Sleaford Maltings, Sleaford - November 2012

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In 1901 the whole complex was designed by H A Couchman, an Architect and Engineer working for Bass Ratcliff and Gretton Ltd. The malthouses at Bass's Shobnall Road site, also designed by Couchman, were the model for Sleaford, but the new malthouses incorporated considerable refinements including Read more

Wades Hill Works, Stoke-on-Trent - July and November 2012

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Wade Ceramics Ltd. are manufacturers of porcelain and earthenware, including animal figures for their Collectors Club, whisky flagons, and a variety of industrial ceramics. Wade Ceramics was established in 1867. It was originally made up of a number of different companies founded by various members Read more

Masticator (Meanwood Beck), Leeds - October 2012

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Many a laugh was had on this adventure, really enjoyed it, except when I had a welly breach! I have a few videos that I may bung up at some point of some of the funnier moments. Anyway, true to form we were late arriving, after a quick beer stop in the Primrose we ventured in and made our way along Read more

Opal 3, Leeds - October 2012

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Another from the Leeds meet, shortly after visiting Queen's Hotel we ventured across to Opal 3. Easy enough to get in thanks to Fudge's blagging skills. Some really nice views from here, shame it started raining. Read more