It was Doors Open Day at the weekend and another invitation to nosey around buildings we don’t usually visit.
We chose
* the food depot of a charity which collects food from supermarkets that would other wise go to landfill and then distribute them to soup kitchens and hostels – very interesting to see what they do, what they are given and how efficiently they are organised
* a printmaking workshop where locals can print lithographs and screen prints – lots of creative energy
* neighbouring flats with different attic conversions – always interested in how people remodel their living space
* newly opened centre for carbon innovation – mostly they were describing the building remodelling rather than their eco work
and the firefighter museum with fire engines from the 1840s through to 1980s – lots of gleaming brass, shiny red, ladders and noisy bells being rung. And some hats to try – I, of course, was drawn to the firechief hat
and had plenty of choice for up and down photos
7 comments:
What fun, innovative photos!
Rinda
Great pictures! I would have been very interested in the food bank visit: that's the kind of clever scheme that really appeals to my common sense side
Open doors sounds a great idea - how lovely to get a glimpse inside. Love the fire brigade photos and you wearing the helmet.
What a cool idea! I think they have one in London too? I like your choices very much - I would have really enjoyed seeing what people had done with their houses and learning about the food bank ...
Such a great idea to open buildings like this so locals can have a look. I love your photos - the one of you in the hat is just too cute! :o)
What a great idea 'Open Doors' would be just up my street! your pictures are fabulous...Boots and ladders, brilliant.
What a great idea and such neat looking pictures - love the one of you in the hat. :)
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