johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Further to earlier posts with this theme here are a few photos taken in North Meols, Lancashire in the UK.
This village is near Southport which is a seaside resort about 20 miles north of Liverpool. Many years ago one of the main industries was "Shrimping", it still exists but there is only one shrimper still operating. The shrimpers lived and worked in very low beamed cottages and usually had thatched roofs, and there are many of these cottages still existing although some have replaced the thatch with tiles probably due to replacement costs.
Here are a few photographs taken on a recent visit, included are a couple taken of my friend Jack Wright's secret garden, so called because it is quite difficult to find the way in. Jacks family have lived in this cottage since the mid 1700' and he still lives currently.
Some background to North Meols history: http://www.northmeols.org.uk/northmeols/history.htm
Some PP was done mainly to remove TV aerials, as it lies at sea level reception is poor

St Cuthberts Church North Meols

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The Bold Arms Hotel (Pub)

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Church Cottage minus Thatch

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Shrimpers Thatched Cottage

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Shrimper Thatched Cottage with Church View

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And Next Door One Still with Thatch

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Jacks Secret Garden (he can seen in the background)

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Jack used to be a green keeper at the nearby course

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North Meols Green and Church

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After my walk round I Called in here for a Pint

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angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set John.

lateron Loc: Yorkshire, England

It looks like a photogenic place!!!!!!

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

Thanks, it was an interesting afternoon out. The only problem I had was that I had left my wallet at home so there was no pint possible!

PeterDragon Loc: Harlan, KY - Kona, HI - Phoenix, AZ

You mean your friend Jack wouldn't spring for a pint.
Jim

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Such a photogenic place, it males me want to travel gain to the UK. Very nice shots.

tbell7D Loc: Houston

Very interesting series of images. I enjoyed every one of these, as well as your history lesson.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Good work, removing modern paraphernalia makes a lot of difference to shots like these. It does however make the ones you've missed stand out more. Shot 1, bottom right hit me straight away and I wasn't consciously looking - maybe your intro guided me to it.

Another location to put on my list of must sees!

Irvingite Charles Loc: Irving, Tx

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

[quote=John N]Good work, removing modern paraphernalia makes a lot of difference to shots like these. It does however make the ones you've missed stand out more. Shot 1, bottom right hit me straight away and I wasn't consciously looking - maybe your intro guided me to it.

Another location to put on my list of must sees![/quote

Well spotted, I admit I didn't spot that one, some aerials are fixed to chimneys with lots of cables going round the brick work, these are rather difficult to remove.

Granddad Loc: UK

Lovely part of the North West of England.
Dave.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Lovely shots, thanks for the brief tour.

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

Great series It brings back memories of my work assignment in Exeter and travels in the area several years ago Thoroughly enjoyed my time there

marsdad Loc: NE Florida

Wonderful series, thanks for sharing