Well... Sir Titus Salt's statue in Roberts Park and a cannon capable of peppering cannon balls everywhere! (I wrote about the cannons HERE.)
Also, in the background, the tower of Saltaire's URC church. Sadly the recent storms have apparently caused a large part of the ceiling plasterwork in the church to collapse inside. It happened overnight last week so thankfully no-one was injured but the church has had to be closed for obvious safety reasons. It looks as though it may be a while before it can be fully inspected and the necessary remedial work can be carried out. Hopefully the money can be found to restore it. These old buildings have so many problems. It's quite a tragedy as it is unique and beautiful inside.
Our local thatcher is called Mr Pepper, though I don't know if his work extends to plastering ceilings. Sir Titus seems to have turned his back on the problem.
ReplyDeleteIt used to be that that the big Münster in Hameln was heated on Sundays. Unfortunately huge amounts of condensed water ran down the high, cold vaulted stone roof in black rivulets. Since re-decoration the church now always remains cold. Normal 10AM Sunday services take place in the heated crypt. This also helps disguise how few are present, some 30 mostly elderly people. At Christmas the townsfolk come in droves and all 600 places are filled, and that twice.
ReplyDeleteI like the combined rounded shapes of cannon and domed roof.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame.
ReplyDeleteSad news. I pray and hope they find the funds to get all the repairs done.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the repair work happens quickly.
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