Just buildings of all sorts

[fotoi]

Key West, Florida.

 

[StephenM]

Just along the coast from here is the port of Shoreham. The port is on a river estuary, and just a little further west, opposite the town of Shoreham is a community of houseboats. In June the Adur Arts Trail was held, where artists (and some galleries) took part. The artists in general held the event in their own homes, and two of the artists happened to live in the houseboats. This is a visual walk to the studio, with a look at the interesting community that lives there. This was at a low tide.

The approach from the bridge along a concrete flood defence shows some of the boats, and a lot of mud. Shoreham is seen across the water, and the new footbridge that connects Shoreham Beach with Shoreham. Shoreham was, at the turn of the 20th century, the hub of the British film industry.

The flood defence/walkway has a few interesting "features" , but here's what it looks like.

Unusual objects have been repurposed for decorative ends, as seen in this flower pot (or "potty" as one might say)

Our destination had a foghorn outside. It didn't sound when you rang the bell or anything exciting like that. It just was.

Starting across the bridge to the boat allowed a view of the roof of one of the outbuildings:

 

[StephenM]

Once aboard, and at the end of the boat where there is a sundeck, the neighbours could be seen

After a chat (we actually knew the artist, Lisa Green if anyone wants to Google) she asked if I'd photographed her funnel. At that point, I hadn't, so I made a point of exiting to do so.

There is more than this angle shows though - it is decorated:

But I always like to see if there is a less usual angle. In this case, looking straight down inside it. Given the darkness, not obvious in this photo, which is more colourful, I call it "Light at the end of the Funnel".

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Shoreham was, at the turn of the 20th century, the hub of the British film industry.

Interesting. Was there a specific reason for it, or did it just happen so to speak?

The bee is a nice touch!

 

[StephenM]

Probably a combination. The clear air in the area, coupled with moving pictures having been pioneered by William Friese Green (he has a blue plaque on his former home in MIddle Street - I'll check it is Middle Street shortly.

There's more information here:

Shoreham Fort - Film Studio

When thinking about the filmmaking industry you wouldn't really think of Shoreham as being part of it...

www.shorehamfort.co.uk

I was correct. Here's another article with the photo of the plaque:

Brighton and film: William Friese-Greene house, Middle Street

Film and cinema in Brighton & Hove.

www.brightonhistory.org.uk

 

[fotoi]

Salzburg, Austria.

 

[Levina de Ruijter]

Probably a combination. The clear air in the area, coupled with moving pictures having been pioneered by William Friese Green (he has a blue plaque on his former home in MIddle Street - I'll check it is Middle Street shortly.

There's more information here:

Shoreham Fort - Film Studio

When thinking about the filmmaking industry you wouldn't really think of Shoreham as being part of it...

www.shorehamfort.co.uk

I was correct. Here's another article with the photo of the plaque:

Brighton and film: William Friese-Greene house, Middle Street

Film and cinema in Brighton & Hove.

www.brightonhistory.org.uk

It's interesting. I'm familiar with names like Elstree and Pinewood and Hammer. Although, I think Hammer was a production company, not a studio as such. But I never heard of Shoreham. Thanks for the links, interesting stories for sure.

 

[fotoi]

Grein, Austria.

 

[StephenM]

It's interesting. I'm familiar with names like Elstree and Pinewood and Hammer. Although, I think Hammer was a production company, not a studio as such. But I never heard of Shoreham. Thanks for the links, interesting stories for sure.

This was in the days of silent movies, before the big name studios.

 

[fotoi]

Barcelona

 

[LtDave]

reminds me of the Rundetaarn or Round Tower in Copenhagen

 

[fotoi]

reminds me of the Rundetaarn or Round Tower in Copenhagen

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Yeah, but this has nice details and lots of windows.

 

[fotoi]

Antwerp, Belgium.

 

[inphoto]

Hellenic Parliament

 

[fotoi]

Colmar, France.