Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.
This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
TRAVEL WORDS 
I’ll play
Oh, good!
That’s a very pretty autumn scene.
Yes, lovely light.
a glorious spot to sit for a while
Yes and good views.
Ornate but uncomfortable?
Not at all. And great views over the river.
I did’t think I had any photos of benches, but I have – quite a few – so I’ll join in, starting today: https://margaret21.com/2025/02/02/a-seasonal-bench/
Had a problem commenting on your post. Not the only one today!
I said, it looks like a Lutyens bench and very beautiful, but better without the snow.
Of course! I’m having dreadful problems commenting on the Six Degrees posts. If they’re not in my usual ‘gang’, they’re rejecting my comments left right and centre!