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Although unfortunate, the red blob has finally become broken enough to warrant an extended shop stay. I took advantage of our second measurable snowfall of the year to get out trackside today. The matched pair is seen descending Wakefield Hill into the village of Sanbornville, passing under a very appealing snowmobile bridge. This location is accessed from Route 16, at the site of the former Wolfeboro Railroad station.
While waiting for the plant guys to finish up opening the gates at Wakefield (Castrol Oil), we go about our night job briefing about tonight's switch.
At low tide, the world can reveal a part of itself otherwise unseen. When the tide retreated at Wakefield, colored rocks appeared that remain concealed for most of the day.
A short string of rocks, disclose a kaleidoscope of somewhat muted colors, while others surround them in dark shadow. Such treasures can be found at low tide, though traversing the beach can be a rocky ride.
Olympus OM1, Fomapan 400. Semi stand developed in Bellini Euro HC, 1+100, 30+30 minutes. Scanned with an Epson V800.
First Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield, Wakefield, Massachusetts, standing in the horizon between Lake Quannapowitt and a cloudy sky.
I was lucky enough to be able to join a tour of the tower at Wakefield Cathedral as part of a Heritage day across the city. They don't offer tours of the tower very often and the advertisement said this is the only one they're doing this year; the reason for this is that a pair of peregrine falcons nest in the box attached to the tower so when the chicks are there we obviously can't disturb them.
There were something like 200 steps going up a rather narrow spiral staircase with a low ceiling so it was a difficult climb but well worth it once we reached the top: the views were amazing. I was great to see my home city from this viewpoint and was an experience I'll never forget. I'd love to see it at night with all the street lights, headlights and lights from the houses!
This is the view of the city looking towards the Town Hall, which you can see to the left of the frame (unfortunately I have chopped off part of the building). Also visible is the water fountain feature on the Bull Ring where the statue of Queen Victoria used to stand.
The Cathedral Church of All Saints
Wakefield Cathedral is situated in the centre of the city of Wakefield in the county of West Yorkshire.
Originally a parish church but upgraded to cathedral status in 1888 when the Diocese of Wakefield was created.
The present building has a nave dating back to the 15th century and an earlier west tower and spire, the spire rises to a high of 247 feet and is the highest spire in Yorkshire.
A new chancel and St Marks chapel was built in 1904 at the east end of the cathedral.
I have seen these a few times and never realised how easy they are to create until I followed a tutorial in a magazine I bought the other day!
I used this image www.flickr.com/photos/crutchleyrhodes/36862571200/in/albu... made a mirror image of it, stretched it into a square and then filter>distort>polar co-ordinates. Easy peasy. I've had great fun his morning doing this to several photos (though not all of them worked!)
One for my pal Keith. A Saab 96 of 1971 is seen heading out if Wakefield on Denby Dale Road after the recent annual historic vehicle gathering. The spire of Wakefield cathedral stands prominent in the background.
One thing I notice here is that the bonnet of this car appears to be ajar. That might sound a little forgetful but I have found another photo of the same car taken at a different car show a few years ago and guess what the bonnet is also slightly open. I wonder why?
Home to W.J.C. Wakefield, a prominent local attorney, this home is an excellent example of the Mission Revival style. This house was designed by local architect Kirtland Cutter, who also designed the Tudor Revival Campbell House and Neoclassical Finch Mansion which flank the Wakefield House. Constructed near the end of the 19th century in 1896, the Wakefield house is one of the multiple lavish homes built along west 1st Avenue in this period. With windows featuring a distinctive curved cross pattern, sun porches and it’s red tile roof, the home stands out among the surrounding residences.
Crofton Viaduct - Cross Country 220018 and 220001 work 1V62 1339 Newcastle to Bristol Temple Meads. Located between Wakefield and Doncaster the viaduct is a key feature of the Leeds branch of the ECML
We spend two wonderful night in this resort thanks to our wonderful children who bought us this for Christmas. Quite the experience. Service, food, all of it was great. We ate some things that we couldn't even pronounce. Hiking trails in the area leading to the interesting little town of Wakefield. Many eateries and pubs and a couple of bakeries to die for.
The glass solariums are separate dining rooms overlooking the falls.
An expensive place but it does have a lot to offer.
BTW this building was originally a flour mill powered by the falls.
I have seen these a few times and never realised how easy they are to create until I followed a tutorial in a magazine I bought the other day!
I used this image www.flickr.com/photos/crutchleyrhodes/36862571200/in/albu... made a mirror image of it, stretched it into a square and then filter>distort>polar co-ordinates. Easy peasy. I've had great fun his morning doing this to several photos (though not all of them worked!)
A scene at Wakefield Kirkgate station in 1972 with English Electric Type 4 (Class 40) No. 287 waiting at the signal.
From a collection of photos taken by me and my brother Allan in the mid to late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Wakefield covered bridge was originally built in 1915 at the entrance of the village and was one of the first bridges to link the two shores of the Gatineau River. Sadly, the bridge was completely destroyed by fire in 1984. It was rebuilt in 1997.
Also known as All Saints Church was built on the site of a Saxon church and was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. A stone built Norman church followed and further developments have been made over the intervening centuries and t oldest standing wall of the current structure dates back to 1130. The cathedral spire at 247 feet is the tallest in Yorkshire and rather pleasingly has a bird box attached two thirds of the way up. For the last few years a pair of peregrine falcons have nested there, no doubt keeping the local pigeon population at bay.
66004 looks a little careworn as it heads the 1004 Wakefield Europort to Felixstowe South through Oakenshaw on the 28th February.
The class 66's were first introduced in 1998 and being one of the earlier examples, number 4, now approaching 21 years old, looks as if it has had a few patch repairs over the years.
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Wonderful Art Deco sculpture, known as 'God of Speed'. It caught my eye at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, UK.
Depicting Jupiter, it was created in silver as the Wakefield Trophy in 1929 by British artist Phoebe Stabler. Donated by oil magnate and Castrol founder Sir Charles Wakefield.
The trophy was awarded to Major Sir Henry Segrave for achieving a new World Land Speed Record of 231.362 mph/ 372.341 kph in the 'The Golden Arrow' car attained at Daytona Beach, Florida, USA March 11th 1929.
Sir Henry O'Neal de Hane Segrave (1896 – 1930).
Phoebe Gertrude Stabler (née McLeish, 1879 – 1955).
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