http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/tags/dome/ Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:11:54 -0700 Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:11:54 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1096/buddyicons/45777493@N06.jpg?1288037294#45777493@N06 http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/tags/dome/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/8059313140/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/8059313140/" title="St John Parish Church Buxton Derbyshire 1"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8059313140_215fd51f97_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="St John Parish Church Buxton Derbyshire 1" /></a></p> <p>Built in 1811 by the 5th and 6th Dukes of Devonshire primarily for those coming to partake of the &quot;Buxton waters&quot; for their health. Italianate Style architecture by John White who designed other major buildings in Buxton including The Square which is nearby. It contains what is said to be one of the finest organs in Derbyshire. Its open spaced interior, uncluttered by pillars, makes it suited for worship, concerts and other activities.</p> Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:11:54 -0700 2010-08-31T15:51:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8059313140 53.25918 -1.917264 53.25918 -1.917264 14771 St John Parish Church Buxton Derbyshire 1 <p>Built in 1811 by the 5th and 6th Dukes of Devonshire primarily for those coming to partake of the &quot;Buxton waters&quot; for their health. Italianate Style architecture by John White who designed other major buildings in Buxton including The Square which is nearby. It contains what is said to be one of the finest organs in Derbyshire. Its open spaced interior, uncluttered by pillars, makes it suited for worship, concerts and other activities.</p> woodytyke road door uk blue england sky house tree english heritage church overgrown grave grass st parish stone architecture clouds fence john photography hotel photo high memorial ramp buxton arch britain district room derbyshire united rusty peak duke kingdom resort architect dome british column churchyard spa railings isles pediment devonshire tuscan pilaster ashlar quoins itanianate woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6851710596/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6851710596/" title="Tolson Museum Huddersfield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6851710596_a0761eb41c_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Tolson Museum Huddersfield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:45:55 -0700 2011-01-02T12:19:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6851710596 53.645019 -1.755838 53.645019 -1.755838 17886 Tolson Museum Huddersfield Yorkshire <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> woodytyke park uk england west english history mill industry window stone wall museum architecture john photography bay hall photo arch britain yorkshire united steps kingdom riding dome venetian british dalton mansion widow isles eaves beaumont huddersfield woollen tolson ravensknowle woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6997838599/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6997838599/" title="The Stables Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Hall Huddersfield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6997838599_960c46897c_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Stables Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Hall Huddersfield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:47:02 -0700 2011-01-02T12:20:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6997838599 53.645019 -1.755838 53.645019 -1.755838 17886 The Stables Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Hall Huddersfield Yorkshire <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> woodytyke park uk england sky west tower english history mill industry stone wall museum architecture john photography hall photo gate iron arch britain yorkshire united kingdom riding dome copper british dalton mansion canopy isles eaves beaumont stables huddersfield wrought the tolson woolen ravensknowle woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5930759583/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5930759583/" title="The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6141/5930759583_33224bb26c_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>The church dates from 1830 and is a good example of simple late-Georgian architecture.<br /> Thornes Parish Church was built in 1831 to provide for the spiritual needs of the growing population. The Industrial Revolution was just beginning to gain its full momentum in the West Riding and in the next 40 years the population was seen to double. St. James was one of the many Churches built in the area between 1830 and 1880.<br /> <br /> Mr. Benjamin Gaskill applied for a grant from the Million Fund, a fund established after the battle of Waterloo as a thank-offering, and used to assist in the provision of places of worship where the need arose. A grant of £1000 was made towards the building of a Church at Thornes and apart from a few donations the remainder of the expense was covered by the Gaskill family.<br /> <br /> On Sunday 17th October 1830 the newly completed Church was opened for divine service under the licence of Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York. The morning service was conducted by Reverend S Sharp, Vicar of Wakefield, and the afternoon service by Reverend Joseph Twentyman who became the first Vicar of Thornes. The consecration of the Church took place on October 12th in the following year.<br /> <br /> Information from A Church Near You website.<br /> <a href="http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/" rel="nofollow">www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/</a></p> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:27:48 -0700 2011-05-16T15:39:11-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5930759583 53.673222 -1.502466 53.673222 -1.502466 10450 The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire <p>The church dates from 1830 and is a good example of simple late-Georgian architecture.<br /> Thornes Parish Church was built in 1831 to provide for the spiritual needs of the growing population. The Industrial Revolution was just beginning to gain its full momentum in the West Riding and in the next 40 years the population was seen to double. St. James was one of the many Churches built in the area between 1830 and 1880.<br /> <br /> Mr. Benjamin Gaskill applied for a grant from the Million Fund, a fund established after the battle of Waterloo as a thank-offering, and used to assist in the provision of places of worship where the need arose. A grant of £1000 was made towards the building of a Church at Thornes and apart from a few donations the remainder of the expense was covered by the Gaskill family.<br /> <br /> On Sunday 17th October 1830 the newly completed Church was opened for divine service under the licence of Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York. The morning service was conducted by Reverend S Sharp, Vicar of Wakefield, and the afternoon service by Reverend Joseph Twentyman who became the first Vicar of Thornes. The consecration of the Church took place on October 12th in the following year.<br /> <br /> Information from A Church Near You website.<br /> <a href="http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/" rel="nofollow">www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/</a></p> woodytyke door york uk red england west tree green tower english history church window grave graveyard grass st parish stone wall architecture photography james photo worship with christ britain yorkshire united religion kingdom battle structure riding waterloo dome million wakefield georgian british churchyard vernon isles anglican services thornes harcourt fund eucharist cofe the archbishop woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5664591858/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5664591858/" title="The Royal Pump Room Museum Harrogate Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5141/5664591858_dbdbb0d955_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Royal Pump Room Museum Harrogate Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>The Royal Pump Room Museum is housed in Harrogate´s premier spa building and the site of Europe´s strongest sulphur well, tells the story of Harrogate as a spa. The distinctive octagonal building was built in 1842 by Isaac Shutt. Opened in 1953 as a museum.</p> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:33:45 -0700 2011-04-26T14:04:32-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5664591858 53.993743 -1.546883 53.993743 -1.546883 22514 The Royal Pump Room Museum Harrogate Yorkshire <p>The Royal Pump Room Museum is housed in Harrogate´s premier spa building and the site of Europe´s strongest sulphur well, tells the story of Harrogate as a spa. The distinctive octagonal building was built in 1842 by Isaac Shutt. Opened in 1953 as a museum.</p> woodytyke road street uk england english history tourism public water glass metal stone museum architecture photography photo king open britain room isaac yorkshire united north royal kingdom historic queen well pump architect dome take waters classical georgian sulphur restoration british harrogate taking spa isles royalty octagon bollard attraction the octagonal vistor shutt woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5375630823/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5375630823/" title="Tolson Museum Huddersfield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5050/5375630823_6fdfe2e1d4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Tolson Museum Huddersfield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:53:15 -0800 2011-01-02T12:19:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5375630823 53.645019 -1.755838 53.645019 -1.755838 17886 Tolson Museum Huddersfield Yorkshire <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> woodytyke park uk england west english history mill industry window stone wall museum architecture john photography bay hall photo arch britain yorkshire united steps kingdom riding dome venetian british dalton mansion widow isles eaves beaumont huddersfield woollen tolson ravensknowle woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5367485355/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5367485355/" title="The Stables Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Hall Huddersfield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5209/5367485355_3f5e3363aa_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Stables Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Hall Huddersfield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:36 -0800 2011-01-02T12:22:02-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5367485355 53.645019 -1.755838 53.645019 -1.755838 17886 The Stables Tolson Museum Ravensknowle Hall Huddersfield Yorkshire <p>For almost 140 years, a group of parcels of land in Dalton have made up a small estate part of which is now Ravensknowle Park. Set in the middle of this estate stands Tolson Museum, formerly called Ravensknowle Hall, a mansion built about 1860 by John Beaumont, a woollen manufacturer. <br /> <br /> Among the middle class, family ties were important in both business and social life and from 1827 to 1919, the estate (apart from one brief period), remained within the same family, passing from uncle to nephew, from father to daughter and from cousin to cousin. However, the casualties and the social upheaval caused by the First World War disrupted middle class life and in 1919, Legh Tolson made a gift of the hall and part of the grounds to what was then Huddersfield Corporation, as a memorial to his nephews Robert Huntriss Tolson and James Martin Tolson, who were both killed during the fighting. <br /> <br /> 'The Tolson Memorial' was to become a museum organised according to the scheme worked out by Dr T W Woodhead of Huddersfield Technical College, and under his guidance, it became one of the country's leading local museums, systematically organised according to a progression of subjects. It was also an institution with educational responsibilities, and much use was made of models, full size casts and removable display units which could be used with visiting parties. <br /> <br /> The subsequent years have seen many alterations to the permanent displays and the museum now houses permanent galleries on subjects ranging from Transport, Textiles, Archaeology and the Huddersfield area.<br /> <br /> Information from the museum website.</p> woodytyke park uk england sky west tower english history mill industry stone wall museum architecture john photography hall photo gate iron arch britain yorkshire united kingdom riding dome copper british dalton mansion canopy isles eaves beaumont stables huddersfield wrought the tolson woolen ravensknowle woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5296514878/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5296514878/" title="Planet Locomotive, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5003/5296514878_0643dfd209_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Planet Locomotive, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester" /></a></p> <p>This Planet replica was built by the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, and is operated by volunteers.<br /> <br /> Planet was an early steam locomotive built in 1830 by Robert Stephenson and Company for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. It was the first locomotive to employ inside cylinders, and subsequently the 2-2-0 type became known as planets.</p> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:28:19 -0800 2010-08-30T10:21:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5296514878 53.477345 -2.255201 53.477345 -2.255201 20094374 Planet Locomotive, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester <p>This Planet replica was built by the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, and is operated by volunteers.<br /> <br /> Planet was an early steam locomotive built in 1830 by Robert Stephenson and Company for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. It was the first locomotive to employ inside cylinders, and subsequently the 2-2-0 type became known as planets.</p> woodytyke uk chimney england english history industry robert wheel museum liverpool wagon manchester photography hall photo power britain united volunteers band engine railway kingdom loco exhibit science stack steam company research dome planet learning british locomotive inside brass cylinders isles boiler tender mosi stephenson 1830 woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5296514886/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5296514886/" title="Planet Locomotive, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5127/5296514886_aecb8988e1_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Planet Locomotive, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester" /></a></p> <p>This Planet replica was built by the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, and is operated by volunteers.<br /> <br /> Planet was an early steam locomotive built in 1830 by Robert Stephenson and Company for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. It was the first locomotive to employ inside cylinders, and subsequently the 2-2-0 type became known as planets.</p> Mon, 27 Dec 2010 03:28:19 -0800 2010-09-15T11:25:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5296514886 53.477345 -2.255201 53.477345 -2.255201 20094374 Planet Locomotive, Museum of Science and Industry Manchester <p>This Planet replica was built by the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, and is operated by volunteers.<br /> <br /> Planet was an early steam locomotive built in 1830 by Robert Stephenson and Company for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. It was the first locomotive to employ inside cylinders, and subsequently the 2-2-0 type became known as planets.</p> woodytyke uk chimney england english history industry robert wheel museum liverpool wagon manchester photography hall photo power britain united volunteers band engine railway kingdom loco exhibit science stack steam company research dome planet learning british locomotive inside brass cylinders isles boiler tender mosi stephenson 1830 woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/8170366394/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/8170366394/" title="Former Market House Lloyds TSB Bank Penzance Cornwall"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8480/8170366394_d84c3a7d0d_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Former Market House Lloyds TSB Bank Penzance Cornwall" /></a></p> <p>The Market House opened in 1838 and was the civic centre of Penzance until the construction of St. Johns Hall.<br /> <br /> It was designed by W Harris of Bristol and replaced an earlier version, demolished two years earlier.</p> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:02:09 -0800 2012-08-19T10:26:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8170366394 50.116821 -5.533761 50.116821 -5.533761 31889 Former Market House Lloyds TSB Bank Penzance Cornwall <p>The Market House opened in 1838 and was the civic centre of Penzance until the construction of St. Johns Hall.<br /> <br /> It was designed by W Harris of Bristol and replaced an earlier version, demolished two years earlier.</p> woodytyke street uk england house building english tourism lamp statue architecture bristol square photography photo cornwall market tsb britain flag centre united bank kingdom visit architect dome inventor civic british humphry humphrey former harris sir visitor isles lloyds davy penzance woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/7905459546/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/7905459546/" title="Former Market House Lloyds TSB Bank Penzance Cornwall"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7905459546_51449e1913_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Former Market House Lloyds TSB Bank Penzance Cornwall" /></a></p> <p>The Market House opened in 1838 and was the civic centre of Penzance until the construction of St. Johns Hall.<br /> <br /> It was designed by W Harris of Bristol and replaced an earlier version, demolished two years earlier.</p> Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:39:14 -0700 2012-08-19T10:25:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7905459546 50.116821 -5.533761 50.116821 -5.533761 31889 Former Market House Lloyds TSB Bank Penzance Cornwall <p>The Market House opened in 1838 and was the civic centre of Penzance until the construction of St. Johns Hall.<br /> <br /> It was designed by W Harris of Bristol and replaced an earlier version, demolished two years earlier.</p> woodytyke street uk england house building english tourism lamp statue architecture bristol square photography photo cornwall market tsb britain centre united bank kingdom visit architect dome inventor civic british humphry humphrey former harris sir visitor isles lloyds davy penzance woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6741676559/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6741676559/" title="Nottingham Council House and Old Market Square"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6741676559_7dd0964cee_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Nottingham Council House and Old Market Square" /></a></p> <p>The Council House was designed by Thomas Cecil Howitt and built between 1927 and 1929 in the Neo-Baroque style.<br /> <br /> The building was officially opened by H.R.H the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and the Duke of Windsor) on 22 May 1929.<br /> <br /> Old Market Square is an open, pedestrianised city square in Nottingham, England. It is the largest such surviving square in the United Kingdom.<br /> <br /> Information from Wikipedia.</p> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:24:32 -0800 2012-01-20T13:15:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6741676559 52.953473 -1.149412 52.953473 -1.149412 44038 Nottingham Council House and Old Market Square <p>The Council House was designed by Thomas Cecil Howitt and built between 1927 and 1929 in the Neo-Baroque style.<br /> <br /> The building was officially opened by H.R.H the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and the Duke of Windsor) on 22 May 1929.<br /> <br /> Old Market Square is an open, pedestrianised city square in Nottingham, England. It is the largest such surviving square in the United Kingdom.<br /> <br /> Information from Wikipedia.</p> woodytyke old city nottingham uk england house building english heritage history robin stone bells john square photography hall photo king little market britain thomas united duke kingdom edward architect dome council windsor hood british baroque howitt isles pediment nottinghamshire cecil the anglo woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6014717086/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6014717086/" title="Wilson Mausoleum All Saints' Church Crofton West Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6005/6014717086_19f3790fc5_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Wilson Mausoleum All Saints' Church Crofton West Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>Some of the Wilson Family of Crofton are buried in this mausoleum. <br /> Crofton New Hall was built in the 1750s for the Wilsons who lived in the village until 1935 when the Colonel sold the manor house and the estate and moved away from the village. During World War 2, the hall was used by the army, later the Coal Board, then became Brown's Tutorial School. The school closed in 1980 and was demolished.</p> Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:26:00 -0700 2010-11-07T13:32:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6014717086 53.658423 -1.429595 53.658423 -1.429595 12695874 Wilson Mausoleum All Saints' Church Crofton West Yorkshire <p>Some of the Wilson Family of Crofton are buried in this mausoleum. <br /> Crofton New Hall was built in the 1750s for the Wilsons who lived in the village until 1935 when the Colonel sold the manor house and the estate and moved away from the village. During World War 2, the hall was used by the army, later the Coal Board, then became Brown's Tutorial School. The school closed in 1980 and was demolished.</p> woodytyke uk family blue england sky west building green tower english church window cemetery grave graveyard grass stone architecture angel clouds memorial worship catholic all arch britain yorkshire united religion north steps saints kingdom medieval riding mausoleum dome wilson wakefield classical british isles plot anglican anglo crofton woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6013911213/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/6013911213/" title="Queen Victoria Monument Victoria Gardens Station Square Harrogate North Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6129/6013911213_6131c649ed_m.jpg" width="168" height="240" alt="Queen Victoria Monument Victoria Gardens Station Square Harrogate North Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>This monument in Harrogate's Victoria Gardens was built to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 1887. <br /> The statue was presented in 1887 by Alderman Richard Ellis, to the recently formed Borough of Harrogate.</p> Sat, 06 Aug 2011 05:21:14 -0700 2011-04-26T11:16:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6013911213 53.992923 -1.538643 53.992923 -1.538643 22514 Queen Victoria Monument Victoria Gardens Station Square Harrogate North Yorkshire <p>This monument in Harrogate's Victoria Gardens was built to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 1887. <br /> The statue was presented in 1887 by Alderman Richard Ellis, to the recently formed Borough of Harrogate.</p> woodytyke road street uk england sky sculpture building tree green english history monument car station statue stone gardens century shopping square temple photography golden photo arch foto britain ellis yorkshire centre united gothic north victorian lion picture kingdom indoor victoria queen spire photograph richard dome paving quarter pavilion borough british shield block shrub harrogate rotunda celebrate isles finial alderman 1887 jubile woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5965811751/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5965811751/" title="Buxton Pavilion Gardens Derbyshire"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6021/5965811751_e10ff27e49_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Buxton Pavilion Gardens Derbyshire" /></a></p> <p>The Pavilion Gardens is a Grade II listed park covering 23 acres of landscaped gardens in the centre of Buxton. Edward Milner designed and laid out the park, on land given to the town in the 1870s. A few years later the grounds were extended to include a boating lake, a skating rink and tennis courts.<br /> <br /> More history here<br /> <a href="http://www.paviliongardens.co.uk/history/index.htm" rel="nofollow">www.paviliongardens.co.uk/history/index.htm</a></p> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:47:38 -0700 2010-08-31T15:19:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5965811751 53.257826 -1.917414 53.257826 -1.917414 14771 Buxton Pavilion Gardens Derbyshire <p>The Pavilion Gardens is a Grade II listed park covering 23 acres of landscaped gardens in the centre of Buxton. Edward Milner designed and laid out the park, on land given to the town in the 1870s. A few years later the grounds were extended to include a boating lake, a skating rink and tennis courts.<br /> <br /> More history here<br /> <a href="http://www.paviliongardens.co.uk/history/index.htm" rel="nofollow">www.paviliongardens.co.uk/history/index.htm</a></p> woodytyke park uk bridge flowers blue trees england sky reflection green english heritage history water grass stone gardens clouds river garden landscape photography design photo high rocks buxton stream iron branch arch milner britain designer district derbyshire united victorian peak bank kingdom artificial edward national cast dome restored pavilion british recreation bandstand isles paviliongardens woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5730926129/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5730926129/" title="The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2351/5730926129_ae8dd2a9ca_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>The church dates from 1830 and is a good example of simple late-Georgian architecture.<br /> Thornes Parish Church was built in 1831 to provide for the spiritual needs of the growing population. The Industrial Revolution was just beginning to gain its full momentum in the West Riding and in the next 40 years the population was seen to double. St. James was one of the many Churches built in the area between 1830 and 1880.<br /> <br /> Mr. Benjamin Gaskill applied for a grant from the Million Fund, a fund established after the battle of Waterloo as a thank-offering, and used to assist in the provision of places of worship where the need arose. A grant of £1000 was made towards the building of a Church at Thornes and apart from a few donations the remainder of the expense was covered by the Gaskill family.<br /> <br /> On Sunday 17th October 1830 the newly completed Church was opened for divine service under the licence of Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York. The morning service was conducted by Reverend S Sharp, Vicar of Wakefield, and the afternoon service by Reverend Joseph Twentyman who became the first Vicar of Thornes. The consecration of the Church took place on October 12th in the following year.<br /> <br /> Information from A Church Near You website.<br /> <a href="http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/" rel="nofollow">www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/</a></p> Tue, 17 May 2011 13:16:09 -0700 2011-05-16T15:43:16-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5730926129 53.673222 -1.502466 53.673222 -1.502466 10450 The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire <p>The church dates from 1830 and is a good example of simple late-Georgian architecture.<br /> Thornes Parish Church was built in 1831 to provide for the spiritual needs of the growing population. The Industrial Revolution was just beginning to gain its full momentum in the West Riding and in the next 40 years the population was seen to double. St. James was one of the many Churches built in the area between 1830 and 1880.<br /> <br /> Mr. Benjamin Gaskill applied for a grant from the Million Fund, a fund established after the battle of Waterloo as a thank-offering, and used to assist in the provision of places of worship where the need arose. A grant of £1000 was made towards the building of a Church at Thornes and apart from a few donations the remainder of the expense was covered by the Gaskill family.<br /> <br /> On Sunday 17th October 1830 the newly completed Church was opened for divine service under the licence of Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York. The morning service was conducted by Reverend S Sharp, Vicar of Wakefield, and the afternoon service by Reverend Joseph Twentyman who became the first Vicar of Thornes. The consecration of the Church took place on October 12th in the following year.<br /> <br /> Information from A Church Near You website.<br /> <a href="http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/" rel="nofollow">www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/</a></p> woodytyke door york uk red england west tree green tower english history church window grave graveyard grass st parish stone wall architecture photography james photo worship with christ britain yorkshire united religion kingdom battle structure riding waterloo dome million wakefield georgian british churchyard vernon isles anglican services thornes harcourt fund eucharist cofe the archbishop woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5730637005/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5730637005/" title="The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5164/5730637005_7114bac2eb_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>The church dates from 1830 and is a good example of simple late-Georgian architecture.<br /> Thornes Parish Church was built in 1831 to provide for the spiritual needs of the growing population. The Industrial Revolution was just beginning to gain its full momentum in the West Riding and in the next 40 years the population was seen to double. St. James was one of the many Churches built in the area between 1830 and 1880.<br /> <br /> Mr. Benjamin Gaskill applied for a grant from the Million Fund, a fund established after the battle of Waterloo as a thank-offering, and used to assist in the provision of places of worship where the need arose. A grant of £1000 was made towards the building of a Church at Thornes and apart from a few donations the remainder of the expense was covered by the Gaskill family.<br /> <br /> On Sunday 17th October 1830 the newly completed Church was opened for divine service under the licence of Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York. The morning service was conducted by Reverend S Sharp, Vicar of Wakefield, and the afternoon service by Reverend Joseph Twentyman who became the first Vicar of Thornes. The consecration of the Church took place on October 12th in the following year.<br /> <br /> Information from A Church Near You website.<br /> <a href="http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/" rel="nofollow">www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/</a></p> Tue, 17 May 2011 11:41:42 -0700 2011-05-16T15:40:56-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5730637005 53.673222 -1.502466 53.673222 -1.502466 10450 The Parish Church of St James with Christ Church Thornes Wakefield Yorkshire <p>The church dates from 1830 and is a good example of simple late-Georgian architecture.<br /> Thornes Parish Church was built in 1831 to provide for the spiritual needs of the growing population. The Industrial Revolution was just beginning to gain its full momentum in the West Riding and in the next 40 years the population was seen to double. St. James was one of the many Churches built in the area between 1830 and 1880.<br /> <br /> Mr. Benjamin Gaskill applied for a grant from the Million Fund, a fund established after the battle of Waterloo as a thank-offering, and used to assist in the provision of places of worship where the need arose. A grant of £1000 was made towards the building of a Church at Thornes and apart from a few donations the remainder of the expense was covered by the Gaskill family.<br /> <br /> On Sunday 17th October 1830 the newly completed Church was opened for divine service under the licence of Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York. The morning service was conducted by Reverend S Sharp, Vicar of Wakefield, and the afternoon service by Reverend Joseph Twentyman who became the first Vicar of Thornes. The consecration of the Church took place on October 12th in the following year.<br /> <br /> Information from A Church Near You website.<br /> <a href="http://www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/" rel="nofollow">www.achurchnearyou.com/thornes-st-james/</a></p> woodytyke door york uk red england west tree green tower english history church window grave graveyard grass st parish stone wall architecture photography james photo worship with christ britain yorkshire united religion kingdom battle structure riding waterloo dome million wakefield georgian british churchyard vernon isles anglican services thornes harcourt fund eucharist cofe the archbishop woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5321365084/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5321365084/" title="Maritime Museum Kingston upon Hull"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5121/5321365084_520e50e885_m.jpg" width="240" height="194" alt="Maritime Museum Kingston upon Hull" /></a></p> <p>The museum is housed in the former headquarters of the Hull Dock Company. This company operated all docks in Hull until 1893. <br /> Built in 1872, it is a Grade II* listed building</p> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:23:11 -0800 2010-12-30T14:50:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5321365084 53.743977 -0.338537 53.743977 -0.338537 25211 Maritime Museum Kingston upon Hull <p>The museum is housed in the former headquarters of the Hull Dock Company. This company operated all docks in Hull until 1893. <br /> Built in 1872, it is a Grade II* listed building</p> woodytyke county door city uk england english history window stone wall museum architecture river square skeleton photography boat town photo office dock ship britain decorative yorkshire united entrance kingdom headquarters victoria baltic queen east collection company kingston queens doorway riding maritime dome whale british hull princes shipping whaling isles upon humber woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5321369498/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5321369498/" title="City Hall Kingston upon Hull Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5123/5321369498_d5bc706400_m.jpg" width="205" height="240" alt="City Hall Kingston upon Hull Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>A Grade II* listed building, built in the Baroque Revival style by Hull's City architect JH Hirst between 1903–09. It was restored around 1950 following World War 2 bomb damage.<br /> <br /> The City Hall does not perform an administrative function for Hull's council, as this is based in the Guildhall.</p> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:24:36 -0800 2010-12-30T14:51:04-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5321369498 53.743977 -0.338537 53.743977 -0.338537 25211 City Hall Kingston upon Hull Yorkshire <p>A Grade II* listed building, built in the Baroque Revival style by Hull's City architect JH Hirst between 1903–09. It was restored around 1950 following World War 2 bomb damage.<br /> <br /> The City Hall does not perform an administrative function for Hull's council, as this is based in the Guildhall.</p> woodytyke county door city uk england english history window stone wall architecture river photography town hall photo britain decorative yorkshire united columns entrance kingdom east kingston doorway riding dome classical british hull isles upon humber woodytyke http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5162729282/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/45777493@N06/">woodytyke</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/45777493@N06/5162729282/" title="Wilson Mausoleum All Saints' Church Crofton West Yorkshire"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1075/5162729282_84c7753971_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Wilson Mausoleum All Saints' Church Crofton West Yorkshire" /></a></p> <p>Some of the Wilson Family of Crofton are buried in this mausoleum. <br /> Crofton New Hall was built in the 1750s for the Wilsons who lived in the village until 1935 when the Colonel sold the manor house and the estate and moved away from the village. During World War 2, the hall was used by the army, later the Coal Board, then became Brown's Tutorial School. The school closed in 1980 and was demolished.</p> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:02:56 -0800 2010-11-07T13:32:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (woodytyke) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5162729282 53.658423 -1.429595 53.658423 -1.429595 12695874 Wilson Mausoleum All Saints' Church Crofton West Yorkshire <p>Some of the Wilson Family of Crofton are buried in this mausoleum. <br /> Crofton New Hall was built in the 1750s for the Wilsons who lived in the village until 1935 when the Colonel sold the manor house and the estate and moved away from the village. During World War 2, the hall was used by the army, later the Coal Board, then became Brown's Tutorial School. The school closed in 1980 and was demolished.</p> woodytyke uk family blue england sky west building green tower english church window cemetery grave graveyard grass stone architecture angel clouds memorial worship catholic all arch britain yorkshire united religion north steps saints kingdom medieval riding mausoleum dome wilson wakefield classical british isles plot anglican anglo crofton woodytyke