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.
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Another bench with a wonderful view. That is a basic bench. The supports look like they have been there for a while.
I like you being photobombed by a gull as well
The sort of bench that would suit my garden, on the granite supports, but I need a backrest if I am to sit there for a while.
I don’t have many seats in the garden. The weather and insects here aren’t kind to wood
I would need a backrest, too. But the views from this bench must be spectacular.
I like the stone base, but that’s very much a ‘perching’ bench. With no backrest or armrests, I would not sit there for very long.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Yes, definitely one to pause on and look at the views.
Wow, look at that blue water!
I’m not sure that you’ve posted a bench today. I’ll change the link as and when you do: https://margaret21.com/2025/07/06/a-rusty-red-bench/
I have scheduled them for 1200 this month. Couldn’t find any red ones!
I can’t change my link till much later then. Volunteering at our Family Day at the Theatre Festival – in the rain. To get red benches, you have to be deceitful, like me!