It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of fellow Pictures of England member John Ware, who sadly passed away on December 23rd 2010.

John had posted some truly wonderful photos on the site, over 400 in total, one of which he kindly gave us permission to use when we were planning to produce a Pictures of England calendar.

His wife Valerie, who informed us of his passing, has kindly given us permission to continue to show John's photos on the site, as she knows it gave him a lot of enjoyment having them on here.

Please take a look through John's gallery (see link below), as he posted some really exceptional photos, giving a lot of enjoyment to all those that came across them.

Here is one of our favourites, and one of the photos chosen to represent December in the Pictures of England calendar. Please feel free to add your favourite photo from John's gallery too.

Rest in peace John, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Valerie and family.

Picture by John Ware

Here is a link to John's Gallery on PoE

Here is a link to John's profile

I am so sad to hear of John's passing. 

My sincerest thoughts and prayers to Valerie and family. And also thanks, that we are able to continue to enjoy England through his wonderful picture.

God bless you, John! 

Thank you Valerie for allowing us to continue to enjoy the wonderful photographs that John took.

God bless you John.

My heart felt sympathy to Valerie and family and much thanks for letting us continue to enjoy John's lovely pictures. Here is one of my favorities.

Picture by John Ware

Oh how sad!  Valerie, my heartfelt condolences.  John's photos have given us a truly lovely picture of your country as seen through his eyes.  I've enjoyed them so much.  I'm so sorry.

Picture by John Ware