Two views of Victoria Road in the snow:
Above, looking south from the canal bridge. Salts Mill is on the left and the stable block on the right, and in the distance you can see the tower of the Victoria Hall.
Below, looking north towards the river and park. The building on the left is the part of the stable block adjacent to the canal bridge. At one time the road used to continue straight down over a bridge across the river, but the bridge was demolished in the 1950s and that wall built (where the New Mill sign is), and now there's just a footbridge lower down.
These were taken on Friday morning, after it snowed gently for much of the day on Thursday. Friday dawned dry and crisp, though misty. Normally you'd be able to see Hope Hill above the trees. Only the main through routes are gritted so all the streets in Saltaire were iced over and vehicles were having a bit of bother. The snow was really crunchy underfoot. It was a lovely morning to be out walking and my trusty snow spikes and a stout walking pole meant I was safe from slipping.
There's something so adventurous and enjoyable about being safe but out in snow when there's very little of the usual bustle of cars and people. I like the monochromatic treatment of these two photos!
ReplyDeleteThe upper mono snap is so Victorian. You have caught the Saltaire atmosphere perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYou have more than we have - it has been raining or grey but no snow.
ReplyDeleteA terrific shot.
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