Wednesday, September 23, 2009

ABC Wednesday - J is for Jet Amber Fields


Jet Amber Fields between St Anne's Road, Denton and Dunkirk Lane, Hyde was landscaped in the 1980s having previously been used as a refuse tip.

In the 19th century the area was used for mining.

More recently it has been used for kite flying.

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17 comments:

  1. Rune EideTuesday, September 22, 2009 5:49:00 pm

    Much better as a kite flying site than a reuse tip.

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  2. Sylvia KTuesday, September 22, 2009 7:03:00 pm

    Have to agree with RuneE -- kite flying is much better usage!

    Have a great day!

    Sylvia

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  3. JanieTuesday, September 22, 2009 7:53:00 pm

    I'd also rather see it used for kite-flying! Looks like a good open place to run and play.

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  4. EG CameraGirlTuesday, September 22, 2009 8:15:00 pm

    Times are improving for that piece of property!

    Kite flying? Will be seeing kites for next week's ABC Wednesday?

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  5. Roger Owen GreenTuesday, September 22, 2009 8:38:00 pm

    Ah, I was going to make the K is for Kite reference. I have Beatlesque songs running thru my head, Paul's Jet and Beatles' Mr. Kite.

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  6. HildredWednesday, September 23, 2009 2:30:00 am

    A great green field for kite flying.

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  7. Tumblewords:Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:51:00 am

    What a gorgeous spot for kite flying or whatever else floats one's boat. Beautiful!!

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  8. magiceyeWednesday, September 23, 2009 6:16:00 am

    always good to see outdoor activity!

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  9. mrsnesbittWednesday, September 23, 2009 8:53:00 am

    Denton, is this where Inspector Frost works?
    Great contribution Gerald. Thanks so much.
    Dx

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  10. jayWednesday, September 23, 2009 1:21:00 pm

    What an interesting name that field has! Do you know its origin?

    Did they mine jet there?

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  11. NydiaWednesday, September 23, 2009 2:17:00 pm

    It must be so good to walk along this field - I'd love to see a kite flying there! Beautiful photo.

    Kisses from Nydia.

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  12. jabblogWednesday, September 23, 2009 3:03:00 pm

    Much more attractive now than at other times in its history - a lovely place to stretch your legs and breathe some fresh air.

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  13. QWednesday, September 23, 2009 4:06:00 pm

    My husband and I fly kites....
    This looks to be a great place to do so.
    Sherry

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  14. RoseWednesday, September 23, 2009 9:18:00 pm

    So interesting--I just came from your other blog! Now this is the kind of "progress" I like:) Looks like a wonderful place for flying kites.

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  15. TashThursday, September 24, 2009 12:01:00 am

    Such a pretty view of the field leading into it from the path.
    You had me working today - didn't know the word 'tip' and I like the Jet-Amber.
    I for one think dumps are great - we've gotta have them. But reclaiming the land is even better. Our Botanical Gardens are on a 50's/60's tip. Around here, after they are reclaimed, it's nice to see some land where developers cannot build.

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  16. Bradley HsiThursday, September 24, 2009 9:29:00 am

    We do kite flying on the beach or riverside park with concrete pavement. I imagine that kite flying can be massy in the field.

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  17. MedaMThursday, September 24, 2009 9:46:00 am

    I too agree that this open place would be much better as a kite flying site or a place to run and play.

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