Tuesday, 10 September 2013

A trip down memory lane

Recently I decided that I needed another book case
as the pile of books was getting out of hand! I found an old ex-library bookshelf on ebay which was perfect but was in Birkenhead. However, having wanted for some time to return to the Wirral where I did my first year of teaching, I bought the bookcase and started planning a nostalgic trip to West Kirby. As well as collecting the bookcase we went to Crosby to see Anthony Gormley's Another Place. What an exciting installation! We spent all morning walking along the beach and it's difficult to sum up how I felt - the sun was shining, there was a gentle, warm breeze and I just loved the wonderful sculptures. How clever, how inspiring and how wonderful they remain there rather than be moved as originally planned. Here are a few of my photos. 


 




Great textures and patterns in the sand.
Later on we collected the bookcase and went to West Kirby, booked into a lovely B and B and then walked to where I had my first flat in 1969. It was the top floor of a Victorian house, 4 rooms and a kitchen, use of a bathroom shared with various old ladies, coal extra; all for £2 10s!!

In that little top room there were lots of important times. I started my first teaching job, got engaged, planned my wedding, house hunted but then plans changed and we went to live in Brussels 2 weeks after our wedding in August. That was the start of a new adventure!
The view from the end of the road, across to Wales. 

Goodbye Victoria Drive, fond memories. 
On the way home we stopped at Gayton County Primary where I first taught. Much the same but with a smart new front!

A great trip and it's so easy to find the book I want! 

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10 comments:

  1. Jill12 September 2013 at 05:37

    What great trip Anna. Trouble is that shelf looks full. I wonder where the next one will take you? (Poppy seeds on the way)

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    1. Anna13 September 2013 at 14:34

      Yes, it is full so I think no more books??? Unlikely!

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  2. Unknown12 September 2013 at 07:59

    You do well with eBay - I remember you said you got your two huge plan chests that way - and the wonderful glass-fronted storage (which I really covet!) Useful shelving for books - I've ended up using wooden wine boxes!

    I'm sure you really enjoyed going back in time. That's what I did when I came to your Open Studios, as you may remember that I lived in Carriers and went to the local primary school until I was 10. So strange passing it all again.....

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    1. Anna13 September 2013 at 14:38

      Yes, ebay seems to turn up trumps for me. As you found, going back brings up all sorts of memories. Hope you art work is going well.

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  3. Gina12 September 2013 at 13:58

    What a fabulous trip. You always get such good ebay bargains... and a holiday too this time!

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    1. Anna13 September 2013 at 14:41

      Yes, it was fun to have a different break. I came home feeling grateful to live down here.

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  4. Mystic Quilter19 October 2013 at 12:04

    How nice to go on the trip - but always good to come home again!
    Great bookcase too - I too am a huge book collector.

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    1. Anna21 October 2013 at 13:55

      Yes, home is always best! Aren't we lucky to have books.

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  5. Julie19 October 2013 at 14:15

    Thank you for your comment on my blog Anna. I aim to visit Crosby to see the Gormley statues one of these days but had a bonus in Edinburgh on the way back from Skye as there is a Gormley figure adjacent to the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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    1. Anna21 October 2013 at 13:54

      Isn't it great that Gormley pops up in several places, it was a treat to see his work. I hope to go to Skye one day.

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