Stony Stratford - a look around continued: February 2012

THIS BLOG REPLACES THE ORIGINAL WEBSITE "Stony Stratford - a look around" which has now been taken down by the service provider.
Since the original site was created technology has moved on with much faster download speeds and better computers now being the norm for most users so it is the intention with this blog to provide some more recent and higher resolution images to compliment those previously published.

A LARGE ARCHIVE OF PRE- 2010 PHOTOS PUBLISHED ON THE ORIGINAL WEBSITE CAN BE FOUND HERE

The panoramas were a popular feature of the original site and this site contains many more.
These are on their own page and can be found HERE
*NEW FEATURE are AERIAL PANORAMAS which can be found HERE

Reformed Norman, Old Wolverton

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Afternoon trunks

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More sticky snow

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Sticky snow

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Odd couple

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Winter watcher

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A wintery St. Giles

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Taking a rest

image by John Jones

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Overshot visitor

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Manor view

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Waiting for a bite

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ABOUT STONY STRATFORD

Stony Stratford is a small market town in North Buckinghamshire, England. It lies upon the old Roman Watling Street which was originally the country's major road going north from London to the north - west. Its position has therefore given it a long and fascinating history going back to those Roman times. As an important stop-over during the days of stagecoach travel its two main hostelries of the Cock and Bull hotels are reputed to have originated the popular phrase "A cock & bull story" from the exaggerated tales that travellers exchanged under their roofs. It is mentioned in Shakespeare's "Richard 111" as the place where the young, uncrowned Edward V was apprehended at the old Rose & Crown Inn.

A thorough history of the town can be found here

Surrounding the town is the River Great Ouse which has greatly influenced its development over the years. It enhances the local wildlife and provides many scenic views. The riverside pathways and meadows are much appreciated by the local populace and are the setting for many of the images appearing on this blog.

STONY STRATFORD IMAGE GALLERY