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Leek, Brindley Mill, Alton, Moorlands farm park, Tutbury. These are located in Staffordshire.

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• Photos of Leek, Staffordshire, England.
Leek is in North Staffordshire, Leek is surrounded by some of the finest moorland and dale scenery around. It has had a lengthy history and retains a number of old buildings, some from the textile industry, and a traditional open market called "the butter market"
The Nicholson Institute houses an museum,art gallery and the county library.
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 Photo Description : The Nicholson war memorial
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This great monument is located on derby street in the town centre, It is built of Portland stone and was erected by Sir Arthur and Lady Nicholson in memory of their youngest son who was shot by a sniper in the first world war.
This is the first thing you see as you enter Leek from Derby.
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 Photo Description : Edward the confessor church
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Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is the Parish church of Saint Edward the Confessor located on Church street in Leek.
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 Photo Description : Edward the confessor church
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Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is the Parish church of Saint Edward the Confessor located on Church street in Leek, This photo taken through it's archway.

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 Photo Description : The market square
Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is Leek's market square with it's magnificent lamp in the centre. On this day there was a parade marching through and around the town centre, In this photo they are walking towards Church street.
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 Photo Description : Butter market building
Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is the Butter Market, this building was built in 1897.

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 Photo Description : Greystones tea rooms
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is Greystones Tea room on Stockwell street, It is one of the oldest buildings in the town built in the late 17th Century. It was the former home of Joshua Nicholson, a wealthy silk manufacturer.
The building you can see at the back/right is the Nicholson Institute.
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 Photo Description : The Nicholson Institute
Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is the Nicholson Institute which houses the art gallery and library. It was built 1882-1884 and is decorated very ornately, see next two photos.
This building was a gift to the town by Josha Nicholson.

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 Photo Description : The Nicholson Institute - Close up of detail
Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is on the left side of the building
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 Photo Description : The Nicholson Institute - Close up of detail
Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is to the right of the building.

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 Photo Description : The Nat West bank building
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This magnificently decorated building is the Nat West bank in the town centre.
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 Photo Description : The Roebuck pub
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Date photo taken : 22nd July 2001
Other Information : This is the Robuck pub on Derby street in the town centre it was built in 1626 as a coaching inn.



• Photos of Brindley Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, England.
James Brindley was a famous canal engineer who built a water powered corn mill in 1752. He was the engineer on the Trent & Mersey Canal (amongst others), one of his greatest achievements being the Harecastle tunnel which is 2900 yards long. He is actually buried in the churchyard at Kidsgrove (where Harecastle Tunnel is).
At this museum you can learn all about the mill and even see some Barley being milled using the water wheel. This mill was restored in 1974. James worked in Leek between 1742 and 1765.
Brindley mill is located on the A523 Leek to Macclesfield road.
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 Photo Description : The water wheel in motion
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is the water wheel in action.

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 Photo Description : The flywheel inside the mill
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This flywheel is located on the end of the shaft that the wheel is attached to which then drives the vertical shaft which rotates two mill stones on the floor above.
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 Photo Description : The mill stones
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is the top of the shaft which drives the mill stone on the left. The hopper to the left is, in this case full of Barley grains.

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 Photo Description : The view from the mill window.
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is the view from the top window, looking over the river Churnet and the weir which was built to raise the level of the water to a sufficient height to drive the water wheel.
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 Photo Description : The top of the wheel viewed from the mill window.
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is a view of the top of the water wheel taken from the top window.

• Photos of Moorlands Farm Park, Staffordshire, England.
The Moorlands Farm Park is a rare breeds animal farm and is located at Ipstones edge in Stoke-on-Trent. Here you can see a wide range of animals such as sheep, Goats, Ducks, geese, Donkey's, Owls etc. It is surrounded by great scenery and there is a Tea shop and Bed and Breakfast if you want to stay there. It would make an ideal place to stop and visit the surrounding attractions such as Alton Towers, Bakewell, Buxton and Dove Dale. This is a great place for both children and adults to visit.

Please give your support to this farm, The recent foot and mouth problems in England have effected the amount of visitors to this farm, This farm IS OPEN.

Telephone (01538) 266479 for more information.
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 Photo Description : Horses with moorland in background.
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is a view from the picnic area at the farm. As you can see it is very nice countryside.
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 Photo Description : Sheep with moorland in background.
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is a view from the bottom area of the farm.

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 Photo Description : Peacock
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is one of many birds you can see here.
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 Photo Description : Falcon
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : This is one of many birds you can see here.

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 Photo Description : Two ducks and a cat
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : These two ducks are obviously local characters as they keep following you around, Very tame. Also this very friendly cat called Emma seemed to tag along with them. Here they are together next to the picnic table.
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 Photo Description : Geese
Date photo taken : 29th July 2001
Other Information : These are some of many birds you can see here.


• Photos of Alton, Staffordshire, England.
Alton is probably best known for being the location of Alton Towers but it has many other things to offer such as the Churnet valley.
If you have never heard of Alton towers then you probably don't live in England, If you would like to know what it is then click HERE
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 Photo Description : Wonderful photograph of flowers
Date photo taken : 15th July 2001
Other Information : These are some old houses on Castle hill road, which as you might have gathered leads to Alton castle which is currently being renovated (see next photo)
I took this photo because the flowers looked very attractive, A typical English scene!

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 Photo Description : Alton castle
Date photo taken : 15th July 2001
Other Information : This is Alton Castle which is being renovated here, The castle can clearly be seen as you approach Alton from the South on the B5032 road.
Bertram de Verdun built the medieval castle in 1176 .
It is currently (since 1996) a residential youth centre for children who e from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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 Photo Description : St. Peters church
Date photo taken : 15th July 2001
Other Information : This is Saint Peters Church in Alton
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 Photo Description : High street in Alton
Date photo taken : 15th July 2001
Other Information : This is looking down High street.
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 Photo Description : High street in Alton
Exact map location : Click HERE
Date photo taken : 15th July 2001
Other Information : This photo is looking down High street, I am standing outside the White Hart pub.

• Photos of Tutbury, Staffordshire, England.
Tutbury is a historical village dominated by the remains of Tutbury castle, Where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned twice.
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 Photo Description : Tutbury castle main entrance.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is the main entrance to the castle grounds dating from the 14th century.
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 Photo Description : Country side view from Tutbury castle main entrance.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is the view you get from the main entrance.
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 Photo Description : The south Tower at Tutbury.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is the view from the base of the South tower.
The tent on the lawn is in preparation for a jousting event which is happening tomorrow!

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 Photo Description : View from South Tower window.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is the view of tutbury through a window opening in the South tower.
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 Photo Description : The Main Hall
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is a view of the main hall & the tea room.

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 Photo Description : Inside the Main Hall
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is a view inside the main hall, next to the tea room.
How it would have looked in the 15th Century.
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 Photo Description : Inside the Main Hall
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is a view inside the main hall, next to the tea room.
How it would have looked in the 15th Century.

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 Photo Description : The North Tower at Tutbury.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is a view of the North tower.
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 Photo Description : The North Tower at Tutbury-Close.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is a view of the North tower close up, You will have to scroll to view the whole image.

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 Photo Description : Top of North Tower at Tutbury.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is the view from the top of the North tower ,looking towards the main hall.
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 Photo Description : Old graffiti in the North Tower stairwell.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is some of very old graffiti you see on the walls of the stairs as you climb up the North Tower.
This one appears to be Mayer Derby, Mary I 1844.

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 Photo Description : Old graffiti in the North Tower stairwell.
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is some of very old graffiti you see on the walls of the stairs as you climb up the North Tower.
This one appears to be John Evans 1797.
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 Photo Description : Ye olde Dog & Partridge pub
Date photo taken : 3rd August 2001
Other Information : This is the Ye Olde Dog and Partridge pub on the High Street in Tutbury village.


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