Cowie Mill, decorations |
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Original Mill; was 18th-19thC; remodelled 1920 a 2-storey and attic 11 bay main block, with a 3-storey block and a large pyramidal-roofed kiln at rear. The kiln vent is hexagonal, with revolving cap. The central low breast wheel has been removed and the lade destroyed; was recently derelict, though workings part remained. Then was converted in the late 1990's into flats. Various old wheels and gears have been used to 'decorate' the grounds as well as the pig on the kiln vent. More Information |
Flower boat, Johnshaven |
A planting scheme and rockery utilising a yellow painted old boat. These rather kitsch planting schemes (and arrangements of creels, rocks, driftwood and etc.) still seem to abound in the north east, boats on the coast and wheelbarrows and farm carts inland. I rather worry how many once serviceable (and beautiful) traditional vehicles have been destroyed for this purpose for, to my taste, no aesthetic gain. More Information |
Geordies Kist planter |
Planting feature, as part of a village wide planting project. Description an installation of bedding plants in a 'horseman's kist', the lid interior featuring a painting in the local folk style of two Clydesdale horses in agricultural show harness. More Information |
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