Lady Wulfrun's photostream

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Welcome to my Photostream,

My dear Grandmother lived near to the old bus Depot in Cleveland Road, Wolverhampton, and on visits to see her as a child I was always captivated by the busy scenes both inside and outside the old Corporation bus garage. Something that I've never forgotten, and even today, the memory of it seems just as magical.

Since the 1970s, I have tried to record on film for posterity some of the transport scenes I have witnessed over the passing years. When photographing transport related subjects, I have always prefered to capture vehicles, whether working, or at rest, in their intended environment. I do hope that my pictures convey this.

Several years ago, I had the good fortune to acquire the slide collection of a Yorkshire based transport enthusiast, who had very sadly passed away. Some of the images he took in the late 1960's and early 1970's are also displayed here; I'm sure that like me, he'd have wanted to share his wonderful pictures with other like-minded people.

Both collections have been locked away in darkened cupboards for too many years, so please share in them with me, as they are brought into the light of day again, and through the modern wonders of computers and the internet, they can be seen in the public gaze for the first time.

I hope that you enjoy looking at these images, as much as I had in taking them, and as I do in sharing them with you.

Claire

Copyright
My images are strictly copyright and are not for general release.

~~Written requests to use individual images must be forwarded to me for consideration first. Requests for the use of large numbers of images are likely to be declined.~~

Important
In respect to the above, I have decided for the foreseeable future, not to allow the use of my images for publication elsewhere. Honestly, it's more trouble than it is worth to me.

Who was Lady Wulfrun?

Lady Wulfrun, a member of the Mercian Royal Dynasty was captured and taken prisoner in 943 A.D during a Viking raid on the Mercian capital of Tamworth. Whether her release was by ransom (Danegeld ) or due to military action seems unsure, however she was granted 10 hides of land in 985 by Aethelred the second. In 994 she donated some of this land including Peoles-hale to a newly founded monastry in what is now Wolverhampton. The name Wolverhampton, came from Wulfrun heantune , later to become Wulvrenehamton, meaning Wulfuna's High Town).

Lady Wulfrun also had at least two sons Aelfhelm and Wulfric Spott.

WARNING
A Warning to anyone who causes trouble or makes inappropriate comments on my photostream: YOU will be immediately and permanently blocked from my Photostream; there is no second chance. I will also advise the Flickr administration about you, and will also warn other Flickr members about any unacceptable behaviour; make absolutely no mistake about that. I make no apologies for issuing this warning.

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Groups (50 50)

Buses in and around Burnley and Nelson 244 photos, 23 members
The Chinese Six. 176 photos, 26 members
Midland Choice Travel 87 photos, 137 members
Tram UK: Trams and Metro Systems of Britain 1,789 photos, 72 members
Scenes from the British Isles 3,509 photos, 78 members
Bus UK: Metro-Cammell of Birmingham and Weymann of Addlestone 2,037 photos, 48 members
Four Cylinder Ford Sidevalves 315 photos, 8 members
Buses UK 81,767 photos, 277 members
Coventry (UK) 9,525 photos, 525 members
Southdown 2,254 photos, 96 members
LEICESTER BUSES & COACHES AND ROAD TRANSPORT 1,968 photos, 35 members
BUS UK WHAT IF... 161 photos, 45 members
Remembering Leicester Leyland PD3A/12 East Lancs bus... LJF 16F 54 photos, 39 members
2911 - 2960 The Timesaver Metrobuses 144 photos, 15 members
Bus UK: Leyland Tiger TSs and PSs, Cheetah LZs and Lion PLSCs 336 photos, 20 members
UK Class 28 77 photos, 26 members
Buses & Coaches in the Rain 2,695 photos, 50 members
Yorkshire Rider (1986) Ltd 1,743 photos, 88 members
Corporate Bollocks 13 photos, 17 members
Remembering the St Helens Front 202 photos, 45 members
Bus Memorabilia 171 photos, 10 members
Coventry Transport Buses 417 photos, 16 members
The Ford 100E 107E 300E Anglia Popular Prefect Escort Squire Tha 639 photos, 57 members
Highways Agency at work! 80 photos, 15 members
Gardner Diesel Engines of Patricroft. 686 photos, 55 members
Gaslight Enthusiasts United 97 photos, 6 members
Bus UK: Buses and Pubs 461 photos, 197 members
Super Seventies Transportation (UK Only) 121 photos, 6 members
Bus UK: Now and Then (Same bus, different year) 492 photos, 210 members
preserved buses of the west midlands 331 photos, 17 members
PVS Barnsley 297 photos, 138 members
vintage buses 6,197 photos, 160 members
Old Picture Post Cards of People and Places 744 photos, 16 members
Stagecoach in Huntingdonshire/Stagecoach in the Fens 327 photos, 58 members
Aston Manor Transport Museum 455 photos, 20 members
Great Yarmouth Transport 57 photos, 44 members
Doncaster Independent Bus Operators 574 photos, 22 members
W Gash and Sons,Newark. 144 photos, 11 members
WMPTE's 'Jumbo' Fleetlines 90 photos, 3 members
Sedgley and Gornal 83 photos, 10 members
Period British petrol station pictures 147 photos, 37 members
Memories of Dudley Borough 592 photos, 24 members
Disused Railways 16,145 photos, 1,201 members
Ford Popular Prefect & Anglia 811 photos, 81 members
British Rail time machine-The diesel era (No steam or B&W shots) 8,256 photos, 269 members
Merseyside transport 452 photos, 36 members
The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft UK 1,434 photos, 37 members
Ice Cream Vans 2,231 photos, 678 members
British Rail Class 76 & 77 1,042 photos, 86 members
Beamish Museum in Photos 10,774 photos, 273 members

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Galleries (31)

Testimonials (12)

geoff7918 says:

"Not only is Claire a top rate photographer, but she has been so kind and always helpful with advice and information. Claire, thank you, you have restored my faith in human nature."

27th September, 2011
JarvisEye says:

"Lady Wulfrun's photostream is one which I visit frequently. The initial attraction was your interesting photos of buses, followed by the opportunity to see several parts of England which I have not visited. The informative captions and the humour only add to my enjoyment of your ever-expanding file. Thank you, Clare, for your fine efforts."

8th November, 2010
Beasty /:) says:

"When i see Claire i think timetraveller
im always looking for her time machine in her pictures
think its a busbut whats its number /:)
superb views of life past and present
full of love and memories
thanks Claire
xx
B"

5th January, 2010
Rui Nunϵs says:

"Miss Claire's photostream is a must for anyone who is into photography. You don't have to appreciate (mainly) buses to enjoy it. Just by reading the description you can see why that picture makes sense to have been taken and often learn a lot from what you have just read.

A true pleasure indeed!"

8th August, 2009
star1950 says:

"What an honour to have met Claire, she is FAB.
Her photo stream is full of delights from the past and present and anybody reading this should go through it all and don't miss any of it as you never know what you'll be missing. Thank you Claire hope we can learn more from each others postings into the far off future."

16th December, 2008
Little Gemini says:

"CLAIRE IS A LOVELY PERSON AND SHE HAS MADE ME APPRECIATE THE SIMPLE PHOTOGRAPHY AND HOW THINGS EVEN SIMPLE THINGS CAN BE BEAUTIFUL SUCH A WOUNDERFUL CAREING SOUL YOU HAVE IAM PROUD TO CALL YOU A FRIEND. KEEP HUNTING FOR THOSE RARE LOMPPOSTS!"

26th November, 2008
Gary S. Crutchley says:

"Claire's photographic collection is absolutely fascinating, and seemingly endless. Each image she uploads represents a historic record of life in our country, and I am sure they bring back many memories for those viewing them. Both the vehicles that were recorded, and also the scenes in which they were photographed are, in my opinion, a very important historic record.

Some of the images that Claire makes available must be completely unique, so it is wonderful that she is taking the time, and making the effort to share them.

Keep them coming Claire!

Best regards,

Gary"

8th September, 2008
scousevulture~ re-inspired says:

"Claire is so lucky to have had the opportunity to do what I wish I'd had...take photos that show what our everyday lives used to be like.

these photos will be enjoyed by generations to come. thank you for sharing them with us and making us hanker back to what seemed better times."

28th August, 2008
wirewiping says:

"The deceased transport enthusiast couldn't have asked for a better custodian of his pictures - well done Lady Wulfrun."

27th August, 2008
lant_70 says:

"Claire has a great mixture of old and new on her photostream. Interesting to view and read through.

:-)"

24th August, 2008
Zippy's Revenge says:

"Claire's photostream is an absolute joy to look at. She knows her stuff no matter what the subject and always gives a detailed caption to accompany the photograph. She has captured the things we have all at one time taken for granted and never dreamt of recording ourselves at the time. Claire is a true inspiaration and flickr would be a very quiet and lonely place without her."

2nd February, 2008
phill.d says:

"What a combination.. A lady who knows her buses & pretty too!! Well done Claire for posting all this old archive stuff for posteriety, I'm sure many people will be appreciative. A fascinating look at our transport history of years gone by well presented & documented. Well done Claire!"

9th October, 2007