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A 32-acre nature reserve reservoir with an adventure center popular for birdwatching & sailing. - At Sutton In Ashfield Nottinghamshire.
As time goes by………... lonely tree, drifting clouds and chasing shadows. Sony A7II/70-200mm.
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Spotted this lonely tree, and amazingly still leafless, on a visit to my sister a few days ago. With a handy lay-by next to the field it was too good an opportunity to miss. Sony A7MII/16-35mm.
The Kings Mill Reservoir is located between the towns of Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield, sandwiched between the A38 and A617. The site covers 31.8ha and includes a lake, marshy reed bed, grassland and has the River Maun running through it. Its purpose was to provide sufficient head of water to power a succession of working mills along the river. At the northern end of the reservoir you will discover England's oldest railway viaduct and beyond this you'll find a smaller body of water, the Hermitage nature reserve locally known as 'Dead Man's Valley' and is accessed by crossing the viaduct, the entrance is then on the right.
The Long Gallery at Hardwick houses a set of thirteen Flemish tapestries from the late 16th century. Collectively known as the Gideon Tapestries they tell the Story of Gideon one of the seven Judges to appear in the Old Testament Book of Judges. In the Book God calls on Gideon to deliver the people of Israel from the Midianites and restore them to his worship. The tapestry on the right of this photo shows Gideon choosing his army of 300 men that would go on to rout the Midianites.
The National Trust has recently completed a £1.7m 24-year long conservation project to preserve the tapestries.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/h...
A black headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) contemplates the unexpected disappearance of a Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). King's Mill Reservoir, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, UK
The Kings Mill Reservoir site covers 31.8ha including a lake, marshy reedbed, woodland, grassland and has the River Maun running through it. The Reservoir has been designated as a Local Nature Reserve.
The main vehicle access is off the A617 Mansfield to Newark road. There is a carpark and café which is run by Strawberry Fayre. The site is well used by local people and is owned/managed by Ashfield District Council.
The reservoir provides recreation facilities such as The Mill Adventure Base, Sailing (only boats from Sutton Sailing Club or the Mill Base are allowed on the water), Angling (NAA members plus day tickets), Bird Watching (about 200 species recorded), Walking and Cycling. There are occasional public events.
There is a "Friends" group who work with Ashfield Council staff to create a clean, pleasant and interesting amenity for local people and to promote an interest in nature conservation.
Although Kings Mill comes under the Reservoir Act 1975 it is 'not for drinking' water. It's purpose was to provide sufficient head of water to power a succession of working mills; the last of which was cleared for housing in the 1970s.
The building in the background is Kingsmill hospital.
In the wake of Dudley, Eunice and Franklin, I took the opportunity to nip over to Kings Mill Viaduct Waterfall, this morning and I'm glad that I did. I reckon that this is the heaviest flow that I have seen, there!
The park is mainly comprised of grassed areas with areas of woodland and avenues of trees. The lake is located in the south east of the park, and is well used by anglers and walkers. Rumbles café is located to the west of the site and is located close to the play areas, a skate park, ball court and outdoor gym. The site also has bowling and tennis clubs.
Shiny Hand Car Wash all throughout the street view era, no evidence of what fuel was last sold from here.
There was a totem pole in the 2009 street view, this makes me think this was a UK filling station or looking at the canopy edges, possibly a Power site.
2009 Google street view
Sherwood Observatory. Planetarium & Science Centre.
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The Science Centre.
sherwood-observatory.org.uk/explore/science-centre/
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Sherwood Observatory is a new multi-million-pound visitor attraction located in the heart of Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Discover the wonders of the universe, solar system, planets and the moon. There's a variety immersive planetarium shows for everyone to enjoy.
It's an amateur astronomical observatory owned and operated by Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society. The main dome is 6.5 m in diameter and houses a 0.61 m Newtonian reflecting telescope.
History.
Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium is an exciting development built on the site of a former Victorian reservoir, located in Nottinghamshire. Originally constructed in the 1880s as a brick-vaulted underground reservoir, this historical site has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art educational facility designed to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.
Visit their website. sherwood-observatory.org.uk/
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The muniment room was where documents and records of the estate where held. The first house at Chatsworth was built by Bess of Hardwick and her husband Sir William Cavendish. National Trust.
Sherwood Observatory. Planetarium & Science Centre.
Sherwood Observatory is a new multi-million-pound visitor attraction located in the heart of Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Discover the wonders of the universe, solar system, planets and the moon. There's a variety immersive planetarium shows for everyone to enjoy.
It's an amateur astronomical observatory owned and operated by Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society. The main dome is 6.5 m in diameter and houses a 0.61 m Newtonian reflecting telescope.
History.
Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium is an exciting development built on the site of a former Victorian reservoir, located in Nottinghamshire. Originally constructed in the 1880s as a brick-vaulted underground reservoir, this historical site has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art educational facility designed to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.
Visit their website. sherwood-observatory.org.uk/
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No Group Awards/Banners, thanks
... in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is a man-made waterfall situated at the point where the River Maun flows out of Kings Mill Reservoir, located next to England's oldest surviving railway viaduct (built 1817), and continues on its way towards Mansfield.
Dennis Dominator with Alexander body as it exited Sutton-in-Ashfield bus station Nottinghamshire October 1995. New to Central SMT in 1982.
Enjoy a day out at Thieves Wood, north of Nottingham, and explore all the beautiful scenery it has to offer
Thieves Wood provides the scenery for an exciting day out with a walking trail that starts from the car park, offering easy access into the wood.
The Robin Hood Way, a long distance trail that runs through Nottinhamshire exploring the legend of Robin Hood, also passes through the wood.
There is also a refreshment cabin in the car park where you can stock up on snacks in preparation for your adventure!
After an overnight snowfall. Saturday 27-12-14 was slow going in Sutton in Ashfield for Trentbarton 476 FJ09 MWA working the 9.3 to Derby
37601 opens it up as it approaches the footbridge at Kingsmill Reservoir with London North Western Railway 730102, 5Q99, Worksop - Loughborough Brush 07/02/23
I know there are numerous vape shops popping up all over the place, but to see one on the site of a former petrol station seems somewhat unusual.
Formerly this was a Shell petrol station, this was still trading in May 2011, appearing to have been a vape shop for sometime by 2015
2009 Google street view
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Shiny Hand Car Wash all throughout the street view era, no evidence of what fuel was last sold from here.
There was a totem pole in the 2009 street view, this makes me think this was a UK filling station or looking at the canopy edges, possibly a Power site.
2009 Google street view
Trent 600 is leaving Sutton-in-Ashfield bus station. It is a Volvo B10M-50 Citybus with Alexander RV bodywork, new in 1987.
It was later sold to Plymouth Citybus as fleet no. 183, latterly painted in yellow school bus livery. It was subsequently acquired by Wigan Coachways and passed to Diamond North West with the Wigan Coachways business. It has since been saved for preservation.