Contributions of the group All in The North

Ventilation

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:14 +0000

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The fan house at Duke Pit in Whitehaven was built in a castellated style on the hillside above the harbour. It is a scheduled monument. The first installation in this building was an 8ft diameter 1836 fan wheel which moved 23,000 cubic feet of air per minute. This was the first attempt at mechanical ventyilation in the Whitehaven coalfield. In 1870 it was replaced by a 36ft diameter Guibal fan to move 70,000 cubic feet of air per minute.

Quarry Bank Mill

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:33:12 +0000

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Quarry Bank Mill in Styal which was founded in 1784 by Samuel Greg for cotton spinning. It was designed to use water frames, which had just come out of patent, and the increased supply of cotton caused by the cessation of the American War of Independence. The mill was extended on several occasions in the 19th century with weaving introduced from 1836. The mill was given to the National Trust in 1939 and production continued until 1959. It is now open to the public with excellent demonstrations of various cotton processing machinery.

Bamburgh Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:39:35 +0000

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Iconic castle on the north east coast of England.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamburgh

Scarborough

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:33:03 +0000

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Class 185 Desiro unit arrives at Scarborough on a dark and damp summer day.

Rivelin Valley

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:54:19 +0000

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My youngest grandson (aged 12) has expressed an interest in photography so I have been taking him out for photo walks. This was taken by him on the Rivelin Valley trail in Sheffield.

Overflow

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:31:05 +0000

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This little stone bridge is over the leat overflow at Quarry Bank Mill in Styal which was founded in 1784. The channel carried water not required to power the mill back to the River Bollin below.

HWW: A wall on the Longshaw Estate

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:55:25 +0000

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The Longshaw Estate is a National Trust managed area of moorland, woodland and farmland in the Peak District National Park, on the outskirts of Sheffield.

visitpeakdistrict.com/business-directory/national-trust-longshaw-estate

Bluecoat clock

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:05:23 +0000

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In 1717, work began on The Bluecoat Hospital School, one of the first charity schools outside of London. The school, owned by The Chester Corporation, would house up to forty boarding boys at any one time who dressed in a distinctive blue uniform. The building is now occupied by the Chester Bluecoat Charity and is listed Grade II*

Cocoa House

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:46:57 +0000

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Whilst sitting on a bus in Chester I espied this sign through the window whilst we waited at the traffic lights.

This building dates from 1880 and was owned by a company that operated four such establishments at one time. It was a part of the temperance movement offering an alternative to pubs. As with most temperance businesses it closed in the first half of the twentieth century, In an ironic twist the premises now house a bar.

HBM at Washington Old Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:55:40 +0000

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Washington Old Hall in the North East of England is the ancestral home of George Washington's family. George never lived there, the family emigrated before he was born. Now a National Trust property. Happy Bench Monday, everyone and have a great week!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Old_Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/washington-old-hall

Washington Old Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:10:05 +0000

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Washington Old Hall in the North East of England is the ancestral home of George Washington's family. George never lived there, the family emigrated before he was born. Now a National Trust property.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Old_Hall
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/washington-old-hall

The Longstone Lighthouse on the Farne Islands

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:57:08 +0000

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Off the North East coast at Seahouses, best known for the 1838 wreck of the Forfarshire and the role of Grace Darling, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, in rescuing survivors. She was incredibly courageous but sadly died of tuberculosis a few years after the rescue, aged 26. I give links to the story below for anyone who may be interested.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longstone_Lighthouse
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Darling

Farne Islands

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:52:05 +0000

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The boat waiting to take us back to the mainland

Seahouses

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:40:47 +0000

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Fishing boats at Seahouses, a fishing port in Northumberland and starting point for a visit to the Farne Islands

HBM: Benches at Chillingham Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:08:09 +0000

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In Northumberland, supposedly one of the most haunted houses in England. There is an air of evil in the torture chamber. On that note, I hope you have a happy Monday.

chillingham-castle.com

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chillingham_Castle

HFF: St Mary's Lighthouse

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:11:34 +0000

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On St Mary's Island at Whitley Bay in the North East of England. Happy Fence Friday!

To the sluices

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:08:19 +0000

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Towpath bridge over the river channel leading to the sluices above Dutton locks on the River Weaver in Cheshire. This is a replacement of an earlier wooden structure.

HBM: A bench in the Longshaw Estate

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:45:05 +0000

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Brodsworth Hall & Grounds

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:10:55 +0000

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An English Heritage property with lovely grounds in Doncaster.

Brodsworth Hall & Grounds

nobody@ipernity.com (John Cook) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:10:35 +0000

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An English Heritage property with lovely grounds in Doncaster.