algy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Removed to prevent copyright infringement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I wonder how many of the Bridge St buildings are left? When did the glassworks close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 is it me or does bridge street look a lot steeper in the photo than it is now??? Thanks for the photos Algy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Peter, Original buildings in Bridge St. none on the left going up as the original buildings were knocked down in the widening completed in 1908 there are a few on the right, the Packet House, Royal Oak, seven Star'sand most continueing up the street until you arrive at Boots. Glass making started in Warrington in the Roman era, however there were glass making furnaces in the town in 1772, the first named company was owned by a Peter Seaman who had a factory in the town in 1781, by 1828 there were eight glassmakers one being Robinson's glass works that closed in 1933, the area was taken over by Joseph Crosfield & Son Ltd. Baz, Regarding Bridge Street I'm sure its an optical illusion, if you look carefully the buildings are leaning back, pretty sure the gradiant of the hill has always remained the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Peter,Original buildings in Bridge St. none on the left going up as the original buildings were knocked down in the widening completed in 1908 there are a few on the right, the Packet House, Royal Oak, seven Star'sand most continueing up the street until you arrive at Boots. Glass making started in Warrington in the Roman era, however there were glass making furnaces in the town in 1772, the first named company was owned by a Peter Seaman who had a factory in the town in 1781, by 1828 there were eight glassmakers one being Robinson's glass works that closed in 1933, the area was taken over by Joseph Crosfield & Son Ltd. Baz, Regarding Bridge Street I'm sure its an optical illusion, if you look carefully the buildings are leaning back, pretty sure the gradiant of the hill has always remained the same. What type of camera did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted February 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Dont remember Garry, it was such a long time ago although it does only seem like yesterday, Tempus Fugit!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 These photographs are so special, the boats at the glassworks is an astonishingly lovely image. My favourite up to now is still the Cross's shop, I absolutely admire the way that the photographer captured the eclectic nature of the shopfront and how the people are all blurred because of the long exposure he used (probably due to using plates etc) yet the items for sale and the building are nice and clear. Its like he has managed to capture the ephemerality of the peoples lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Blimey.... you eaten a dictionary or have you been watching that bloke on the old time music hall shows?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm just in an arty mood Baz, and able and confident enough to express myself in way which I feel is appropriate. Makes such a pleasant change from "its all coz of yourup" and "send the buggers back " don't you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 I had to google the definitions of 'eclectic' and 'ephemerality' PJ Yet again I find myself learning something new thanks to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thanks Algy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 looking back at my post Dizzy/Baz I think a glass of sancerre makes me a bit pompass (sic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 a bit hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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