Pictures of Portchester

By Tim Lambert Portchester is a charming old community near Portsmouth. It is the site of a Roman fort. In the Middle Ages, a keep and other buildings were added. Portchester Castle has been used for different purposes through the ages. Porchester itself is known for its picturesque buildings. Portchester Castle Keep Another view of… Continue reading Pictures of Portchester

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Pictures of Frome

By Tim Lambert Frome is a very interesting town in Somerset. It has a rich history and has many attractive old buildings. It is well worth a visit. A fountain in Frome Boyle Cross Some colourful tiles A colourful postbox in Frome A pub in Frome Frome Town Hall Memorial Theatre A history of Frome

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Pictures of Farnham

By Tim Lambert Farnham is a charming town in Surrey. It’s noted for its Georgian buildings and its parks. It also has a very good museum The Museum of Farnham. The Haren Garden Farnham Town Hall Spire Church Farnham Pottery in the Museum of Farnham An old house in West Street Farnham Near Farnham Library… Continue reading Pictures of Farnham

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Pictures of Clapham

By Tim Lambert Clapham has a long history. It started as a Saxon village and became a fashionable place to live in the 18th century. Here are a few pictures I took of Clapham. Clapham Common An old drinking fountain on Clapham Common Holy Trinity Church Clapham Clapham Clock Tower Clapham Common Underground Station Clapham… Continue reading Pictures of Clapham

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A History of Theatre

By Tim Lambert Ancient Greek Theatre The Greeks are famous for drama. Theatre probably began with a group of people called a chorus singing and dancing in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. Then about 534 BC, a man named Thespis added a single actor to the chorus. A second actor was added and… Continue reading A History of Theatre

Pictures of Horndean

By Tim Lambert Horndean is a large village in Southeast Hampshire. It was once famous for its brewing industry. Nearby is the tiny but charming hamlet of Blendworth and the small village of Catherington. These are some pictures I took around the area. Holy Trinity Church Blendworth A View from the Church A lampost in… Continue reading Pictures of Horndean

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