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North Weald Redoubt was built in the late 1800’s as the first stage of a Military Defence Line against any invasion of England. It was used to store ammunition to protect London if war ever broke out. Now fast decaying and being taken over by the brambles it’s still an
Inside the church you can see that some work is needed to bring the Church into pristine condition, but the church boasts a nice collection of stained glass and an attractive altar. Here’s a picture of the chancel including the altar: Looking around I came across the following wooden box
So, as you walk through the gate you are actually approaching the rear of the church. Walking round the front of the Church (where the West Tower is) you pass the original door which is no longer used. Coming round the Tower you see the South Porch which was rebuilt
At the weekend I headed out towards North Weald – I had a particular target for some old derelict premises I wanted to photograph – more on that later this week. On my way, and out of the corner of my eye I spotted a church I had not noticed
Before I took up photography I wouldn’t have a clue what the following creature was – indeed – I’d probably have grimaced and wafted it away. Finding these is reasonably easy if you know where to look – photographing them is a little more tricky! This specimen was taken by
Along with the leather jacker were some old beer bottles. Just like the leather jacket the local spiders had taken a liking to these as well.
Continuing my investigation of the stables at Little Canfield I came across this leather jacket: It reminded me of my own black leather jacket, very similar to this that was my pride and joy as a teenager – it protected me from a severe kicking from a lunatic and kept
Back to some dereliction… Heading out of Great Dunmow towards Stansted you come across a small village called Little Canfield. There’s a lot of new build housing going up here and all the way across to Takeley, but, clinging on at the edge of the development are these derelict stables.
Just down the road from the Almshouses in Little Easton you’ll find a lake with many Ducks and Canadian Geese on it. Its a fishing lake and has many fishing seats dotted around it – here’s spot 16: Who wouldn’t want to do a spot of fishing from here?
I was lucky enough to be in Little Easton at sunset last Friday and was delighted with how this picture came out These were built around 1716 to house 4 poor widows, A yearly rent of £20 was to be charged equally amogst the four Almswomen.
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