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2024-03-19T04:18:56+00:00text/html2011-09-09T01:07:36+00:00Ashley DaceTerritory Old and New
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Woodbridge was where my last blog ended and that was in mid August, nearly a month later it is time to update. <br />
My first three are a bit risky geograph wise (but not my worst!), a lack of ground detail and sunlight being a problem. However I think they are fairly interesting, the first is of the space station (over 30 seconds), as is the second. The second included a bonus satellite which has helped shape earth science over the past few years. Thirdly the Milky Way, nothing much, just a small fraction of our galaxy (sticking to the chocolate theme). The pictures show the light pollution from Beccles, best go to the east or North Norfolk for pollution free pictures. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564771" target="_blank" title="TM4191 : The Milky Way by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4191 : The Milky Way by Ashley Dace" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/47/2564771_2c5588d0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="78" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564754" target="_blank" title="TM4191 : Satellites over Beccles by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4191 : Satellites over Beccles by Ashley Dace" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/47/2564754_a36960a1_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2564718" target="_blank" title="TM4191 : International Space Station by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4191 : International Space Station by Ashley Dace" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/47/2564718_9c285486_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a><br />
The next morning a pleasant day was forecast so a trip to North Norfolk was planned, this was primarily to see Ivatt 4MT 43106 on M&GN metals. Also included Baconsthorpe castle, Hempstead mill plus Rougham church. Infact I hadn't planned to do the church but saw it on the way home and stopped. Nave wasn't very interesting but the tower was really nice being Saxon in age. Stopped off at Weybourne cliffs for five minutes, I'm returning on the 10th for a geology talk with the Norfolk Geological society. <br />
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Nothing interesting for a week; bank holiday saw the opening of Holton Postmill which I had wanted to do. My motorbike was in for repair so I got a lift to work (in Southwold) via the mill. Even though the machinery had gone the building was well worth the detour. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582649" target="_blank" title="TG1242 : J15 and Ivatt 4MT by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1242 : J15 and Ivatt 4MT by Ashley Dace" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/26/2582649_41adaea5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="74" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582641" target="_blank" title="TG1242 : Bridge 303 by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1242 : Bridge 303 by Ashley Dace" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/26/2582641_e99673d4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582596" target="_blank" title="TG1742 : The Bittern Line by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1742 : The Bittern Line by Ashley Dace" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/25/2582596_c59f4ad3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582527" target="_blank" title="TG2240 : Nearing Cromer High by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG2240 : Nearing Cromer High by Ashley Dace" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/25/2582527_5c34cf7f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582168" target="_blank" title="TG2735 : John of Gaunt's House by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG2735 : John of Gaunt's House by Ashley Dace" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/21/2582168_ce1afd92_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582059" target="_blank" title="TG2836 : Gimingham Mill - Crossley Oil Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG2836 : Gimingham Mill - Crossley Oil Engine by Ashley Dace" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/20/2582059_61b3bf8f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2581992" target="_blank" title="TG2836 : Gimingham Village by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG2836 : Gimingham Village by Ashley Dace" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/19/2581992_fd41fb28_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2576677" target="_blank" title="TM4077 : Holton Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4077 : Holton Mill by Ashley Dace" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/66/2576677_e1b60b87_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2576668" target="_blank" title="TM4077 : Holton Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4077 : Holton Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/66/2576668_f1327a45_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2576661" target="_blank" title="TM4077 : Holton Mill - Brake Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4077 : Holton Mill - Brake Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/66/2576661_6e291f77_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2566315" target="_blank" title="TG1242 : Ivatt 4MT 43106 by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1242 : Ivatt 4MT 43106 by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/63/2566315_b26a3c6b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="76" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2566275" target="_blank" title="TG1143 : Cliffs at Weybourne by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1143 : Cliffs at Weybourne by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/62/2566275_9a028524_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2566264" target="_blank" title="TG1041 : North Norfolk Railway by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1041 : North Norfolk Railway by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/62/2566264_4a874c93_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2566176" target="_blank" title="TG1141 : Ivatt 4MT 43106 by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1141 : Ivatt 4MT 43106 by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/61/2566176_8a77f9c7_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2565895" target="_blank" title="TG1238 : Baconsthorpe Castle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1238 : Baconsthorpe Castle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/58/2565895_19e0ea2b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2565875" target="_blank" title="TG1238 : Baconsthorpe Castle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1238 : Baconsthorpe Castle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/58/2565875_3c97f9a0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2565818" target="_blank" title="TG0938 : Hempstead Watermill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG0938 : Hempstead Watermill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/58/2565818_fceab32f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2565787" target="_blank" title="TG2236 : Roughton St Mary the Virgin's church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG2236 : Roughton St Mary the Virgin's church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/56/57/2565787_decad24d_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a><br />
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During a free period I finally uploaded some pictures of a joint trip with Chris A around David Lally's patch. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2577288" target="_blank" title="SK4833 : Whiteley's Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4833 : Whiteley's Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/72/2577288_b0cfe89d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2577285" target="_blank" title="SK4833 : Harrington Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4833 : Harrington Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/72/2577285_3aafbf50_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2577281" target="_blank" title="SK4833 : Mill Frontage by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4833 : Mill Frontage by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/72/2577281_e677968a_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2577240" target="_blank" title="SK4833 : Bridge Mills, Long Eaton by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4833 : Bridge Mills, Long Eaton by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/72/2577240_91aa9e70_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2577236" target="_blank" title="SK4833 : Bridge Mills, Long Eaton by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4833 : Bridge Mills, Long Eaton by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/72/2577236_79647b2c_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2577153" target="_blank" title="SK4833 : Erewash Canal by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4833 : Erewash Canal by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/57/71/2577153_346c6840_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a><br />
August had ended which meant the annual North Norfolk steam gala was near. I have been every year since 2007, geograph has noticed with many images by me of the railway. So not wanting to add another 20/30 and fill it up even more I just added a couple. The Gimmingham oil engine was a good bag (for me). An attempt was made at finding Beeston Regis priory but I took the wrong path, limited time meant putting it off. On the way home I unashamedly point grabbed with boring pictures of Mcdonalds carpark. <br />
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Nothing much for a few days, photographed an isolated church while in the area (with Norman features). A favourite nursery of mine with orchard provided a few pictures and plums. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585267" target="_blank" title="TM4297 : Red Admiral by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4297 : Red Admiral by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/52/2585267_377e6df6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585264" target="_blank" title="TM4297 : Hillfield Orchard by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4297 : Hillfield Orchard by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/52/2585264_86250d33_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585253" target="_blank" title="TM4297 : Hillfield Orchard by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4297 : Hillfield Orchard by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/52/2585253_03af68bb_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585246" target="_blank" title="TM4297 : Hillfield Orchard by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4297 : Hillfield Orchard by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/52/2585246_460782e5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585108" target="_blank" title="TG3302 : St Peter's church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3302 : St Peter's church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/51/2585108_2710c668_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585104" target="_blank" title="TG3302 : St Peter's church - Norman Window by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3302 : St Peter's church - Norman Window by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/51/2585104_08678d7c_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585098" target="_blank" title="TG3302 : St Peter's church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3302 : St Peter's church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/50/2585098_0a4d0710_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585093" target="_blank" title="TG3302 : St Peter's church - Norman Window by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3302 : St Peter's church - Norman Window by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/50/2585093_c8a934bf_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585077" target="_blank" title="TG3302 : St Peter's church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3302 : St Peter's church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/50/2585077_6536fff7_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2582691" target="_blank" title="TG2112 : McDonald's Carpark by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG2112 : McDonald's Carpark by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/58/26/2582691_adcde1ed_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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The 8th saw me wondering to Lowestoft to view MTB 102, a WW2 torpedo boat. It is famous for taking Churchill and Eisenhower around the D-Day fleet in 1944. When I arrived there was no sign, the consolation was the Mincarlo (a heritage trawler). Stopping by the TI the lady said MTB 102 was in the boatyard at Oulton Broad. A trip was wasted as the yard was closed and fenced off with no-one about. <br />
Heading back into Lowestoft it was around 12:30 so I started my journey to Bruisyard along the A12. On arrival the historic church was well explored and examined for ancient features. A few weeks earlier a ticket for the 'Invitation to View' had been purchased, this scheme opens normally closed houses to the public. Bruisyard hall is a very historic place and was close so it sounded perfect. On arrival I realised I was the youngest visitor by at least 40 years which made me laugh, predictable though. The group was given a tour by the very knowledgeable owner which took two hours. Tea and cakes finished off the day. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591934" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Flint remains by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Flint remains by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/19/2591934_e6548cc4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591928" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Earthworks at Bruisyard by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Earthworks at Bruisyard by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/19/2591928_e1dbf927_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591921" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Abbey Fishing Lakes by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Abbey Fishing Lakes by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/19/2591921_3916d76e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591916" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/19/2591916_0c853497_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591911" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Former Stables by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Former Stables by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/19/2591911_33fcef67_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591904" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Farmyard at Bruisyard by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Farmyard at Bruisyard by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/19/2591904_2fd1ec66_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591892" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall - Barn by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall - Barn by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/18/2591892_15c48980_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591887" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall - Barn by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall - Barn by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/18/2591887_2aaff95d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591872" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Site of Bruisyard Abbey by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Site of Bruisyard Abbey by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/18/2591872_1b0be49f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591863" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/18/2591863_5327aaa0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591840" target="_blank" title="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3366 : Bruisyard Hall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/18/2591840_0e6469f7_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="78" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591809" target="_blank" title="TM3365 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3365 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/18/2591809_fa77ee08_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591787" target="_blank" title="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591787_f5a02442_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591779" target="_blank" title="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church - Northern Doorway by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church - Northern Doorway by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591779_c358a138_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591771" target="_blank" title="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591771_4ef0dfd1_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591766" target="_blank" title="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591766_ed0defea_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591762" target="_blank" title="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church - Southern Doorway by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church - Southern Doorway by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591762_31c5b13b_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591750" target="_blank" title="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3266 : Bruisyard Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591750_d316c564_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591720" target="_blank" title="TM3569 : St Michael, Peasenhall - Font by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3569 : St Michael, Peasenhall - Font by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/17/2591720_c64c2182_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591546" target="_blank" title="TM3569 : St Michael, Peasenhall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3569 : St Michael, Peasenhall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/15/2591546_bc882da0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591495" target="_blank" title="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/14/2591495_7e29bc7f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591490" target="_blank" title="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/14/2591490_2244865d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591486" target="_blank" title="TM5492 : Lowestoft Harbour by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM5492 : Lowestoft Harbour by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/14/2591486_235043ca_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591481" target="_blank" title="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/14/2591481_69f16085_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591471" target="_blank" title="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler - AK Diesel Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler - AK Diesel Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/14/2591471_b8059f26_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2591464" target="_blank" title="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler - Galley by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM5492 : Mincarlo Trawler - Galley by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/14/2591464_6ef0efc4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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Next? Geology trip tomorrow, tall ships in Great Yarmouth Sunday morning. I would have done three wonderful mills on Sunday but work got in the way (GRRR!), back to Leicester next Sunday. Spain late September and a few things for October filling the diary. <br />
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P.S need a geograph Spain :-)text/html2012-08-29T02:25:11+00:00Ashley DaceA Stationary Blog
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/155
This 30 day period of geographing has a stationary theme; mills, engines and buildings being the main subjects. <br />
A few industrial sites ticked off the list and a few more which I don't have time for can be done over Easter/next year.<br />
So I left off at Strumpshaw and Ashby St Mary in late July. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3052988" target="_blank" title="TG3202 : Ashby St Mary Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3202 : Ashby St Mary Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/05/29/3052988_13a51927_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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Gressenhall was first, this workhouse museum far exceeded expectations. A nice summer day also made photography pleasurable. Inside the stationary exhibit was the main interest, especially the hurst frame. <br />
The farm was a wonderful sight and I would love to see the ploughing day. <br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064578" target="_blank" title="TF9716 : Pigs having lunch by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9716 : Pigs having lunch by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/45/3064578_d930b60e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="73" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064582" target="_blank" title="TF9716 : Nailing the Shoe by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9716 : Nailing the Shoe by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/45/3064582_e07f462b_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064568" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Garrett Boiler - Gressenhall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Garrett Boiler - Gressenhall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/45/3064568_e52a55b0_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064544" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Thomas Bradford & Co Steam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/45/3064544_8ac484a1_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064486" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Riches & Watts of Norwich Steam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Riches & Watts of Norwich Steam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/44/3064486_fdc9b072_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064119" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Gressenhall Workhouse by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Gressenhall Workhouse by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/41/3064119_184913be_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064594" target="_blank" title="TF9716 : Wild Meadow by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9716 : Wild Meadow by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/45/3064594_c820914f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064916" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Flowers at Gressenhall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Flowers at Gressenhall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/49/3064916_e250458a_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064957" target="_blank" title="TG0606 : Coston Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG0606 : Coston Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/49/3064957_afb84472_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064601" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Cattle Weighing Scales by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Cattle Weighing Scales by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/46/3064601_0e080dca_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3065051" target="_blank" title="TF9717 : Thelveton Mill Machinery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9717 : Thelveton Mill Machinery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/50/3065051_872025f2_120x120.jpg" width="91" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064973" target="_blank" title="TG0702 : Wicklewood Windmill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG0702 : Wicklewood Windmill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/49/3064973_c0e4d448_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064585" target="_blank" title="TF9716 : Gressenhall - Chapel Farm by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF9716 : Gressenhall - Chapel Farm by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/06/45/3064585_e1ea2e90_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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An afternoon was spent at the Lydia Eva (first visit 2010), shame it wasn't the week after when she was in steam. <br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3076952" target="_blank" title="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Triple Expansion Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Triple Expansion Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/69/3076952_a95bcc9a_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3076959" target="_blank" title="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Steam Pumps by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Steam Pumps by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/69/3076959_df91f508_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3076962" target="_blank" title="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Triple Expansion Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Triple Expansion Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/69/3076962_52721aee_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3076978" target="_blank" title="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Steam Capstan by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG5207 : Lydia Eva - Steam Capstan by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/69/3076978_c7d82769_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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The 2nd Sunday of August saw the start of the 'Sunday Trilogy', I had work late in the evening leaving me the day to visit far away places!<br />
Ashdon Windmill, Essex was first. Past through Haverhill, should have bought a ticket!!<br />
Bartlow tumuli and Bartlow signal box were visited on the way to Swaffham Prior before a rather bumpy fen road took me to Stretham for the beam engine. An excellent day. <br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3078994" target="_blank" title="TL5942 : Ashdon Windmill - Trestle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5942 : Ashdon Windmill - Trestle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/89/3078994_2497addf_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079026" target="_blank" title="TL5942 : Ashdon Windmill - Brake Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5942 : Ashdon Windmill - Brake Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/90/3079026_0bc67b25_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079050" target="_blank" title="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill - Crown by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill - Crown by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/90/3079050_c5bf1bf7_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="78" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079066" target="_blank" title="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill - Flour Bin by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill - Flour Bin by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/90/3079066_76c9e90c_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079089" target="_blank" title="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/90/3079089_d365e8f2_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079101" target="_blank" title="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill - Repair by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5942 : Ashdon Postmill - Repair by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079101_03ca8355_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079131" target="_blank" title="TL5845 : Bartlow Station Signal Box by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5845 : Bartlow Station Signal Box by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079131_b53736b8_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079155" target="_blank" title="TL5844 : Bartlow Romano-British Tumuli by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5844 : Bartlow Romano-British Tumuli by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079155_25b1e3a5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079159" target="_blank" title="TL5844 : Bartlow Romano-British Tumuli by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5844 : Bartlow Romano-British Tumuli by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079159_507e2d03_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079179" target="_blank" title="TL5663 : Swaffham Prior Churches by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5663 : Swaffham Prior Churches by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079179_205d0941_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079191" target="_blank" title="TL5663 : St Mary's - Glacial Erratic by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5663 : St Mary's - Glacial Erratic by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079191_6aa630d6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079199" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/91/3079199_09bb9e78_120x120.jpg" width="86" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079208" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079208_4d1c7cf9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079216" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Gearing by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Gearing by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079216_519235af_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079222" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079222_b5cacae6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079232" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Cap Gearing by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Cap Gearing by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079232_cde22b14_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079235" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Governors by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill - Governors by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079235_77eb155f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079243" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079243_c406d470_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079245" target="_blank" title="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5764 : Swaffham Prior Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079245_7d829ba8_120x120.jpg" width="78" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079250" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Butterley Boilers by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Butterley Boilers by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079250_c344279f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079266" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine -Cylinder Top by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine -Cylinder Top by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079266_d4cc4e56_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079268" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Drainage into the Ouse by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Drainage into the Ouse by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079268_d137075f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079273" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Beam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Beam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079273_727830b3_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079285" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Beam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Beam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079285_25053da2_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079296" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Mirrlees Diesel Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Mirrlees Diesel Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/92/3079296_950adc18_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079303" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Mirrlees Diesel Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Mirrlees Diesel Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/93/3079303_684e6aae_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079307" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Scoop Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Scoop Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/93/3079307_ced5549f_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3079309" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/07/93/3079309_79a474d6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3086740" target="_blank" title="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Boiler Room by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL5173 : Stretham Engine - Boiler Room by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/08/67/3086740_c6521573_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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The third Sunday was in Cambridgeshire again, riding to Houghton mill to visit the NT property. Making the use of NT membership I have just bought. Back through Cambridge to retake pictures of the pumping station where my others from 2011 were a little poor for my liking. <br />
Sadly I could have done Bardwell ploughing/threshing day and possibly Prickwillow pumping station but time was against me. <br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090419" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090419_225e7f40_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090430" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Breastshot Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Breastshot Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090430_7c972f22_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090436" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Crownwheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Crownwheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090436_819aa574_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090441" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090441_33cf0cd9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="82" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090445" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Gearing by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Gearing by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090445_f7f44222_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090450" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090450_a75066ad_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090452" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090452_6980d733_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090454" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090454_bfe5efca_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090460" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090460_da83daf4_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090465" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Meal Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Meal Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090465_de170980_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090474" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Meal Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Meal Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090474_730a990b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090475" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Pit Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Pit Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090475_9c361b8e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090478" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Meal Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill - Meal Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090478_a173757b_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090480" target="_blank" title="TL2871 : Houghton Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL2871 : Houghton Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090480_ef366b4c_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090487" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : The Cam by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : The Cam by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090487_8c7cff10_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090495" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Cambridge Pumping Station by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Cambridge Pumping Station by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/04/3090495_5c6af74e_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090502" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Cambridge Pumping Station by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Cambridge Pumping Station by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090502_1dbdbfe2_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090504" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Cambridge Pumping Station by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Cambridge Pumping Station by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090504_97b2c6e1_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090517" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Small Beam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Small Beam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090517_1235d18e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="77" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090532" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Tangye Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Tangye Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090532_b13a2754_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090538" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Horizontal Engine - CMOT by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Horizontal Engine - CMOT by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090538_be560df9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090541" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : JI Headly Single Cylinder Mill Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : JI Headly Single Cylinder Mill Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090541_90146ee8_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090561" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Hathorn Davey 1894 Pumping Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Hathorn Davey 1894 Pumping Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090561_2831d753_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090565" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Hathorn Davey 1894 Pumping Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Hathorn Davey 1894 Pumping Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/05/3090565_e122c114_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090637" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Hathorn Davey 1894 Pumping Engine - Steam Man by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Hathorn Davey 1894 Pumping Engine - Steam Man by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/06/3090637_a4afd1d9_120x120.jpg" width="89" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3090643" target="_blank" title="TL4659 : Blackstone Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TL4659 : Blackstone Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/06/3090643_fe6ef7f3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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A mid week visit to Bressingham was taken, again to retake shots from 2010. A few changes seen but mostly the same. <br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095536" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : Marshall Horizontal Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : Marshall Horizontal Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/55/3095536_a1bc1c43_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095552" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : Granville - Bressingham by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : Granville - Bressingham by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/55/3095552_a2f2cec6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095523" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : GNR Henry Oakley by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : GNR Henry Oakley by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/55/3095523_6a6f10fa_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095516" target="_blank" title="TM0880 : Fire Pump - Bressingham by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0880 : Fire Pump - Bressingham by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/55/3095516_fbde688b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095511" target="_blank" title="TM0880 : Gwynedd - Bressingham by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0880 : Gwynedd - Bressingham by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/55/3095511_5d0dcfa3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095498" target="_blank" title="TM0880 : Merryweather Pump by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0880 : Merryweather Pump by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/54/3095498_abbfa466_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095474" target="_blank" title="TM0880 : John Fowler Traction Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0880 : John Fowler Traction Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/54/3095474_4b7b99d2_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095483" target="_blank" title="TM0880 : Steam Engines - Bressingham by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0880 : Steam Engines - Bressingham by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/54/3095483_6993aeb0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095444" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : Vernon and Guest Horizontal Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : Vernon and Guest Horizontal Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/54/3095444_00bd784f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095412" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : LB&SCR A1 class 0-6-0T No 662 Martello by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : LB&SCR A1 class 0-6-0T No 662 Martello by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/54/3095412_8a877567_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095406" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : Easton & Anderson Beam Pumping Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : Easton & Anderson Beam Pumping Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/54/3095406_ef63993a_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3095390" target="_blank" title="TM0780 : Beyer Peacock Works No 6841 'William Francis' by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0780 : Beyer Peacock Works No 6841 'William Francis' by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/09/53/3095390_cbf7ef1b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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This BHM weekend was spent at two locations, firstly Essex. Thorrington tide mill was excellent and it was nice seeing this area of the country. A quick hop up the Colchester for Bourne mill was taken, its OK, nothing special apart from possibly the pit gearing. Didn't cost me anything apart from a few miles for the detour so nothing lost.<br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101075" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101075_00ceb4ee_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101061" target="_blank" title="TM0023 : Bourne Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0023 : Bourne Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101061_78172df0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101058" target="_blank" title="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - pit wheel and wallower by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - pit wheel and wallower by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101058_e079f81f_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101043" target="_blank" title="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - Leat by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - Leat by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101043_44ef87dd_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101016" target="_blank" title="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101016_a2c90db4_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101009" target="_blank" title="TM0023 : Bourne Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0023 : Bourne Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101009_37c63393_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101002" target="_blank" title="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - Pit wheel and wallower by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0023 : Bourne Mill - Pit wheel and wallower by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101002_2babac81_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101194" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Gear Housing by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Gear Housing by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101194_1c125a7d_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101178" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Pit wheel and wallower by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Pit wheel and wallower by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101178_7fa190f5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101172" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Flour Sieve by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Flour Sieve by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101172_b4374013_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101166" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101166_85ba34fc_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101147" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101147_f7556f7e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101146" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Dust Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Dust Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101146_5faac241_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101107" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Breastshot Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill - Breastshot Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/11/3101107_0f4113e3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101092" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101092_f729d18b_120x120.jpg" width="83" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3101085" target="_blank" title="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM0819 : Thorrington Tide Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/10/3101085_8ea049e9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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Monday was spent at Repp's wind engine park, some interesting pumps and various other machinery. Glad to got it done. Also nice to have a picture of the Holmes engine on Geograph. Was going to do Thrigby postmill nearby but couldn't in the end. <br />
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<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100927" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100927_5d65791d_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100935" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100935_6874efa5_120x120.jpg" width="109" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100942" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Wallis Titt Wind Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Wallis Titt Wind Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100942_5d568d63_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100951" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100951_aef0734e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100979" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Holmes of Norwich Steam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Holmes of Norwich Steam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100979_70695d75_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100966" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Wind Engine - Scoop by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Wind Engine - Scoop by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100966_30bd5bae_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100954" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100954_5a076e42_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3100962" target="_blank" title="TG4117 : Wind Engine - Scoop by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG4117 : Wind Engine - Scoop by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/10/09/3100962_4d05115e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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Well that's it for Norfolk. I set off for Cornwall on Sunday. <br />
I plan to visit;<br />
The Lizard, Pendeen mines/geology, St Michael's Mount, various mills etc, Crofton beam engines, St Agnes Schorl rocks/pegmatite and many more!text/html2011-11-13T23:16:20+00:00Ashley DaceNovember Update
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/84
So its now November and my last blog was in September. I have done a fair bit considering several hurdles. First of all I did a couple churches with Norman features, most notably Norman doorways. I also found Beeston Regis priory. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2594130" target="_blank" title="TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/41/2594130_3d96f5bb_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2594149" target="_blank" title="TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/41/2594149_e4d01b8a_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2594168" target="_blank" title="TG1642 : Beeston Regis Priory by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1642 : Beeston Regis Priory by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/41/2594168_8dc5779c_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2594179" target="_blank" title="TG1642 : Beeston Regis Priory by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1642 : Beeston Regis Priory by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/41/2594179_2389a327_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2594187" target="_blank" title="TG1642 : Beeston Regis Priory by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1642 : Beeston Regis Priory by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/41/2594187_c37c5d7e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <br />
The geology talk at Weybourne was very interesting, it was hosted by the Norfolk Geological Society.<br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2596236" target="_blank" title="TG1143 : Norfolk Geological Society Meeting by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1143 : Norfolk Geological Society Meeting by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/62/2596236_f9fecb67_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2596300" target="_blank" title="TG1143 : Crag Geology by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TG1143 : Crag Geology by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/59/63/2596300_fb939016_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
My last geographing day in Norfolk/Suffolk was spent at Orfordness. I wanted to photograph the lighthouse as its time is running out. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2600803" target="_blank" title="TM4149 : Orford Castle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4149 : Orford Castle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/08/2600803_6dca875b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2600826" target="_blank" title="TM4249 : Orford Church (Norman Remains) by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4249 : Orford Church (Norman Remains) by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/08/2600826_bd0a58a0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2600852" target="_blank" title="TM4349 : Security Fencing at Orfordness by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4349 : Security Fencing at Orfordness by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/08/2600852_5a3cced7_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a>[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2600915" target="_blank" title="TM4449 : Orfordness Shingle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4449 : Orfordness Shingle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/09/2600915_4a931e29_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2600954" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : Orfordness Lighthouse by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : Orfordness Lighthouse by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/09/2600954_2532aec6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2600960" target="_blank" title="TM4549 : Orfordness Shingle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4549 : Orfordness Shingle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/09/2600960_e32e66b4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601003" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : Metal and the Lighthouse by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : Metal and the Lighthouse by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/10/2601003_61526e88_120x120.jpg" width="82" height="120" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601017" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : The Black Tower by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : The Black Tower by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/10/2601017_6044bdce_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601352" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : Laboratory One by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : Laboratory One by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/13/2601352_c210a349_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601348" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : Laboratory One by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : Laboratory One by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/13/2601348_bb3a7c65_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601421" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : Concrete Blast Wall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : Concrete Blast Wall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/14/2601421_a1d39b78_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601436" target="_blank" title="TM4448 : Orfordness Shingle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4448 : Orfordness Shingle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/14/2601436_0f1d451a_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601625" target="_blank" title="TM4349 : Bomb in the Room by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM4349 : Bomb in the Room by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/16/2601625_440ad37d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2601659" target="_blank" title="TM3959 : Snape Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TM3959 : Snape Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/60/16/2601659_e2448f0d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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Back in Leicester I visited the recently reopened geology section of Leicester museum. Highlights included the original Charnia fossils and the Rutland dinosaur. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2610540" target="_blank" title="SK5903 : New Walk Museum by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5903 : New Walk Museum by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/61/05/2610540_b3991237_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2610617" target="_blank" title="SK5903 : Barwell Meteorite by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5903 : Barwell Meteorite by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/61/06/2610617_e58fb99e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2610890" target="_blank" title="SK5903 : Charnia masoni by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5903 : Charnia masoni by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/61/08/2610890_dd3f1030_120x120.jpg" width="82" height="120" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2610974" target="_blank" title="SK5903 : Charnia masoni by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5903 : Charnia masoni by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/61/09/2610974_57e03d4f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="78" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2610761" target="_blank" title="SK5903 : Fluorite Crystals by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5903 : Fluorite Crystals by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/61/07/2610761_fbadcc9d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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The nice weather continued for a while, a trip to the nearby Croft Quarry offered a great view of the geology. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632238" target="_blank" title="SP5197 : Croft Quarry by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5197 : Croft Quarry by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/22/2632238_42c3b67d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632263" target="_blank" title="SP5196 : Croft Hill Trig Point by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5196 : Croft Hill Trig Point by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/22/2632263_3c5028f5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2632284" target="_blank" title="SP5196 : Croft Quarry by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5196 : Croft Quarry by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/22/2632284_7ceb7843_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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The next day I was back on the bike, cycling to Groby on my way to Bradgate park. The time team featured castle was photographed along with a few other stops. The ex quarry railway was walked and geographed. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2636875" target="_blank" title="SK5208 : South Leicestershire Diorites by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5208 : South Leicestershire Diorites by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/68/2636875_a5642639_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2636937" target="_blank" title="SK5207 : Groby Castle by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5207 : Groby Castle by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/69/2636937_216ca5c4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2636897" target="_blank" title="SK5211 : War Memorial by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5211 : War Memorial by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/68/2636897_e415dfc6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2636900" target="_blank" title="SK5211 : Bradgate Park by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5211 : Bradgate Park by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/63/69/2636900_cd7a8a09_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2647374" target="_blank" title="SP5399 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5399 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/64/73/2647374_db96e149_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2647368" target="_blank" title="SP5399 : Whistle Way Mural by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5399 : Whistle Way Mural by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/64/73/2647368_659827ac_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2647375" target="_blank" title="SP5297 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5297 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/64/73/2647375_3a01f671_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2648742" target="_blank" title="SP5298 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5298 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/64/88/2648863_40531b1c_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2648704" target="_blank" title="SP5298 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5298 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/64/87/2648704_0a61e2b3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2648827" target="_blank" title="SP5298 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SP5298 : Former Quarry Line by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/64/88/2648827_b2998a66_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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Burrough Hill had been on my wish-list for a while, it was a fairly long cycle but I decided to do it. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2650108" target="_blank" title="SK6512 : Queniborough Dovecote by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK6512 : Queniborough Dovecote by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/01/2650108_0465aa50_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2650113" target="_blank" title="SK6910 : South Croxton Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK6910 : South Croxton Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/01/2650113_7285a02d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2650133" target="_blank" title="SK6910 : South Croxton Church - Norman Font by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK6910 : South Croxton Church - Norman Font by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/01/2650133_f21e8088_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2650116" target="_blank" title="SK6910 : South Croxton Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK6910 : South Croxton Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/01/2650116_b1240b0d_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2650142" target="_blank" title="SK7210 : Twyford Church by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK7210 : Twyford Church by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/01/2650142_cc52e096_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660545" target="_blank" title="SK7611 : Burrough Hill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK7611 : Burrough Hill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/05/2660545_d20e9d9f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660607" target="_blank" title="SK7611 : Burrough Hill Trig Point by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK7611 : Burrough Hill Trig Point by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/06/2660607_49bfc0f9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
The next few days were spent in and around Leicester finishing a few bits off. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2651223" target="_blank" title="SK5901 : Wheatsheaf Works by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5901 : Wheatsheaf Works by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/12/2651223_aa3e186f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2651229" target="_blank" title="SK5901 : Wheatsheaf Works by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5901 : Wheatsheaf Works by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/12/2651229_cf01a798_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2656411" target="_blank" title="SK5905 : Abbey Mills by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5905 : Abbey Mills by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/64/2656411_6d2397bf_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2656284" target="_blank" title="SK5906 : Belgrave Lock by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5906 : Belgrave Lock by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/62/2656284_31dd12f5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2656539" target="_blank" title="SK5702 : Coalville Freight Branch by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5702 : Coalville Freight Branch by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/65/2656539_1544ed23_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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One Saturday I was torn between Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, eventually I went to Lincolnshire. I re-explored Boston and took a trip to Sibsey. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2659931" target="_blank" title="TF3344 : Maud Foster Windmill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3344 : Maud Foster Windmill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/99/2659931_0b54b1ee_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2659945" target="_blank" title="TF3344 : Maud Foster Windmill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3344 : Maud Foster Windmill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/99/2659945_77fc3325_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2659959" target="_blank" title="TF3244 : The Boston Stump by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3244 : The Boston Stump by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/99/2659959_0d74957e_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2659980" target="_blank" title="TF3244 : View of Boston from the Stump by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3244 : View of Boston from the Stump by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/65/99/2659980_fcc76c71_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660076" target="_blank" title="TF3244 : River Witham by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3244 : River Witham by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/00/2660076_7a4c9dc5_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660106" target="_blank" title="TF3343 : Hussey Tower by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3343 : Hussey Tower by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/01/2660106_75cb92e0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660127" target="_blank" title="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/01/2660127_f91f14ef_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660203" target="_blank" title="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/02/2660203_18523ec1_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660220" target="_blank" title="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/02/2660220_18e4a525_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2660212" target="_blank" title="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="TF3450 : Sibsey Trader Mill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/66/02/2660212_286b02ec_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a><br />
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Next was a joint trip with Chris Allen in Derbyshire, as it has already been written about I won't go into detail.<br />
We visited Darley Abbey mills, Heage mill and Cromford pump along with a quick stop at Middleton top. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672494" target="_blank" title="SK3538 : Darley Abbey Mills by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3538 : Darley Abbey Mills by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/24/2672494_73b3a1ad_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672181" target="_blank" title="SK3538 : Darley Abbey Mills by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3538 : Darley Abbey Mills by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/21/2672181_62e472b6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672519" target="_blank" title="SK3650 : Heage Windmill by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3650 : Heage Windmill by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/25/2672519_83508937_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="72" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672525" target="_blank" title="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/25/2672525_9f3b2ab4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672538" target="_blank" title="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Tentering Gear by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Tentering Gear by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/25/2672538_723fd562_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="73" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672621" target="_blank" title="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Brake Wheel by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Brake Wheel by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/26/2672621_22bf27b9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2672628" target="_blank" title="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3650 : Heage Windmill - Stone Floor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/26/2672628_a0fecfd9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673258" target="_blank" title="SK3155 : Leawood Pumphouse Boilers by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3155 : Leawood Pumphouse Boilers by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/32/2673258_9d08c3b1_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673305" target="_blank" title="SK3155 : Leawood Pumphouse by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3155 : Leawood Pumphouse by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/33/2673305_cd086db4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673267" target="_blank" title="SK3155 : Leawood Pumphouse by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3155 : Leawood Pumphouse by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/32/2673267_b3ea7141_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673651" target="_blank" title="SK3155 : High Peak Workshops by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3155 : High Peak Workshops by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/36/2673651_c24114f4_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673608" target="_blank" title="SK3155 : Sheep Pasture Catchpit by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3155 : Sheep Pasture Catchpit by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/36/2673608_47d1361b_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673599" target="_blank" title="SK3155 : High Peak Workshops by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK3155 : High Peak Workshops by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/35/2673599_dbfef9eb_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673721" target="_blank" title="SK2755 : Middleton Top by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK2755 : Middleton Top by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/37/2673721_5e93996c_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a><br />
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On the Sunday (last week) I was planning to go to Barnsley to geograph Barnsley Main colliery and Worsborough mill. However several little things added up. I lost my debit card, had no cash available and no-one to borrow off. So I couldn't buy tickets! I had to miss it which was very disappointing. Instead I looked around the castle at Leicester along with the Vulcan factory. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682105" target="_blank" title="SK6004 : Vulcan Factory by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK6004 : Vulcan Factory by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/21/2682105_d7134852_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682102" target="_blank" title="SK5904 : Vulcan Factory by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5904 : Vulcan Factory by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/21/2682102_5891988d_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682100" target="_blank" title="SK5904 : Vulcan Factory by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5904 : Vulcan Factory by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/21/2682100_2aeaebcc_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682085" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682085_8d2bc365_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682082" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682082_208dfbe9_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682081" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682081_685bd51f_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682077" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682077_60f2b0f0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682073" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682073_ec32b5ad_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682070" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682070_69cf229e_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682068" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682068_737dfef0_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682063" target="_blank" title="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5802 : Leicester Cattle Market Gates by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682063_832126b3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682059" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682059_f3a64ca3_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682054" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Gun Slot by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Gun Slot by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682054_41d3d700_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682045" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Castle Wall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Castle Wall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682045_d3e1f296_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682041" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682041_c9588709_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682039" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Norman Windows by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Norman Windows by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682039_de1b9a7c_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682037" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682037_e7e500b2_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682031" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682031_f7c7af9c_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682028" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Half Timbered Building by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Half Timbered Building by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682028_12470247_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682024" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682024_58e98742_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682022" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682022_8b60df57_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682019" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : St. Mary de Castro by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682019_b0d21270_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682011" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Leicester Castle South Gate by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Leicester Castle South Gate by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682011_6ab92145_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682009" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Southern Defensive Gate by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Southern Defensive Gate by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682009_6afc156f_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2682000" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Spire through the Wall by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Spire through the Wall by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/20/2682000_cf811b2d_120x120.jpg" width="79" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2681996" target="_blank" title="SK5804 : Leicester Castle South Gate by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5804 : Leicester Castle South Gate by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/68/19/2681996_59a99637_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2673820" target="_blank" title="SK5903 : Attenborough Building by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK5903 : Attenborough Building by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/67/38/2673820_1a5e58c3_120x120.jpg" width="78" height="120" /></a><br />
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Yesterday I was due to go to Snibston and see the beam engine in steam along with others but couldn't make it. Instead I cycled up today to see the colliery, a wonderful site. The manor house down the road was also photographed. Its first on the site since 2000. <br />
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2692050" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Beam Engine by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Beam Engine by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/20/2692050_6696d700_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="78" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2692015" target="_blank" title="SK4412 : Bardon Hill Sidings by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4412 : Bardon Hill Sidings by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/20/2692015_23e8e355_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2692000" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/20/2692000_a21295ae_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691993" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Leicestershire Countryside by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Leicestershire Countryside by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691993_0ad5ba40_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691948" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691948_43ebb52d_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691942" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691942_252366c7_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691928" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691928_7dafcf81_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691922" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Mullion Windows by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Mullion Windows by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691922_9a868298_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691918" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691918_cc23b8af_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691903" target="_blank" title="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4112 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/19/2691903_c2d1a3ff_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691880" target="_blank" title="SK4212 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4212 : Donington le Heath Manor by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/18/2691880_024dddbd_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691829" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Canal/Railway Bridge by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Canal/Railway Bridge by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/18/2691829_68dc1a3a_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691785" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691785_a2c166dd_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691758" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Industrial Scene by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Industrial Scene by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691758_f53a885a_120x120.jpg" width="78" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691752" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Ex Shell/BP Oil Tanker by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Ex Shell/BP Oil Tanker by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691752_b8575649_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="79" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691743" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691743_37d698ed_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691740" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691740_701bfa77_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="78" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691738" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691738_8403ffb3_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691733" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Early Haystack Boiler by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Early Haystack Boiler by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691733_fac23971_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691731" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691731_5e2173cc_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691718" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691718_3522c2b6_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691713" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Entrance to the Deep by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Entrance to the Deep by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691713_6a0d381e_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691703" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/17/2691703_4ce0df1a_120x120.jpg" width="80" height="120" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691689" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Colliery Artifacts by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Colliery Artifacts by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/16/2691689_94b3f193_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691683" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/16/2691683_748040ab_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" /></a> <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2691676" target="_blank" title="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace"><img alt="SK4114 : Snibston Colliery by Ashley Dace" loading="lazy" src="https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/69/16/2691676_5a101871_120x120.jpg" width="120" height="80" 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What's next?<br />
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Well I haven't any money left until my next loan so not much outside Leicester. I would like to do part of the Swannington railway up to Glenfield tunnel. On the 19th November a double headed steam train is passing through Leicester three times so I'll be out for that. On the 22nd I'm going to Derbyshire with fellow geologists to Devonshire cavern, my previous attempt failed. <br />
The 4th December sees an industrial mini meet in Leicester at Abbey pumping station. Possibly seeing Rood Ashton hall passing through Leicester on the same day. <br />
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I won't have a camera over the Christmas period so its nothing until early Jan. <br />
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My last blog finished around early July so this is roughly a month’s guide to what I have been up to. The first week or two was spent training for my summer job in Southwold, the local ‘Latitude’ festival was adding to demand and hence my hours. Thankfully the management had agreed to me taking a week off even though I had just started and I was allowed to proceed with my planned holiday up North. It was just me and dad for this one camping about on this relaxed venture. First day was spent travelling up, first up to Doncaster/Leeds then across the Pennines to Carlisle. Not really wanting to pitch a tent after the long drive a cheap hotel near the centre was booked a few nights earlier. After a rather frazzled breakfast the next morning we walked to Carlisle Castle and Cathedral. Not very busy amazingly but this was before the main holiday season. It’s amazing seeing the Norman street plan when walking through the city. Next on the plan was 13 miles away at Banks, this was a small turret on Hadrian's Wall. First visit since the mid 70's for dad and first ever for me. We carried on along the wall, stopping at various places of interest. This included Thirlwall castle, built out of the walls stone. Following military road the campsite was found and we pitched. The ground was sloping and bumpy and fellow campers were very inconsiderate so not a great nights sleep. Cafe was also expensive but you were paying for the location. It was only 15 minutes walk from the highest point of the wall. It was interesting seeing the tilted Whin sill and surrounding limestone/sandstone beds.<br />
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Next day we walked up the steep path to the trig point, I explained to 5/6 hikers what a trig point was!<br />
Carrying on along the wall we walked in a circle before reaching the campsite again, originally planning to stay 2/3 nights we didn't like it very much and changed plans. Instead we finished with the wall and went south. From the car window we viewed the sites of a few lime kilns and Vindolanda fort. The next couple of days were spent in Weardale, investigating the 'Alston block'. First stop was Nenthead mines complex, sadly closed but available to view. Quite a few adits about but no equipment to explore. Down the road was Killhope lead mining museum, the mix of geology and industry makes this site really attractive to visit. I had a go at locating the old moss lead vein in the stream, found some nice galena samples but no vein. I later learned I was in the wrong place. By now it was 4:30ish so it was time to find the campsite in Westgate. It was nice passing through the pretty villages on the tourist route, also recognising the names from my reading up of the Weardale line several months earlier. Most of the villages had stations on this lost route. The campsite was small and sweet, not bad price either at £5pppn. The village campsite was next to the R.Wear along with a shop and pub. The pub served excellent home cooked food. Another bonus was that you could walk to the pub along the old Weardale line. <br />
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Thursday saw us walking the geotrail to Low Slitt mine, poor footpaths made us turn back and try a different route. This was a lot quicker but meant missing out some of the sandstone geology. Parking next to West Rigg opencut we took the steep path to the mine which is being conserved. The small railway up the hill took us to the millpond. Further workings showed the line of the slitt vein (13.5 miles long). Picked up a nice pink Fluorite sample. Next target was Stanhope but instead of taking the direct route we went the scenery way, plenty of old workings about. Groverake mine was visited along with the Rookhope arch, traffic was amazingly quiet. After a drive the small town of Stanhope was visited, the 'tree' and station being the main attractions for us. Nice to see Stanhope station in good hands, sadly the steam loco on that day needed repairs. We finished by lunchtime so ventured down to Shildon to find the railway museum. Plenty of steam celebs to see including the recently made famous Turkish 8F. Also good to see Sans Pareil an original Rainhill trials locomotive.<br />
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Done with Weardale the decision was made to visit Beamish before heading down to Leeming Bar. Plenty to see and do at Beamish, it took the entire day. Great colliery along with a polished up Y7 I had seen restored at Weybourne. Plenty of industrial steam interest, rather annoyed I missed the horse mill though! <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_mill#Horse_mill_at_Beamish_Museum" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_mill#Horse_mill_at_Beamish_Museum">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="http://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span><br />
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The trams were very good, my first tram ride for over 15 years, last was at Carlton Colville. After leaving a drive down the A1 got us to Leeming Bar, the campsite chosen had decided they don't like tents anymore so our plans were shafted. We stumbled around looking for a campsite and luckily entered a caravan park asking for directions, amazingly they accepted a few tents in the corner. So with a place for the night we were sorted, a nice location too with good facilities. Northallerton wasn't far away so we ate there. Next morning after breakfast the 5/6 miles to Leeming bar was driven in a rush to catch the first train on the Wensleydale railway. No parking meant we missed it so instead went to the mid-point at Leyburn. On today were the GWR tank and Sir Lamiel for the 1940s weekend. This is a long line at 16 miles, a rover ticket meant plenty of return trips. Only 2.5 miles from Aysgarth station the line is starting soon with extension works (a new bridge is being built). A fantastic railway and one with massive potential in the future. <br />
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Next day was the boring drive home, the sun then decided to appear in force. Thankfully I had one more day off so started uploading. Takes ages when doing descriptions.<br />
Nothing much for a while spent another day on the Mid Norfolk railway helping shift ballast and burn vegetation. No pictures though. <br />
By a stroke of luck I had another Sunday off the week after, this was spent at Old Buckenham mill and Buttrum’s mill. A cross county trip but I now have them off the list.<br />
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Next? Well the North Norfolk gala in September, Time and Tide in Great Yarmouth, Orford Ness would be nice and Heritage open days are a possibility. Just have to see.text/html2011-07-16T02:05:03+00:00Ashley DaceHmmmmm Where to start
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My last blog entry was for mills weekend in May. Life caught up and at nearly 1am on Saturday 16th July I am catching up!<br />
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After mills weekend my next trip was to an old time favourite, my previous pictures where very poor but they were taken long before geograph. The place was Abbeydale Industrial forge near Sheffield. I got the train up to Dore station and walked the short distance up. This trip was for the photography so I had my tripod. Afterwards I looked in the wood nearby, sadly I missed the cup and ring marks but when I return one day I'll find them. <br />
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The following weekend I decided it was time to do Heckington windmill in Lincolnshire. It was exam time again so I took the decision to do train travel revision. The weather was poor but inside was very good. The miller even let me into the cap. While at the church I noticed a blue gap emerging so rushed back and reshot all my pictures (externally). Worth the effort. <br />
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Next trip was back in East Anglia, I had a few days off Uni. I took the opportunity to visit some Cambridgeshire mills. Haddenham, Wicken, Stanton and Hinxton. All really enjoyable and worth the trip.<br />
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After finishing year 1 at Leicester and the BBQ I had a few days free<br />
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I was offered cheap rail tickets to Taunton so after quick research I decided to spend a couple of days in Somerset. Visits to the West Somerset railway, Dunster and Bishops Lydeard mills as well as the geology were the main attractions.<br />
After packing the tent and a few bits I headed on. I was staying at a nice campsite near Watchet. <br />
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After travelling back to Leicester on the Saturday I quickly repacked as early Sunday morning I was going to Scotland. This was for my mapping work, the place being the Isle of Rum. Travel took all day, reaching Mallaig at 11.35pm. The next morning was spent traveling on the ferry to the island, at first the heavens really opened. However it calmed down ready for tent erecting. <br />
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After 3 day of rest I ventured home a week early, spending the night on the platforms of Mallaig station ready for the 6am train the following morning. After getting back to Norfolk I sent my laptop in for repair, sadly it was dead. <br />
So a quick look on the internet found a successor, that arrived a week later. The pictures from Rum and Somerset were then transferred to my new computer. In the meantime I visited Southwold for a day, thankfully I saw an advert for a part time job so snapped that up. This means I'm busy for the rest of the summer. <br />
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Last Saturday saw 70013 come to Norfolk, I spent the day in Norwich. <br />
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Tomorrow (or really today) 70000 Britannia is coming to Norwich and Great Yarmouth. I have work in the afternoon but will catch it at Swainsthorpe nr Norwich on the way up. Also going on Holiday to Hadrian's Wall soon. A few lead mines, as well as the wall/castles/abbeys are on order. Also hope to do Gayle mill and Malham cove.text/html2011-05-09T02:07:46+00:00Ashley DaceBeen Busy
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Sorry for a lack of blogs, I have been very busy having submitted 513 pictures since my last blog. Thanks to the excellent weather the list of targets has many more black crossings out. <br />
First of all was a geology trip out to Edale on the 19th April, this was to examine the south Pennine Orefield. An early train was caught to Sheffield before a change onto a local service. From Edale station I hiked over Hollin's cross to Odin mine (lead) before heading onto Castleton. In the town I tried to find the old mill but to no success, instead the walk up Cave Dale started (my first visit since summer 07). Three quarters up the basalt lava was encountered, a quick inspection found some nice fresh faces to look at. It was poorly amygdaloidal and poorly columnar. By now it was rather hot and still very sunny, the light was hazy. After leaving the dale I followed the path to Dirtlow Rake before heading onto Ashton’s lead mine. Passing Hope works I briefly stopped in Hope before walking to catch the train.<br />
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The next day was spent in Birmingham, Sarehole mill was the target. Sadly I can't submit internals, however Moseley Bog was explored. <br />
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Next was the trip home to Norfolk/Suffolk where I had a jam packed 2 weeks. I was going to visit the Nene Valley railway (I go from Leicester to Peterborough through to Norwich) but they had a locomotive I don't like with foreign stock so I gave it a miss. Instead I visited Railworld next door. This site was much better than expected with remains of the LNWR shed, few bits of stock and even a Bellis and Morcom steam engine. <br />
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Friday saw me on the Mid Norfolk railway northern section again, only submitted the one photo through as I didn't want to replicate myself <br />
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Saturday my parents suggested St Benet's Abbey, how could I refuse!<br />
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More abbey was on its way with the newly opened (2010) Langley Abbey which isn't far from me. A little over restored but fantastic photography wise. <br />
Its previous use (steam mill) was of IA interest as well. <br />
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Next in line was a trip without the parents, a Norfolk/Suffolk tour. I had wanted to explore Thelnetham Windmill but even though it was advertised as opened it was locked up. After a bad start I reached Thetford and geographed the motte and bailey before heading off to Thetford Warren lodge, Weeting castle and a nice round barrow. <br />
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In the small village of Denver near Kings Lynn is a nice commercial windmill with public access. This was my main target, inside was a nice governor, blackstone engine and ex steam mill. Well worth the long trip. <br />
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Railways have taken a back step recently so to remedy this a trip to the East Anglian Railway museum was what the doctor ordered. Due to the distance I went on the train via Beccles, Ipswich and Colchester. Some nice GER carriages, wonderful station and goods shed. Had a fantastic few hours. <br />
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Bank holiday Monday saw me and my dad continue the railway theme with a revisit to Reepham and Whitwell railway, last visit was a month after the public opening in April 2009. <br />
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Suffolk was due for a visit, I hadn't done Saxstead Green internally so that was my first stop. <br />
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Framlingham Castle was one to do but BH traffic put a stop to that, instead I headed towards Leiston. Geographing the a little of the Sizewell nuclear freight branch.<br />
My target was Eastbridge chapel, this was to compliment my set at Leiston Abbey. <br />
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Next was an unplanned stop at Dunwich to visit the attractions in this little village. <br />
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Still hungry for mills the Norfolk broads were calling.<br />
Ashton Farm WP was my first, the footpath was closed so this was abandoned. Further up the road along the Acle straight is Palmers hollow WP, this was surprisingly freewheeling. <br />
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Ranworth broad has always been a favourite of mine since several school trips. This time the target was the church with its open tower and Langley Antiphoner. <br />
The broads (NWT) centre was also visited. <br />
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This was my last Norfolk trip, back in mid/late June until October. <br />
Chris Allen, a fellow IA enthusiast had invited me along to see Bestwood colliery north of Nottingham. This winder had had some lottery money, the restoration was fantastic. The volunteer guides were also excellent and obviously proud. Later on several ex lace mills in Beeston and Long Eaton provided new territory for the both of us.<br />
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Today was my last change to visit (this year) New Hall mill in Sutton Coldfield N of Birmingham. On arrival I was greeted by enthusiastic volunteers who were happy to assist and chat. It was also one of the best equipped I had visited with most of the machinery working, either via the 1949 diesel engine or waterwheel. A seriously good mill that is recommended. <br />
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Due to exams and independent mapping in June (Rum) geographing (at least IA) should show down/stop until I'm back in Norfolk. However it is Mills open WE 14/15th May, the parents are coming up. I have put down 5 to visit; Saturday is Wymondham and Whissendine, Sunday is Shepsted (Water), Kibworth (post) and Swannington. <br />
Should be good!<br />
text/html2011-05-16T20:34:53+00:00Ashley DaceNational Mills Weekend
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/57
A short blog to tell you about the mills weekend. I had originally planned to bring my motorbike up for a month to Uni and use it to get to various Leicestershire mills. My dad needed to be in the area for the Monday so it was decided that my parents would come up for the weekend. I was left to do the planning so decided to do Whissendine and Wymondham for the Saturday then Shepshed, Hough and Little Kibworth for the Sunday. Ullesthorpe was a possibility but thankfully I never bothered, the mill closed at short notice due to insurance problems. <br />
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After being collected at 11am we made our way to Wymondham tearooms in NE Leicestershire. The area was very rural and pretty, ironstone being the main building stone. On arrival we had tea before climbing the towermill in the grounds. <br />
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The meal floor was very impressive, each pair of stones had a governor underneath. A local radio was broadcasting from the mill. Climbing up to the next level one was greeted with a fantastic spur wheel with added external drive system. The next levels were all accessible, even the cap could be photographed. <br />
In all a very nice preserved windmill with 80% + original machinery. <br />
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It was a 30 minute wait until Whissendine opened, Whissendine church was explored for a few minutes before driving to the grounds. A few cars were already waiting for the miller who lived next door. Several minutes late the sails started revolving before we ventured inside. This commercial mill was packed with machinery from head to toe. Everywhere was covered with a perfectly white layer of flour. It was something out of the 1950s, a must visit for IA enthusiasts. It is also of interest to photographers, no mesh in sight, all is accessible apart from the cap. <br />
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In the afternoon Belgrave hall was visited, a nice museum provided by the council. <br />
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For Sunday after breakfast in the city centre we followed the motorway north to Shepshed, getting off at junction 23.<br />
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Anyway on arrival we were surprised to find the carpark almost full, it had only been open for 15 minutes. An excellent restoration, fully working and producing flour (not for sale). Several Lister engines were also running. The rain meant a trip to Hough windmill was cancelled so Loughborough station (GCR) was our next destination to sit it out. Sadly a £5 platform ticket (£15 overall) meant this was abandoned, instead the bell foundry was found. Closed for the day, my dad wants to visit so this is now an October target. Instead we headed down to Kirstead Harcourt mill south of Leicester. <br />
Arriving at 2pm the postmill was explored for 20 minutes or so. An excellent building with a mix of iron and wooden machinery. The trestle was dated to the 14th C. Several carvings from the 18th C were clear. <br />
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All in all a very good weekend. I have exams for the next couple of weeks but once they are over I have the summer. I have booked my rail ticket (£97!) to Mallaig for the 12th June for two weeks in Scotland. I'm geological mapping on the Isle of Rum around Kinloch, this trip is to get us ready for a month on the island in 2012 where I will be mapping the layered intrusion in some detail. <br />
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My photos along with others can be found here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/5206" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/5206">Link</a> text/html2011-04-16T23:53:52+00:00Ashley DaceIsle of Arran
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As part of my degree course I had an introductory mapping field course on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. This is to prepare for a mapping project in June this year, I'm planning for 2 weeks on Rum to map the layered intrusion. This was my third visit to Arran, the first being in 2003 and second in 2009. I had to make my own way there, so like before went via the East Coast mainline. An early train from Leicester took me to Peterborough so I could catch the 7.51am Kings Cross to Glasgow. A friend joined me at York and we enjoyed the journey north through the northern towns and cities as well as the beautiful countryside. <br />
We arrived at Glasgow near 1pm, decided to stay in Glasgow instead of Ardrossan ferry terminal for 4 hours while we waited for the ferry. A stroll around Glasgow was more inviting, couldn't do much due to luggage but got a reasonable look at the city centre. <br />
The station bar provided a nice place to have a drink while waiting for another friend, when he arrived the group caught the train to Ardrossan harbour. This train was timed to meet up with the 6pm ferry. Due to this being the last of the day it was quite busy, there was also the Cambridge university earth science group. Quite a rough 55 minute crossing, thankfully I don't get sea sick. On arrival at Ardrossan mini-buses took us to the Kinloch hotel pin Blackwaterfoot. <br />
Day 1 was spent at Corrie on the eastern coast, this area was to be our first introduction to mapping. The coastline is a mix of permian desert sandstones, carboniferous delta deposits and basalt lava fields. After a brief period at Corrie it was decided to head north to Lochranza. This is a very pretty area and where I stayed last time. After parking the group walked up to Hutton's Unconformity, this was my first visit to this historic site. <br />
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Sunday was spent surveying the coast at Sannox, this would be my assessed mapping site. Stretching from the beach to the barytes mines up in south Glen Sannox. It was quite 'busy' a series of Devonian conglomerates and sandstones along with dykes. Plus major faulting in several locations. <br />
A simple exercise near the mines took just under an hour, found an early mine adit. <br />
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The afternoon saw some descriptions of the sediments again in the Corrie mapping area. . Sadly the next 3 days were practically solid rain, my 20th birthday consisted of me writing in a soggy notebook all day. Hopefully it doesn't rain when I have to be in north Wales next year during my 21st.<br />
The 6th April was wet for the morning, the Dalradian Phylites were observed before a return to Sannox for more mapping work.<br />
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Next morning which was a Thursday saw a shopping stop at Brodick before heading back to Sannox, this time heading up the glen. More sandstones and conglomerates as well as glacial till being observed. Also of interest was a hidden waterwheel and mining buildings. <br />
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The afternoon turned out to be great, the Costa del Sannox . <br />
Friday saw another good forecast, although it was cloudy at first. The group walked along the beach from the hotel to Drumadoon sill (large QFP igneous intrusion). February 2009 was my last visit here, the area being my mapping area for A level. A walk along the raised beach brought us to Kings Cave, I pointed out all the carvings as I was the only one who knew the locations (apart from the Viking sword which was painted in). Not far from the cave was An Cumhann, this dyke was one I did in detail during 2009. <br />
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During the walk back a stop off at the reptile footprint was in order . <br />
The last couple of days saw us being dropped off at Sannox for more mapping, this time without any help. First sandstones in North Glen Sannox were explored before marker beds further inland were traced. Once done on the beach a quick explore of the mines was done on the Sunday morning. Plenty of open shafts and even a dismantled railway, a brilliant geology/industrial rich site. Finally after a last meal at the hotel and an early night the alarm was set for the early morning ferry. A longer journey on the way back as usual, slept for most of it though!<br />
Now back at Leicester for a week, get an essay out of the way before some geographing by the end of the week. The rest of April will be at home. <br />
text/html2011-03-09T22:23:47+00:00Ashley DaceThree Day Industrial Geographing
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/38
The weather was good and I had a few days off so a few targets were investigated. The first was a new one on the to do list, the Goodluck Mine in Derbyshire. Not very well known but after an email or two I arranged for me and a fellow geology student to visit on the Sunday. As it was a Sunday the trains didn't run until the afternoon so we caught the 24/7 skylink bus early in the morning. This runs from Leicester to Derby via East Midlands airport. What is a 22 minute run on the train took around 1.5 hours but it was the only option. At Derby breakfast was sought before boarding the 9.58am train to Cromford. Having lived in Nottinghamshire for 2005/6 and some 7 I knew the Cromford area but my friend didn't. I pointed out all the mills and interesting features along route. Upon arrival at Cromford we had a quick look at the station before starting the 2.5 mile walk to the mine. First passing the old canal wharf and Cromford mill, much improved since my last visit here in 2006. We also stopped at the old waterwheel to take a few photos. <br />
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Beyond Cromford it was new for me, plenty of industrial interest up Via Gellia. Lots of mills and ex mill ponds. I noticed a rather nice house, next to it an info board. I went down to investigate, it turned out the house was an ex lead processing mill, a nice surprise. Continuing up the road I geographed the larger Via Gellia mill along with a couple of ex lime kilns. We also spotted an old lead adit. <br />
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Eventually the mines lay-by was reached, over the footbridge we now had to find it. I took the wrong direction, heading straight up on a difficult climb up the valley, got some nice views though. We turned left hoping to stumble across it but with no luck. There was a white house on the valley side, turned out DH Laurence lived here once. <br />
Luckily we asked a passer by who was actually walking to the mine. After negotiating a difficult path we reached it. We greeted the guides before being giving a tour of the external workings. Mostly reconstructed since the 1970s. Eventually we were ready to go into the adit. A tight squeeze but it soon got to head height. The first few metres were just limestone but soon a dripping hole in the roof meant we had hit a vein. The limestone is dry, protected by the Matlock lava bed above, but when the miners punched through this at several points it gets a little wetter!<br />
Soon after we saw workings of the Silver eye vein as well as the main attraction, the 5% goodluck vein. Following the workings for 1/4 miles into the limestone. Also of interest was the little Gaulph fault. <br />
An interesting tour, well worth the effort.<br />
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Monday, I set my alarm for 10am with no plan for the day. Waking up anyway at 9 I had to think about what I wanted to do. Croft quarry looked good but then I remembered a key road was closed. So I went for Foxton locks. Packed up my pump, camera, puncture kit and lunch before setting off. Following the road through Wigston before joining the canal near Newton Harcourt. First problem I had was getting onto the canal, I missed the small unofficial entrance. A footpath nearby was a good start it didn’t allow access, I had to climb over a fence then transfer my bike onto the other side of the canal, carefully wheeling it over a lock. Riding 100m or so until a thorn hit the tire a hissing noise started. Fixed that and carried on with caution. The journey there took 4 hours as it was a mix of walking, cycling and photography. Near Saddington tunnel I got another puncture so had to fix that as well. A good ride though, hardly saw a soul until the locks were reached. Spent 30 minutes or so at Foxton locks, got a sausage roll then turned back. Again the ride back was cautious due to hawthorns. I got one more puncture, again just before Saddington tunnel. This was my last patch so I walked the rest of the way back until I reached the road. This took some time so I didn’t get back until near dark. <br />
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Tuesday was all sun, I could go anywhere I wanted. I would have loved Castleton or Dudley but I had to go to Clipstone in the end. When I did my Pleasley trip I realised the headstocks at Clipstone were still extant, originally thinking they had been demolished. After some research I knew that I had to geograph them or in the future I would kick myself for not doing so (they are at risk). An early start getting the train to Mansfield where I walked the 5 miles or so to Clipstone. First exploring the spoil heap then some of the old railways. I found near the colliery a pile of fissile shale, got a few samples for my collection. Venturing around in a loop, photographing the colliery close up before heading back, over the spoil heap and back to the station. <br />
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https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/39
Due to a good forecast in the Chesterfield area I took the train to Chesterfield on the Saturday. It had been a while since a previous visit. Exiting the station I found the old Chesterfield canal, taking the route up to near Staveley. This section is isolated due to Norwood tunnel that has collapsed. Well used by the locals for leisure, it is open to cyclists as a fast route into Chesterfield. There was a diversion near the end due to works at Hollingwood lock. <br />
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After passing the lock I took the road to Barrow hill, passing the site of Staveley iron works. Geographing a few of the surviving buildings and old railway lines.<br />
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My target was Barrow Hill roundhouse, my last visit was in 2007 so I was looking forward to it. First I photographed the last moments of 56040 Oystermouth, currently being scrapped. Inside plenty of steam interest, including a J17, Black 5 and a few industrials. <br />
Outside hadn't changed much, apart from the new Pinxton signal box. I also saw the brick kilns opposite. <br />
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I was due to catch the bus back to Chesterfield but I missed it by a few minutes so walked back. The cloud caught me up eventually but this wasn't a major problem. After lunch the journey to Duckmanton started, this is a railway cutting with exposed coal measures. Also of interest is the filled in Duckmanton tunnel. <br />
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Thankfully on the way back I got a single ticket back to Chesterfield, walking the short walk to the station before catching the train back to Leicester.<br />
[[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2315443">2315443</a>]] text/html2011-03-27T18:27:56+00:00Ashley DaceWren's Nest And the Geo Meet
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/40
Dudley had been calling for a while, the mix of geology and industrial sites act as a major magnet. So again I ventured out in the Birmingham direction, changing at new street station for a train to Tipton. After a short walk Wren's next was reached, this was the countries first geological NNR. The Wenlock limestone has been thrust up into an anticline (fold) before being heavily quarried in the mid 19th C. Some climbing found me a fossilised sea floor from the Silurian period. Lots of brachiopods, corals and crinoids. Wondering around there was plenty of evidence from the quarry, including lime kilns. <br />
Further on the famous Dudley beach was evident, the ripples formed roughly 420 million years ago. There was also plenty of fossils about. A lady showed me a nice trilobite (I think a Calymene) but asked that I don't publish the picture.<br />
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Moving on my next target was the Black Country Living museum, plenty of interest including two mines, a Newcomen engine and other local industries. I was impressed by the quality of reconstruction.<br />
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I spent 2-3 hours in the museum, next was Netherton Tunnel which was about a mile or two away. This was along the Birmingham canal. The tunnel is very long and unlit, I took a few pictures but without a tripod most were binned. It seemed like an age walking through it, rather odd. <br />
Coming out of the southern portal my eyes had to adjust before walking to the nearby Cobb's engine house. After a look around that and a climb of the spoil heap I ventured back into the gloom on my way home. <br />
A little further on is Doulton's claypit which is on my list so I'll retrace my steps and do that another day (with a tripod). [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324610">2324610</a>]] [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324587">2324587</a>]][[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324670">2324670</a>]] [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324578">2324578</a>]] [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324567">2324567</a>]] [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2324544">2324544</a>]]<br />
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Saturday was the Geo meet in Matlock Bath, after a quick run up from Leicester I met with the other geographers for a stroll up to the mining museum and back. After sampling the delights of Matlock Bath the group was joined by others for a drink and lunch in the Midland. <br />
It was a great turnout with 13 geographers, the pub had a little trouble fitting us in!<br />
A group photo was taken before me, Chris and Alan heading off for Wirksworth to photograph industrial sites. First of all something a bit different for us, trying to find Wirksworth church. Inside was an Anglo Saxon carving called T'owd Man, the earliest image of a miner in the world [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2326137">2326137</a>]]. A service was on so we abandoned that and decided to come back later. A short drive got us to Haarlem mill, an early Arkwrght mill. Sadly we couldn't get around all of the site due to security [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2326070">2326070</a>]]. Next was another mill around the corner, this has been converted to housing. An interesting mix of construction techniques. [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2326115">2326115</a>]]<br />
Time was ticking, the service was finishing in the church. T'owd man was found in the south transept. [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2326157">2326157</a>]] A short distance away was Masson mills, a massive Arkwright cotton mill. The museum was excellent, showing working looms and spinning machines. Plenty of steam interest as well. <br />
After finishing in there we said out goodbyes, I decided to walk the short distance to Cromford station. Passing the massive Cromford mill. <br />
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text/html2011-02-12T19:03:16+00:00Ashley DaceEpic Fail
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Today was supposed to have been a day of good results, a cycle ride up the Grand Union canal out of Leicester before seeing GWR Rood Ashton Hall on a charter train. It started off well, the canal part was perfect, sun and a nice photographic subject. I turned off the canal heading for a bridge north of Syston. Without realising I took a wrong turn and headed in the wrong direction. Then, wobble wobble wobble. I had a flat (later two!) with no pump or repair kit. <br />
I decided it wasn't far to walk so I had a go at finding the position, I found a railway line but oddly it had a level crossing. I was thinking that this was the Peterborough offshoot and thus I had the wrong one but then an East Midlands train unit went through and I realised I was on the right line. So I waited until well after it was due. Later packing in and thinking the EMT must have been on a special working. The long 9 mile walk home seemed a horrible prospect but it had to be done. <br />
Thankfully I found a hardware store and bought a pump, this gave me 5-10 minute runs before repumping. Eventually making it home I have just fixed the two punctures. <br />
Really gutted I missed RAH, I haven't seen mainline steam from the lineside for at least 6 months. <br />
But you win some and you lose some, that's geographing. I have learnt my lesson; fail to prepare then prepare to fail. text/html2011-02-24T20:50:05+00:00Ashley Dace53.17521965939 -1.2459179902271Industrial Day
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Due to the good forecast I booked tickets to Manfield Woodhouse at around midnight last night/this morning. What I had planned was quite a task but if it succeeded then the rewards would be great. In the end I managed to geograph something to satisfy most of my interests; geology, industrial history, railways, archaeology and mills. <br />
It was an early start, 6:15am but after a cup of tea I packed up and cycled the 2 miles to Leicester station ready for the 7.25am to Nottingham. Thankfully Tesco was open so I bought some breakfast. After collecting my tickets I had a 20 minute wait, picking up a Metro to pass the time. <br />
The 2 coach East Midlands 158 arrived on time and we departed, this was a stopping service so it took 50 minutes instead of the usual 30 or so on the fast lines. <br />
It was light by the time Nottingham was reached, although the service terminated here it was the same train carrying onto Worksop on the Robin Hood line. <br />
After a good journey looking out of the window at the trams and stations the service stopped at Mansfield Woodhouse station. <br />
[[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/14286">14286</a>]]<br />
Over the footbridge and onto what was a large colliery spoil heap, now landscaped and planted with trees. I was using the cross country field route to Pleasley, roughly 2 miles. It started off very well, great views over the countryside from the spoil heap. I didn't take any pictures because it was dull and I thought I would get some on the way back. Turning right onto a footpath the problem started, my shoes were not built for mud! Last nights rain has drenched the clay rich fields, two miles of squelching, sliding and navigating puddles slowed me down. Taking just under an hour. <br />
On entering the village I encountered a slope off the field, the steps buried under mud. Getting down that wasn't fun. <br />
Within a short walk I got to my first target, Meden mill. <br />
[[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1689300">1689300</a>]]<br />
The watermill was demolished in the 1950s but the steam mill building is now a house. <br />
A short walk up the hill and I reached my second geograph target, already covered on here but you can't have to many. Pleasley colliery is a rare survivor, a bit of a mecca for me. <br />
Making my way to the gates I asked if the site was open, security held me for a second while someone was found. Eventually one of the founding members who saved the site took me round and showed me the two winding engines. I even got invited downstairs to view the steam pipes and drum. I was in there around 45 minutes, enjoying the atmosphere of the site. I said thanks to my guide and headed off on the old Midland route to Bolsover and beyond. The sun was out now and I was in my t-shirt. The railway passed through a large cutting, the upper dolomitic magnesian limestone being exposed. Nothing much exiting out the rock type itself. <br />
A large embankment took the trail in a northern direction, not much remains of the line, all the bridges have gone without a trace. Eventually a car park was reached, the trace of the line fizzled out, now I know this was because of Rowthorne Tunnel, now buried. <br />
A small road was followed until I reached another footpath to Ault Hucknall.<br />
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This was a mud fest, not very pleasant. On the way back I took the longer route to avoid it. Ault Hucknall is a very very small village with a farm, church and 2 houses. The church has Saxon carvings as well as a Norman tower.<br />
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The Yew in the churchyard is over 2,000 years old. <br />
Continuing along the road downhill the noise of the M1 started to disrupt the birdsong and country sounds. A short detour to an old quarry (small) was made. Continuing downhill my milling target was in view, the National Trust's Stainsby mill. I had been to Hardwick hall before and drove past the mill but never been inside. <br />
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It was quite busy when I walked in but it soon calmed down, thankfully the water was high enough for milling. I was expecting with the national trust lots of safety barriers and wire mesh but there was little to be seen. An interesting pit wheel and wallower arrangement along with a geared waterwheel, as I always do I bought some wholemeal flour (grain from Norfolk/Suffolk border) before heading back to Pleasley. Stupidly no drink was brought so the local post office helped with some nice chilled cans and a packet of wine gums. Next to the post office was the footpath to Meden Vale reserve, wanting to avoid the mud and see some more railway routes I went this way back to the station. A nice old line, one old bridge and some nice cuttings. The Pleasley mills (ex cotton) complex was also passed but pictures impossible. <br />
By now I was feeling my walk, getting to the station I was pleased to see the train back to Nottingham arriving. I stepped on board the train, having covered roughly 13 miles. I also had the ride to and from the station at Leicester so in total 17 miles. Hard work but well worth it!<br />
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* Some of my photos, the ones without captions I will return to later. I'll also create a few shared descriptions.<br />
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Visited the Cambridge museum of technology on Saturday after a recommendation. <br />
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The museum is housed in a former sewage pumping station, it shows evolution from steam (1894) to Gas (1909) and electric motor (1937). The pumps are joined by a printing museum, ash railway and many local engines ranging from winches to pumps, enclosed to gas. Unfortunately the gas engines were not started and the Davey steam pumps didn't start until 2pm so I missed out on a trip to Lode Mill. Still a nice museum and recommended. <br />
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Sunday was an early start, getting up at 7.45am I froze on my way to Dereham. The temperature of 1 above was made worse by severe wind chill. Arrived at Dereham station to meet the Northern section co-ordinator ready for a day of work on the 'northern section'. The Mid Norfolk Railway runs from Wymondham to Dereham, there is a 6.5 mile extension to County school station. The railway is currently restoring the 1 3/4 mile section to Hoe ready for 2012. There has been some major resleepering and vegetation clearance. We were at bridge 1698 today, clearing brambles and small trees. A large bonfire was made to burn all the wood. I will hopefully return in Easter. <br />
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An interesting comparison below, 2011 and 2007 from bridge 1698<br />
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Next, well hopefully Denver windmill and possibly Lode watermill, also a few local walks. text/html2011-01-06T12:36:50+00:00Ashley DaceTwo Mills and Local Churches
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The last few days have been quite busy, I was planning to go to Denver windmill as it was closer than Lode watermill. However I thought I could kill two birds with one stone and try and look around Pakenham windmill (on the way to LWM). I had seen four old pictures of the internals on flickr of PWM but other than that there was nothing on the internet. Externally there are many on geograph (including mine from the summer) and around the web. I called the owner and arranged a visit, I was first blessed with the mill in the correct position facing the sun and a blue sky. The weather forecast was cloudy (although this later caught up on me). <br />
I was given the key and had free access to the entire building. On entering I found it was still in use, bags of animal seed and industrial hoppers. The nice thing was that it was still commercial and had not been tourist proofed meaning no guards to hamper photography. <br />
The next floor (out of 5) was sited the governors (2) along with the tentering beams and flour bins. The flour machinery hasn't been touched in years resulting in cobwebs. Up again gets me to the stones, there are two in this room along with a modern rolling machine for the animal feed. Also the great spur wheel and stone nuts provide the gearing. <br />
One floor up is the bin room, very cramped with a modern machine (possibly a sifter of some sort) and the old grain bins. A window provides a view of the watermill in the same square. One more small set of ladders and I'm in the cap, the large brake wheel and wallower take up most of the space. There are also two sack hoists, one is in use and driven by electric. The modern one uses chain, this saved the mill in the 1970s when it was struck by lightning, earthing the energy. The simple cap turning mechanism can also be seen and is like that at Great Bircham.<br />
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In the same square is Micklemere reserve, when I visited in the summer this was as good as a grass field, not much in terms of species. However in the winter some of the land had flooded bringing in many geese and others. The hide giving a good view of the action in front. <br />
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Next was Lode watermill at Anglesey Abbey near Cambridge, this was a fair old drive for me on my scooter and even though I had learned from previous trips and prepared I still froze. It was worth the pain though as the mill was wonderful. First of all I had to walk at a fast pace to beat the large cloud formation threatening to block the sun. I just made the last few bursts of sunlight before it said goodbye. First passing the impressive Himalayan birches that are cleaned twice a year! [[<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2221020">2221020</a>]]<br />
Inside is the usual mill type stuff, a nice on show pit wheel and wallower along with tentering beams. No governors in this example. Upstairs are four pairs of stones, one working, one complete but unused and the other two in bits. A nice working flour sifter can be seen as well. Upstairs is the grain cleaner and grain bins along with information about the mills past. Interesting pictures show its former use as a cement works. Alongside were 6 limekilns and I think a quarry, all linked with a tramway. A glimpse can be made of the sack hoist on the final level (closed). <br />
Outside a volunteer had opened the wheel house giving a good view of the breast-shot wheel, then they started it for 5 minutes pleasing all the visitors.<br />
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A few days before I have been out for an hour (to get some fresh air), I geographed the churches of Ellough, Weston and Hulver/Henstead. These are already well geographed but nothing wrong with a few more. Plus the fact they are only a short drive from where I live. The Norman doorways at Henstead were certainly worth a look although a dog walker looked at me rather funny. <br />
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* The first half of the blog was written on the train on the 19th December<br />
Well its mid-December and all I’ve seen of the snow is a light sprinkle one Sunday morning. To some this is a disappointment but to me it offers the opportunity to geograph in safety! My last blog left off at Snibston, I said that I wouldn’t be able to do much outside of Leicester. Thankfully that was wrong, I have been all over the place recently. <br />
The last Sunday in November saw me venturing to Barnsley to geograph the mill and pit head of Barnsley main. A long but fruitful day, sadly I missed out on a rare furnace nearby but that’s for another day. <br />
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The Saturday after that,(in December now) was spent at Moulton in Lincolnshire. I travelled by train via Peterborough, with huge luck I had a few minutes with 70013 on the platform edge. <br />
Moulton was a good mill, the tallest working in the UK. Its sails had recently been added and the weather was wonderfully crisp. Inside restoration was still at various stages but the usual equipment was about. As it was the 'golden hour' at Moulton photography of the station and signal box was a must while waiting for the train. <br />
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That weekend was very industrial, on the Sunday I had the company of Chris, Nigel and John. They had come to Leicester to visit the various sights and sounds. It started around 10am with me wondering outside to find them looking for me and waking up the many student neighbours. The co-op factory down the road was geographed while it undergoes a transformation. Next was the gas works before the mills of Frog Island. <br />
Rather luckily Rood Ashton hall passed through Leicester that day so a bridge at Thurmaston provided a good platform. A quick stop at Gimson works was made. <br />
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It was then onto Abbey pumping station for the Christmas steaming. The building houses four Leicester built Woolf compounds. The railway and various other exhibits were in action. Photography was difficult but I pulled out some I was happy with. The visit underneath was excellent. <br />
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Three days later I had a free day so went out cycling to investigate the Leicester to Swannington line. I think this was the third railway built in the world (can't confirm with no internet on the train).<br />
Firstly I photographed the ex GCR hydraulic house, a few pigeons before moving onto the old station. Carrying on along the line I sustained a puncture and turned back, the tunnel (Glenfield) will have to wait until 2012. <br />
Reading week had arrived, my mineral A exam is 50% practical sample based so I spent most of the week with samples before they are locked away over Christmas. However I did photograph the ex-counting house while at Morrisons. Its part of the old cattle market. I also did a few shots of Leicester Uni including the union building. <br />
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Yesterday (18th December) saw the steam team assemble again. Starting off at Loughborough we ventured to Taylor’s bell foundry and the Watt beam engine. The journey up the M1 to Pleasley colliery saw me feeling a little queasy, sod's law just as we got to our destination my carsickness hit a peak! <br />
Anyway we were greeted at the pit and explored the engines again; the rest of the team hadn’t visited for years. The transformation of this scheduled monument is fantastic. After a cup of tea and mince pie the short journey to Wollaton hall in Nottingham was made. I had been meaning to go for a while but never made it. The place far exceeded my expectations with a variety of engines. Outside was a rather nice original Whim Gin. I shall return next year to visit the geology section and the grounds. The greenhouses look rather nice as does the agricultural complex. <br />
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Next? Not sure<br />
I’m planning to go to the January GCR gala as well as other winter galas. <br />
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*Added on the 4.1.12<br />
Nothing much over the Christmas period. My sister is doing a project at Uni which requires 'movement' so we popped over to Middy for moving trains. Later that evening I visited Ellough again to get the ISS as it arcs. Sadly it didn't quite work out as planned. But I'm up to something similar on Thursday. <br />
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A journey to Norwich station on Friday 6th means a 3 hour trip back to Leicester. Then its time to become a hermit and revise for my Jan exams. I hope geograph doesn't provide too much of a distraction!<br />
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Late Jan sees me and possibly others at the GCR gala, this shaping up to be the biggest ever at the line. Something not to be missed. <br />
text/html2012-07-29T21:46:30+00:00Ashley DaceSummer Geographing
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/150
My last blog finished off in late April with an ill fated cycle ride. <br />
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I started off May with a visit to Lincoln, it's one of my favourite cities. A look around Ellis mill, the Roman remains and other sights was a good day spent. The ride on the train is also a pleasure running through rural Lincolnshire. <br />
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The next day I again took the train to Bedford. <br />
An hour or so walk took me to Bromham Mill, I visited the post mill first, got the key and had a look inside. A nice postmill is good condition. Next was the watermill, this was just as nice with two sets of stones, the wheel was ticking away. A perfect weekend!<br />
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I took a few of Leicester uni around this time before a geology trip whisked me off to Devon. Our small group visited Hemerdon mine, Meldon and a few other places. More time was spend in the pub however! <br />
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Late May saw me cycle up to NW Leicestershire to visit Hough mill and a few other sites. The mining remains were of particular interest. <br />
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Early June, exams finished and it was time to head to Rum for the second time, this time for a few weeks. We mapped the Eastern layered intrusion and Northern marginal zone with visits to Harris. A very good trip and I hope to visit again in 2013 to finish off a few bits. <br />
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Back in East Anglia I had planned to do several mills, however the rain prevented me going beyond Thelnetham. <br />
Not long after I visited Strumpshaw and the new Bridewell museum in the Norwich area. This is in between shifts at work. <br />
Ashby St Mary church was also visited, I faintly remember this church, having lived in the village for a few years when very little.<br />
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Visited the Wherry Albion today, only a couple of 'snaps' however, may catch it tomorrow as well. <br />
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On the to do list for the next few weeks; Lydia Eva (again), Time and Tide museum + gasworks (again) along with Gressenhall museum, Southwold lighthouse (again). A few other things as well. In late September I'm on holiday in Cornwall for a geology/industrial trip. Good stuff, hope it doesn't rain too hard!text/html2012-04-30T17:14:00+00:00Ashley DaceFive Months Late
https://www.geograph.org.uk/blog/122
Wow, didn't meant to slip this late. My usual is one blog a month or so. Things have been a little slow recently but now I'm just about caught up, a few more to upload but I'll get on with those later. <br />
So my last blog left off in December, I was writing about my plans to visit the Great Central Railway gala. <br />
I spent two days up on the line, the first was a Friday and two wheels was the mode of transport. The plan was to treat it as a geographing trip so I got in a few extra sites like the Mountsorrel branch. Saturday was spent with fellow geographer Chris Allen with a day rider. We visited the stations, bagged a few locomotives and checked out new features like the turntable and cafe at Quorn. The sight of 70013 speeding through on the Mail train was excellent and highly recommended. <br />
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Next was a quick rooftop 360 snap from a nightclub roof in Leicester. Before you ask I had permission! <br />
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Next was a weekend up North visiting various important industrial sites. Me and Chris started out in Stoke seeing all the pottery kilns before heading off to Apedale to visit a working coal mine. This was a real treat for me. Plus next door was a railway! Mostly diesel engines in the collection but me and Chris were both taken through the collection with the chief engineer. <br />
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Not too far away was another location that had been on 'the list' for a while. The weather was patchy but I got the shots I wanted. Cheddleton has a long history of corn grinding before flint paste production. <br />
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The next day we had an early start for a day up in and around Bolton. Steam galore at Elland road with its massive mill engine. All in all a great productive weekend with many out of limit sites ticked off the list. <br />
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But had me and Chris finished? Of course not!<br />
Not long after Derbyshire was calling, this trip covered mostly new ground for both of us. <br />
After a pickup from Burton upon Trent the first port of call was Calton Hill quarry in Derbyshire. The quarry here exposed a dolerite sill and basaltic vent from a carboniferous volcano. A mini giants causeway was seen along with rare olivine inclusions from the depths (45km). <br />
Down the road was Millers dale station where the former mainline provided access to the viaducts and limekilns. The kiln to the west of the station would look more at home on one of the once occupied channel islands with its hard concrete figure built into the rock. <br />
Things worked out perfectly as Litton Mill was less than a five minute walk to a rock exposure in the railway line which was investigated briefly by myself. <br />
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A short distance away Magpie mine provided our last stop, this Cornish like site oozed with charm and we were not the only photographers there. Shame the underground isn't as open as there is some good stuff down there from what I have heard. <br />
One more location which was a must was Claudwell's mill in Rowsley, this was an excellent example of a roller flour mill with vintage machinery plus an interesting story. <br />
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A few from East Anglia<br />
I took a few trips home over the five months. These were walks out with the family rather than specific trips. <br />
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A quick stop off one day was made to inspect the recently restored St Olaves pump. <br />
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This brings us onto the weekend just gone. <br />
I haven't done much due to the poor weather but on Sunday I took the train out to Stotfold in Bedfordshire to visit the mill there. This watermill was burnt to the ground in 1992 but restored to working order and well worth a peek (its free). I'm currently tucking into fresh bread out of the oven, yummy. <br />
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Anyway the railway station was sited next to a medieval bridge which was a must and hadn't been done on geograph. <br />
Today I took advantage of the good weather and finished off the Leicester to Swannington line in Leicester. I was plagued by bike troubles again (the L&S curse?). Firstly a flooded cycle path then 3 punctures and a snapped break handle. So in for repair again. <br />
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I have seen a nice mill on the river (Glenfield mill) I want to do, couldn't gain access due to the swollen river. I've seen pictures of the building from the other side with its wheel marks visible. <br />
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Anyway, what next....<br />
I think maybe Charlecote and Stratford upon Avon next week, depending on weather. If not then Ellis mill in Lincoln and Hough near Coalville. <br />
The weekend after I've a geology trip to Devon visiting various mines. <br />
I hope to visit London in May to go to a mining event. <br />
Late March has been put down for a trip to Ironbridge gorge.<br />
So busy!<br />
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text/html2011-01-28T18:12:55+00:00Ashley DaceOh no another mill.....
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I'm afraid so, after two weeks of exams consisting of practically my whole two year A level squeezed into 10 weeks I was mentally exhausted. Mum asked me to come home for 6 days before the new term starts. So I booked tickets back home to Norwich. At Peterborough my train was delayed by 20 minutes so I took out my camera and photographed a few freights. Even a class 37 diesel on a special move to Norwich. <br />
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Thursday was spent resting and watching TV before later on I was looking at what to do on the Friday. I had wanted to do the Pingo (glacial ponds) trail near Watton so planned a journey there, Garboldisham windmill was on the way but appointment only so I phoned up and arranged a meeting for the morning.<br />
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I was greeted by the owner who let me in free to roam. Inside was a delight, the 1830s machinery all intact. Also original 1780s plaster and timbers bearing the names and dates of previous millers. Garboldisham doesn't work like that at Stanton (5 miles away). <br />
As I was on a motorbike I soon froze on the journey there, legs and fingers numb. I decided to visit Thelnetham down the road before turning back home. <br />
Only Stanton and Thelnetham Windmill to visit internally then this little cluster of mills is complete.<br />
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