Friday, August 08, 2008

Skywatch Friday: Broadbottom


Last Friday I went for a walk around the nearby village of Broadbottom. Please do not snigger at the name; it doesn't deserve it.

The village lies on the border of Cheshire and Derbyshire and I was here on the Derbyshire side of the river Etherow which marks the boundary.

High above me is the railway line from Manchester to Glossop.

You can trace the line back to where it bridges Market Street.

To learn more about the village check out the website of the Broadbottom Community Association.

Visit more skywatchers at Skywatch Friday.
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37 comments:

  1. Juliana RWThursday, August 07, 2008 7:57:00 pm

    wow...cool shot with special angle :D

    My SWF : The gateway to Heaven Thanks

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  2. Texas TravelersThursday, August 07, 2008 8:06:00 pm

    I like this whole series on Broadbottom.
    Very nice photos and the discussion was terrific.
    Thanks for the links.

    Our "Sky Watch" is Here.
    Come visit,
    Troy and Martha

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  3. This Is My Blog - fishing guyThursday, August 07, 2008 8:31:00 pm

    Gerald: Why I never saw anything like when Tom visit the town. Thanks for sharing for SWF.

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  4. Flying SoloThursday, August 07, 2008 8:40:00 pm

    What a perspective!
    Love it!

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  5. JulieThursday, August 07, 2008 8:46:00 pm

    That is a long way up, Gerald. Makes man seem like mere mortals.

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  6. MicheleThursday, August 07, 2008 8:51:00 pm

    Gosh, I really like the perspective of this... looking waaaayyy up! That's neat! Great photo!
    Mountain Retreat

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  7. PetuniaThursday, August 07, 2008 8:57:00 pm

    Very nice:) Great series!!

    Petunia's SWF

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  8. KellyThursday, August 07, 2008 9:00:00 pm

    Great series of photos!!

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  9. EG CameraGirlThursday, August 07, 2008 9:02:00 pm

    Wow! That bridge looks VERY high up...or maybe it's the angle you shot it from. Nice photo!

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  10. imacThursday, August 07, 2008 9:15:00 pm

    Wow - did you climb up there to advertise.Greald.lol.Great photo

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  11. Pietro BrosioThursday, August 07, 2008 9:23:00 pm

    Interesting image with a nice perspective.

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  12. AnonymousThursday, August 07, 2008 9:53:00 pm

    love your angle on this one. Nice SWF pic.

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  13. UnknownThursday, August 07, 2008 11:02:00 pm

    Looks a long way up. At least we know that the Victorians built it well and so won't fall down as a train goes over it.

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  14. JulesThursday, August 07, 2008 11:05:00 pm

    I so love the English names for towns - I wonder if this one was named after the wife of someone important!!!!

    Nice angle!!!

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  15. CaBaCuRlFriday, August 08, 2008 12:04:00 am

    Great lines & angles in your photo. I like the fact that it's a man-made structure that's prominent in your picture too.

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  16. PernilleFriday, August 08, 2008 12:08:00 am

    A very cool and nice shot! Love it:)

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  17. Photo CacheFriday, August 08, 2008 12:18:00 am

    Very cool entry to SW this week.

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  18. LouiseFriday, August 08, 2008 1:36:00 am

    I won't snigger, but wonder how many residents fit the description. If I lived there I would!

    An unsual and interesting SWF entry!

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  19. Rambling WoodsFriday, August 08, 2008 1:48:00 am

    I can't laugh at that. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Longbottom...
    Happy Sky Watch Friday from Michelle @
    Rambling Woods

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  20. Pat - ArkansasFriday, August 08, 2008 2:42:00 am

    Wonderful perspective on the railway bridge, Gerald. Good shot for a Sky Watch.

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  21. AnonymousFriday, August 08, 2008 3:26:00 am

    What an interesting photo! Love the angle, and the bridge is so stark and dramatic against the sky. Very nice!

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  22. RavenFriday, August 08, 2008 4:27:00 am

    Very cool shot. Is it just the angle or is it VERY VERY high? In any case, it's a great photo.

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  23. Lilli & NevadaFriday, August 08, 2008 7:00:00 am

    Oh wow that is a great shot

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  24. Louis la VacheFriday, August 08, 2008 7:55:00 am

    Was the founder of Broadbottom a fellow by the name of Hugh Jass?

    Inquiring minds want to know...

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  25. PatFriday, August 08, 2008 8:01:00 am

    I like your slanted "T" shot today! I would never snigger at the name 'broadbottom,' since in the US there are lots of places with odd names, even a place in DC referred to as "Foggybottom."

    Saw your comment on Louis' blog about waiting for your cornflakes to soften...I like 'em crispy, but my Serbian husband heats the milk to pour over them, aarrgh.

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  26. Torsdag 1952Friday, August 08, 2008 8:54:00 am

    nice view, but no bridge leads to the sky

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  27. Rune EideFriday, August 08, 2008 9:43:00 am

    Of course I love that bridge!

    And with your name in glowing letter too! ;-)

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  28. esnorwayFriday, August 08, 2008 10:06:00 am

    good pic have nice weekend

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  29. Jane Hards PhotographyFriday, August 08, 2008 11:54:00 am

    Showing off one of Broadbottom's great perspectives.

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  30. dlynFriday, August 08, 2008 3:49:00 pm

    Love the perspective and composition of this shot - very nice! Happy SWF and hope you come and see mine here: dlyn

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  31. AnonymousFriday, August 08, 2008 6:09:00 pm

    A nice perspective, standing under the bridge and looking up - and ... seeing your advert ;-)))

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  32. AnonymousFriday, August 08, 2008 9:45:00 pm

    I hope terrorists do not target that bridge...

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  33. peppylady (Dora)Friday, August 08, 2008 9:54:00 pm

    I like the way you take a picture of the bridge any how I don't say much on names of town.
    There town south of here called Athol and people real makes a deal about it's name.

    My sky watch picture is up and if you get chance stop by and visit.

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  34. Berit TFriday, August 08, 2008 10:35:00 pm

    This was beautiful!

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  35. MarySaturday, August 09, 2008 3:19:00 am

    cool skywatch shot -- love the angle! :)

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  36. Markus Latva-ahoSaturday, August 09, 2008 10:09:00 pm

    Hi! Really nice the view you got your shot. I like how you made those crossing lines in your photo. Happy week end!

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  37. mrsnesbittSunday, August 10, 2008 11:47:00 am

    Wow! Gerald, so typical of the great industrial heritage which is still with us. Who made the bridge?

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