Tag Archives: Lympstone

Devon: Lympstone Covered with Snow

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Benjamin Simpson

My parents live in the small English Village of Lympstone, set up against the River Exe, on the south coast, in the County of Devon. It almost never snows in Lympstone, which was why I was so excited when I … Continue reading →

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Six Photographs: Random England [Part 2]

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

Click here to visit Six Photographs: Random England [Part 1] The photographs in this essay were all taken along the river or estuary of the River Exe, between the towns of Exeter and Exmouth, Devon England. A seagull, or as … Continue reading →

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Six Photographs: Random England [Part 1]

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Benjamin Simpson

The photographs in this essay were all taken along the river or estuary of the River Exe, between the towns of Exeter and Exmouth, Devon England. The early morning moon, heading for the horizon, with boats inside Lympstone Harbour, along … Continue reading →

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Six Cemetery Photographs: By Death to Ease

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

On the outskirts of Exeter sits a cemetery immense with it’s perfectly squared walkways and monuments lined up like tract homes. At one end are the older monuments, weathered, and classic, angels standing over the fallen dead. Clear on the … Continue reading →

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600 Years of the Lympstone Church Tower

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

On September 24th 2009 the tower of the Lympstone Parish Church celebrated it’s 600th birthday. To put that in some sort of comprehension, that’s 6 years before the Battle of Agincourt, which, 200 years later, Shakespeare describes in his play … Continue reading →

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On A Stroll Down The Lanes…

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

…between Lympstone and Woodbury Common, these sights might cross your path.

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6 Photographs: Devon, England

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Possession is nine tenths of the law. Standing for 600 years Slipping into the River Exe Honor system flowers available in Lymstone Boat moorings in Lympstone Harbour Self-portrait in Lympstone Harbour

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Soft Morning in Lympstone Harbour

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Mid-morning, a few days ago, I walked down to the harbour in Lymptone and found the tide high, the sky covered, and the water perfectly calm. So I took some photographs.

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My New Favorite Bookstore

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

[RNLI = Royal National Lifeboat Institution]

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10 Photographs: Typically England

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Typical bench, in a typical park: London. The incredibly thin doors, which are the spectator entrances to the Fulham Football Grounds: London. Walking toward Exmouth along the estuary of the River Exe. Devon. The walking path from Lympstone to Exmouth: … Continue reading →

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Adventure Teddy Bear

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

The church here in Lympstone is celebrating its 600th anniversary. One of the celebratory goings on, is to absail Teddy Bears. Don’t ask me why, I don’t know either, But it looked like a lot of fun for the bear. … Continue reading →

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Lympstone Flower and Vegetable Show

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

My mother wins first place in the Lympstone Garden Club’s Flower and Vegetable Show! Here is a picture of her holding her prize winning embroidery: But here are also pictures of the fruit and veg shaped like people and vehicles! … Continue reading →

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