Latest Images by John Haig http://www.geograph.org.uk/ 2009-12-06T17:13:41GMT text/html 2007-07-05T22:00:29GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.553531 -1.436646 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486245 The open field area is used occasionally for fairs and events, to the right of the image can be seen the ruins of Monk Bretton Priory. In the distance on the hill can be seen Barnsley Town Hall text/html 2007-07-05T21:52:30GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.501729 -1.412005 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486227 This is the Elsecar branch of the canal which was constructed at the end of the 18th century to carry coal from the colliery owned by Earl Fitwilliam. The canal now lies on the route of the Barnsley Boundary Walk. text/html 2007-07-05T21:45:47GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.493323 -1.420864 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486212 The pub was built around 1860 and set in Earl Fitzwilliam's model coal mining village of Elsecar. It is now a winner of awards for the quality of its real ale and warm welcome. text/html 2007-07-05T21:38:21GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.479938 -1.422553 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486197 The new church spire is a landmark for miles around; in this case the view is taken from the Elsecar Road. In front can be seen the old church which is now sadly in ruins. text/html 2007-07-05T21:23:00GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.615394 -1.461219 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486166 text/html 2007-07-05T21:16:01GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.564828 -1.449933 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486154 Friendly village pub in Monk Bretton text/html 2007-07-05T21:08:52GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.573208 -1.435025 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486146 There is a long tradition of glass making in Barnsley dating back to the 18th century. This site is one of the few remaining factories still in operation in the borough. text/html 2007-07-05T21:01:25GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.586282 -1.463401 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486135 Small fishing venue, known to some locals as the blue lagoon. text/html 2007-07-05T20:47:09GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.549024 -1.494209 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/486108 Shaw Lane is the home of Barnsley Cricket Club. In the past Darren Gough, Dickie Bird, Geoff Boycott, Martyn Moxon, Arnie Sidebottom and Graham Stevenson have all played here for the club. text/html 2007-07-04T19:44:47GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.839323 -1.788121 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485159 Taken from across the weir text/html 2007-07-04T19:40:30GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.840048 -1.791460 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485153 A view of the canal as it enters into Saltaire. Salts Mill can be seen in the background. text/html 2007-07-04T19:36:35GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.838969 -1.791314 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485148 The magnificent Congregational chapel was built in 1856-9 as part of the development of Saltaire by Sir Titus Salt text/html 2007-07-04T19:27:19GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.841515 -1.808930 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485140 Taken looking east as the canal winds through the woods between Bingley and Saltaire text/html 2007-07-04T19:20:31GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.851623 -1.837007 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/485136 Taken from the base of the Bingley Three Rise locks on the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Both the locks and the mill are Grade II listed Buildings text/html 2007-07-03T21:43:01GMT http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/15651 John Haig 53.515386 -1.358581 http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/484519 The reserve covers 250 acres of various types of wetland habitat and is administered by the RSPB. To the left can be seen one of many viewing hides.