Sunday Memories

Posted on July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 Posted in lake district, memories, SJ Butler, travelsTagged 2022, archive, fountains abbey, lake district, lakes, memories, Photography, travelsLeave a comment

It’s Sunday, so here’s a few memories from one of my favourite places, the Lake District.

I haven’t visited for about two years now due to Covid etc and I’m really itching to get back there this year. I quite fancy going in Autumn when there are some beautiful colours in the trees & mountains and also some glorious sunrises and sunsets.

Also, I was supposed to be going out for the day at Fountains Abbey but an upset stomach put an end to that! I’m ok(ish) now but I thought I would also post a few images from the last time I went!

Flower Power

Who doesn’t like unique cards & gifts to send to their favourite people? I’m…

Wednesday Flowers

A quick edits of flowers that my friend had bought to cheer the house…

Lost Flower Meadows

This was taken a few years ago when there was a beautiful corn field…

Sunday Memories

Posted on May 29, 2022May 20, 2022 Posted in lake district, memories, SJ Butler, travelsTagged lake district, lakes, memories, Photography, travels2 Comments

It’s Sunday, so here’s a few memories from one of my favourite places, the Lake District.

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Lake District Memories IX

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are…

Lake District Memories VII

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are…

Lake District Memories V

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! If you go…

Sunday Memories

Posted on May 22, 2022May 28, 2022 Posted in lake district, memories, SJ Butler, travelsTagged lake district, lakes, memories, Photography, travels4 Comments

It’s Sunday, so here’s a few memories from one of my favourite places, the Lake District.

Sunday Throwback

It’s Sunday again and this gorgeous Magnolia tree was taken during the first lockdown.…

June Memories

I can hear the wind blowing outside as I lay in my bed at…

Sunday Memories

I was having a sort out of my hard drive and I came across…

Lake District Memories IX

Posted on November 21, 2021November 7, 2021 Posted in lake district, Landscapes, travelsTagged ancient, archive, cumbria, history, lakes, Landscapes, memories, Photography, SJ Butler, travels2 Comments

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more. This week the Lakes a few of the beautiful water falls – enjoy and have a great Sunday.

Moss Force (top right, bottom middle & right) can be found in Newlands Pass, above Buttermere village. Access to Moss Force is fairly easy as the waterfall is roughly 220 yards from the road between Keswick and Buttermere.

The falls are an impressive sight after rain as torrents of water plunge 100 meters below.

Aira Force is a beautiful waterfall located just off the banks of Ullswater. Park at the National Trust car park and follow the Gowbarrow Trail through the forest, passing Aira Force to reach the summit of Gowbarrow.

This famous waterfall has been a popular attraction for over 300 years, and has even been written about by the likes of William Wordsworth in his poem Airey-Force Valley.

Rydal Falls is situated just off the A591 between Ambleside and Grasmere. It is a ten minute walk from Rydal Mount, once home to the poet William Wordsworth.

Lake District Memories VIII

Posted on November 14, 2021November 6, 2021 Posted in lake district, memoriesTagged archive, cumbria, lakes, memories, Photography, SJ ButlerLeave a comment

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more. This week we are having a look at some of the beautiful wild life that I have seen on my many visits to the Lakes.

Perhaps the most iconic of all of the wildlife that has found a sanctuary in the Lake District is the Red Squirrel. Native to the UK, its numbers have reduced significantly since the introduction of its cousin the Grey Squirrel.

The Lake District is one of the last remaining places in England where you can see the Red Squirrel with the largest population in England surviving here. You may also spot road signs alerting you to the possible presence of Red Squirrels, encouraging you to slow down!

Also, Herdwick Sheep can be found roaming freely throughout the Cumbrian fells. This iconic breed is native to Cumbria and it’s thought that 99% of the population live in within the county’s border.

All photographs are taken by SJ Butler Photography & must not be copied or reproduced without permission from SJ Butler – thank you

Lake District Memories VII

Posted on November 7, 2021November 6, 2021 Posted in lake district, Landscapes, travelsTagged ancient, archive, cumbria, history, lakes, Landscapes, memories, Photography, SJ Butler, travels2 Comments

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more. This week the Lakes in pastel – enjoy and have a great Sunday.

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Lake District Memories VI

Posted on October 31, 2021October 26, 2021 Posted in lake district, Landscapes, travelsTagged ancient, archive, cumbria, history, lakes, Landscapes, memories, Photography, SJ Butler, travels4 Comments

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! The Lakes are steeped in history and mystery with some stunning caves, stones and more.

Castlerigg Stone Circle or the the Keswick Circle in the older historical sources, and its exact purpose still remains unclear, but researchers believe that it was used for ceremonial or religious purposes.

Castlerigg Stone Circle was built around 4,500 years ago in the Neolithic times.

The circle, probably once had 42 stones, now consists of 38 granite stones arranged in a circle, approximately 32.6 x 29.5 m in diameter. Within the ring is a rectangle of a further 10 standing stones. The tallest stone is 2.3 meters high. It was probably built around 3000 BC – the beginning of the later Neolithic Period.

Probably built around **3000 BC**, the beginning of the later Neolithic Period,
Castlerigg Stone Circle is one of the earliest stone circles in Britain.
It is important in terms of megalithic astronomy and geometry, as the construction contains significant astronomical alignments.

Rydal caves are a must if you visit the Lakes.
Situated above Rydal Water near Buttermere

Inside Rydal Caves are stunning patterns on the rocks. Unfortunately, the caves are manmade.
Rydal Cave used to be called Loughrigg Quarry.
The Lake District is famous for its slate and, in the 19th century,
Loughrigg Fell was a Slate Mine where it would be sourced from.

All photographs are taken by SJ Butler Photography & must not be copied or reproduced without permission from SJ Butler – thank you

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Lake District Memories III

Posted on October 10, 2021December 7, 2021 Posted in lake district, Landscapes, memories, Sunrise SunsetsTagged archive, cumbria, glenriding, lakes, Landscapes, memories, Photography, quotes, SJ Butler, sunrise, sunsets, travels, ullswater6 Comments

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

It’s Sunday so it must be visit the Lake District day! So missing the Lake District, Cumbria. It is over a year since I last went and I’m feeling the pull to go more than ever, especially that my favourite time of the year is almost here. For now, I will have to be content with memories from yesteryear, I hope you like them. This week it’s the turn of fabulous sunrises and sunsets. How beautiful are these?

“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.”

J Walton

Lake District Memories II

Posted on October 3, 2021October 9, 2021 Posted in lake district, Landscapes, memoriesTagged archive, cumbria, glenriding, lakes, Landscapes, memories, Photography, SJ Butler, travels, ullswater5 Comments

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

These fell ponies are absolutely beautiful, they even let me stroke their gorgeous mane.

View from the top
Sorry can’t remember where!

Look at the beautiful golden colours on here.
This is a lovely walk from Glenriding to Howetown.

Always pack your raincoat – look at that sky!

Lake District Memories

Posted on September 26, 2021October 9, 2021 Posted in lake district, Landscapes, memories, travelsTagged archive, cumbria, lakes, Landscapes, memories, Photography, SJ Butler, travels, ullswater4 Comments

“The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ”
Yann Arthus-Bertrand

So missing the Lake District, Cumbria. It is over a year since I last went and I’m feeling the pull to go more than ever, especially that my favourite time of the year is almost here. I have a few days holiday coming up in the next few weeks and I am so tempted to pack my camera gear and head off.

For now, I will have to be content with memories from yesteryear, I hope you like them.

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