The Vobes Photo Album

A Walk around Winchester

I took a short walk around the delightful and extremely beautiful City of Winchester. It was the first capital of England and is home to some early Kings of the country. I start at the famous statue of King Alfred at the east end of the city and take the river walk, follow the old city wall and have a look at Wolvesey Palace, the Winchester College, the house that Jane Austin died in, the magnificent Cathedral, the Buttercross, the West Gate and the Great Hall.

A Trip to Norfolk

In September 2008, Jimmy Hastell and Richard Vobes went off at Greg Chapman's invitation to explore the scenic delights of Norfolk. Greg, a listener to the popular Vobes show, was host and took the boys around his village, east Walton, before zipping over to look at the area of Kings Lynn to see some of the sights and sounds in a whistle stop tour. They journeyed to the north end to meet Paul Richard's from the wonderful museum Trues Yard, met the boys of the Ouse Amateur Sailing Club, crossed the river in style on the ferry and had a slap up meal in the Hairy Hare public house.

A Trip to Lewes Castle

I met up with Sally White from Sussex Past who look after the magnificent castle at Lewes. It is an unusual castle because of the two mounds within the castle grounds. Through out the year are many events and demonstrations that help give the visitor an greater understanding of its wonderful history. Do have a listen to the interview by selecting the individual parts in the audio box to the left!

The Battle of Lewes, May 14th 1264

The photo set that accompanies the audio for the Battle of Lewes, where King Henry 3rd is defeated by the Barons at Lewes. The Barons were led by Simon de Montfort, the Earl of Leicester after the King had gone back on the Provisions of Oxford.

A Brief Visit to Scarborough

I recently had to go to Scarborough in the north east of England on business and took some photos to send to my friend and listener Philip Scarborough whose family originally came from this town before going to America.

The Postcard Page

The lovely listeners have been encouraged to send in their postcards of where they live or where they have travelled to and now we have these fabulous photographic bits of cards on line for all to enjoy!

Walking The Cheddar Gorge

Richard Vobes and Paul Stoneman took a trip to the Cheddar Gorge in Somerset to see what the hype was all about and to determine if it was a nature freak of nature with a large tourist trap around it. See what you think.

Jimmy's Mystery Tour

Richard Vobes drives Jimmy around the Sussex countryside and sees how much he knows about unusual features they find. They find quite a few and are interestingly unusual and Jimmy even manages to work it out.

Gran Stead's Ginger

Paul and I went to visit Chris Knox and his wife Rosemary who make the lovely drink in East Sussex, Gran Stead's Ginger! Find out how the magic drink is made by looking at the photos and if you fancy a drop get in touch with the company.

Mechanicsburg Railway Museum

Paul and I were taken by John Berger to the railway museum of Johns home town and shown around the old station house.Its a fascinating walk walk in history and a stones from from John's home. Definitely worth a visit.

Cheese Making with Jimmy

Jimmy and I are making cheese and you can check on its progress as we source the right milk and separate curds from the wey! How will it come out? Is this the best way to make cheese or are there other methods?

Washed up in Worthing

Jimmy and I popped down to Worthing seafront to have a look at the timber that washed up there and was on the front page of the Daily Mail! Its great to see our town being featured in a nation al paper.

Petworth Station Walk

Paul Stoneman and I take a stroll in the countryside to Petworth Railway Station. The railway is now dismantled, but old the station has been restored and is now a small hotel with accommodation in four plush Pullman carriages.

Southwich Steam Museum

Jimmy, Paul and I visit the Steam Brewhouse of Southwich in Hampshire and meet Martin Bazeley and Alan Stringer.