GREG: The D-Bow 2.0 is alive!! after 20 solid minutes of sawing, hammering and gaffa tapeing its first note where played…and it was good. With the excitement of the trip in 4 days, i decided to make a new diddley bow for the trip, it stands at 70cm tall, electrified by a peizoelectric pickup, with a solid pine wood body and believe it of not it was actualy decorated using gaffa tape and black marker! i know, remarkable handywork.
Another shot from inside Middleton Mine
Full Set Here.
The ‘Underground Lake’ in Middleton mine, from our return visit a few weeks ago. Full set of photos here.
Kevin Quarry, Staffordshire. Full Photo Set Here
Due to a combination of being skint and very busy there have been no new reports for the last few weeks. And so no new posts. Sorry about that, but to make up for it we have a lot of new photos we’ll be releasing over the next few days. Starting with our day at Kevin Quarry, Staffordshire. Full Photo Set Here
Lime Kilns at Buxton Lime Firms - Built 1909
I think these structures go so imposing, especially at night
Buxton Lime Firms, Quarry Buildings - Built 1909 Haven’t got a full set yet, so i guess this is more of sneak preview.
Buxton Lime Firms, Quarry Buildings - Built 1909 Haven’t got a full set yet, so i guess this is more of sneak preview.
West park asylum, main hall
West Park Asylum (or West Park Hospital) is a large psychiatric hospital in Epsom, Surrey. The hospital was designed by William C. Clifford-Smith (architect to the London County Council), who was also involved in the design of nearby St Ebba’s Hospital. The hospital had been in planning since 1906, and by 1917 it was largely complete; however, the outbreak of war postponed opening until 1923. When complete the hospital could cater for around 2,000 patients of mixed class, and hence the site had extensive boiler houses and plant rooms, a large laundry and a substantial water tower. There were enormous kitchens located behind the canteen, and in turn this was behind the main hall/ballroom. However, the main hall suffered an arson attack on September 30th 2003 and is now a burnt out shell. The asylum also boasted its own railway but this was removed in 1950, and no trace remains except around the central engineering block. The main stores and sewing rooms were also located here, but other services, such as the mortuary and chapel, were located by the entrance road, along with two lodges for the matrons and a large manor for the superintendent.
