https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/album/1312984 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/123/41/8F/692033.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/album/1312984 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:45:08 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53385998/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-21,doc-53385998 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:09:25 +0000 2024-10-17T19:14:06+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53385998/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/98/53385998.d86fe59b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Fallen Moon ,sculpture on a three week visit to Bridgwater Docks (See Pip) attracted large crowds, especially on night market days,<br /> This view is looking towards the crowds outside the dockside Public House, (Admirals Landing)<br /> <br /> Large view required for details, HWW! to all!<br /> <br /> Constructed in 1841 by the Bristol and Exeter Railway Company, Bridgwater Docks served as a major gateway between Somerset and the Bristol Channel<br /> For more than a century, the port handled commodities including: Coal, Timber, Brick & tile and Stone, Commercial shipping ended in the 1970s</div> Moonlight and Market. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53385998/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/59/98/53385998.d86fe59b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Fallen Moon ,sculpture on a three week visit to Bridgwater Docks (See Pip) attracted large crowds, especially on night market days,<br /> This view is looking towards the crowds outside the dockside Public House, (Admirals Landing)<br /> <br /> Large view required for details, HWW! to all!<br /> <br /> Constructed in 1841 by the Bristol and Exeter Railway Company, Bridgwater Docks served as a major gateway between Somerset and the Bristol Channel<br /> For more than a century, the port handled commodities including: Coal, Timber, Brick & tile and Stone, Commercial shipping ended in the 1970s</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53369502/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2026-07-05,doc-53369502 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:58:29 +0000 2024-10-17T19:01:44+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53369502/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/02/53369502.95707bad.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A look back to the Fallen Moon ,in Bridgwater Docks <br /> i stood behind a lady taking a shot on her phone and it felt like an opportunity for some unusual foreground interest!<br /> <br /> The Fallen Moon is a creation by artist Luke Jerram, <br /> Created from NASA data, the sculpture is a giant 10m diameter replica of the Moon, presented on water. The artwork is 350,000 times smaller than the real Moon with each centimetre of the internally lit sculpture describing 3.5 km of the Moon’s surface. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA award winning composer Dan Jones.<br /> <br /> Large view recommended and thanks for the visit!</div> I&#039;m on the Phone! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53369502/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/95/02/53369502.95707bad.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="158" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A look back to the Fallen Moon ,in Bridgwater Docks <br /> i stood behind a lady taking a shot on her phone and it felt like an opportunity for some unusual foreground interest!<br /> <br /> The Fallen Moon is a creation by artist Luke Jerram, <br /> Created from NASA data, the sculpture is a giant 10m diameter replica of the Moon, presented on water. The artwork is 350,000 times smaller than the real Moon with each centimetre of the internally lit sculpture describing 3.5 km of the Moon’s surface. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA award winning composer Dan Jones.<br /> <br /> Large view recommended and thanks for the visit!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53272942/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-14,doc-53272942 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:36:38 +0000 2026-03-13T18:15:51+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53272942/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/29/42/53272942.275512fb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A day of Sun and showers ended with a brief but spectacular sunset</div> Evening Sky <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53272942/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/29/42/53272942.275512fb.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A day of Sun and showers ended with a brief but spectacular sunset</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53187952/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-28,doc-53187952 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:33:39 +0000 2024-11-20T19:50:18+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53187952/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/52/53187952.45392a1a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The River Parrett at theTown Bridge captured from the Black Bridge, Bridgwater,<br /> <br /> Specailly made fireworks know locally as Squibs!<br /> <br /> Wishing Ipernity, its members and visitors A Happy and Healthy New Year!</div> Happy New Year <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53187952/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/52/53187952.45392a1a.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The River Parrett at theTown Bridge captured from the Black Bridge, Bridgwater,<br /> <br /> Specailly made fireworks know locally as Squibs!<br /> <br /> Wishing Ipernity, its members and visitors A Happy and Healthy New Year!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53182750/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-21,doc-53182750 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:09:57 +0000 2023-03-08T08:41:18+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53182750/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/27/50/53182750.05e68573.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A rare occurrence and this was the last time we had snow of any quantity, <br /> The daffodils had already started to flower!<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all!</div> Bridgwater Snow! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53182750/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/27/50/53182750.05e68573.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="157" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A rare occurrence and this was the last time we had snow of any quantity, <br /> The daffodils had already started to flower!<br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53180604/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-19,doc-53180604 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:41:08 +0000 2025-12-13T11:53:45+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53180604/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/04/53180604.c171f16b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Courtesy of my daughter in law, and most enjoyable cakes they were!<br /> <br /> Merry Christmas !</div> Christmas Cupcakes! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53180604/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/06/04/53180604.c171f16b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Courtesy of my daughter in law, and most enjoyable cakes they were!<br /> <br /> Merry Christmas !</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53153038/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-12-11,doc-53153038 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:23:56 +0000 2024-10-17T18:51:37+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53153038/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/38/53153038.ff40a40d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Taken on a still October evening with people looking across Bridgwaters old dock towards a night market on the opposing quay! (from where this was taken)<br /> <br /> A large view may be worthwhile,,,,,,,,HFF and a good weekend to all!<br /> <br /> Possibly not around much in the morning will catch up on my return!</div> Evening crowds! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53153038/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/30/38/53153038.ff40a40d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="156" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Taken on a still October evening with people looking across Bridgwaters old dock towards a night market on the opposing quay! (from where this was taken)<br /> <br /> A large view may be worthwhile,,,,,,,,HFF and a good weekend to all!<br /> <br /> Possibly not around much in the morning will catch up on my return!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53153102/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-18,doc-53153102 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:06:17 +0000 2022-04-06T11:20:04+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53153102/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/02/53153102.68830262.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="147" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Town Bridge is the oldest of the six bridges that cross the River Parret in Bridgwater,<br /> It has a span of 75ft, was completed in 1883. <br /> <br /> HWW and a good remainder of the week!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Large may be better!</div> Town Bridge <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53153102/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/02/53153102.68830262.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="147" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Town Bridge is the oldest of the six bridges that cross the River Parret in Bridgwater,<br /> It has a span of 75ft, was completed in 1883. <br /> <br /> HWW and a good remainder of the week!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Large may be better!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53134932/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-11-03,doc-53134932 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:34:25 +0000 2025-10-02T10:48:37+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53134932/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/32/53134932.751714aa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A capture from my Panasonic pocket camera, This is West Bower Manor (also known as Durleigh Manor) taken from the western bank of Durleigh Reservoir,<br /> <br /> The principal surviving element is a substantial 15th-century gatehouse in Decorated-Perpendicular style, forming the north side of what was once a courtyard house. It features a rectangular plan with an east wing, polygonal turrets added later (with glass bearing initials possibly of Alexander and Margaret Hody), (Grok x)<br /> <br /> <br /> Large view welcome, ,,,,,,, HWW, to all!</div> West Bower Manor, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53134932/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/49/32/53134932.751714aa.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="179" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">A capture from my Panasonic pocket camera, This is West Bower Manor (also known as Durleigh Manor) taken from the western bank of Durleigh Reservoir,<br /> <br /> The principal surviving element is a substantial 15th-century gatehouse in Decorated-Perpendicular style, forming the north side of what was once a courtyard house. It features a rectangular plan with an east wing, polygonal turrets added later (with glass bearing initials possibly of Alexander and Margaret Hody), (Grok x)<br /> <br /> <br /> Large view welcome, ,,,,,,, HWW, to all!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53099214/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-10-06,doc-53099214 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:11:21 +0000 2023-01-26T15:18:52+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53099214/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/92/14/53099214.47d7c0bf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The town of Bridgwater, was founded in the year 1200 and St Mary Street was mentioned in documents at that time, it contains a line of fourteenth century cottages including the Old Vicarage Restaurant and hotel as an ex coaching stop, which was given in the sixteenth century by Edward de Chedzoy to be used as a vicarage and that was how it remained until around a hundred years ago.<br /> <br /> Parts of this building would have been in place during the Battle of Sedgemoor, fought just outside of the town, this was the last battle fought on English soil,<br /> Monmouth Rebellion battle, Somerset, UK, 1685,<br /> <br /> The roof tiles of the Pan Tile pattern were made in one of the many Brick and tile yards within the town,<br /> <br /> <br /> The Old Vicarage is now a thriving and popular business! HWW!</div> XIV Century <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/53099214/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/92/14/53099214.47d7c0bf.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The town of Bridgwater, was founded in the year 1200 and St Mary Street was mentioned in documents at that time, it contains a line of fourteenth century cottages including the Old Vicarage Restaurant and hotel as an ex coaching stop, which was given in the sixteenth century by Edward de Chedzoy to be used as a vicarage and that was how it remained until around a hundred years ago.<br /> <br /> Parts of this building would have been in place during the Battle of Sedgemoor, fought just outside of the town, this was the last battle fought on English soil,<br /> Monmouth Rebellion battle, Somerset, UK, 1685,<br /> <br /> The roof tiles of the Pan Tile pattern were made in one of the many Brick and tile yards within the town,<br /> <br /> <br /> The Old Vicarage is now a thriving and popular business! HWW!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52977592/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-06-26,doc-52977592 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:09:46 +0000 2024-10-17T19:48:02+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52977592/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/92/52977592.59ae14b3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Plenty of fences by night, An image taken at an evening market held in the surrounds of Bridgwater Docks/Marina,<br /> <br /> The evening light aided by a bright moon that danced between the clouds!<br /> <br /> HFF and nice weekend to all! ,,,,,,,, I would recommend a large view for detail,<br /> <br /> A song of the Moonlight, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dk9dujVeWE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dk9dujVeWE</a></div> Night Reflections. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52977592/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/75/92/52977592.59ae14b3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Plenty of fences by night, An image taken at an evening market held in the surrounds of Bridgwater Docks/Marina,<br /> <br /> The evening light aided by a bright moon that danced between the clouds!<br /> <br /> HFF and nice weekend to all! ,,,,,,,, I would recommend a large view for detail,<br /> <br /> A song of the Moonlight, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dk9dujVeWE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dk9dujVeWE</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52967888/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-06-15,doc-52967888 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:05:20 +0000 2023-01-26T15:21:08+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52967888/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/88/52967888.0d59ef9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">St Mary Street, from st Mary's Church, Bridgwater, on a dull January Day,<br /> <br /> Some of the buildings on the right-hand side are Grade two listed buildings (14th century) <br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to everyone, Large if possible please!</div> A January day, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52967888/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/78/88/52967888.0d59ef9b.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">St Mary Street, from st Mary's Church, Bridgwater, on a dull January Day,<br /> <br /> Some of the buildings on the right-hand side are Grade two listed buildings (14th century) <br /> <br /> HBM and a good week to everyone, Large if possible please!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52922046/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-05-06,doc-52922046 Tue, 06 May 2025 08:51:19 +0000 2024-03-07T13:08:57+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52922046/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/46/52922046.e9877db7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The wall on the right forms a part of the entrance to POW 44 camp Goathurst, Bridgwater, Italian pows were at Goathurst where they lived in new huts and were reasonably well looked after with about 500 men in each camp. In return for their good care, they were employed, mostly in agricultural work and could be seen walking freely around the town with their yellow patches on their backs. The camp later housed German pows, And as a child i well remember them visiting our village at North Petherton many were welcomed into houses for tea and cake, often swapping stories with my father, in return they brought ships in bottles and a small wooden car for me, <br /> We had two or three regular visitors sadly I have forgotten names,<br /> <br /> In 16.9 format so a large view perhaps, HWW!<br /> <br /> Link below to a BBC we page for anyone interested!<br /> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/02/a3936602.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/02/a3936602.shtml</a></div> Camp 44! <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52922046/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/20/46/52922046.e9877db7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="135" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The wall on the right forms a part of the entrance to POW 44 camp Goathurst, Bridgwater, Italian pows were at Goathurst where they lived in new huts and were reasonably well looked after with about 500 men in each camp. In return for their good care, they were employed, mostly in agricultural work and could be seen walking freely around the town with their yellow patches on their backs. The camp later housed German pows, And as a child i well remember them visiting our village at North Petherton many were welcomed into houses for tea and cake, often swapping stories with my father, in return they brought ships in bottles and a small wooden car for me, <br /> We had two or three regular visitors sadly I have forgotten names,<br /> <br /> In 16.9 format so a large view perhaps, HWW!<br /> <br /> Link below to a BBC we page for anyone interested!<br /> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/02/a3936602.shtml" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/02/a3936602.shtml</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52911404/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-05-03,doc-52911404 Sat, 03 May 2025 17:29:13 +0000 2025-01-26T15:24:38+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52911404/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/14/04/52911404.3f3150ba.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">No takers for the benches in Bridgwater High street a shot looking west late on a glum January afternoon,<br /> <br /> The sandstone buildings on the left form part of the Cornhill market! <a href="https://bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/around-and-about-the-town/the-cornhill/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/around-and-about-the-town/the-cornhill</a><br /> <br /> Large for details please, HBM and a lovely week</div> A quiet High Street <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52911404/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/14/04/52911404.3f3150ba.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">No takers for the benches in Bridgwater High street a shot looking west late on a glum January afternoon,<br /> <br /> The sandstone buildings on the left form part of the Cornhill market! <a href="https://bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/around-and-about-the-town/the-cornhill/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/around-and-about-the-town/the-cornhill</a><br /> <br /> Large for details please, HBM and a lovely week</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52892286/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-04-22,doc-52892286 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:03:57 +0000 2021-12-31T15:55:12+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52892286/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/22/86/52892286.609a4009.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="127" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Built in 1723 by the architect Benjamin Holloway for the Duke of Chandos, it was then called Chandos Street and is a superb example of Georgian architecture. At 11 Castle Street is the Bridgwater Arts Centre which was the first Arts Centre in Great Britain, set up in 1946 with help from the Arts Council. (mid image with small blue plaque) See Pip,,<br /> <br /> Large view for detail please, and HWW!</div> Georgian Architecture <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52892286/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/22/86/52892286.609a4009.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="127" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Built in 1723 by the architect Benjamin Holloway for the Duke of Chandos, it was then called Chandos Street and is a superb example of Georgian architecture. At 11 Castle Street is the Bridgwater Arts Centre which was the first Arts Centre in Great Britain, set up in 1946 with help from the Arts Council. (mid image with small blue plaque) See Pip,,<br /> <br /> Large view for detail please, and HWW!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52870878/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2025-04-13,doc-52870878 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:06:16 +0000 2024-10-15T14:02:07+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52870878/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/78/52870878.5d9843da.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Fallen Moon in Daylight , Many of these brick benches are built around the dock as a nod towards the towns Brick and Tile making history many of which were exported around the world from these docks. (Large view for detail as always) 1 note and 1 pip of night market from roughly the same place. HBM!<br /> <br /> The main products were the red bricks and Double Roman roof tiles, These products ended up all over the world: the Bronx in New York; China; Canada; Australia and New Zealand.<br /> <br /> The animal feed mill is now closed and the docks will be regenerated by the spring of 2026, The docks. which form the northern terminus of the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, were earmarked for a £5.2m regeneration as part of the £23.2m Bridgwater town deal.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A link for anyone who may be interested, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Brick_and_Tile_Museum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Brick_and_Tile_Museum</a></div> Brick Bench, 1 Note & 1 pip <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52870878/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/78/52870878.5d9843da.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Fallen Moon in Daylight , Many of these brick benches are built around the dock as a nod towards the towns Brick and Tile making history many of which were exported around the world from these docks. (Large view for detail as always) 1 note and 1 pip of night market from roughly the same place. HBM!<br /> <br /> The main products were the red bricks and Double Roman roof tiles, These products ended up all over the world: the Bronx in New York; China; Canada; Australia and New Zealand.<br /> <br /> The animal feed mill is now closed and the docks will be regenerated by the spring of 2026, The docks. which form the northern terminus of the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, were earmarked for a £5.2m regeneration as part of the £23.2m Bridgwater town deal.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A link for anyone who may be interested, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Brick_and_Tile_Museum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Brick_and_Tile_Museum</a></div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52724690/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2024-12-17,doc-52724690 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:18:42 +0000 2018-04-19T09:32:30+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52724690/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/46/90/52724690.ad194a5e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">West Quay, Bridgwater, The Fountain Inn, (note the date at the top), next building for many years had a dance venue on the first floor, the sign built into the brickwork lists it as the "Fisherman's Wharf" but known locally as "Oddfellows Hall" further down the green building was another pub "Kings Head"<br /> Merchant ships tied up on both sides of the river and steps for access can be seen built into the wall!<br /> <br /> A short history for anyone interested, <a href="https://bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/river-shipping/bridgwater-shipping/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/river-shipping/bridgwater-shipping</a><br /> <br /> A large view is best for details.</div> Home Town Walls, <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52724690/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/46/90/52724690.ad194a5e.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="136" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">West Quay, Bridgwater, The Fountain Inn, (note the date at the top), next building for many years had a dance venue on the first floor, the sign built into the brickwork lists it as the "Fisherman's Wharf" but known locally as "Oddfellows Hall" further down the green building was another pub "Kings Head"<br /> Merchant ships tied up on both sides of the river and steps for access can be seen built into the wall!<br /> <br /> A short history for anyone interested, <a href="https://bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/river-shipping/bridgwater-shipping/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/river-shipping/bridgwater-shipping</a><br /> <br /> A large view is best for details.</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52713834/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2024-12-05,doc-52713834 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:47:41 +0000 2024-10-15T13:38:00+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52713834/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/34/52713834.be872e94.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The inner basin of Bridgwater Docks, this is now a marina waiting for renovations to start,<br /> The lock gates in the foreground marks the start of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal at the other end (behind the moon) is a link to the outer basin and entrance to the River Parrett,<br /> Historic Port of Bridgwater that was operational between 1845 and 1971 (although boats operated from 1348),<br /> <br /> Pip1 = Banner about the artist, Pip 2 = The moon at night! HFF!</div> Fallen Moon in Daylight! (2 Pips) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52713834/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/38/34/52713834.be872e94.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The inner basin of Bridgwater Docks, this is now a marina waiting for renovations to start,<br /> The lock gates in the foreground marks the start of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal at the other end (behind the moon) is a link to the outer basin and entrance to the River Parrett,<br /> Historic Port of Bridgwater that was operational between 1845 and 1971 (although boats operated from 1348),<br /> <br /> Pip1 = Banner about the artist, Pip 2 = The moon at night! HFF!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52697930/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2024-11-19,doc-52697930 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:10:21 +0000 2024-11-19T09:59:05+00:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52697930/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/30/52697930.383b82f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Seen in a garden this morning, Mid November blossom,<br /> Not the best quality but taken on a cold, wet and very dull day at distance with my pocket camera,<br /> <br /> It will probably enlarge , HWW!</div> Autumn leaves and Spring Blossom <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52697930/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/79/30/52697930.383b82f3.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Seen in a garden this morning, Mid November blossom,<br /> Not the best quality but taken on a cold, wet and very dull day at distance with my pocket camera,<br /> <br /> It will probably enlarge , HWW!</div> Roger (Grisly) https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52666554/in/album/1312984 tag:ipernity.com,2024-10-22,doc-52666554 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:57:01 +0000 2024-10-17T19:01:03+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52666554/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/54/52666554.fbaab4db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Throughout history the world has been inspired by the moon and this moon is artist Luke Jerram's latest creation, In a corner of Bridgwater Docks before it should have started a nationwide tour.<br /> <br /> Storm Ashley sadly had other ideas and damaged the creation beyond repair, so all we have left are images, thank goodness for photography!<br /> <br /> HFF Friday, the fence is all around the dockside, A large view is much more rewarding!<br /> <br /> A beautiful link for Sight and Sound, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6EGsZdxpE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6EGsZdxpE</a></div> Fallen Moon. <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/grisleyreg">Roger (Grisly)</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/grisleyreg/52666554/in/album/1312984"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/65/54/52666554.fbaab4db.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="160" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Throughout history the world has been inspired by the moon and this moon is artist Luke Jerram's latest creation, In a corner of Bridgwater Docks before it should have started a nationwide tour.<br /> <br /> Storm Ashley sadly had other ideas and damaged the creation beyond repair, so all we have left are images, thank goodness for photography!<br /> <br /> HFF Friday, the fence is all around the dockside, A large view is much more rewarding!<br /> <br /> A beautiful link for Sight and Sound, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6EGsZdxpE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ6EGsZdxpE</a></div> Roger (Grisly)