TEMPLE MILLS, HOLBECK - PARTIAL COLLAPSE

Post by **cnosni** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 2:03 am

Just simmering

Post by **cnosni** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 2:13 am

Phill_dvsn wrote: It's amazing how it's just gone bang with no warning isn't it Brandy? You usually get some warning signs, stress fractures e.t.c.The Y.E.P reporter was a little off the mark with the story yes.I guess there will be a a show of worried council officials statements, English heritage and all the big wigs concerened with this kind of thing.Over the next few weeks there will be pledges of this, pledges of that.After Christmas it will all be forgotten about and brushed under the carpet.Just like the York road library, Seaccroft grange e.t.c Definitely Phil,they ll be stood around in suits eating sandwiches and passing comment on the unfortunate demise of the mill.Chameleons right,lets see if we can use the YEPS bandwagon jumping to our own ends and start a campaign to do something.Something that strikes me about Secret Leeds is the enjoyment of wallowing in the past and how its all gone (yes,im as guilty as charged) and that we wish it was still here.well we do still do have this "past",its still her,and one prime example is in this unique grade 1 listed building.If no one makes a fuss (including the civic trust and their cucumber sandwiche eating meetings) then it will be swept away,and we will also be guilty of wringing our hands.We may have lost the skull battle,but what about a new one?

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 9:15 am

Absolutely Chris.I'm tinkering with the idea of doing some project around Holbeck over the coming months anyway.Some atmospheric shots of dark places.Photographing the every old and neglected parts that are only just still hanging in there before there gone for good.The Temple mills thing would be great to include too.

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 9:15 am

Absolutely Chris.I'm tinkering with the idea of doing some project around Holbeck over the coming months anyway.Some atmospheric shots of dark places.Photographing the every old and neglected parts that are only just still hanging in there before there gone for good.The Temple mills thing would be great to include too.

leedslily · Post by **leedslily** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 1:52 pm

Please do Phill! There are some amazing buildings in Holbeck - it's good that the area is getting a bit of a shakeup (credit crunch permitting), but I do worry about what will happen to some of the less 'gentrifiable' nooks and crannies. I've taken some pics myself over the years, but they're a very long way from your standard, and my exploration skills are a bit girly - there are some dark streets I wouldn't dare venture down, even in daylight!

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 2:49 pm

leedslily wrote: Please do Phill! There are some amazing buildings in Holbeck - it's good that the area is getting a bit of a shakeup (credit crunch permitting), but I do worry about what will happen to some of the less 'gentrifiable' nooks and crannies. I've taken some pics myself over the years, but they're a very long way from your standard, and my exploration skills are a bit girly - there are some dark streets I wouldn't dare venture down, even in daylight!

I second that motion!

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 3:00 pm

LOL. Thanks lily and Brandy.Yes that's an idea in the bag then.I like all those old ginnels around the viaduct. The old mills and stuff.I've got a few shots around there on my front page already. It would be good to use some archive pics too.http://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 3:10 pm

Phill_dvsn wrote: LOL. Thanks lily and Brandy.Yes that's an idea in the bag then.I like all those old ginnels around the viaduct. The old mills and stuff.I've got a few shots around there on my front page already. It would be good to use some archive pics too.http://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/ Phill check yer mail box ive got something for you mate

Phill_dvsn · Post by **Phill_dvsn** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 3:15 pm

Will do

Post by **chameleon** » Fri 12 Dec, 2008 11:25 pm

cnosni wrote: Phill_dvsn wrote: It's amazing how it's just gone bang with no warning isn't it Brandy? You usually get some warning signs, stress fractures e.t.c.The Y.E.P reporter was a little off the mark with the story yes.I guess there will be a a show of worried council officials statements, English heritage and all the big wigs concerened with this kind of thing.Over the next few weeks there will be pledges of this, pledges of that.After Christmas it will all be forgotten about and brushed under the carpet.Just like the York road library, Seaccroft grange e.t.c Definitely Phil,they ll be stood around in suits eating sandwiches and passing comment on the unfortunate demise of the mill.Chameleons right,lets see if we can use the YEPS bandwagon jumping to our own ends and start a campaign to do something.Something that strikes me about Secret Leeds is the enjoyment of wallowing in the past and how its all gone (yes,im as guilty as charged) and that we wish it was still here.well we do still do have this "past",its still her,and one prime example is in this unique grade 1 listed building.If no one makes a fuss (including the civic trust and their cucumber sandwiche eating meetings) then it will be swept away,and we will also be guilty of wringing our hands.We may have lost the skull battle,but what about a new one? All for it cnosni but from personal and frustrating experience, it's a tough nut. Even getting replies from people, let alone ones of any consequence is slower than the proverbial lethargy of Solicitors conveying a house! (For those who remember how long that could take).I'm never quite sure whether it's a case of they don't have the answer, don't want to tell you because they know nothing is going to be done by them or whether they hope to grind you down into giving in and going away!Phill mentioned (and has visited) The Grange in Seacroft, a Council owned property on the verge of extinction through inaction, not least attributable to weak contracts with the intended developer, allowing them seemingly to walk away from an undertaking, having of course completed the more lucrative aspects of their venture.