Putting out the bin has never been so pleasant. A gentle stroll down the lane with the sun just emerging, sounds great except for the blissful silence was shattered by the monumental rattle of the bin bouncing along behind me. The return journey was better. A very misty Merok Mill House morning indeed.
Category archives: Sights and Sounds
Gobbins Coastal Path
The Gobbins Coastal Path The Gobbins Coastal Path is a fantastic walk from Whitehead up towards Larne but along the cliffs. It recently re-opened after many years, having fallen into neglect and subsequently had to be mostly closed because it was dangerous. Now after a major refit it is back in business and open for visitors, …
Merlin Steam Locomotive in Bangor
Merlin Steam Locomotive Just by chance we came across Merlin on a visit to Bangor Train Station. Merlin steam locomotive was built in Manchester by Beyer, Peacock and Company Limited, in 1932. Below are some images of the beautiful work horse. The heavy engineering is marvellous. Getting the boiler stoked for the …