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Saturday, 18 April 2020

Chim chim cheree


Oh, a touch of Mary Poppins: 'chim chiminey, chim chim cheree' - came to mind as I noticed Salts Mill's chimney prettily framed by one of the dark pink cherry blossom trees on Saltaire Road. Maybe in a few more days the blossom will be even further unfurled but I wanted to take advantage of the sunshine to get the photo. It may not last!

As I walked further up the hill, white blossom trees softened the wider view. Talking of white, I've noticed the stone of the mill chimney has started to look very white lately. I think it must relate to the repointing work that was done a few years ago. I guess some of the mineral salts have started to leach out of the mortar.


5 comments:

  1. What is underneath the chimney? What purpose did it serve at Salts Mill?

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  2. Blossom can soften even the harshest industrial scenes.
    Mineral salts, eh? Must be why my hair's turning whiter.

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  3. Spring blossoms can lighten our moods so nicely!

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  4. Beautiful spring photos of trees blossoming softens the turmoil in the world today.

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  5. That is certainly a tall chimney. I love cherry blossoms.

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