There's no need for any 'flextension' where the West Midlands Exploration photostream is concerned, as I've successfully been able to negotiate a resolution regarding my latest pictorial package...
October has been one of those occasional months when Exploration Extra takes centre stage, stepping up to the despatch box with a selection of pictures plucked from beyond my usual West Midlands constituencies. This time around the new arrivals include representatives from Nottinghamshire, Wales and Merseyside (among others) with even a rare foray into Scotland!
Starting with the Welsh contingent whereby there are two contributing strands at work. 2018's cricketing getaway to Colwyn Bay supplies some Rhos-on-Sea content, namely the promenade clock (complete with seagull appendage), the Cayley bus stop and a willow fisherman. These are then complemented by items from my Fishguard holiday with a particular emphasis on Parrog mosaics at Goodwick and a mention for a timeless pub classic, the Dyffryn Arms at Pontfaen.
Nottinghamshire (or rather just plain old Nottingham) has been particularly vocal, stating its case with strong support from Sneinton Market - I seemed to develop a minor obsession for avenue lettering last year, an affliction I probably haven't recovered from yet. Hoodwinked robins are also the fore, especially two Station Street sculptures showcasing vintage robots and the judiciary. A glimpse of the Gresham Hotel is garnered alongside Melrose Street signage from the suburb of Sherwood.
Elsewhere, Scotland stakes its claim thanks to two Leith tempters focusing on pavement poetry and a warehouse acknowledgement for the Vaults, the original home of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Merseyside matters meanwhile concentrate on New Brighton (the Perch Rock Hotel) and Liverpool itself (the Roscoe Arms pub sign). As for the rest, Ipswich sneaks in with an Adnam's addition for the Lord Nelson whereas over in Lincolnshire the solitary snap is of Louth war memorial. Last but not least is a scoreboard shot from Horsham, not that I want to be reminded of Warwickshire's outground capitulation in 2014 - now all I need to do is sort out some nuggets to bring you in November...
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