Amelia's photos

Blackfriars is the modern name for the Dominican friary of St Mary which existed in St Andrews, Scotland, in the later Middle Ages. Behind this ruin is the Madras College which I attended from the age of 11 for almost a year before we moved to England. I am not listed in the famous Alumni, but one of my good friends, Gavin Brown, is: Professor Gavin Brown (1942 – 2010) - Professor of Pure Mathematics at University of New South Wales, Australia . I used to sit next to him when we were at the Burgh School. He was very brainy.

I attended this school from the age of 9 - 11. My teacher was Miss Gray and she was very strict. I learned the hard way how to pay attention in history lessons, as well as many other things.

I attended this school from the age of 6 - 8. My teachers was Miss Sturrock, She was a gifted teacher, and I learned so much here, including poetry, art and the appreciation of music. It is now converted into private dwellings.

I attended this school from the ages of 4 - 6 years of age. My teacher was Miss Brown and she taught me how to write (on a slate), do simple arithmetic, and also how to knit. It is now a job centre I think.

This morning I had a look for triangles in the garden. Not perfect triangles I have to say.

Today it's triangles. A lot to choose from on our local village roads, and all of the markings are becoming a bit worn out.

The forecast was for snow last night, and I was hoping to find lots of snowy fences. Instead we've had sleet and rain, so this is my fence photo for January. The fence is supposed to demarcate the boundary to the nature reserve. The wind and tides have put paid to that.

This part of the Montgomery Canal is under reclamation. All the work is down by volunteers. There is a barrier under the bridge to prevent any more water from entering. There have been some leaks since this stretch of canal has been in water, but these seem to have been successfully dealt with.

Pictures at an exhibition. 2016 saw the demise of many popular and revered musicians, and as 2 of our favourite challenges are 'illustrating songs' and make an LP cover, we will revisit these challenges but pick a song or a piece of music from one of the people who passed on this year. Keith Emerson, the co-founder and keyboardist of progressive rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has died aged 71. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTU1eYjxNSg