Around Wensleydale

The owls of Leeds

I love discovering the owls that are out and about in Leeds.

Rusty Bastard

There is always something new being built in Leeds, and  as I walk (or drive) past the scaffolding I often wonder what will be unveiled. 

The unveiling of one the newest buildings in Leeds was a surprise - it's rusty.  I love the idea of rust as a decorating device and Craig and I have had a few discussions on how they've structurally protected the building and allowed the rust to develop.  I've been too lazy to investigate, but if you know how they've achieved this I would love to hear.

I managed to take some pics today, and even captured some graffiti that seemed a little harsh.  The building is called Broadcasting House and seems to be the home of the Arts Faculty of Leeds University. 

Apparently it is also the site of an original studio of Louis Le Prince, an early pioneer in cinematology and the person who took the first moving picture, on Leeds Bridge in 1888.

I went a little bathing box crazy

Cromer Pier

I love the romance, but also the tackiness and shabbiness of English seaside piers.

Made for walking

Craig and I stopped for a coffee on the drive home at a beach coffee van and we had a quick walk across the rocky 'beach'. 

People still building amazing churches

Craig and I are not religious people, and we only visited the Liverpool Cathedral because they were hosting a wildlife photography exhibition, but we were so impressed by the size, beauty and magic that awaited us inside this building.

I don't feel right photographing churches on the inside, but trust me it is worth a visit. It's enormous! It left Craig and I feeling in awe of the vision of the people who built it, and those who have recently modified it to incorporate a shop, gallery and a restuarant to make it a vibrant part of the community and retaining its role as a church. I even got to light a candle for a recently deceased aunty.

And amazingly it was only finished in the 1970s.

Liver Building

I think the Liver building in Liverpool is lovely, and enjoyed seeing it peeking above the other buildings as we explored Liverpool. The birds on the building is apparently a mistake, a result of a miscommunication between the client and the architect - but I like them even more for that.

Beatles mania

You can't do Liverpool and not do Beatlemania - we explored Cavern Lane, The Beatles exhibition and I even took in the 4D movie at the pier head.