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Typical Nubian houses are made from mud brick and consist of a gated courtyard with buildings on two or three sides. The gates are often decorative, and the gateposts may be painted with colourful geometric patterns.
Photograph taken by Vera Chapman (1923-2015), a geographer and local historian who wrote more than 20 local history books on Darlington and the surrounding area.
Image from the Darlington Local Studies picture collection. If you would like a copy of this image please contact local.studies@darlington.gov.uk quoting picture reference ' E820049452 ', or if you would like to see other images of the Darlington area please visit the Centre for Local Studies, at Darlington Library.
Farndale, gatepost with single square hole, on rough way up to Duck House, North Yorkshire. Photograph taken by Vera Chapman (1923-2015), a geographer and local historian who wrote more than 20 local history books on Darlington and the surrounding area.
Image from the Darlington Local Studies picture collection. If you would like a copy of this image please contact local.studies@darlington.gov.uk quoting picture reference 'E820049471', or if you would like to see other images of the Darlington area please visit the Centre for Local Studies, at Darlington Library.
A look around the Staffordshire village of Shenstone, south of Lichfield.
Court Drive, Shenstone - gateposts.
From Hollyhill Lane.
Slot & hole gateposts, Coverdale. Photograph taken by Vera Chapman (1923-2015), a geographer and local historian who wrote more than 20 local history books on Darlington and the surrounding area.
Image from the Darlington Local Studies picture collection. If you would like a copy of this image please contact local.studies@darlington.gov.uk quoting picture reference 'E820049414', or if you would like to see other images of the Darlington area please visit the Centre for Local Studies, at Darlington Library.
The light was so good early this morning that I just had to stop and photograph something. This gateway is near Wellington in Somerset.
Well - I'm about as sick as its possible to be - totally green with envy - this afternoon - grey miserable dark - took the dogs off for a walk, ended up out of boredom photographing gargoyles at Battlefield Church. Left my 7d with 400mm 5.6 in the kitchen, after trying some shots of sparrows earlier today. This Sparrowhawk landed on the gatepost at the back of the garden and my husband picked up the camera - manually focussed (I back button focus which he has no idea about) taken through a very dirty double glazed window - handheld 1/80 shutter speed and got this - I think he should have the camera and lens from now on!!!!!
Site of church, only gateposts remain. Foundation stone 1 Nov 1953 by Archbishop Matthew Beovich, architect Ernest A Keal, Mount Gambier stone, opened 9 May 1954, closed, demolished 2014. First services in school or hall from 1884.
“a historic occasion for the Catholic community of Frances and district when His Grace the Archbishop of Adelaide, Most Rev. Dr. Beovich laid the foundation of the new Church of St. Bernard. Although the day was cold and showery there was a large attendance from Naraeoorte, Hynam, Kybybolite and the towns across the border. . . but for the generosity of Mr. Charles Koch, who gave £5,000, this might have been delayed for 20 years.” [Narracoorte Herald 5 Nov 1953]
“Following the generous gift of £5,000 by a Frances grazier, a new church to serve the Catholic community in the Frances district will be erected. . . Mrs. A. Koch, of Naracoorte, mother of Mr. C. A. Koch, would contribute £100 towards furnishing the church. Other generous offers were also made.” [Narracoorte Herald 9 Feb 1953]
“For almost three-quarters of a century Mass had been celebrated under difficulties, in school, hall, or private homes. . . Several names were suggested, but he decided on St. Bernard. St. Bernard was a remarkable figure. He was counsellor and friend of Popes, kings and scholars, and as the eighth centenary of his death was in 1953, when celebrations were held throughout the Catholic world to mark the occasion, it was fitting that this church would be named after him.” [Southern Cross 28 May 1954]
Another solitary gate without any walls that stands on a hill in Ringwood Manor. The way the decorative details are placed is quite reminiscent of Edward Gorey's illustrations. After a while, you can't help but wonder if there is an occulted meaning behind it all.
Slotted gateposts in Coverdale. Photograph taken by Vera Chapman (1923-2015), a geographer and local historian who wrote more than 20 local history books on Darlington and the surrounding area.
Image from the Darlington Local Studies picture collection. If you would like a copy of this image please contact local.studies@darlington.gov.uk quoting picture reference 'E820049412', or if you would like to see other images of the Darlington area please visit the Centre for Local Studies, at Darlington Library.
I spotted this gatepost on my walk, one of a remaining pair that mark the entrance to the former St Andrew's hospital on Dollis Hill NW2. More info on the hospital here: ezitis.myzen.co.uk/standrewsdh.html
Holed gatepost, Carlton. Photograph taken by Vera Chapman (1923-2015), a geographer and local historian who wrote more than 20 local history books on Darlington and the surrounding area.
Image from the Darlington Local Studies picture collection. If you would like a copy of this image please contact local.studies@darlington.gov.uk quoting picture reference 'E820049409', or if you would like to see other images of the Darlington area please visit the Centre for Local Studies, at Darlington Library.
Popped out at lunchtime again today to grab some more photos. This time went to Tardebigge Court round the corner from my office. One of those farmyards converted to boutiques, but still farm activity going on.
The Ordnance Survey cut mark is on an old stone gatepost on the back road between the Cat and Fiddle pub and Derbyshire Bridge. For a wider view see www.flickr.com/photos/62334092@N03/8122760962/in/photostream and for information visit www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm45939