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Some of the remains of Cockham Wood Fort on the north bank of the River Medway. It was built in 1669 following a Dutch raid on Chatham naval dockyards, a short distance upriver. A second fort was built across the river, presumably on St Mary's Island, which it faces. It remained in use until the early 19th century when it was abandoned. A good part of it has fallen into the river. The picture here is of its lower tier and battery: the upper tier apparently was earthwork so wouldn't survive as long.
Not far downriver are 2 larger and more recent forts, Hoo Fort and Fort Darnet.
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This is the lovely Hodsock Priory in Nottinghamshire. We visit every February for their snowdrop display - millions (possibly) of the little white flowers adorne the woodland and formal gardens of this historic house in the north of Robin Hood county.
As you can see, it's not just snowdrops though...
Murky morning at Wilstone and Drayton Beauchamp.
Sited just outside the village of Wilstone, just below the banks of Wilstone Reservoir.
I always thought I was a pessimist until a few years ago when this property came on the market. A friend and I were discussing what a nice house and location when he spoiled it all by saying “Yeah, but what if the reservoir banks burst?”
Disused and derelict windmill outside Appleton Roebuck, near York. Sill think it'll be good for a wire-wool shot.
I can't say for sure that this work is associated with Ania Bridal, just up the street, but it seems like a good guess.
Maybe not. Seek and ye shall find. Clue is the title in white at ground level - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capax_Infiniti
Terracotta build date on the Simms Reeve intitute at Brancaster. The building is named after the man who was Lord of the Manor in the later years of the nineteenth century.
In my opinion the Grade II listed Central Hall at 35 Renshaw Street is one of Liverpool’s best early 20th century buildings. Designed as a Methodist Hall in 1905 it is deceptively large in plan area and height. But that makes it even more impressive that it is so beautifully detailed and proportioned and built with highest the quality materials available at the time.
It is great news that the building is now undergoing repair, restoration and part conversion to secure a long term future by its owners and local firm NS Architects.
These are my sketches in homage to this excellent building, intended to reveal something of its architectural identity :
(left) a quick sketch in 6B pencil
(right) a line drawing in ink and colour wash
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The Chilehaus (Chile House) is a ten-story office building in Hamburg, Germany. It is located in the Kontorhausviertel. It is an exceptional example of the 1920s Brick Expressionism style of architecture.
This building was designed by the architect Fritz Höger and built between 1922 and 1924. It was commissioned by the shipping magnate Henry B. Sloman, who made his fortune trading saltpeter from Chile, hence the name Chile House..[wikipedia]
Abandoned GM dealership in Bluefield, Virginia. I was getting yelled at by homeless guys while I shot these.
I attempted this with a traditional approach using two pictures but did not get much success. Therefore I went for the Photoshop approach to get the effect. It was a good lesson to learn on using photoshop. Not sure if I have the effect quite right.
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Little Cat, sitting on a wall, watching the world go by.
Little Cat, you have the time but no mind to wonder why.
As cars stand still and railway trains chug on the noisy track.
You nonchalantly sit and stare as passengers watch you back.
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Dilldash Lane, Great Snoring (which is the name of a village in England!!!!). Some lovely flint cottages in the middle of the village.
This photo was Explored! No 155 on 24th November 2011. Thanks so much for all your comments and faves. They're very much appreciated.
Winchelsea. Population 1,600.
Winchelsea town emerged gradually beginning with the Barwon Inn opening in 1842 as this was a crossing place of the Barwon River. A timber bridge forded the river here in 1849. An Anglican church with the support of local pastoralists opened in 1846 and was used as a church and town school. The town was not laid out and surveyed until the early 1850s. A general store and government school opened in the 1846 church in 1854. The fine basalt Anglican Church was built in 1861 to the design of architect Nathaniel Billing. It is very English in appearance with a steep roof line that extends closer to the ground than usual giving the church a squat appearance. It was built under the supervision of William Prowse, architect of Geelong. A foundation stone for additions was laid in 1910 by Thomas Austin of Barwon Park. The Shire was proclaimed in 1860 and a new triple arched stone bridge was erected in 1867. It is now heritage listed. The old Shire Offices in bluestone/basalt was built in 1867 and in 1876 the railway from Geelong to Colac reached the town and train services began in 1877 the old railway station was built. The Shire Hall was rebuilt in 1907 hence the signage on it and it is occasionally open for the Historical Society. The red brick library was built in 1893 and the old Colonial Bank with the chamfered corner entrance was built around 1880. The other significant buildings include the Globe Theatre built in 1926 and used for movies. From 1946 onwards it was used as a public hall by the Winchelsea Shire Council until it became the Lions Club rooms in 1990. The town also has the St John the Baptist Catholic church built by 1900 with additions made in 1924. The Presbyterian Church which is now the Uniting Church was built in basalt in 1870.