MACCLESFIELD FROM ABOVE

Here is a view of Macclesfield from above the town showing the Jodrell Bank radio telescope to the West, and a view in the reverse direction. As can be seen, good countryside and good walks are only a stones throw away.

Jodrell Bank is 50 years old this year and was used to identify Sputnik 1, the first man made satellite in space. Sir Bernard Lovell and Jodrell bank were big news items when we grew up, but it appears that younger generations are less aware. When I was taking the photograph, a couple from Wimslow near Manchester asked us what it was.

And yes that is Kerry racing Bella up a steep incline. I wonder who tired the quicker?