How to Read Church Windows
Church windows were never placed randomly. In medieval and later church design, their position, size, and style followed theological, symbolic, and practical logic. A medieval…
Tag: roofs
Which Way Are We Walking?
North, East, South or West? And why? Answer… Spoiler Alert… Notice the green algae and mosses growing on the right side of the roof, showing…
Which Direction is the Train Heading?
The video above was filmed from a train in England. Watch it a couple of times and see if you can work out which direction…
Is this a Sunrise or a Sunset?
Is this a sunrise or sunset? And Why? Spoiler alert… answer below… Moss on the roof suggests that is more likely the north side of…
Navigating with Sheep Shelters
The island of Texel off the coast of Holland is a windswept and interesting place. Sheep farming is an important part of the rural economy.…
Natural Navigation in the Garden
My thanks to Nik Huggins for the following guest post. Covid-19 has fundamentally changed the way we interact with nature. In a few short weeks,…
Architectural Navigation Clues
In rural and urban areas, buildings can help us to find our way. Take a look at the picture above of a building at the…
How to use TV Aerials as a Compass
I have written in many places about how TV satellite dishes can be used to help find direction, in the UK they normally point close…
A Spring Journey
This photo of the roof of my home tells a story of the sun’s journey. The morning shadow from the dormer window is retreating and…
Hawaiian Tropic Moss
There are three words that you are unlikely to see together in the same sentence ever again. What is my excuse here? There is a…