Welcome
to Painted Pixels
Oban bay
The word,
Photography, is derived from the Greek photos
(“light”) and graphein (“to
draw”), a phrase that means "Painting with light".
I use the digital format for my photography and painted
pixels was the perfect fit as the name for this site.
Northampton is, arguably, the furthest town from the
coasts of Britain and was once, unbelievably, a port, 70
miles from the nearest shore. Northampton has visions of
becoming a port again with a new proposal to widen and
deepen the river along the whole of its navigable length
so that fairly large sea-going barges can use it.
Northampton is where I live and work. The Shire is noted
for its wealth of church architecture and medieval
craftsmanship. Although this site is in it's infancy, I
will be expanding on the historical facts of the town and
peeking into a golden era, a colourful and regal history
that almost made Northampton the Capital of Britain.
I hope you find the articles and pictures about
Northamptonshire, informative and helpful and encourages
you to explore our town and county's rich heritage. You
will not be disappointed. Northamptonshire is alive with
history; come and breathe it.
Sunflower