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| Luddenden Valley in the rain. |
Yesterday afternoon, after one lot of rain had left and another was encroaching on the valley, I took a flask of coffee and sat and looked at the view.
In real life I could feel the wind. I could smell the air. I could see so much more than you can see with a brief glance at a photo.
The sheep here are fairly prominent but there are also lots of cows and some horses.
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| Oat's Royd Mill, Ludddenden. |
And down in the dip there's a big old mill - Murgatroyd's at Oat's Royd. It was built in 1847 for manufacturing Worsted (a good quality yarn made from the long strands in a wool fleece) and was incredibly successful because it relied on steam for power instead of water. Over time it was expanded and a huge number of people worked there. It closed in 1982 and now houses apartments. What a place to live! *
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| 30 DAYS WILD Today's Random Act of Wildness is to sit and look at the view. |
Today's random act of wildness was simply that, sitting and looking at the view and thinking how happy I am to be here.
13 comments:
People always say that you see the world best by walking, though I agree with you that it's necessary to sit and take it all in once in a while. You chose a pleasant spot to sit, even in the rain.
Just had to stop by your blog … beautiful views.
All the best Jan
A beautiful view. Thank you for the historical information about the mill and present use.
I've just been catching up on your 30 Days Wild, posts and I've really enjoyed reading them. Two wonderful views to sit and take in even in the rain which you make sound so soft and gentle. Rain to be enjoyed. I'm glad the old mill is still being used and hasn't been taken out of the landscape:)
Lucy, your pictures look like paintings. Lovely view and the rain adds to the atmosphere. Interesting history of worsted mill.
Wonderful views, but rather bleak looking for a summer's day! xx
Hello John. I think you get to know a place best by walking through it but sometimes it's good to stop and see what can be seen. I think when I am walking I am more aware of 'me' than when I am sitting. I pay a lot of attention to the ground at my feet while moving - partly because I get mesmerised by my footsteps and partly because I often have to check I am not going to slip or trip! So I miss out on the more-distant. When I sit and look, I can forget about that and pay better attention to what's there but which definitely isn't me!
Hello Jan. I'm glad you came to visit Loose and Leafy. Do call by again. I am taking part in the 30 Days Wild challenge - posting something about 'nature' for all the 30 days in June. I'm not quite managing ALL the 30 but am having a good ole bash at it so there are more posts than usual. (I don't think I could keep this up for a whole year!)
Hello Rich Tapestry. There are some wonderful views locally. I am very fortunate to live where I do.
Hello Rosie. The rain has, indeed, been gentle for the most part. It just seems at times as if there's rather a lot of it for June. Thunder is forecast for tomorrow. (Sunday) There are lots of old mills in the area. Some have been rescued (like this one) some have been pulled down and some are falling into ruins. I'm glad you are enjoying the 30 Days Wild posts. Please do keep visiting!
Hello Liz. A road runs through the middle of the mill buildings and I've been along it several times. Writing this post gave me the incentive to find out more about its history.
Hello Flighty. It's hard to think this is Junes, isn't it!
Oh my gosh, I think I could be very happy there!
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