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January 21st
Had a pleasant surprise this morning from a Picture Agency as one of my images has been used on the front cover of a book by Italian author Valentian Pattavina titled La Libraia di Orvieto L'Ultima Eredita!! Italy during the Second World War in 1944.
December 9th
It's been quite some time since I posted anything, but I have been preoccupied with doing a little research on the various derelict houses that I have visited within the last few weeks; something I feel that I should have done beforehand but never got round to it!
To be honest, it's all become a little depressing at this present moment in time as some of the stories have been very sad and moving - more on that later...
Christmas letter dated 1955
The above letter was discovered in Tile Cottage, Pilson Green nr South Walsham.
September 1st
A return visit to yet another location somewhere in Norfolk; but this one is a little bit special as there is a splendid old 1930's fire engine tucked away in the corner!! It made a refreshing change to team up once again with my old chum, Steve Denby (check out Steve's Blog)
Photographs to follow at some stage ...
July 7th
170 mile trip today!! My journey through Norfolk takes me along the coast road all the way to Kings Lynn stopping off at various locations on the way.
The Heavens opened in Heacham (shame because I was then about to photograph an old derelict prefab bungalow next to the holiday park) It's a bit too far to make a return journey because I have a feeling that demolition is just around the corner - Bugger!
On the upside - a tip off from someone led me to an old hermits hut of which the location will definately be kept secret!!
May 30th
Visited an old derelict bungalow today with a fellow explorer and what an eyeopener it was too!! I had been itching to get out to this place as it has just been sold for twice the estimate price!! So many personal belongings just strewn across the floor. Even the electric was still on!!
Photographs to follow shortly...
May 5th
I had been waiting for what seemed like bloody ages for my half a dozen rolls of films to arrive all nicely sleeved and scanned. After making 3 phone calls for 'progress reports' I was assured that the order had been dispatched - I wasn't informed that the lab had 'screwed thing up!!' A 'machine malfunctioned during processing' which resulted in creases throughout the films and also a slight colour shift to top things off nicely:-> I shall refrain from 'naming and shaming' as the lab in question has decided to waiver the processing costs along with my next order. Thankfully most of the first floor shots of Bessingham Manor House are ok - thank God (as I wouldn't fancy my chances with that floor again!!).
On the subject of processing, whilst in Thetford a couple of weeks ago I decided to drop a roll of 120 into Studio 5; simply because I thought I would give them a try because it would save the hassle of keep sending them off all the time and my thoughts were that it would be nice to use someone relatively 'local'. Bad move - half the film came back scratched!! Didn't even put them into sleeves!!
Promising news to finish - I am fortunate to have been granted access to a particularly splendid building - details to follow shortly...
April 3rd
My third and final visit to Bessingham Manor House. I decided to take a look on the first floor this time, although the floorboards were very rotten and so had to proceed with extreme caution!! One of the rooms gave off a foul stench (no it wasn't Black Shucks aftershave); more likely toxic substances contained in half a dozen demijohns situated in the corner of a room!
This Manor House has an interesting history - brief report later...
Photographs to follow shortly...
March 15th
A trip to an old prefabricated derelict cottage today at Felthorpe. Fenced off and soon to be demolished in the next couple of weeks. Photographs to follow shortly...
March 10th
After 10 bloody weeks!! of a totally unproductive exploration schedule I was 'overjoyed' to once again return to the 'sticks' today. Sat Nav playing up and therefore having to rely on good old fashioned map reading skills didn't prove to be to much of a problem:-)
The subject - a lovely old derelict farmhouse, right off the beaten track. Peeling wallpaper too!!
The Chuggie.
February 15th
:-(
If I had a pound for everytime that certain individuals didn't bother to return my calls, reply to emails etc.. I'd be QUIDS IN!!
Can't rely on anyone these days unfortunately:-((
Discovered an old gnarled tree today and a quaint little cottage; will have to return at a later date though as the weather was naff.
February 6th
I strive to upload as many new photographs as possible, although whilst doing so I feel that I have somewhat overlooked many ealier images that require a little 'tweaking'.
I am therefore beginning the process of 'reworking' a selection from the Black and White Gallery.
February 2nd 2011
I thought that it was high time that I joined the 'blogging revolution'
Last month proved fairly inconclusive as far as producing any images are concerned (weather didn't help), however I am hoping that February is more promising.
Had a pleasant surprise this morning from a Picture Agency as one of my images has been used on the front cover of a book by Italian author Valentian Pattavina titled La Libraia di Orvieto L'Ultima Eredita!! Italy during the Second World War in 1944.
December 9th
It's been quite some time since I posted anything, but I have been preoccupied with doing a little research on the various derelict houses that I have visited within the last few weeks; something I feel that I should have done beforehand but never got round to it!
To be honest, it's all become a little depressing at this present moment in time as some of the stories have been very sad and moving - more on that later...
Christmas letter dated 1955
The above letter was discovered in Tile Cottage, Pilson Green nr South Walsham.
September 1st
A return visit to yet another location somewhere in Norfolk; but this one is a little bit special as there is a splendid old 1930's fire engine tucked away in the corner!! It made a refreshing change to team up once again with my old chum, Steve Denby (check out Steve's Blog)
Photographs to follow at some stage ...
July 7th
170 mile trip today!! My journey through Norfolk takes me along the coast road all the way to Kings Lynn stopping off at various locations on the way.
The Heavens opened in Heacham (shame because I was then about to photograph an old derelict prefab bungalow next to the holiday park) It's a bit too far to make a return journey because I have a feeling that demolition is just around the corner - Bugger!
On the upside - a tip off from someone led me to an old hermits hut of which the location will definately be kept secret!!
May 30th
Visited an old derelict bungalow today with a fellow explorer and what an eyeopener it was too!! I had been itching to get out to this place as it has just been sold for twice the estimate price!! So many personal belongings just strewn across the floor. Even the electric was still on!!
Photographs to follow shortly...
May 5th
I had been waiting for what seemed like bloody ages for my half a dozen rolls of films to arrive all nicely sleeved and scanned. After making 3 phone calls for 'progress reports' I was assured that the order had been dispatched - I wasn't informed that the lab had 'screwed thing up!!' A 'machine malfunctioned during processing' which resulted in creases throughout the films and also a slight colour shift to top things off nicely:-> I shall refrain from 'naming and shaming' as the lab in question has decided to waiver the processing costs along with my next order. Thankfully most of the first floor shots of Bessingham Manor House are ok - thank God (as I wouldn't fancy my chances with that floor again!!).
On the subject of processing, whilst in Thetford a couple of weeks ago I decided to drop a roll of 120 into Studio 5; simply because I thought I would give them a try because it would save the hassle of keep sending them off all the time and my thoughts were that it would be nice to use someone relatively 'local'. Bad move - half the film came back scratched!! Didn't even put them into sleeves!!
Promising news to finish - I am fortunate to have been granted access to a particularly splendid building - details to follow shortly...
April 3rd
My third and final visit to Bessingham Manor House. I decided to take a look on the first floor this time, although the floorboards were very rotten and so had to proceed with extreme caution!! One of the rooms gave off a foul stench (no it wasn't Black Shucks aftershave); more likely toxic substances contained in half a dozen demijohns situated in the corner of a room!
This Manor House has an interesting history - brief report later...
Photographs to follow shortly...
March 15th
A trip to an old prefabricated derelict cottage today at Felthorpe. Fenced off and soon to be demolished in the next couple of weeks. Photographs to follow shortly...
March 10th
After 10 bloody weeks!! of a totally unproductive exploration schedule I was 'overjoyed' to once again return to the 'sticks' today. Sat Nav playing up and therefore having to rely on good old fashioned map reading skills didn't prove to be to much of a problem:-)
The subject - a lovely old derelict farmhouse, right off the beaten track. Peeling wallpaper too!!
The Chuggie.
February 15th
:-(
If I had a pound for everytime that certain individuals didn't bother to return my calls, reply to emails etc.. I'd be QUIDS IN!!
Can't rely on anyone these days unfortunately:-((
Discovered an old gnarled tree today and a quaint little cottage; will have to return at a later date though as the weather was naff.
February 6th
I strive to upload as many new photographs as possible, although whilst doing so I feel that I have somewhat overlooked many ealier images that require a little 'tweaking'.
I am therefore beginning the process of 'reworking' a selection from the Black and White Gallery.
February 2nd 2011
I thought that it was high time that I joined the 'blogging revolution'
Last month proved fairly inconclusive as far as producing any images are concerned (weather didn't help), however I am hoping that February is more promising.
