Some aspects of the scene are unchanged today - most of the physical buildings remain. There has, however, been a change of mood, something almost imperceptible that says this is 40 years ago and not today. It could be the genesis of a new game - Spot The Era
Author: Alan Burnett
Paper Hanging
Some people read the paper, some try and understand the meaning of life, George II and Elvis Presley both died there .... and photographers look for shapes and patterns and textures.
Well Done That Town
The shop names and the shape of the cars may be different, and flat caps and plastic rain hoods abound; but the scene is still recognisable. In many places, the modern equivalent would be a pale shadow of commercial enterprise, but not Brighouse. Well done!
Gladys In The Garden
It's Mother's Day, so who else but my mother, Gladys. This photograph will have been taken sometime around 1953, just after we had moved to Northowram. I would have been about five at the time. What memories, Mam.
The Stealthy Hebble
The Hebble Brook stealths its way through the bottom end of town - sometimes overground, sometimes underground, usually hidden. When it does break the surface it adds curves and fluidity to a perpendicular landscape.
The Chauffeur
It's said that early photographers were accused of stealing people's souls when they took photographs of them. This, of course, is nonsense as we all know that it is 5G masts and modern vaccines that steal souls. It never ceases to amaze me, however, that for a few pence you can buy an old photo … Continue reading The Chauffeur
The Pompous Seagull
I'm not sure what to say about this one - but it seems to work. This is mainly due to the coiled rope and the rather pompous seagull. It would make a good name for a pub, that would: "The Pompous Seagull"
Perfect Feathers
Watching the bird feeder carefully. Patiently waiting its turn. Showing off its perfect feathers. What a lovely creature.
///apps.identifies.bobsleds
Not everything is black and white. I decided to check the @what3words code for the place I took this photograph from. It was ///apps.identifies.bobsleds. I don't think I'd fancy coming down that slope on a bobsled. Not everything is black and white.
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