2018-08-24 11:17
An opportunity for change? A chance to re-model and take a bold step forward for the future?The news today that one of the town's longest retail supporters, Marks & Spencer are to move t… Read More
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2018-07-23 15:09
Thanks for taking a little time out of your busy day to take a look at this image - it's part of a competition run HERE that covers four categories and I have chosen to enter this in the roo… Read More
2018-03-30 09:29
I often walk along the short stretch of towpath that runs alongside Wigan Pier and on towards the centre of the town. There are always lots of interesting things to capture, whether that be… Read More
2018-01-25 10:20
My local village of Standish in Wigan always presents lots of opportunities to create some memorable images and I do like to shoot them both in the day time and of course at night when the w… Read More
2017-08-25 13:50
About an hours drive from my house over the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire you arrive in the small market town of Skipton.Skipton became a prosperous market town, trading sheep… Read More
2017-08-08 11:20
There are lots of local places that have some great history behind them and Mesnes Park (pronounced Mains Park) in Wigan is one of those places.The park has recently undergone a huge refurbi… Read More
2017-07-29 12:17
Throughout my life, I have always loved visiting cities - I wouldn't say I was a prolific traveller, but I have got to see some of the great places in Europe over the years.And of course whe… Read More
2017-07-11 10:29
The canal systems of the north west have always been of interest to me, running through the heart of the region and still very much part of the landscape.Parts are refurbished with new water… Read More
2017-06-30 09:50
One of the most striking aspects of the centre of Wigan is the amazing red bricked town hall on Library Street, standing next to the new Life Centre again cladded out in red facade… Read More
2017-06-24 15:43
I'm always enthused to visit local events and shoot new and interesting subjects, so when the local charity My Life announced a vintage transport show, I thought it would be worth a str… Read More
2017-06-22 09:19
The Sounds. The Noise, and of course The Sun!A fantastic line up of local musical talent took to the open-air stage last Saturday as Haigh Fest Rewind rocked the crowds that assembled at Hai… Read More
2017-06-14 14:21
The north west of England has many iconic images, but none quite grab the attention as much as the old cotton and textile mills that pepper the landscape between here and Yorkshire.Once the… Read More
2017-06-10 20:20
You will hopefully by now have understood my love and passion for all things Belgium - the connections with cycling, the cobbles, the beers, it's all my kind of stuff really.One of the most… Read More
2017-05-24 06:00
The local multi-sport community is strong around Wigan and it seems to be growing and getting even stronger and as I was once part of this community, I thought it would be nice to take some… Read More
2017-05-20 08:13
It always brings a smile to my face when I am walking around somewhere and a piece of art just appears and grabs your attention.On my recent ramble around the decaying Wigan Pier site this h… Read More
2017-05-18 14:27
For those of us who grew up in Wigan in the 70's and 80's with the delights of Springfield Park and Central Park, the construction of a new modern all singing, all dancing stadium was a… Read More
2017-05-09 08:04
It used to be the jewel in the crown for the local authority, a leisure and educational facility right in the heart of town, thriving and always busy with visitors and children.These days, t… Read More
2017-05-07 11:16
My biggest sporting passion is cycling, cycling in all its forms, road racing, criterium racing, a little bit of track racing and of course the ever painful time trial.Most cycling clubs und… Read More
2017-04-30 15:22
The residents and school children of Tunley and Wrightington put on a cracking little roadside show this weekend, and anyone who drove past must have seen their efforts.The first signs of so… Read More
2017-04-29 13:17
It is certainly worth me pointing out at this very early stage, that I don't have any interest at all in religion, of any type - I do respect others and their beliefs, but for me, it just do… Read More
2017-04-28 13:19
It's one of my most favourite times of the year, mainly due to the massive variations in the weather that you always get. From one day to another you have no idea of what you might wake up t… Read More
2017-04-17 07:49
One of the things we found during our recent stay in Lanzarote that most if not all of the buildings where white and that there are lots of little cactus plants everywhere.Some were quite or… Read More
2017-02-28 10:00
It's certainly something that is quite unique about the UK and something that does set it apart from lots of other countries around the world.Sure, most places have places that sell alcohol… Read More
2017-02-21 17:59
Regular visitors to this site and some of my other media channels will know of my love of Manchester. It's the place where I cut my business teeth, where I gained lots of the skills I c… Read More
2017-02-11 13:07
Last summer a little piece of history sailed into Wigan in the form of a canal barge in the name of the Kennet.It was moored up in the sunshine near Wigan Pier and recaptured its glory days… Read More
2017-02-09 10:13
Polperro is a small village and fishing harbour situated on the south-east coast of Cornwall. It's a very popular destination in the summer months with tourists packing its tight streets and… Read More
2017-02-05 18:52
All year round, the climate and weather in the UK give us tremendous opportunities to take some amazing images. Everyone has their favourite season, but for me they all have their good point… Read More
2017-01-31 15:01
Trencherfield Mill was built alongside the canal in Wigan in 1907 and housed the manufacture of cotton garments throughout the next 70 years or so.The mill still houses the huge working engi… Read More
2017-01-28 12:03
There are lots of places to walk and enjoy some peaceful time in Wigan. Access to the country is very easy and very quick - although close to all the urban expansion of Manchester and Liverp… Read More
2016-10-23 11:53
From time to time, you get those perfect autumnal mornings, where the air is fresh and still and the sun shines down.This morning was one of those days, and as the dog-walkers and the athlet… Read More
2016-10-15 13:01
The north west is surrounded by history, from the old red brick mills that populate the towns and cities, to the canals that criss cross the region, you can always find something f… Read More
2016-10-13 17:41
I have lived in the north west of England all my life and have travelled and worked in the cities here so I am always keen to go and explore them in more detail with my camera.Manchester has… Read More
2016-10-10 13:02
The M6 motorway is often maligned and is the cause of lots of stress and anger, but it is also the gateway to the Lake District National Park.Just 45mins up a clear M6, if there ever is such… Read More
2016-10-08 13:15
We are fortunate in the UK that we get such a mix of weather and with all that rain, warmth, cold and sunshine, we get such a variety of colours and shapes in our gardens.Whilst not green fi… Read More
2016-10-06 13:25
Wigan is my hometown.I have lived here for 47 years and was born here - Wigan will always have a place in my heart and in my work - as I have grown older I have become less parochial but I a… Read More
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