Forgotten Photographs

10Sep
by Cherryl

I’d say I have something like an abyss of forgotten photographs. Mostly on memory cards but my phone always seems to need a good clear out as well. Slowly but surely I’m having a digital de-clutter.

I surprise myself with what I find sometimes, here’s a random few with some thoughts 😌

Magpies

That time when I saw 11 Magpies congregate together outside my window, I wonder if they were one big family….probably!

We all know the rhyme about magpies right? One for sorrow, two for joy….etc. Well I thought it ended at ‘seven for a secret never to be told’, but it actually goes up to thirteen and seems a bit spooky. I really don’t think there’s anything linked to how many magpies you see at once – they’re very social birds and like to hang out together (that’s my take).

They’re quite cheeky birds as well – I saw one in a standoff with a fox. The fox was walking along a wall and needed to get past the magpie, but the magpie refused to move out of the way. The fox stood there (probably in disbelief at the boldness of this little bird). I think the fox managed to squeeze past somehow and the magpie gave way a little in the end.

Brunch

Another fish finger sandwich breakfast on the go, very squelchy though, so ended up being finished off with a knife and fork.


Message in a Book

This was handwritten in one of the front pages of an old second hand book – what an inspirational and heartfelt message from a teacher to a student 😌 💛

Whether child or adult, we can be greatly moved and inspired by a kind word or gesture – I hope the young person took this encouraging feedback on board (and kept a copy of it too)💫

Canal Life

Photo: Mirfield, Yorkshire

I don’t personally know anyone who lives on a narrow boat but I know it’s quite common these days. I always imagine it must be very cold on a boat in the winter.

After reading ‘15 Reasons Why Living in a Narrow Boat is a Bad Idea’ not sure I’d be keen.

Accessibility

So, the wheelchair image on this train carriage seemed a bit out of synch when a man on a mobility scooter couldn’t get out of this door onto the platform because of the step down, and ended up asking a member of the public to lift it/him off the train onto the platform – this caused the kind member of the public to hurt his arm during the process 🙄

Betty’s Cafe Tea Rooms

You might have sampled tea in one of Betty’s Tea Rooms.

I’ve been around a few of these tea rooms but never had tea in one yet, they’re very popular  – one of these days I will have to try one out. Whilst visiting this small town I was taken aback by the long outdoor queue on a very cold and wet day. The tea must be very good in there, or maybe the cakes 🤔🍰 …..this one was in Ilkley. Have you been to one?

A Revival

At first I thought it was an Amazon or InPost type collection/drop off type facility when I glimpsed the lockers at the back from the corner of my eye.

Are launderettes becoming more ‘in demand’ again? This looked like quite a new modern 21st century self-serve ‘digital’ type of laundrette’.  I’ve seen a few old fashioned retro ones here are there in London, but I spotted this one in Leeds.

Seems like there are even launderettes in car parks theses days!!!

What the…?

This was the first time I’d ever seen one of these robots but at first, from a distance, I thought it was a dog or animal gliding over the grass 🧐

I grabbed my camera and zoomed in through the window, before realising it was a machine but couldn’t see anyone remote controlling it.

It turned out to be a grass painter, painting the white markings on the field for the football pitch.

More recently I’ve seen someone stood controlling it with a remote – much more reassuring 😆

Motivational

Spotted on a sandwich board in the street but I can’t remember exactly where it was….might have been a cafe.

There’ll be plenty more forgotten photographs to come!!

Sending best wishes, and have a lovely day 🤗✨

24 thoughts on “Forgotten Photographs”

  2. Annika Perry – East Anglia, UK – I’m a versatile writer whose books span across various genres. My first venture into publishing is "The Storyteller Speaks" and this a collection of short stories, flash fiction and poetry. Published in January 2018 "The Storyteller Speaks" has received over twenty-five glowing reviews on Amazon. "Oskar’s Quest", my second book, it is a beautifully illustrated children’s book for younger children (and all young at heart!). "Oskar’s Quest" is an engaging story of adventure and courage. I have also completed one more story for children which is as yet unpublished. "Island Girl", my first full-length novel, is in its final edits and I’m looking forward to publishing this in due course. Writing has been a passion since childhood although it is only in the past few years that I have seriously started to write fiction. Initially, a writing course gave me encouragement and direction with my writing. Furthermore, the tutor recommended blogging and in January 2015 I set up my blog, Annika Perry’s Writing Blog. I never imagined the friendships I would make and I’ve been overwhelmed with the warmth and incredible support from people around the world. In spring 2014 I won First Prize in a Writing Magazine’s Short Story Competition which was a fantastic surprise and joy. Furthermore, I was short-listed for an Ink Tears Short Story Competition the same year. The recognition of my writing ability outside of my family and friends was a huge boost to my self-confidence and as a result, I started the mammoth undertaking of writing my first novel. Meanwhile, in early 2017 I was greatly encouraged by my friends and writers to publish some of my numerous short stories in a book. It was with great excitement and sense of achievement to launch the publication of my first book, "The Storyteller Speaks", in December 2017 with the paperback released in January 2018. The latter part of 2018 and throughout 2019 was busy with the realisation of a dream project, to publish a children’s book. Like so many parents, my son when young would request a bedtime story. These I tended to make up and a couple became his and my personal favourites. I revisited one of these stories and after much rewriting, editing and finding a wonderful illustrator, "Oskar’s Quest" was ready! Overall my road to publication has been circuitous and aided by the support of my family and friends. After gaining my BA Honours Degree in German Language and Literature from the University of Leeds I started working as a journalist. Following a serious illness, I changed career and gained a position as Administration Manager for a busy timber import company. I worked here for many years before leaving to pursue my passion for writing. I am now a full-time writer, blogger and book reviewer. I was born in Gothenburg, Sweden and at the age of six, moved to the UK with my family where we settled near Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Since then I have moved many times but now live in a small village in North Essex, England with my husband and occasionally my son, when he returns during university holidays. I am on the following social media sites and look forward to seeing you there. If you have a specific enquiry please use the form below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnikaPerry68 Author Website: https://annika-perry-author.com/ Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Annika-Perry/e/B0789NNWFX/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/55576285-annika-perry Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annika-perry-5a9ab8a6/

    Annika Perry

    Lovely photos, Cherryl and I recognised Betty’s in Ilkley immediately! I went to school in the town and visited the cafe so many times with friends and family – it has me smiling to see your photo here.

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  3. Awakening Wonders – Everyday life is filled with wondrous things and embraceable moments, but only if we allow ourselves to be fully awakened. I invite you to join me as I share passionate life adventures and ramblings that awaken my spirit. I look forward to awakening your senses to the simple, joyous wonders that are all around us. I feel that we are destined to become soulful adventurers!

    Awakening Wonders

    Love the quote – yes you stand out!

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  4. PR – Thanks for stopping by. I love to read, listen to music, watch movies, travel and dabble in photography. And in between my job and doing all of the things mentioned earlier, I pen down my experiences and thoughts here: http://reflectionsontheriver.wordpress.com And showcase photos here: http://flightsofthesoul.wordpress.com Come and see the snapshots of my journey :-).

    PR

    Beautiful collection of pictures and stories behind them Cherryl! I am so curious what book is that 😀..do you remember?

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      1. PR – Thanks for stopping by. I love to read, listen to music, watch movies, travel and dabble in photography. And in between my job and doing all of the things mentioned earlier, I pen down my experiences and thoughts here: http://reflectionsontheriver.wordpress.com And showcase photos here: http://flightsofthesoul.wordpress.com Come and see the snapshots of my journey :-).

        PR

        Thank you 😀

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  5. debscarey – Billingshurst, West Sussex UK – Writer, Reader, Photographer and Random Scribbler. The random scribbling happens at Debs Despatches, I'm a writer for hire at Debs Carey, and I co-host Fiction Can Be Fun, where my fiction and #IWSG reflections can be found. All links below.

    debscarey

    The message that teacher wrote inside the book may have left me with something stuck in my eye. I’m sitting here hoping that the book ended up being recycled by mistake, and that I hope nothing untoward happened to Chidera.

    Lovely collection of forgotten photos. Those magpies – wow!

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  10. kagould17 – Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement. I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure. I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.

    kagould17

    Good post, Cheryl. Since the digital revolution, I have so many photos, it is always good to go back once in a while and stumble over a few. Have a great Sunday. Allan

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  11. Terry – I'm a retired career nurse. My passions include: spending time with family, travel, nature, photography, cooking, baking, learning new things, and last but far from least, power walking. **All photos posted in my blog are my own unless I’ve attached a photo credit**

    Terry

    Great idea for a series of blog posts, Cheryl. I have thousands of photos from over the years. Sometime down the road, when I run low on inspiration, I may steal your idea. These were great!

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    1. Cherryl – UK – This and that, an all rounder!! If it amuses, entertains, inspires or proves useful to just one person then it's doing its job! God bless x 💛🔆🌴🎨🌼✈️

      Cherryl

      Thank you 🤗 Let’s hope you never run low on inspiration Terry, but feel free to do your own ‘Forgotten Photographs’ posts – we’ll all have entirely different photos and thoughts around them so feel free – it’s also nice to see what random pics are hogging up other people’s phone storage lol.

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  13. Miriam – Australia – I’m a wonder lusting woman, a musician, a freelance travel writer and magazine columnist. Utterly passionate about travel and life and turning the ordinary moments into the extraordinary. My motto is “just do it”.

    Miriam

    Hi Cheryl, I love how photos can evoke such strong and powerful memories. I’ve had my fair share of experiences with magpies (some pretty amazing ones actually) Thanks for sharing your stories. I enjoyed reading them. 🙂

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    1. Cherryl – UK – This and that, an all rounder!! If it amuses, entertains, inspires or proves useful to just one person then it's doing its job! God bless x 💛🔆🌴🎨🌼✈️

      Cherryl

      Thanks Miriam. Magpies are certainly interesting – I’ve seen footage of them playing with dogs as though they were a family pet, and another with one that would fly into someone’s home and actually repeat a number of words in English – bless ✨

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  14. Sheila Landry Designs – Meteghan River, Nova Scotia, Canada – I am an artist and designer of decorative painting patterns, woodworking patterns, needlework and embroidery kits and patterns, and original artwork. My Painting and Wood Surfaces for Decorative Painting is at my "Tole Painting Designs" Website My partner Keith Fenton and I sell our scroll saw patterns at our Scroll Saw Pattern website: "Sheila Landry Designs" My needlework patterns and supplies are available at my Etsy shop: "The Stitching Kitty"

    Sheila Landry Designs

    I loved seeing your forgotten photos, Cherryl. Every one tells a story, doesn’t it. Some just give insights to every day lives. Thanks so much.

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