Album Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Jersey from Herb Riddle

A Cornish landscape

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:29:27 +0000

Another photo from our August 2010 trip to Cornwall. Cornwall is well known for its rugged coastal scenery but this proves that looking inland is just as interesting. Whereas we here in the north of England have field boundaries made of stone, Cornwall has natural green hedges but we both share grazing sheep.

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Hartland Point Lighthouse

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:07:25 +0000

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Another retro look from 2010.

A grade II listed building at Hartland Point, Devon. The point marks the western limit (on the English side) of the Bristol Channel with the Atlantic Ocean continuing to the west.
Designed by Sir James Douglass, construction began in November 1873. The light was electrified in 1927. The tower was automated in 1984 and controlled from Trinity House Operations Centre at Harwich in Essex. The keepers' dwellings have since been demolished to make room for a Helipad to be constructed. This was necessary due to the precarious nature of the access road which is liable to frequent rock falls and landslips. Vehicular access is now very difficult and the gates tend to remain locked. The fog signal was discontinued in 2010.
Having carried out a thorough assessment of the requirements for Aids to Navigation off Hartland Point, Trinity House determined that the light at this location could be reduced to a nominal range of 8 nautical miles. This light can be more economically provided by a modern LED beacon in front of the original lighthouse, with no detriment to the safety of the Mariner. Consequently, the old light was decommissioned in 2012.
The Lighthouse was marketed and sold by Trinity House at a £500,000 guide price, consisting of "the former lighthouse, three bedroom living accommodation over two storeys, various stores, a helipad and access via a surfaced road that leads up the cliff to the gated entrance. The site in total amounts to about 16 acres of cliff and coastline, and has the best sea views in the area.

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The Hartland Devon Heritage Coast

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:37:01 +0000

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Another retro look at my past trips here. This time from North Devon near Harland Point, on the edge of the Bristol Channel. Taken in August 2010 with my trusty Olympus E410. – I see the weather was not much better then than it is nowadays.

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Welcome!

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:24:24 +0000

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We are actually at St Brelades’s parish church in the Island of Jersey.

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A view from La Corbière

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:53:30 +0000

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Most people visiting this fine part of jersey sit and watch the waves hitting the La Corbière lighthouse but here we see a couple looking inland towards this hotel and tower.

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La Corbière Lighthouse

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:24:45 +0000

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This lighthouse, the only lighthouse on the Channel Island of Jersey, poses problems for people like me, Inasmuch that there are just too many great viewpoints of it. I took loads of photographs in the couple of hours of being there but if I had the chance to return in the golden hour, a stormy day or when there is snow or ice then it might take a lifetime to satisfy my photographic instant love for it and its surroundings. Here is a capture that tries to justify why it is here in the first place, being surrounded by vicious rocks that would tear any approaching boat apart in seconds. Its main job however is to steer ships safely to the main harbour of St Helier just a few sea miles away.
La Corbière is significant as the first lighthouse in the British Isles built of concrete, completed in 1874

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'Point Robert' Lighthouse, Sark

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:22:04 +0000

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Established in 1913. Seen from our boat as we sailed into harbour.

The island of Sark – harbour area

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:53:56 +0000

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It is not very obvious here that we are looking at the Maseline harbour on the Isle of Sark which is one of the Channel Islands.. That is because it is hidden and protected by the concrete harbour wall we can see. Incoming passenger boats and ferries pass by these jagged rocks before entry, guided overhead by the Sark lighthouse. Once disembarked, we go through the shown tunnel before climbing (or riding by tractor trailer) up the steep lane to Sark’s main village.

The lighthouse is actually called 'Point Robert' Lighthouse- Established 1913

The PiP shows part of the inner harbour itself and a closeup of the lighthouse.

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The Steam Powered clock of St Helier

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:57:26 +0000

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After having seen a Steam-powered clock in Vancouver, Canada we were pleasantly surprised at seeing one in St Helier, Jersey too. This one is called the Ariadne Steam Clock.
“The Jersey steam clock is a full-scale replica of the centre section of a paddle steamboat named the Ariadne. Although once powered by steam, a Jersey government document states that "the steam workings have been replaced with electrical fittings designed to provide the same functionality including the blowing of ‘steam’ at the appropriate times of the day." Wiki

The Vancouver clock is a hybrid, -powered from the downtown steam heating system and helped by electricity to operate the chain lift system - see escaping steam on that one.

See the full Jersey version in PiP 1 and my Vancouver clock in PiP 2.

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Seats at the vineyard

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:10:55 +0000

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A visit to the ‘La Mare Wine estate’ on Jersey gave me a glimpse of this garden. No shortage of beverage for the long balmy summer nights here as seen by the barrels and bottles.
The PiP shows part of the tour .

www.lamarewineestate.com/products
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Swimmers II

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:10:01 +0000

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Walking back along St Helier’s promenade from the yacht harbour we spot quite an amazing fountain in the 'Le Jardins de la Mer'. It is of two swimmers and two dolphins, (see Pip for 2nd dolphin) by Philip Henry Christopher Jackson, Scottish sculptor 1997.

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Over the sand we go!

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:01:35 +0000

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Sand or sea it matters not to this amphibious vehicle. It actually takes people back and forth to the Elizabeth Castle here at St Helier in Jersey. PiP. It is about a 1km journey. As the tide covers this route twice a day, the craft can act as a boat too and so still transports people but I suspect not in heavy weather.

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La Corbière, Jersey

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:35:57 +0000

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The lighthouse from sea/ground level is an impressive sight even from this distance. The rocks I am stood on are twice a day covered by the sea.
(Taken some days after the shot in the PiP)

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A view from La Corbière

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:53:56 +0000

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A bench placed for great views towards the lighthouse but the views to the side as we see here are still good with these rocks.
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Elizabeth Castle, Jersey

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:14:32 +0000

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A look here from the walls of the harbour of St Helier towards this castle. Although not as imposing as the medieval castle of Mont Orguel on the east coast it is striking nevertheless. It is reached by a tidal causeway over soft sands. Ideally a stroll and explore from within the castle walls would have been nice, but time did not allow.
Sitting on an islet around 0.8km from the capital harbour of St Helier it has been here around 400 years. It is built across 24 acres of land which once seated an Abbey. It was Raleigh who named the castle Fort Isabella Bellissima or Elizabeth castle.
The castle has many claims to fame having had residents such as Sir Walter Raleigh, King Charles II and German occupying forces. It has more than 30 historic buildings in its grounds.

See PiP for Mont Orguel

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HBM ~ Gone fishing

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:15:09 +0000

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A walk along the long St Catherine’s breakwater gives a glimpse of the local’s pastime. I heard that the fishing was good here.

The PiP shows the whole breakwater.

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St Catherine's breakwater

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:43:29 +0000

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A short drive (or longer walk, as we did) from Gorey and its castle is the small village of St Catherin's with its breakwater. Ranked as one of the Island's greatest architectural and engineering achievements. The northern (St Catherine's) breakwater is ½ mile (0.8km) long and founded on a tipped rubble mound consisting of two coursed masonry retaining walls with rock filling.

There used to be an attractive lighthouse at the end but that had be relocated near the museum in the Islands capital of St Helier. There is in fact a modern lighthouse structure at the end now, known as the Verclut Breakwater Lighthouse but if you did not know, it would not be recognisable as a lighthouse.
Established: 1950.

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St Brelade's Bay, Jersey

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:13:06 +0000

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A short visit to this small part of southern Jersey shows us one of the many magnificent beaches of the Island. A great place for safe sunbathing with the family or simply a nice walk with golden sand in our toes. We are looking west here and if not for the outcrop of land we might even see the Islands capital St Helier. The resort also has a most wonderful short promenade and historic church.

The PiP shows the opposite direction.

HBM ~ A bench of many views and sounds.

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:13:36 +0000

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As one sits on this bench in the Howard Davis Park in St Helier, Jersey, we can concentrate of at least three angles of fine garden views. Unfortunately, sitting here just misses the view into the big band/concert stand around the corner on the right but you would certainly enjoy the sounds.

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Gorey, Jersey

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:51:26 +0000

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Gorey s described as a relaxed fishing village with its pastel coloured cottages and alfresco restaurants, all overlooked by the medieval battlements of Mont Orgueil castle. PiP

We were to walk north along the seashore from here to its neighbour St Catherine.

The castle was first referred to as 'Mont Orgeuil' in an ordnance survey made in 1462, when the castle was under French occupation in the Late Middle Ages. The castle was the seat of royal authority on Jersey throughout the medieval period and served as the main fortress on the Island until the construction of Elizabeth Castle in 1594 at St Helier.