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Wed 30 May 2018
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Evening cycled in the rain to watch the Inter Club Hilly Series
Hill climb event held on the steep hill from Leicester Mill
Quarries to Jepson's Gate, Anglezarke, Chorley. The rain had
stopped when I got there but the warm & misty conditions brought
the midges out in force. There were some Chorley Cycling Club
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Sun 27 May 2018
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I was away yesterday so couldn’t get to the official opening of
the Chorley Photographic Society Annual Exhibition at Astley
Hall Chorley. Today (Sun 27 May 2018) was such a nice sunny day
it was perfect for a trip to Astley Park and the Hall to check
out the exhibition. The photographic standards and quality are
as high as you will see anywhere. I’ve been a member of Chorley
Photographic Society for over 46 years and have never seen such
excellent images. Try and make time to check out the exhibition
and also Chorley’s amazing gem of Astley Hall. Each time I visit
I learn something new. Today I was directed to some 17th century
graffiti on one of the windows, which was a new one on me. |
Astley Hall, Chorley |
The main gallery |
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Sat 26 May 2018
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After a calm night I decided to set off straight away and head
for Falkirk. I drove down the Tak ma Doon Road and in to Kilsyth
then on to Falkirk where I parked at Grahamston Railway Station
for the day £1.80 charge. I then had my breakfast and bought a
day return ticket to Edinburgh from the machine for £6.40 then
caught the 07:36 train. It wasn’t too busy and I had an
enjoyable ride in to Edinburgh Waverley. My main objective was
to visit the Anatomical Museum. It didn’t open until 10am so I
went for a wander around. I walked to the Scottish National
Gallery but it was closed. Then up to Royal Mile Lawnmarket to
photograph the site where the gallows used to be. Then along
Victoria Street and the high level footpath. Down at the bottom
is the West-Bow Well from 1674. Then in to Greyfriars Graveyard
to the Bobby dog grave and then his master John Gray grave. Then
to the Anatomical Museum for the opening at 10am. Although
photography in the actual museum is not allowed it’s OK in the
access corridor, lecture theatre and entrance. Saw Malcolm
MacCallum, the curator, there who I’ve exchanged emails with
about the Burke skeleton exhibit. Ruth Pollitt was also there
and very helpful in answering my questions. |
Falkirk |
Edinburgh Waverley |
Who knows the heart of a man and what moves in that darkness?
James Bridie (1888-1951)
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Writer's Museum |
I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature's
loveliness. John Muir (1838-1914) |
Mortsafe in Greyfriars graveyard |
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Surgery. Anatomy. Practice of Physic |
Approach to the Anatomical Museum |
Lecture theatre |
Anatomy Lesson - Rembrandt 1632 |
Anatomical Museum |
Entrance to the Anatomical Museum |
Old photo of the Museum |
Site of the execution by hanging of William Burke in 1829.
Edinburgh Royal Mile, Lawnmarket. |
William Burke skeleton in the museum. This is a low quality
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William Burke was born in 1792 in Urney, County
Tyrone, Ireland. Burke served in the Donegal Militia before
moving to Scotland to work as a navvy on the Union canal
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Facial reconstruction of William Burke |
Life masks of William Burke, William Hare and Robert Knox (from
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The Old College where Burke's body was publicly dissected |
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Fri 25 May 2018
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Returned to Scotland to do some walking and historical research.
My first call was to the site of Sir John de Graham's Castle
above Carron Valley Reservoir |
Sir John de Graham was a loyal supporter of William Wallace (Bravehart)
and is thought to have lived here. Sir John died at the Battle
of Falkirk in 1298. Wallace escaped the battlefield and may have
stayed here after his defeat.
The battle was one of the first
in the War of Scottish Independence. King Edward I of England
and the English army defeated the Scots, led by William Wallace. |
Artists impression of the site |
Old stonework but not sure what it was |
The moat is still substantial |
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Mon 21 May 2018
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Late afternoon cycled to Withnelll Fold and Mum’s memorial bench
where I sat for a while to eat a picnic tea of pasta salad. Mum
was born 102 years ago today. Then continued via Lady Hall to
Brindle Historical Society meeting at the Village Hall then up
to St James’ Church for a tour of the Church and Cemetery led by
Dr James Mawdsley. |
Seen on my morning walk |
Lady Hall Brindle seen on the way to St
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James' interior |
About to start the tour |
Dr
James Mawdsley |
George III coat of arms |
Rectors of Brindle |
Old photo of church interior |
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Brindle stained glass panel
parts dating from the 14th
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Sun 20 May 2018
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Afternoon walked to Wheelton to catch bus to Withnell. At the
Withnell Health Centre walked up Bury Lane then across to Pike
Lowe and the site of the reservoirs which are now surrounded
with security fencing. |
Pike Lowe Lower Reservoir 1973 |
Pike Lowe Upper Reservoir this afternoon and its security fence |
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Sat 19 May 2018
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Had a sunny evening walk to the Brindle Distillery at Holmes
Farm, Sandy Lane Brindle to try some of their Cuckoo Gin which
is distilled on the premises and see what all the fuss was
about. It was my first visit to the farm in its lovely setting
with views of the surrounding fields. The bar had beer at very
reasonable prices and lots of people were there enjoying the
lovely weather and a drink. After a pint and burger type
sandwich I tried a Cuckoo Gin. I’m not a gin drinker and can’t
remember the last time I had one. Gin is becoming more popular
but after drinking mine I was unimpressed and will stick to beer
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Cuckoo Gin |
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Leyland Home Brew supply shop is due to close at the end of the
year as the owners are retiring |
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33 Bank Terrace |
Kathleen Ferrier born 22nd Apr 1912 |
Kathleen Ferrier memorialWalton-le-Dale |
Kathleen Ferrier, another plaque |
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Afternoon cycle ride via Brindle and Walton-le-Dale to
photograph the plaque to Kathleen Ferrier at 33 Bank Terrace,
Hoghton Lane, Walton-le-Dale. |
Digitising some 120 negatives of Steve and Jill from over 30
years ago. |
Steven and the typewriter I got for my 21st birthday. |
Jill |
Enjoying the Beano |
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The Beano was first published in 1938 and is still going strong
80 years later. We all love it. One of its famous cartoonists
was Leo Baxendale (1930 – 2017) who was born in
Whittle-le-Woods. He created and drew Little Plum, Minnie the
Minx, The Bash Street Kids and several others. |
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Fri 18 May 2018
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Cycled through Leyland to have a quick look at the new Leyland
Heritage Centre on Hough Lane |
Leyland Heritage Centre |
Another visit to the Book Cycle Store in Orrell near Wigan to
leave more books for a new home. |
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Thu 17 May 2018
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Towneley Hall, Burnley.
The main building of Towneley Hall
(listed grade I) dates from the C15 and by c 1500 it was a
courtyard house. Successive alterations were made over the years
which followed, including the demolition of the north-east
courtyard range c 1700. A phase of restructuring took place in
the 1720s and a further major phase of work was undertaken
during the years 1812-19 when Jeffrey Wyatt remodelled the
exterior and parts of the interior. |
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Wed 16 May 2018
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Returned to Cumbria to re-do an April 2006 walk around Great
Mell Fell and Gowbarrow Fell to check on the old farm of Dalton
Hill. |
Wed 16 May 2018 |
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Apr 2006 |
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Tue 15 May 2018
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Enjoyed the warm sunny weather with a bike ride. Had a look at
the Mormon Temple on the way |
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Mon 14 May 2018
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Another trip to the Book Cycle Store. This time to the branch in
Orrell near Wigan |
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An evening visit on the Chorley Photographic Society photo
outing to Rivington Pigeon Tower and surrounding area. Its the
first time I've seen scaffolding on the tower. |
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Sun 13 May 2018
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An evening walk along Town Lane Whittle-le-Woods to compare the
view now and then. |
Town Lane 13 May 2018 |
Town Lane around 1910 |
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Sat 12 May 2018
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The War Memorial on Deerplay Moor above Bacup |
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Fri 11 May 2018
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This morning's walk is up Ben Bhan to the north of Fort William,
Scotland |
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Someone had left a mini-tripod on the summit trig post |
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Thu 10 May 2018
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Ben Stack 721 m (2,365 ft). It was the last mountain climbed by
Robin Cook (1946 - 6 August 2005) the former U.K. Foreign
Secretary. Under the leadership of Tony Blair’s Labour
Government Robin Cook famously resigned from his positions on 17
March 2003 in protest against the invasion of Iraq. |
Summit of Ben Stack, Sutherland. |
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In Aug 2005 he was on holiday in the Highlands of Scotland with
his second wife Gaynor and while descending Ben Stack he
suffered a severe heart attack and collapsed. |
Last view seen by Robin Cook |
Another walker assisted and a helicopter was called in
but paramedics were unable to revive him. His funeral was held
on 12 August 2005 in Edinburgh. Gordon Brown gave the eulogy but
British Prime Minister Tony Blair did not attend. |
Robin Cook |
Ben Stack |
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Wed 09 May 2018
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Driving to Scotland to do some walking |
Called at Ffordes Photographic on the way to leave some of my
old film camera equipment for them to hopefully sell |
Toyo 5*4 monorail |
My Mamiya RB67 left for sale |
Inside Ffordes |
Stack Polly |
Point of Stoer WW2 Radar Station old building |
WW2 control room at the Radar Station |
Old Man of Stoer sea stack |
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Tue 08 May 2018
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Walked to Shaw Hill to donate blood. |
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Mon 07 May 2018 Bank Holiday Monday
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The sun is out and the stalls are set up for the 19th
Whittle-le-Woods Duck Race on Waterhouse Green by the Roebuck.
The first special event had 100 ducks and the main race 1,000
ducks. The event was organised by the Whittle-le-Woods Community
Hall Trust and the dedicate team who make it all happen.
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Cllr Eric Bell and Cllr Matthew Lynch. |
Eric, Barbara & Peter |
Peter & Duck |
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Sun 06 May 2018
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Setting up for tomorrow's Bank Holiday Duck Race. It will be the
19th. |
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Sat 05 May 2018
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The day's warm sunshine continued into the evening so went for a
walk along the Leeds and Liverpool canal and took some beer and
a glass along with heated up food in a flask for my tea. |
Beer and hot food |
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Fri 04 May 2018
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Went for a sunny bike ride this evening via Wheelton, Hoghton
and Brindle. This photo is from Denham Lane looking towards
Great Hill and Winter Hill. |
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Thu 03 May 2018
On my way to a day visit to Scotland to the Summerlee Museum
of Scottish Industrial Life. On the was called at the
Whittle-le-Woods Village Hall to vote in the local elections. At
t he end of the day Cllr Eric Bell won. |
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Name: Springbok, no 4112 Built: North British Locomotive Co.
Glasgow in 1956. Used on South African Railways GMAM Class.
Repatriated 1988 |
Bessemer converter |
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Drift mine re-construction |
Furnace team Summerlee 1919 |
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Wed 02 May 2018
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Out on a Cumbria walk and visited and old camp site from a
back-packing trip in April 2006 |
Camp on 13 Apr 2006. The tent is a Vango TBS Minor 100 |
The same location this morning
Wed 02 May 2018 |
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Tue 01 May 2018
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I wonder if there is much difference. |
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