ trip abroad etc for themselves somehow.

Christmas Lights 1

Christmas Lights 1
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

The Frankfurt Christmas Market has become an annual event in Birmingham.

Aston Hall

Aston Hall
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

Taken from the "Bowling Green" side of the house.

Another ghostie!

Graveyard 06
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

Railway Bridge

Railway Bridge
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

A view of the other side of the bridge at Wilmcote.

Wilmcote Station

Wilmcote Station
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

The station for Mary Arden's house - a couple of miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.

Another Fairy

photo 049
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

and this is the first one I did!

Flying Fairy

Tree Fairy
Originally uploaded by Stargazey.

The latest in a series of "fairy" pictures.

My wife and Jack

I took a picture of Marit and a pumpkin that she carved for Halloween. Wychwood beers are running an Art of Pumpkin Carving competition to win some Hobgoblin beer!