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Photo-a-Day  (Thursday, 9th August, 2012)

Lodges or lakes


Lodges or lakes
Lodges or lakes, part of the former High Brooks coal mine known locally as (Day Hey Pit), Brocksteads Road. Now owned by Garswood Hall Fishing Club.

Photo: Roger Whistlecroft  (Canon PowerShot A610)
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Comment by: Hugh Wilson on 9th August 2012 at 03:56

I'm always amazed at the speed at which nature takes over and creates something something so beautiful out of a disused industrial site.

Excellent picture.

Comment by: Ernest Pyke on 9th August 2012 at 07:21

Roger, it would be a loch if in Scotland and a tarn in the Lake District !!
Looks very peaceful and wonder what kinds of fish can be caught.

Comment by: Jenny on 9th August 2012 at 10:28

Lovely photo, looks so relaxing. ahhhh

Comment by: dirty harry on 9th August 2012 at 14:48

A good place to drown in if depressed.

Comment by: Dave Marsh on 9th August 2012 at 16:12

Good example of the thirds rule,Roger,a pleasant relaxing photo.

Comment by: Jean F (Wales) on 9th August 2012 at 21:57

That`s a bit naughty DH

Comment by: Ken R on 10th August 2012 at 01:13

Watch it D H some people may get tempted.

Comment by: Brian brown on 24th May 2013 at 10:45

these waters are known as the Middle Place lodges,most of the trees on view are what I planted in the mid 80's.

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