Harry Mottram
@harrymottram
Journalist, editor, writer, performer, illustrator and occasional photographer of Cheddar Reservoir in Somerset, England - pictured above.
The eclipse in 1999 - we watched it from the hill above Axbridge and it was very cloudy so no need of special glasses. A bit underwhelming - although the cars on the A38 below did put their headlights on.
ICSM Print Industry Insolvency News: trade publication Print Week charts ‘hot’ July as more firms go to the wall www.icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
Axbridge Review: a surprising truth about a dead Roman; the wonkiest staircase; notes on the 1973 aircraft disaster; and Axbridge’s fallen WW1 soldiers – a visit to King John’s Hunting Lodge Museum and a journey back thousands of years www.harrymottram.co.uk/2026/07/12/a...
World Cup one to watch: Bath Voice Sports Feature: the footballer who was loaned to Bath City from Bristol City who will represent Ghana in the World Cup - www.harrymottram.co.uk/2026/06/23/b...
ICSM Hospitality Insolvency News: the Iran War has hiked energy costs putting a freeze on household spending hitting the pub trade (thank God for the World Cup) www.icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
Football for Bath City FC starts with friendly games in July ahead of the new era in the Southern League.
ICSM Insolvency News: car parks in decline shock; no joke as comedians left unpaid; and Iran War fall out continues as airlines go bust – but the 5p fuel hike is delayed www.icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
A brilliant knitted tribute to the late great American artist and cartoonist Charles Schulz (1922-2000) who created the comic strip Peanuts, featuring the characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy.
Bath Voice News: plans to turn Bath’s old post office into a new home for the Fashion Museum have been approved bathvoice.co.uk/2026/05/14/b...
Axbridge News: Oak House reopens; Tree dedicated to plane crash victims; Mayor of Axbridge news; The Space in Cheddar; Development News; Watersports at the Res; Crime and an ex-town councillor’s rock gig www.harrymottram.co.uk
I visited Sherborne Castle in Dorset and there was a photo of the 1905 Pageant the one that kicked off pageant mania. Axbridge Pageant is set for Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Mon 25-27 August 2029. thttps://www.harrymottram.co.uk/axb.../axbridge-pageant-2029/ www.facebook.com/groups/20911...
Last Wednesday’s Work Shirt Axbridge Methodist Church, Somerset, BS26 2AA Friday 24th April 2026. 7.30pm. Comedy office drama. Tickets on the door. axevalearts.org.uk
Check out the Axbridge Diary to see what's happening in the town at www.harrymottram.co.uk/diary/ Send in your events to harryfmottram@gmail.com
The Easter Rising in Dublin brought to life in Bristol in The Plough and the Stars. bristololdvic.org.uk/wha.../the-p...
The Correspondent: Confessions of a crash victim www.harrymottram.co.uk
Bath Voice Sports News: Bath City appoint Scott Bartlett as manager while fans hope for THE GREAT ESCAPE from relegation www.harrymottram.co.uk/2026/03/27/b...
Axbridge News: Cheddar Reservoir; JB Priestley revisited; Cross talk on the new reservoir and its effects on the environment; Axe Vale Arts Centre’s latest event; plus the Axbridge diary www.harrymottram.co.uk
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh on Thursday evening. A telephone box doubling up as a call box, ATM and a place to leave your mark in paint.
A double bill from two hilarious stand-ups at The Alma in Clifton, Bristol on Friday 27th March. @
Cheddar Reservoir at dusk on Sunday. It's how it looks most of the winter. At least it's not raining. Only 290 days to Christmas.
Moon set across Cheddar Valley this morning on the planet of the lost souls. 4th March 2026.
Dawn at Cheddar Reservoir on the 17th February 2026. I am up a bit late today.
A view over Axbridge from the railway station carpark. The town hall clock is visible as is the brief appearance of the river that runs under the square. The photo was taken on Sunday 15th February, 2026, late evening - in between the downpours.
More events added to the Axbridge Diary at various venues in the town including drama, music, workshops and outdoor events like open gardens and Rumble in the Jumble. See: www.harrymottram.co.uk/diary/
Linda Mottram (nee Bellachioma) has completed her 62 miles walking in January in aid of Cancer research. She writes: "If you know me you’ll realise that I’m not a great walker so I really do appreciate your support to help get me to my target." fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/lindas-...
Welcome to ICSM's January Newsletter - the business membership group fighting late payment - with updates on company insolvencies and much more including news on the AI Bubble, the late payment code and who has gone bust. www.icsmcredit.com/news/viewpos...
I'm rather pleased with this plant as l bought it in 2024 for Christmas and unusually for my plants it is still alive.
Axbridge Blackberry September Fun Fair in 2025. More events at www.harrymottram.co.uk/diary/