Posted by Richard_Irwin (Belper, United Kingdom) on 16 January 2008 in Architecture.
These cotton mills date back to the early 19th century, and were a fundamental part of the 'industrial revolution' that occurred at that time.
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Thank God for the industrial revolution. i love history. I love learning about the past. Cool image. At one time this must have been the place to be.
16 Jan 2008 1:50am
good picture and intresting notes
16 Jan 2008 2:05am
Nice composition, Richard. I like the water flowing under the bridge. The colors are also very pleasing.
16 Jan 2008 2:31am
Great shot! The building looks well preserved.
16 Jan 2008 3:53am
Nice perspective and the light is wrapping the structures in a magic web! Gabriela
16 Jan 2008 4:55am
The water was an essential part of the operation of the mill and of this photo, well done!
16 Jan 2008 5:04am
Red bricks and the appropriate light are magic and you reached it here, wonderful warm tones.
16 Jan 2008 8:11am
beautiful compo, love the openings in the bridge and the red bricks, nice historical feel ;)
16 Jan 2008 8:49am
wow! if you didn;t mentioned that the buildings were there since way back in the 19th century i owul dhave thought they look pretty modern! nice capture of contrasting colours!
16 Jan 2008 10:32am
Love this kind of buildings full of history. your photo "speaks" about past times.
16 Jan 2008 3:43pm
Nicely done Richard! I like the postcard feel to this.
16 Jan 2008 4:17pm
I agree. It has a picture postcard feel. Great colours and contrast...as always !
16 Jan 2008 10:55pm
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