Reflections of a Clanger. by JeffG7BRJ

Photography • Transportation • posted on Feb 07, 2008

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I went down to the local Fire Station last Sunday, they had an open day of sorts. Unusual to have one at this time of year, with it being so cold and wet, it usually takes place in August. They are having problems at the momment with the local(Rochdale) council, they have slapped a preservation notice on the Fire Station and it will require about £2.5 million spending on it to bring it up to standard as the council have stipulated that only certain materials can be used. The Fire Service can have a brand new modern Fire Station built for £2.00 million, so it looks like the present one will close in about two years. One of the problems is that the new station will not have room for the Fire Service Museum, which is currently at Rochdale. 'Watch this space for updates' I took a few pics whilst there and with quite a few reflection pics being posted I thought I would upload this one. The Drill Tower seen in the reflections is the main case for putting the preservation order on the Station which was built by the way in 1933. I will be posting more from here over the next few days. Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make, I do appreciate each and every one. May the sun shine down on you, where ever you are.

Comments (34)

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DCLEW2

10:05AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Nice shot. You have to love bureaucracies and the joy they bring.

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G_Mansco

10:07AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Wonderful reflections, great capture ;O)

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rockstrider

10:27AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Excellent capture Jeff! I can just make out your distorted reflection at the rim of the bell! Brilliant title!!lol!

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rainbows

10:34AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Peel a boo! I see you. A wonderful shot and reflection, dear Jeff Interesting information too. Where would we all be without our brave firefighters. Superb work. Sunshine hugs from a bitterly cold Bay... :-) Diane.

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pixelmeister

11:04AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Very nice shot! Well reflection!

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stevey3d

11:46AM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Ding Dong Jeff! Thats a shiney one! This kind of local council / Government stupidity never ends. Excellent image Jeff! 5++

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beachzz

12:02PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Oh yes, the powers that be, such intelligent people!! Great foto!!

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artaddict2

12:32PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Wow! a very impressive POV, looks great Zoomed-in and on the lower rim of the bell the reflection shows YOURSELF and the WHOLEYARD clearly. I have a mate that worked 30 years in the fire service, most served here in Rochdale, he retired early. He said there was great comradeship all worked hard and played hard. Roger took me round there one day just to see a mate of his but I've still never been round the Museum part for a close look.

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mickuk50

12:42PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

i with alan ,i think this is impressive aswell .you can see that bell has had some down the years .excellent capture jeff mick

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durleybeachbum

1:29PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Excellent and very interesting image, and info!

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Erynn

1:33PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Fantastic work my friend :) Sorry for late comment, my cold got much heavier than I thought..

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Debwhosmiles

2:07PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Nice shot! Your explanation is interesting. Maybe they'll save it in another way~

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LudyMelltSekher

2:43PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Good afternoon my dear friend, Precious and brilliant photography, Impressive!! Congratulations!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery. A million stars from me.** (Thanks you very much for you comments, very encoraging for my, thanks you) Have a wonderful Thursday, Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say

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RobyHermida

2:59PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Very nice shot! Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROBY ;O)

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Fred255

3:28PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Magic shot Jeff!

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sylki

3:55PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

A wonderful poignant image!! I love the reflection on the bell and the most interesting about.It's sad sometimes when the old has to make way for the new:-(

MrsLubner

4:29PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Bells and buzzers adn gongs are so irresistable! I just want to reach out and whack this a good one! Fabulous shot!

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SSoffia

4:35PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

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timtripp

5:21PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

great shot!

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Janiss

5:26PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Splendid reflections... a great capture Jeff!

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Silvra

5:59PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

Fantastisch gemacht!!!!!

lanemtripp

6:08PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

love th e combination of colors,great contrasts

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jocko500

6:46PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

real shiny there. cool shot

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Richardphotos

8:26PM | Thu, 07 February 2008

must be very old to still have a bell.excellent pov

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delaorden_ojeda

6:10AM | Fri, 08 February 2008

it is really superb, great contrasts and wonderful colors, excelent !

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danob

10:08AM | Fri, 08 February 2008

What a wonderful reminder of happy childhood days as my late Father was a fireman he told me the Dennis fire-engines were all his after his name lol!!

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