Images of 2023
Some images from our life in 2023. Click any picture for a larger version.
Ross with 'Majesty', an oak tree in Fredville Park, Nonington, near Canterbury, thought to be nearly 800 years old but still growing. We were introduced to this magnificent hollow specimen by Nigel Davies in August 2023.
Our Edinburgh kitchen, showing the long refectory table, designed and made for us by Jim McKeen
Peter and Ross – lunch overlooking the Water of Leith
Clive Wilmer and Ross at the Cardozo Kindersley workshop in Cambridge
Peter with Donald Smith at Hergest Croft Gardens
Peter at Ruskin View, Kirkby Lonsdale (currently closed)
Peter, Stefan and Uschi
Peter with Alexandra Lotz in Augsburg
With Déirdre Kelly at Brantwood
Ross with Michael and Phil Thomas at Knedlington Old Hall
Graciela, Ross and Peter at the Garden House, Brodsworth
Peter in Cupar at Coronation time; watching the coronation on TV took us back to 1952
Ross at Brechin Station on the preserved Caledonian Railway
Exuberant Sicilian Baroque: Santa Caterina, Palermo
Lunching at Antica Focacceria S, Francesco, Palermo
On the roof at San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Palermo: Kenny and Peter with our charming guide, Fabio
The Cappella Palatina in the Royal Palace, Palermo: wonderful 12th-century mosaics
Cappella Palatina mosaic - builders slaking lime
Ross, Peter, Marcello and Kenny, Palermo
Cefalù – a peaceful place away from the bustle of Palermo
Monreale Cathedral and cloister, high on a hill above Palermo
Ross at the top of Monreale Cathedral