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Rochdale
Interesting places in Rochdale:| Bamford | Rochdale Exchange | |
| Rochdale Bus Station | Broadfield Hotel | |
| Sandbrook Park | Odean Rochdale | |
Rochdale is a large town in the north-west of England. With a population of 95,796 it is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester.
Rochdale is home to some spectacular scenery and the ever popular Hollingworth Lake is well worth a visit. Situated in the heart of the Pennines in the east of Rochdale Hollingworth Lake is a bustling country park that offers walkers some truly scenic routes.
Sport
Rochdale is home to Rochdale AFC and Rochdale Hornets. Rochdale AFC is the town's Football League club. It currently plays in League 2 of the Football League structure. It is perhaps most famous for its prolonged stay in the basement division of the Football League. However it did become the first basement club to appear in a major cup final when it reached the League Cup final in 1962. The play at the modern Spotland Stadium which is regarded as one of the best in the lower divisions.
Rochdale Hornets also play at Spotland Stadium and is the town's Rugby League Club. It currently plays its rugby in the National League 1 which is only one division lower than the Super League. Hornets have been relatively successful in recent times reaching the divisional playoffs on several occasions.
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Saint Edmund's in macro
Made by fotofacade
You can view each of the macro's individually here When I first went into Saint Edmund's I really had a dilemma as to what to photograph,as my time there was limited. As it happens I have managed to spend a number of days there. The more time I spent there, the more that I realised how the church is packed jam full of detail. Detail which has been added over it's 140 odd year existence. The church is a rich tapestry of the locale's life and the sheer exuberant indulgence of a family who played a major part in the history of Rochdale - the Royd's. The detail fixed and unfixed, attached and unattached forms the soul of the building. It tells the story of how its incumbents worshipped, lived, loved, worked and died. It is its Genius Loci. I have to admit at some times, when on my own, in the quiet of the church I have found it all a little overwhelming. Coming across things such as a hidden memorial; or the carved graffiti in the organ cupboard; or the sheer empathy with the story of Adam and Eve in the painted glass - is enormously enriching. The experience I have had reminds me of the words of Emily Bronte I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they've gone through and through me, like wine through water, and altered the colour of my mind Such an effect on me, has had Saint Edmund's. Key: (from left top left to right) 1. Stop key to organ 2. Lace detail to table in Children's section 3. Key to organ cupboard 4. Holy Bible with Masonic symbol on Royd's brass memorial in the Chancel 5. Flower detail on aumbry opening in Chancel 6. Christ detail on crucifix on main altar in Chancel 7. Marble detail on column between Chancel and Royd's Chapel 8. Pomegranate symbol found on Masonic Lecturn 9. Snake symbol found on Masonic Lecturn 10. Hand detail from depiction of the four evangelists on the marble font 11. Text detail found on the baptismal jug on the font 12. Stencil print on the Reredos 13. Text detail found on the aumbry opening in the Chancel 14. Beading detail found on the altar rail 15. Flower detail found on the carved wooden pulpit 16. Text detail found on the Royd's brass memorial in the Chancel
Masonic Lecturn, Saint Edmund's, Falinge
Made by fotofacade
Lecturn base macro: pomegranate detail The Masonic Lecturn at Saint Edmund's is the fulcrum of the whole architectural scheme. It is the architectural and probably the masonic (although I wouldn't know - I am not a mason)centre of the church. Whilst walking around the church over the past few weeks I have always been drawn to it. Firstly, because of its reflective qualities which picks up the light from the south transept window. This forms a real contrast against the shade of the chancel.Secondly, because of its unusual sharp and angular shape, which gives it masculinity and robustness of form. It is a real success within the spatial hierarchy of the church and wherever you go it provides a strong punctuation within the syntax of the structure. The lecturn stands on block of white ashlar which holds the inscription FROM CLEMENT THE FOUNDERS SON 1871. This in turn stands on a black block of marble. The 'legs' of the lecturn are formed of three columns - doric, ionic and corinthian. The lecturn itself is made up of the 'symbolic tools of masoncraft'. (Pevsner). The base is made up of fretwork which includes pomegranates, lilies and intertwined snakes. On top of this the lecturn is made out of square and compasses. Here is a link to all my other images of Saint Edmund's.
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
Made by fotofacade
Detail from three lights. The text to each light from left to right reads:- Left: She shall be called woman because she was taken out of man Centre: The eyes of them both were opened Right: The Lord God sent them forth from the Garden of Eden At Saint Edmund is a complete scheme of stained glass (with some missing lights) by Lavers, Barraud & Westlake. It is fascinating to know that Henry Holiday (who was behind the frieze at Rochdale Town Hall) also designed for them. Pevsner says that the scheme isn't quite up to the whole concept and some windows do play a secondary role to the strong masonic theme - but - there are some real gems - especially in the artwork - which jump out from the others. Amongst them is this window in the Nave which shows real empathy for the plight of Adam and Eve. They say a picture tells a thousand words.
Choir stall detail
Made by fotofacade
This detail ties the choir stalls into the church - it is the symbol of Saint Edmund himself. Saint Edmund's, Falinge near Rochdale - is a real tour-de-force. Built in the 1870's for £28, 000 (when a good church cost £4000). It is a Masonic Church and Pevsner says that it has symbolism to rival the Da Vinci Code Rosslyn Chapel. I am photographing the interior because it is due to close soon. Almost every fitting and feature has reference to the Lore of masonry. Says Pevsner. The listing also states - Internally and externally such reference extends not only to the front, lectern and communion rail but to roof trusses, stained glass and more abstract qualities such as proportions which are said to relate to those of Solomon's temple
Masonic Lecturn
Made by fotofacade
Saint Edmund's, Falinge near Rochdale - is a real tour-de-force. Built in the 1870's for £28,000 (when a good church cost £4000). It is a Masonic Church and Pevsner says that it has symbolism to rival the Da Vinci Code Rosslyn Chapel. I am photographing the interior because it is due to close this month.
Rochdale Canal
Canal Bike Ride...Canal Bike
ROCHDALE CANAL
of thejourney along the Rochdale canal from Stretford, Manchester on the Bridgewater through the city centre and up the 'rochdale nine'...rochdale canal bridgewater stretford
Rochdale on The Butts
Multicultural Event on the Butts...Rochdale
Parque do Rochdale
Uma tarde de domingo no parque...Rochdalle Osasco Parque
Workings of a Canal Boat
how to use all the equipment on a narrow boat on the Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge.Bronte Boats...Bronte Boats Hebden Bridge Rochdale Canal
lezzes boot camp
les take the boy's to a new found camp in rochdale...castleton cassy lezbo spot camping fire tent waterfall ruins rochdale
Bridgewater Canal - Waters Meeting to Castlefield Junction
VX2100 video camera. Having failed to recognize Duke's Lock and the start of the Rochdale Canal (thinking it was an ornamental water feature) we cruised up and
People Print Directions
Directions to People Print, Rochdale. Edited by Karen....people print directions rochdale karen
Class 150 leaves Castleton
150 Diesel Multiple Unit in Northern Rail (ex Super Sprinter/Regional Railways) leaves Castleton Station bound for Rochdale....Train Castleton Rochdale Railways
belgium, brussels
rochdale school orchestra (UK)...belgium antwerp rochdale school orchestra antwerpen brussels manneken pis grand place
P665 MWJ Taxi Driver running a red light
Manchester New Road - Rochdale Road, Manchester. P665 MWJ Taxi Driver running a red light...rochdale road manchester taxi bad driving red light
Bridgewater Canal - Castlefield Junction & Grocer's Wharf
2. We thought Duke's Lock (under Castle Street Bridge and entrance to the Rochdale Canal which is where we were headed) was an ornamental water feature so
Groundhog Day
rain in rochdale...groundhog day rochdale cyclist rain focus sprinter
Littleborough & Beyond!
There's no place like home! Photos and music by Paul H. Woodhead tune title - mine@nine...Littleborough Rochdale Milnrow Lancashire
An American In Manchester
along the towing path from Ducie Street Junction to Canal Street in the heart of Manchester...manchester rochdale nine canal lock flight narrowboat waterway cheshire ring
Winter Hill Transmitter
of the plain to the South is visible and the views are stunning, from Rochdale in the East all the way round to Southport in the West. Winter
Bridgewater Canal - Sale to Castlefield Junction
be seen because some twat put up a red shed and buggered the view....bridgewater canal stretford waters meeting castlefield junction rochdale lock narrowboat manchester
Scarborough to Blackpool ride
The ride ended in bright sunshine though with mission accomplished....Trandem tandem triplet charity ride scarborough blackpool cycle trans pennine cycling club transpennine oldham rochdale
Mecure Norton Grange Hotel, Greater Manchester
Mecure Norton Grange Hotel, Rochdale (previously Macdonald Hotel)...Mecure Hotel
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