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This is the gateway to a farmyard/scrap metal yard/garage - a
wonderfully exuberant and colourful gate.
I would hate to be the person who has to re-paint it!
I would hate to be the person who has to re-paint it!
It is composed of spanners, spark plugs, cog wheels, connectors, and bits of this and that.
I think it is great fun.
The yard itself is rather ugly, but tidy.
It is located to the left hand side of this very quiet country lane.
As the signboard indicates, on the right hand side, directly opposite,
I think it is great fun.
As the signboard indicates, on the right hand side, directly opposite,
is a rather wonderful old church - can you see how the tower has tilted?
It really does lean out to an alarming degree.
This big old church was built on marshy ground and, although it is considered safe, there is still some movement which occurs from time to time.
The tower has supports and an extra fillet of lead roofing has been inserted into the gap between the roof and the tower, but still it keeps slowly moving.
There are huge cracks in walls and a little rubble falls occasionally.
Despite all of this it is my all-time favourite church building and I would love to show you round.
I'll be posting about it soon.
It really does lean out to an alarming degree.
This big old church was built on marshy ground and, although it is considered safe, there is still some movement which occurs from time to time.
The tower has supports and an extra fillet of lead roofing has been inserted into the gap between the roof and the tower, but still it keeps slowly moving.
There are huge cracks in walls and a little rubble falls occasionally.
Despite all of this it is my all-time favourite church building and I would love to show you round.
I'll be posting about it soon.
Once again I am delighted to be joining in with Jan n Jer's Friday Fences.
For a wonderfully varied collection of fences please click on the link.
It certainly stands out!! I should post a picture of our front gates...think you'd giggle!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Hello Jane, Now you have us all intrigued - I could do with a giggle. I hope you post them..
DeleteReminds me of St. Andrews in Epworth, England. There the interior columns are leaning in a similarly alarming way.
ReplyDeleteHello Revrunner, Epworth is not too far away, I must trot over there sometime to visit St Andrew's. Thank you.
DeleteIt would make me very nervous to be inside a building that is falling down bit by bit!. That junk yard gate is wonderfully colorful and artistic! It must have taken a lot of time and effort to weld, organize and paint it.
ReplyDeleteHello Ms Sparrow, The things I do for the world of Blog! I love the church, the atmosphere is very special. I'm so glad you like the gate; I'm pleased that Friday Fences has made me appreciate it properly.
DeleteHopefully it's enamel paint, that's been baked on, and no one will have to paint it again for some time! However, it's so colorful and really put a smile on my face. It is an antithesis of the quiet lane somehow symbolizing our choices in life.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend, dear friend, XOXO
Hello Susan, I do hope that's what they did, it certainly looks well maintained although it has been there for a number of years. I love the many and varied ways in which people express their creativity. I hope you have a lovely weekend. xx
DeleteI thought at first that it was a fence to a day care centre!
ReplyDeleteHello Lesley, Bright, primary colours, fun shapes - I can see where you are coming from!
Deleteoh that is definitely wild and wacky just what one needs in the upcoming doldrums of summer.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, Isn't it wonderful to see such a big chunk of metal art. I would love to know about theperson who came up with that idea.
DeleteIf you don't mind and can remember, please let me know when you post about the church. I love what I see of it.
ReplyDeleteAnd that gate is wild and whacky...someone took a lot of pains to build it and paint it.
Hello Rose, I will be very happy to let you know - probably within the next few days - when I post about the church.
DeleteI'm really glad you like the gate, it always makes me smile.
Love that colorful fence! Very unique and a wonderful find.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see more of the church. It's charming with it's tilted tower.
Hello Carletta, So many people with so much creative talent, the world is a wonderful place!
DeleteI'll be posting about the church in the next few days.
What a fun gate! It would certainly brighten up a dreary rainy day in November, but it brings a smile at any time of the year.
ReplyDeleteHello Jenny, It is a very cheerful gate - I wonder how many people drive past and never realise what it is made up from - perhaps just wondering what a gate like that is doing there...
DeleteFabulous gate. Some people have the best ideas.
ReplyDeleteHello Ramona, I hope that whoever created it had as much fun as it gives to most who see it! Creative re-cycling.
DeleteYour saw tooth mat is the "pies de resistance". Well done. Has this gate been up your sleeve some time, or did you just find it? I couldn't have kept it secret more than a day.
ReplyDeleteHello Joanne, Thank you - I just couldn't resist adding that! I have known about the gate for years - but thanks to the world of blog I am looking around and fully appreciating things rather more. I photographed it the first week of May, then filed it for a rainy day. We had monsoon-type rain yesterday.
DeleteWhat a great gate! I love that they've used scrap metal to make it, how very appropriate.
ReplyDeleteHello LBM, I'd love to know how they got all the components - were they just lying around, a by-product of their business, did they buy them in by weight...
DeleteLove the colorful gate...very creative! Hope the bell tower on the church can be saved...its so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHello Jan n Jer, I thought it was about time I posted something other than my usual wonky fences - so I posted a wonky tower instead!
DeleteGreat fence. Enjoyed all the photos.
ReplyDeleteHello Nature in the Burbs, Thank you, I am really happy that you enjoyed seeing them.
DeleteOn closer inspection it's a very sophisticated design. Well done that man!
ReplyDeleteHello Cro, ..of course it could have been a woman who designed it. Whoever it was it is really nicely done. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it.
DeleteLove the wild and wacky design! What fun. Can't see the church photo (I sometimes have upload problems)
ReplyDeleteHello Marie, Isn't it great fun! Sorry about the church photo, I will be posting about the church later in the week, perhaps you'll be able to see it then. I know what internet problems are like, we have very slow connections here.
DeleteA business owner with a sense of humor! What a great advertisement. Will look forward to your guided tour of this old church--glad they're making an effort to keep it open. How old is it? Am sure there's some fascinating grave stones that hint at some great stories.
ReplyDeleteHello Faye, The church is around 12th century, with various bits added on here and there, upgrades and "improvements" at various times. Many gravestones are illegible now, more is the pity. I'll do my best to show you why I love the church building - but it is the atmosphere which I enjoy the most.
DeleteI love this and will go off to visit this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Dom, You won't be disappointed! x
DeleteThat fence is colorful. I like the old church. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Elna
Hello Elna, Thank you so much. Have a lovely weekend yourself.
DeleteWhat a clever idea for a gate! I agree...I wouldn't want to be the one to do the touch-up painting. I'll be looking for the church post.....
ReplyDeleteHello Meggie, I knew you would appreciate the creativity of the gate. The church is one I love for the atmosphere within, although the building is very beautiful too. The difficulty is trying to capture that with a camera!!
DeleteLook forward to seeing more of the old church!
ReplyDeleteHello Green Dragonette, It is very plain, very simple - but I love it. Most of all I love to feel the atmosphere within it - some places just have that special feeling. This one really does.
DeleteGreat pictures you show. Wishing you a good weekend. Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk
ReplyDeleteHello Hanne Bente, Thank you so much. Enjoy your weekend.
Deletewhat a fun fence that is and i love that church!
ReplyDeleteHello Tanya, I passed the fence again today - and still it made me smile. Thank you for calling by.
Deletei really love it. i love the color. so cheerful. i can say i would love to see that daily. happy! (:
ReplyDeleteHello Beth, I hoped you would enjoy it - I don't think I have seen anything else around here which is even half as much fun.
DeleteLovely gate, someone with great artistic flare must have thought of that. So cheerful. The scrap merchant does keep his area clean and tidy....unusual in these parts I have to say.
ReplyDeleteLovely church....we are fortunate to have beautiful churches and cathedrals all over UK:)
Hello Cheryl, I went past that yard again today - it is all exceptionally tidy with just the odd artistic touch...I wonder whether we have some famous metal-work artist hiding in deepest Lincolnshire.
DeleteWe have an amazingly rich and varied stock of beautiful church buildings. I love exploring them.
What a creative fence! Someone spent a lot of time on it.
ReplyDeletejanet
Hello Janet, I am still marvelling at how cleverly it was all put together. I would love to know what inspired them.
Deletea lil wacky is good sometimes! LoL! =)
ReplyDeleteHello Tricia, Thanks for calling by. I think that you are absolutely right - especially when the end result is both fun and practical.
DeleteO what a colourful entrance to the scrapyard.
ReplyDeleteHello Gerald, Isn't it great fun - and practical too.
DeleteWow Elaine this church is really beautiful! That tilted tower added more good look to the whole scenario. Nice shot and thanks for the visit too. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteKim, USA
Hello Kim, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it too. I hope your weekend is a lovely one.
DeleteIt is a darling gate and not easy to make...someone is very artistic. Love love the church..of course...I love all old churches in Europe. Happy day to have your son home safe and sound for a while. enjoy
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, Thank you! Jonny will be home this evening, I am already busy cooking and preparing a feast for him. It will be wonderful to have him home for a while.
DeleteHi Elaine, What a welcoming and attractive entrance to the scrap yard! Just to say I love the way you change your banner photo from time to time - It's such a pleasure to click on your blog to find another view of your beautiful garden :) Maggie xx
ReplyDeleteHello Maggie, Thanks, Maggie. Isn't it a wonderful entrance - someone really got creative. I would love to know who did it, what prompted them, etc. Whether they have done any others, perhaps..
DeleteWhat a happy gate.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, if I tilt my head and straighten the church, I can see that the tower is crooked. Otherwise, the tower is straight and your entire church is sinking.
Hello Mitch, You are quite right, it is a happy gate. I think the next door neighbours to the church should be worried, the brick wall between them won't stop it slipping into their garden sometime!
DeleteThat fence is certainly memorable!! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello. Enjoy your son't homecoming!
ReplyDeleteHello Danielle, It is certainly very bright.
ReplyDeleteThank you. We are all having a great time enjoying his stories of life in China; a lot has happened in a year.