26 August 2025

Extras

The old Slaithwaite Road

All I have for you today is five more images from my visit to Slaithwaite and its environs. I toyed with the idea of sharing some thoughts about Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce. Then I considered reflecting on Fatty Trump's vindictive targeting of  Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. Another idea was to have a closer look at Nigel Farage and the eerie rise of The Reform Party here in Great Britain. Perhaps I could write about the day I met Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd or sleeping in a tent on Lindisfarne when it rained heavily all the following day. Possibly another "Quiztime" or how it is when a lovely English summer starts to turn to autumn... But no - just five more pictures from yesterday's adventure - thirty miles north of here...
Laund Farm with Meltham Cop behind

A view of Deer Hill reservoir

An old bank in Slaithwaite - now a restaurant

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Slaithwaite

35 comments:

  1. Good choice YP. I am not sure I could have coped with your alternative options.

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    1. I realise that you are very sensitive JayCee so I am pleased I did not unhinge you.

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  2. The canal shot is particularly scenic.

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  3. You can get the train to Marsden and walk back on the canal to Huddersfield.
    Do you know Slawit Phil?

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    1. Was he the guy with the long grey beard - feeding the pigeons?

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  4. I wish I had that many ideas for posts.

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    1. You never seem to dry up Red - there's always something you can write about.

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  5. What is Meltham Cop? Lovely photos.

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    1. It's just that distinctive hill Pixie. "Cop" is another name for a hill.

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  6. Beautiful country!

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  7. Great photos of England's very diverse countryside. I always fall for pictures of canals, but Melrham Cop is remarkable (natural or man made?)

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    1. It is natural TM. I tried to find out if it had ancient significance but discovered nothing.

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  8. And here I was, waiting with baited breath for your thoughts on Taylor Swift's engagement... NOT!
    Thank you for these additional photos. Meltham Cop looks an unusual formation; I suppose it is not manmade?

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    1. No, Meltham Cop is not manmade and I hope that Taylor and Travis will be very happy together. Perhaps they will buy a little cottage in the countryside and raise goats.

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  9. I would love to read the Dave Gilmour anecdote YP. You met a guitar genius.

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    1. Oh you know me Dave, I don't like to brag!

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  10. You've pinched my ideas for a post. Love the canal shot. .

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    1. Oh! Were you going to write about Taylor and Travis?

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  11. I'm glad you stuck to Slaithwaite photos, the world sits heavy on our shoulders at the moment.

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    1. Most people seem to feel that way Thelma.

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  12. I thought you would share your thoughts about Sheffield Wednesday's win over their rivals Leeds Utd. What a victory!

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    1. It was a fantastic result Debbie but I support Hull City.

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  13. Five pictures worth looking at. Far better than anything Trump related, unless you are announcing his funeral.

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    1. That will be a joyous day... but who will follow him?

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  14. Your photos embiggened show a lot more detail. Nice.

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    1. Thank you for the compliment Andrew. Are you after money?

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  15. I'm glad you showed us more of your photos of your last walk. Much more enjoyable than your alternatives, though I have to agree with River's last comment!

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    1. Sometimes you have to turn away from the horrors.

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  16. I'd much rather see your beautiful photos than read anything else about Trump.

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  17. I'd rather look at your photos than hear one word about Swift or The Felon. Thanks for sharing these.

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  18. Life is all about choices, great choice today.You and Mrs. P, could take a holiday on a narrow boat. They do look relaxing.

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