Tractors and a country church.

More pictures and memories from my archive, these are from a day in May 2024.

 In 2023 I photographed the annual "Wolds Tractor run" which started at Caudwell's farm in Ludborough.  I only photographed the gathering on that day and the tractors leaving the yard on their way out onto the run.  I posted those pictures on my blog.

In 2024 I photographed the tractors again but this time, out on the route of the run as they passed through the village of Wold Newton.  A place I visit very often and you may be familiar with it from previous posts.  Popcorn & I positioned ourselves on a bend in the road as they were leaving the village, so I could get a head on view as they approached.  I took a lot of photo's (as you can imagine) but pruned them down somewhat.  There's still maybe too many included here, sorry.

This is the first of the tractors on the run, having just gone through Wold Newton.

Some of the older, vintage tractors.

More arriving from my right.

The view to my left as they went on their way along the lane.

I usually get a wave or two at these events, probably attracted by the sight of Popcorn!

A newer model.

They were followed by the modern, giant tractors.

I managed to get a bit of wheel spin into this and the next pic.

As the last tractor went on it's way I waited for the support vehicles.

This rather splendid Mercedes open tourer had a flashing beacon to warn following
motorists what lay ahead. 

   

After the tractors had all passed through we walked back into the village for tea & cake at the village hall.  Afterwards we went to the village church to take a few photo's.

All Saints Church, Wold Newton.

This is All Saints Church on a hill overlooking the village of Wold Newton.
In some reference sources it's also known as "All Hallows".

The original church dates back to the 12th century, but the current church was rebuilt to a 
design by the renowned church architect James Fowler from Louth, in 1862.
It was Consecrated again in 1862 and is thought to be the 5th church on the site. 

The south porch has flowers around it, I took these photo's in May 2024.  I think the flowers
here must be Dandelions.

The interior is largely the vision of the village Squire from 1879 - 1956, William Morris Wright.
While at Oxford University he became influenced by the high church revival and on his return 
enjoyed embellishing the church.
A rood screen over the chancel has the figures of the crucified Christ and the two Marys,
there are eight small statues of saints around the walls.

This statue is of Saint George slaying the dragon.

The chancel is elliptical with windows all around it. 

The final photo is taken from the chancel, looking down the knave to the west end tower.

Although out of site, Popcorn is waiting for me just inside the south porch door.
We hope you enjoyed this post.

Nikon Z6ii + 24 - 70mm lens.

Sam's Barber Shop.

 A new Barber's shop has recently opened in our neighbourhood.  It's very bright and colourful so, of course, I had to go and photograph it.  I was given permission to take a few pics inside too and to put them on my Blog.

The sign above the shop is illuminated and very colourful, there's even a rotating barbers pole.

The Barber allowed me inside which was really bright and impressive too.

Wall Mural.

This sign is outside, just as customers enter.

Another look at Sam's Barber Shop.

Nikon Z6 ii + 24 - 70mm lens.

The Humberston Fitties on a dull day.

 Popcorn and I had a walk along the Fitties on a very cold, dull day on the 3rd of March this year.  Very few people about, just one or two other dog walkers.  I took a few photo's to show how wild and bare the area looks out of season, in contrast to when our visitors come in the warm summer weather.  

Low tide leaves the swirls and ever changing habits of the creeks visible.

All along the sea bank are gabions full of large rocks to prevent the rough, high tides eroding
the shoreline. 

The sun started to make an appearance to lift my spirits.

Larch fencing surrounds most of the embankment and the dunes along the beach.
They catch the sand when we have gales and, in time, the dunes build up.

As I was photographing this driftwood a mum came along with a little kiddie.
I think they were the only folk down there.

Many years ago these boulders where stacked along here to act as a groyne to steady
the tidal flow.  I believe they were brought across from the Netherlands. 

A different view of the driftwood.

Although it was very cold on our walk there wasn't much more than a gentle breeze.
The Marram Grasses here demonstrate the prevailing wind that can be quite brisk at times.

More Marram Grass and then time to go home.

Nikon Z6ii + 24 - 70 lens.

Barton Upon Humber, the Haven quayside and boatyard.

 THE THIRD & FINAL SET OF PHOTO'S FROM OUR VISIT TO BARTON IN MAY 2024.

The Haven runs from the Humber Estuary into the town.  Once a very busy industrial area with a Ropery extending along it's length.

The Haven was also where a ferry service ran for hundreds of years between Barton Upon Humber and the port of Kingston Upon Hull, on the north bank of the Humber Estuary.  Connecting Lincolnshire with Yorkshire.  This was way back in time, before the Humber Bridge was built in the 1980's.

Low tide in the Haven, the Barton Boatyard is alongside.

The Haven is alongside the Humber Bridge.

Looking inland from the Haven.

No visit to Barton Upon Humber is complete without a panoramic view of the bridge.

The Waters Edge Visitor Center.

Cow Parsley, my favourite.

Even more of it.

Then we went into the Waters Edge Country Park.
It's a flooded, abandoned area where the Britag chemical works once was.  The works was
closed down and completely demolished many years ago and the land declared totally
unfit for rebuilding anything on.  Nature took over, some parts flooded and then paths were
put through it.  It's now a lovely place for a walk and to study birds and nature.

Bramble shoots emerging.

The lakes have quickly established with reed beds.

Lots of bird life on the lakes.

This seating area gives people to rest.

I spotted a family later.

A very discreet photo of them enjoying the view.

There were a few swans too.

That was the end of our day at Barton Upon Humber and the last post in this series.
Hope you enjoyed the photo's.

Nikon Z6ii + 24 - 70mm lens.