Who would sit on a bench like this?

There are times when you’re out walking when you just wish someone had had the foresight to put a bench somewhere for you to sit on and rest your legs awhile. Or a log. Or, well, anything really. Anything other than the muddy grass that is almost inevitably surrounding you at the very point that you want to sit down.

But sometimes someone does answer your wishes, and you find somewhere perfect to sit down.

Now you may think that one bench may be pretty much the same as any other, but not always.

There are benches with rather grand and fantastic views.

And those that simply entice you to rest and relax a lot longer than you expected to.

And those that really don’t

There are grand benches.

And simple benches.

There are benches that have been specially themed.

And benches so ‘themed’ that you’re not even sure if they’re actually designed to sit on at all.

You might sometimes find yourself sharing a bench with someone.

And benches where you’d be surprised if you aren’t.

Some benches surround you with history.

Whilst others inspire you with poetry.

And there are those that, when push comes to shove, persuade you that sitting down right now, really isn’t that good an idea at all…