Strolling around the back streets of Ramsgate, I spotted this building and took a photo.
This was months ago, and I now have no idea where it is, or even what it is. But I still think it's a really interesting shot and a fascinating building. Presumably an old factory or workshop. It must have been quite something when new - there's a lot of interesting architecural detail. We don't make buildings with this much effort very often nowadays.
What did you use to take the photo? You might find that the EXIF metadata on the original image has GPS co-ordinates in it. Google unfortunately strips the EXIF data when you upload it so I can't check, but if you used your phone, or a modern camera with GPS functionality then it's likely to be there and that would let you pin-point where you took it.
ReplyDeleteSadly not. My ancient Lumix pre-dates all that stuff.
ReplyDeleteI suspect I could re-create the walk using Streetview, but that will have to wait for a the passing of a few deadlines.
You got my interest, so I went for a virtual walk and did some research!
ReplyDeleteIt's next to the Ramsgate Library on Effingham St. (Nos. 42-44):
https://goo.gl/maps/TqwPaQVB6fqkR7MQ6
The 2009 Streetview image lets you see a little inside. However, I've found a planning application which lists former uses of the building:
https://planning.thanet.gov.uk/online-applications/files/1F1067E58F398A795700C8B05307FC15/pdf/F_TH_06_1143-SITE_HISTORY-231356.pdf
This planning application has a basic drawing of the frontage:
https://planning.thanet.gov.uk/online-applications/files/76A5E175E5740D118AC019F2113406B1/pdf/F_TH_12_0340--282920.pdf
There may be more documents on the planning website, but I ought to get back to work!
Thanks Jamie - you are spending FAR too much time lurking around the streets of Ramsgate!
ReplyDeleteIt didn't take too long to find compared to what I expected - but either way, I enjoyed my little jaunt; especially the old fire station just down the road!
ReplyDeleteThe fire station is in the same folder. I almost did this instead!
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