Author: SpinningStreak

When I was first shown into the computer classroom above I could not stop staring in amazement. Such an extraordinary building – and, yes, such a contrast with yesterday’s setting. Very different vibes going on here – but curiously just the same sense of harmony. I love them both.

I was told that this was the oldest continuously used classroom in England – over 400 years of it. Whether or not this was true (and I’m sure places like Winchester would contest it) it doesn’t hold good any more – sadly, it was decided that the building was no longer fit for purpose (!) and the new Academy chain closed it and offered it for sale.

There are, of course, multiple restrictions on what can be done with such an important listed building – so I am optimistic that it will one day reopen as some suitable museum. I certainly hope there will be public access.

Because they are just so important. I am lucky enough to work in an exciting, vibrant, super-functional structure and I am truly grateful for this every day. I do believe that ugly – or even just uninspired and boring – surroundings eat your soul away, bit by bit, without your even noticing!

This building happens to be modern. Until relatively recently I had another, very different, exciting workplace.

Maybe tomorrow!

too late! Oops. Was reading, and lost the time.

Never mind – à demain alors!

Unfiltered photo taken about 2pm today. Talk about grey…. Rather surprised to see that the Giant Loo Roll Holder was apparently operating its ‘flights’ earlier. Definitely not up for that one, but I did venture outside briefly – quite hard to stay upright in the wind tunnels near the sea.

I was taking a break from today’s business of sorting out my daughter’s flat. We’ve put it off for so long, but has to be done. Short bursts at a time seem the best answer.

I deliberately included those cast iron shells in the photo above. They are protected structures! Apparently they once stretched the length of the terrace but now only half a dozen remain. (Usual stories of being grubbed up for the war effort etc – I’m never so sure). I have seen admirers of Victorian cast iron taking careful photographs from the steps. I can’t say I see great beauty in them myself – but I do really love the passion and enthusiasm of humans with special interests in almost anything!

Images from the Argus. Not taken by me – I haven’t crossed the threshold all day. Definitely indoor time. I’m listening to Bert even now, though he has stopped the worst of his roaring. I’ve been keeping a sideways eye on the tree opposite – never seen it bend so low and would definitely reach us if it lost the battle…

The centre of the city was gridlocked earlier. Cars were taking over an hour to leave the car parks, just as people were trying to get home with their shopping. NOT fun. Apparently scaffolding had collapsed and the area was unsafe.

Much better to be in bed listening to the elements on the roof. Quite an improvement on noisy seagulls anyway- they are remarkably quiet..!