The Past



The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

L. P. Hartley   1895-1972 

Monday 2 August 2010

My World Tuesday



My World is one where industry in the shape of engineering and cotton manufacture played a very important place in our lives and in our culture. Sadly the industries are no longer important but reminders are still with us.

Here at the Burrs Country Park is a reminder of our industrial past - machinery dating back to the 19th century.




The park is situated near to Bury centre on the site of now demolished mills - it houses a visitor centre and a canoe training centre.

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5 comments:

??? said...

I love big machines, especially old ones. They have a certain kind of elegance. Love the photo.

GalleryJuana said...

machine parts fascinate me when they are sitting lifeless and disconnected. Otherwise, they scare me.

great idea to put them in a park with a bit of history.

Photo Cache said...

wonderfully captured image. i wonder what that tool is used for.

have a lovely week.

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EG CameraGirl said...

Are the mills totally gone now? I bet that many of the old machines are interesting to photograph. I hope lots of examples of the machinery are on display somewhere for all to see and enjoy.

BraCom said...

Interesting photo, nice colors and composition

Regards, Bram

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