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“Back in early 2015 I headed of to do the Belmont Regional Park Traverse from the Dry Creek entrance…” by WildBayNZ https://link.medium.com/0rBWm97iM2
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“Listening to the sound of the rain landing against the side of the building.”
“Listening to the sound of the rain landing against the side of the building.” by WildBayNZ https://link.medium.com/bDK6C0Q9MV
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Road Trip Part 2
Road Trip Part 2 by WildBayNZ https://link.medium.com/0hwAl2UmPR
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Road Trip November 2018. Part 1
Road Trip November 2018. Part 1 by WildBayNZ https://link.medium.com/tiYE1E7CKR
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Road Trip revisited.
Road Trip revisited. by WildBayNZ https://link.medium.com/xS8BekakyR
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“A year ago today I arrived back in Wellington New Zealand after spending a year in London on a…”
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MOUNTNESSING WINDMILL
Close to where my parents live is a the village of Mountnessing. Located just of its main street is the Mountnessing Windmill.
It is a Grade II listed building that has been restored to full working order. It is also the nearest mill in Essex to London.
The current windmill was built in 1804 and historic records indicate that there was a mill on this site since 1477.
Although it has been closed…
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Unknown probably to many people outside of the immediate area is Warley Place which managed by Essex Wildlife Trust.
I am not sure if i ever knew of its existence apart from where the site is open for a very short few weeks in spring to the view the vast amount of Spring Bulb Spectacular from late Feb to early/mid April. This event would bring lots of families to the gardens and with the colours of display it is not surprised. The flowers are not picked but left to go through their flowering process.
Even then it was only when i returned to the UK for a year with work that i took the opportunity to visit the site on a few days at different times of the year.
What ever time of the year there is some interest from the cold winter mornings, autumn with the colours of the leaves changing to the golden oranges and the summer months where the shade of the trees afford some protection from the sun.
It is not a large site but there is so much to see when you amble through trees or if only you wish to sit on one of the benches and read a good book.
The history of the site goes back to 1875 when the Willmott family, comprising Frederick Willmott, his wife Ellen and his two daughters Ellen Ann and Rose, moved to Warley Place in 1875. The three women were all keen gardeners, but it was Ellen Ann who really transformed the grounds into one of the most celebrated gardens in the country. Her father died in 1892 and her mother in 1898, her sister Rose having married into the Berkeley family in 1891 and moving to Spetchley Park, near Worcester, in 1897.
As well as developing the gardens in general, in 1882 the daughter Ellen, at 24 years of age, started on her new alpine garden. It was a major undertaking, involving building a ravine with a stream running along it and a special cave for her filmy ferns. The ravine and the massive rocks exist to this day, but sadly there is no sign of the original plants.
In 1894 Ellen acquired the services of a gardener from Switzerland to oversee the alpine garden. Jacob Maurer proved to be brilliant at his job and a real gentleman, and stayed there until she died forty years later. The cottage in which he lived, with his wife and nine children, was South Lodge which still stands by the entrance to Warley Place.
The house was sold and permission sought to turn it into a luxury housing estate. This was not to be and the house was demolished in 1939, the garden reverting to a wilderness. It was leased from the grandson of the 1939 purchaser to the Essex Naturalists’ Trust (later Essex Wildlife Trust) in 1977 and has gradually been brought up to its present standard as a nature reserve, but still retaining as many as possible of the features of the original garden.*
Map location of the site.
* Taken from the Essex Wildlife Trust.
©wildbaynz 2017
WARLEY PLACE: Through the Seasons Unknown probably to many people outside of the immediate area is Warley Place which managed by
Observations from an improving commuter ( LONDON)
Observations from an improving commuter ( LONDON)
In the last year i have gone from a novice London Commuter to an expert. I having nothing but admiration for those who commute to London with its trials and tribulations that it brings.
For those who do commute it is a necessary evil that requires patience and determination to arrive at ones destination in one piece without being angry or frustrated.
You stand your ground once on the underground…
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The Mud Solider:The Centenary of Passchendaele
The Mud Solider:The Centenary of Passchendaele
The end of July 2017 marks the centenary of one of the First World War’s most bloody battles. Today, it is difficult for us to envisage the scale of the Battle of Passchendaele in which almost 500,000 men were either killed, injured or simply went missing.*
The Mud Solider was only on display for 4 days before melting away and removed from its location.
Details of the…
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Located along the sea wall overlooking the River Blackwater and a short walk from Bradwell-on-sea is The Chapel of St.Peter-on-the Wall which is a Grade I listed building and among the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England. It is the 19th oldest building in the country and is still in regular use.
Standing alone surround by fields on 3 sides and the flood plane and beach of the River Blackwater.
The Church was built by St Cedd in 664 the year after he arrived at Bradwell after sailing down the coast from Lindisfarne.
After spending many years visiting the area where i learnt to sail and the odd visit with relatives it was so good to return after a very long time and to see it has not changed.
The simplicity of the building the location and the views that it commands is something special.
A must place to visit either on its own or as part of the many walks that are around the area.
Bradwell Chapel Web Page.
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The Chapel of St. Peter-on-the-Wall Bradwell-on-Sea Located along the sea wall overlooking the River Blackwater and a short walk from Bradwell-on-sea is The Chapel of St.Peter-on-the Wall which is a Grade I listed building and among the oldest largely intact Christian churches in England.
Hidden from view for most people there are 2 distinct and different sculptures. Unless you are a local or possible work in the area you would miss both of these.
Never be afraid to go explore of the beaten track,take time to walk the streets and see what is there. Keep an open mind and you will be surprise what you can find.
The main one is located on the roundabout that heads down to the London City Airport and can not be missed.
It stands 12 metres high and it was unvield on 5 July 2012 on the Connaught Bridge Road, Silvertown, London Borough of Newham. At just over twelve metres high, it is the tallest bronze sculpture in the United Kingdom. Athena was made at the Zara Modern Art Foundries, Braintree, Essex by Nasser Azam Note 1
While near the DLR station for the Royal Albert Dock the Group Polo Sculpture is located near the stretch of water that overlooks the London City Airport.
This was unvield on the 23rd August 2012 as part of the China/UK Friendship.
It is called the “Polo Group Sculpture” made by Huang Jian, a renowned Chinese sculptress. It aims to carry forward the Olympic spirit, developing friendship among different countries. Currently, two sets of the group sculpture have been completed – “Emperor Ming Huang and Lady Yang Playing Polo” and “China-UK Friendship Polo Match”. The creation of the group sculpture will continue for every Olympic Games in the future.
The “Polo Match” sculpture is a surreal piece based on two Chinese ancient polo fans and two British modern polo lovers who travel through time and space and gather in London’s Olympic Park for a polo game.Note 2
Note 1 Details from the Wikipedia site.
Note 2 Details from the Newham Recorder.
©wildbaynz January 2017
Royal Albert Dock Sculptures Hidden from view for most people there are 2 distinct and different sculptures. Unless you are a local or possible work in the area you would miss both of these.
Dream crazy, the cathedral of Lille was born in the spirit of rich Lille 19th century. They wanted at that time to build the most beautiful, most sumptuous and the most perfect church in the Gothic style of the 13th century, in order to shelter there a holy Marian image, the ancient statue of Our Lady of the Treille , Benevolent patroness of the city since its origins. The first stone was blessed on July 1, 1854. The last was sealed in 1999. lengthy Site, the “Treille” as it is called, will place this view in the tradition of its predecessors. The construction, largely carried by the eminent figure of Cardinal Liénart, experiences vicissitudes requiring compromises and renunciations. The last cathedral of the 20th century, the fruit of traditional techniques and avant-garde technologies, it houses a living and prayerful community. Mother Church, Notre Dame de la Treille cathedral hosts the great moments of the diocese’s life and the prayer of the passer-by. 1
Hidden from view by many of the old buildings that have been around for years as well as many modern buildings it is very easily missed.
When you first see it it from the outside do not be put of by the grey exterior of the building, because it hides the real beauty for those who go inside.
It really does look tall from the outside but once inside the true height and size is there to be seen. The main stained glass that is above the main door is something to admire while looking along the NAVE to the opposite end you glimpse the more traditional stained Glass windows.
A must place to visit, take time to look and admire the simple parts of the church as well as those areas that required a lot of work.
Cathedral Web Site
Note 1: Taken from the Cathedral Web Site.
©Wildbaynz/Windyhillflyingclub December 2016
Lille Cathedral, the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille Dream crazy, the cathedral of Lille was born in the spirit of rich Lille 19th century. They wanted at that time to build the most beautiful, most sumptuous and the most perfect church in the Gothic style of the 13th century, in order to shelter there a holy Marian image, the ancient statue of Our Lady of the Treille , Benevolent patroness of the city since its origins.
There is a currently a Christmas Market located at Leicester Square. Located on the fencing that surrounds the market are some paintings.
These paintings were done by various junior schools that are located within the Westminster area.
It always enjoyable to see how children interpret events and these are no exception.
Windows on Christmas: London Style There is a currently a Christmas Market located at Leicester Square. Located on the fencing that surrounds the market are some paintings.
There are two memorials located at London Liverpool Street Railway Station. One smaller one located near one of the entrances to the Underground while the larger one is located upstairs.
The inscription on the main main one says it all.
In Gratitude to the people of Britain for saving the lives of 1o,ooo unaccompanied mainly Jewish Children who fled Nazi persecution in 1938 and 1939.
The sculpture was created by Israeli sculptor Frank Meisler, who was among those saved. A corresponding memorial is located at Friedrichstrasse station in Berlin.
The smaller statue was made by Arie Oviada.
If you ever have the time and are traveling through Lomdon Liverpool Street plese take time to have a look at both memorials.
Full History of the Kinderstransport Children
Frank Meisler
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Kinderstransport Statues: London Liverpool Street Railway Station. There are two memorials located at London Liverpool Street Railway Station. One smaller one located near one of the entrances to the Underground while the larger one is located upstairs.
A truly interesting place for the weird and wonderful and i can see why people flog to the place in their droves.
It was also one of the last places i visited before heading to New Zealand over 10 years ago and i believe there may be a photo of me trying on a kilt.
Shops full of clothing and foot wear to off beat items and some interesting street entertainment and art.
Opened in 1974 with 14 stalls as a diverse community of food and sellers of creative objects and all within the area of the Regent Canal where if you are lucky you will catch a canal boat going through the lock and under the high street.
If not too busy grab something to eat and drink at one of the many places in the area.
Compact in size it easy not to get lost and all within easy reach of the London Underground Via the Northern Line to Chalk Farm or Camden Town or the London Overground.
Weekends can are are a busy time so beware if you have small children or prams.
Camden Market and Lock A truly interesting place for the weird and wonderful and i can see why people flog to the place in their droves.
A truly interesting place for the weird and wonderful and i can see why people flog to the place in their droves.
It was also one of the last places i visited before heading to New Zealand over 10 years ago and i believe there may be a photo of me trying on a kilt.
Shops full of clothing and foot wear to off beat items and some interesting street entertainment and art.
Opened in 1974 with 14 stalls as a diverse community of food and sellers of creative objects and all within the area of the Regent Canal where if you are lucky you will catch a canal boat going through the lock and under the high street.
If not too busy grab something to eat and drink at one of the many places in the area.
Compact in size it easy not to get lost and all within easy reach of the London Underground Via the Northern Line to Chalk Farm or Camden Town or the London Overground.
Weekends can are are a busy time so beware if you have small children or prams.
Camden Market and Lock A truly interesting place for the weird and wonderful and i can see why people flog to the place in their droves.