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Sussex based photographer. Born near Lake District. (Would like to move back permanently!)
Also repair and restore classic film using (Argentic as the French call em') cameras.
On the right is vineyard hill (from roman times). The valley in the foreground was used by canadian soldiers as a rifle range during the second world war and is known as the rifle butts.
Though I would technically point out this is a 'street' of Cumulus Congestus with a Cumulonimbus thrown in for good measure in the background. As a glider pilot, I would steer clear of these as they can develop into thunder clouds (Cumulonimbus).
Anyone heard of the MP's second home expenses scandal? Well this just happens to be the geographical location of one such fiddle.
The story is that the MP for this area in London has bought a house using his 'second home' allowance. This allowance is intended to provide a home within easy distance of parliament for MP's who have constituencies outside of an easy commuting distance. This location is not a difficult journey from Westminster, and more to the point, the building has (allegedly) not been occupied by the MP at all.
Of course this has angered many people including a small group who decided that if the MP wasn't going to use the house, well they might as well do so themselves!
(Under UK law property left unoccupied and unused for a significant period may be taken over as living space by any person who has need. There are a strict set of rules governing this, and so it is not a free-for-all for the homeless. For example there must be evidence that a serious attempt to contact the owner with an offer of rent was made before, or shortly after occupation.)
Drove past here last week and there are signs of activity on the site. The front lawn has been restored and new gates erected.
Exactly what is going on I am unsure, but I will be going past again today and may find more changes.
I hope they are not going to knock the whole thing down. I find the building oddly attractive and so hope that whatever they do won't turn it into an eyesore!
The old petrol station closed ages ago, and then was left fenced off for several years before they tore it down.
After the tanks were removed, the owners surrounded the site with up-ended sewer pipe sections filled with hardcore to prevent it being used for parking, covered the lot with clay, sand, dry cement, and hardcore.
This was more than two years ago now, and the site was becoming an eyesore. The fences were collapsing, the lock on the gate broken, and the area was being used for fly-tipping.
A small group of local residents finding it impossible to contact the owners to have something done, decided enough was enough and took matters into their own hands. The fence was repaired (after a fashion) a new lock fitted on the gate, and began turning the site into a garden to be open to local residents as a space for relaxation.
Within days local people were donating plants, topsoil, tools, compost, turf, and generally lending a hand. The support for the idea was tremendous, local vicars, shop owners, professional gardeners and tree surgeons, have contributed. Even policemen were helping out in full knowledge that the use is technically a tresspass. (Nothing damaged on, removed from the site, and nothing broken gaining entry, so no criminality in UK law.)
The sewer pipes have been converted to planters, raised beds are being installed as donations of wood, topsoil and compost arrive, and the hardcore has been paritally covered with woodchip pathways. (The composting bin is running well too!)
Scrap metal and other dumped material is being pressed ad-hoc into service as a barbecue (work in progress), greenhouse (planned!), and other facilities.
In view of the land's previous use the 'garage' theme has been adopted, and old tyres from the local tyre fitters have been pressed into service a plant pots, and a mural (Of a tiger. This is sort of a clue as to the particular petrol company who last sold fuel fron this site.)painted on the wall of the co-op next door. (With express permission of course.)
At the time of writing the garden is now six and a half weeks old, and already it is yielding produce. (Two strawberries in fact!)
The gardeners have contacted the local city council, and have the support of several councillors, and are still attempting to contact the site owners with a view to obtaining official permission.
Hopefully the site will be allowed to continue as a garden space for the local community until such time as the site is redeveloped and building work begins.
A hardcopy pettition to that effect gained over 2000 signatures in under two days, and the online petition reached over 1000 'signatures' within hours of it's creation!
The area is open to anybody during the day, for rest, recration, and community events, and is usually not locked until dusk. (Depending on the weather.)
Much better than living next to a urban garbage dump!
This picture shows a view from the ancient Hollingbury hill fort, and even more ancient burial ground, to Hollington and Hastings some 30+ miles away.
Amply illustrating the the strategic location, the view also passes over the old Hestmoncuex observatory, showing the southernmost dome just below the Four Courts flats in Hollington.
The foreground (!) is cut horizontaly by Falmer Rd.
Sussex based photographer. Born near Lake District. (Would like to move back permanently!)
Also repair and restore classic film using (Argentic as the French call em') cameras.
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The bostal from cissbury ring
This is actually called broadwater top (where the sheep are grazing) which is a part of Tenants Hill farm.
On the right is vineyard hill (from roman times). The valley in the foreground was used by canadian soldiers as a rifle range during the second world war and is known as the rifle butts.
WOOOOOOOW!!!! Congratulations! Greetings from Gaeta, Lazio-Italy :)))
Great multiple exposures with excellent stiching.
Though I would technically point out this is a 'street' of Cumulus Congestus with a Cumulonimbus thrown in for good measure in the background. As a glider pilot, I would steer clear of these as they can develop into thunder clouds (Cumulonimbus).
Old Grammar School
Anyone heard of the MP's second home expenses scandal? Well this just happens to be the geographical location of one such fiddle.
The story is that the MP for this area in London has bought a house using his 'second home' allowance. This allowance is intended to provide a home within easy distance of parliament for MP's who have constituencies outside of an easy commuting distance. This location is not a difficult journey from Westminster, and more to the point, the building has (allegedly) not been occupied by the MP at all.
Of course this has angered many people including a small group who decided that if the MP wasn't going to use the house, well they might as well do so themselves!
(Under UK law property left unoccupied and unused for a significant period may be taken over as living space by any person who has need. There are a strict set of rules governing this, and so it is not a free-for-all for the homeless. For example there must be evidence that a serious attempt to contact the owner with an offer of rent was made before, or shortly after occupation.)
Drove past here last week and there are signs of activity on the site. The front lawn has been restored and new gates erected.
Exactly what is going on I am unsure, but I will be going past again today and may find more changes.
I hope they are not going to knock the whole thing down. I find the building oddly attractive and so hope that whatever they do won't turn it into an eyesore!
The old petrol station closed ages ago, and then was left fenced off for several years before they tore it down.
After the tanks were removed, the owners surrounded the site with up-ended sewer pipe sections filled with hardcore to prevent it being used for parking, covered the lot with clay, sand, dry cement, and hardcore.
This was more than two years ago now, and the site was becoming an eyesore. The fences were collapsing, the lock on the gate broken, and the area was being used for fly-tipping.
A small group of local residents finding it impossible to contact the owners to have something done, decided enough was enough and took matters into their own hands. The fence was repaired (after a fashion) a new lock fitted on the gate, and began turning the site into a garden to be open to local residents as a space for relaxation.
Within days local people were donating plants, topsoil, tools, compost, turf, and generally lending a hand. The support for the idea was tremendous, local vicars, shop owners, professional gardeners and tree surgeons, have contributed. Even policemen were helping out in full knowledge that the use is technically a tresspass. (Nothing damaged on, removed from the site, and nothing broken gaining entry, so no criminality in UK law.)
The sewer pipes have been converted to planters, raised beds are being installed as donations of wood, topsoil and compost arrive, and the hardcore has been paritally covered with woodchip pathways. (The composting bin is running well too!)
Scrap metal and other dumped material is being pressed ad-hoc into service as a barbecue (work in progress), greenhouse (planned!), and other facilities.
In view of the land's previous use the 'garage' theme has been adopted, and old tyres from the local tyre fitters have been pressed into service a plant pots, and a mural (Of a tiger. This is sort of a clue as to the particular petrol company who last sold fuel fron this site.)painted on the wall of the co-op next door. (With express permission of course.)
At the time of writing the garden is now six and a half weeks old, and already it is yielding produce. (Two strawberries in fact!)
The gardeners have contacted the local city council, and have the support of several councillors, and are still attempting to contact the site owners with a view to obtaining official permission.
Hopefully the site will be allowed to continue as a garden space for the local community until such time as the site is redeveloped and building work begins.
A hardcopy pettition to that effect gained over 2000 signatures in under two days, and the online petition reached over 1000 'signatures' within hours of it's creation!
The area is open to anybody during the day, for rest, recration, and community events, and is usually not locked until dusk. (Depending on the weather.)
Much better than living next to a urban garbage dump!
This picture shows a view from the ancient Hollingbury hill fort, and even more ancient burial ground, to Hollington and Hastings some 30+ miles away.
Amply illustrating the the strategic location, the view also passes over the old Hestmoncuex observatory, showing the southernmost dome just below the Four Courts flats in Hollington.
The foreground (!) is cut horizontaly by Falmer Rd.