Friday, February 27, 2009

Skywatch Friday: Brookfield Church, Gorton


Rather a grey sky this week, but I wanted to show you Brookfield Unitarian Church. It lies off the busy Hyde Road in Gorton, its spire a prominent landmark.

A few days ago I finally spent a little time exploring its environs. This shot is from the quiet area at the rear where old gravestones lie strewn around above Gore Brook. To the left of the church is the mausoleum of Richard Peacock (1820-1889) who was a Liberal MP for Manchester Gorton and responsible for the construction of Brookfield Church.

You can see the other photographs I took that day on the Geograph website.

For more shots of the sky from around the world, visit Skywatch Friday.
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousThursday, February 26, 2009 8:07:00 pm

    This is a nice photo for SkyWatch Friday. I am always interested in what others are doing. Have a nice weekend.

    My Skywatch Post

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  2. Rune EideThursday, February 26, 2009 8:10:00 pm

    One more of those amazing, grand British churces:

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  3. Guy DThursday, February 26, 2009 8:10:00 pm

    Wow what a unique looking church, I love it.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  4. FO - 2Thursday, February 26, 2009 9:45:00 pm

    Beautiful church and picture.
    A quiet place. Very nice.

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  5. EG CameraGirlThursday, February 26, 2009 9:49:00 pm

    England has so many grand churches to photograph and so much history to explore in their graveyards that who needs sunshine? Nice photo in spite of the grey sky, Gerald.

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  6. Tanya BreeseThursday, February 26, 2009 9:59:00 pm

    So pretty! Happy swf :)

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  7. imacThursday, February 26, 2009 10:00:00 pm

    Nice one Gerald.

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  8. George TownboyThursday, February 26, 2009 10:32:00 pm

    Beautiful!! Always love to see a church steeple.

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  9. TarolinoThursday, February 26, 2009 10:35:00 pm

    That spire is certainly very prominent. Old churches are always interesting subjects. This one has the same quality as many old english castles. A bit spooky but very interesting.

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  10. Sylvia KThursday, February 26, 2009 10:53:00 pm

    Another different and lovely church! Great shot! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!

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  11. Jane Hards PhotographyFriday, February 27, 2009 12:29:00 am

    The sky this week allows us to see such a lovely church instead. I should show the churches here.

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  12. HildaFriday, February 27, 2009 6:14:00 am

    That's a beautiful old church, Gerald. And I hope you get clearer skies soon.Happy Sky Watching!

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  13. ArijaFriday, February 27, 2009 11:07:00 am

    A lovely old church, nicely shot.

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  14. Anne-BeritFriday, February 27, 2009 11:45:00 am

    Beautiful Church:o)

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  15. Tink *~*~*Friday, February 27, 2009 11:49:00 pm

    Very lovely - you must take this photo for us again in the spring or summer, when those trees are all greened up. Please? :)

    Happy Friday,
    Tink *~*~*
    Now Playing at My Mobile Adventures *~*~* : Sanibel Island, pre-Charlie

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