Basildon sun dial

A large number of public health messages over the past century have focused on the dangers of too much sun exposure, such as aging, skin cancer and DNA damage. However, in reality, today’s science tells us that exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in […]

Basildon sun dial

It’s summertime for another few weeks, despite the common assumption that Labor Day brings summer’s end. But this weekend still frequently brings the last chance to hit the beach or the pool, or to spend all day grilling hot dogs […]

Millennium Bell Tower

Millennium Bell Tower The Millennium Bell Tower sits within St Martin’s Square, slightly set apart from St Martin’s Church. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 12 March 1999 to commemmorate the millennium. It s of neo-gothic design, 85 […]

Mother and Child Fountain

Mother and Child Fountain Fountain in the main outdoor shopping area in Basildon town centre. Created in 1962 by Maurice Lambert RA, it appears in the town crest and the mayor’s chains. It was refurbished in 2009 at a cost […]

Mother and Child Fountain

Mother and Child Fountain Fountain in the main outdoor shopping area in Basildon town centre. Created in 1962 by Maurice Lambert RA, it appears in the town crest and the mayor’s chains. It was refurbished in 2009 at a cost […]

St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting

St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting Gravestone at St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting Location on map Shooting data Shutter speed:1/200 Aperture:f/4 Physical data Camera:Canon EOS 6D Date and time:1 May 2013 Lens:EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM Location:51°40’40.43″ N 0°24’24.2″ E Exposure settings ISO:ISO 100 […]

Porch at St Margaret’s Church

Porch at St Margaret’s Church Interior of the porch at St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting, looking out towards the London to Norwich railway line. Shooting data Shutter speed:1/400 Aperture:f/4 Exposure settings ISO:ISO 100 Exposure compensation:0 EV Metering mode:Pattern Exposure program:Aperture priority […]

St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting

St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting Wood and brick Church of England church in Margaretting, built in the 12th century but with elements that suggest there was a construction on the site as early as Roman times. Location on map Shooting data […]

St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting

St Margaret’s Church, Margaretting Wood and brick Church of England church in Margaretting, built in the 12th century but with elements that suggest there was a construction on the site as early as Roman times. Location on map Shooting data […]

Ingatestone Alms Houses

Ingatestone Alms Houses Alms Houses on Ingatestone High Street. The middle section, directly behind the tree, is a Roman Catholic chapel. Built in 1840 and renovated in 1978. Shooting data Shutter speed:1/640 Aperture:f/4 Exposure settings ISO:ISO 100 Exposure compensation:0 EV […]