Back in the 1960's the ornate open-air swimming pool at Park Hall Manor was open to the general public for an admission fee.
One shilling for children, and half a crown for adults.   Today, the pool is in a sad state of decay, very overgrown.
The site is surrounded by forest and completely invisible from ground level.
One for @DAFlys hidden pools series

Is the pool the one on the right that looks more like a pond?

DAFlys Posted at 7-17 23:07
Is the pool the one on the right that looks more like a pond?

Yeah, all brown and sludgy with a tree in the middle.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-17 23:08
Yeah, all brown and sludgy with a tree in the middle.

Im not sure Id want to pay to swim there,  although I did have a paddle in the creek the other day,    amazing how many crabs were scuttling about before I stepped in.

DAFlys Posted at 7-17 23:12
Im not sure Id want to pay to swim there,  although I did have a paddle in the creek the other day,    amazing how many crabs were scuttling about before I stepped in.

A refreshing paddle sounds great in this weather

Blériot53 Posted at 7-17 23:17
A refreshing paddle sounds great in this weather

It was quite pleasant,  I noticed a section where there is a sea wall that extends into the water so its nice and clear and not muddy like other places would be.  

DAFlys Posted at 7-17 23:19
It was quite pleasant,  I noticed a section where there is a sea wall that extends into the water so its nice and clear and not muddy like other places would be.

I was wondering if you'd had to squelch through the mud and silt to get your paddle.  Good that you found a clean spot.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-17 23:21
I was wondering if you'd had to squelch through the mud and silt to get your paddle.  Good that you found a clean spot.

Indeed,   there is really any good spots to swim from unless you go to Old Leigh.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-17 23:21
I was wondering if you'd had to squelch through the mud and silt to get your paddle.  Good that you found a clean spot.

Indeed,   there is really any good spots to swim from unless you go to Old Leigh.

DAFlys Posted at 7-17 23:38
Indeed,   there is really any good spots to swim from unless you go to Old Leigh.

DAFlys Posted at 7-17 23:38
Indeed,   there is really any good spots to swim from unless you go to Old Leigh.

Another echo

Hello there Blériot53. Good day and thank you for posting this cool overhead photos that you have shot. Great capture and keep flying. .

DJI Stephen Posted at 7-18 01:55
Hello there Blériot53. Good day and thank you for posting this cool overhead photos that you have shot. Great capture and keep flying.  .

Thanks DJI Stephen.

Very nice shots Mr. B.    Got to say that pool (or pond) has seen its better days.  Probably only used by the ducks these days.

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-18 03:10
Very nice shots Mr. B.    Got to say that pool (or pond) has seen its better days.  Probably only used by the ducks these days.

It does look pretty forlorn.
If you want more info :

https://modernmooch.com/2020/05/ ... ol-little-hayfield/

Blériot53 Posted at 7-18 03:34
It does look pretty forlorn.
If you want more info :

I guess the mountain fed stream must have dried up otherwise you'd think the waters would still be much clearer.  But then again after years of neglect it is easy to see why it has gotten so bad. Real shame as at one time it was quite the place to go.

Thanks for the link.  That was an interesting read.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-18 05:27
I guess the mountain fed stream must have dried up otherwise you'd think the waters would still be much clearer.  But then again after years of neglect it is easy to see why it has gotten so bad. Real shame as at one time it was quite the place to go.

Thanks for the link.  That was an interesting read.

The stream comes down from the slopes of Kinder in the wetter months.
Glad you found the link interesting.

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-18 03:10
Very nice shots Mr. B.    Got to say that pool (or pond) has seen its better days.  Probably only used by the ducks these days.

I could do with a paddle myself.  We've reached 42 degrees Celsius in full sun and 33 degrees in the shade here today at 16h00. Even indoors it's 24 degrees. We've remained indoors for the most part as these temperatures are unknown in the UK.  (We did get to those levelss back in France, most summers)

nice place

fateofangel Posted at 7-19 01:14
nice place

In it's day I think it was a country club.  Now it's divided into several apartments.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-17 23:44
Another echo

Perhaps the heat it getting to the forum too.

DAFlys Posted at 7-19 02:03
Perhaps the heat it getting to the forum too.

It's certainly affecting many things.  We sheltering again today. It got to 33 degrees in the shade yesterday, and 42 degrees in full sun. We managed to keep the indoor temperature at 22 degrees which is quite comfortable. Today is already feeling hotter and it's 24 degrees indoors.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 02:28
It's certainly affecting many things.  We sheltering again today. It got to 33 degrees in the shade yesterday, and 42 degrees in full sun. We managed to keep the indoor temperature at 22 degrees which is quite comfortable. Today is already feeling hotter and it's 24 degrees indoors.

Coolest part of the house is 32c here,   the workshop which is usually the coolest place is 26.5c.  35.12c outside in the shade at the moment,      Luckily I need to spend some time in the workshop painting the new window for the MIL's greenhouse.

Don't forget the water.

DAFlys Posted at 7-19 02:34
Coolest part of the house is 32c here,   the workshop which is usually the coolest place is 26.5c.  35.12c outside in the shade at the moment,      Luckily I need to spend some time in the workshop painting the new window for the MIL's greenhouse.

Don't forget the water.

I'm almost sloshing as I walk   Don't overdo things yourself, in this heat. I couldn't even summon up the enthusiasm for a dawn patrol.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 02:39
I'm almost sloshing as I walk   Don't overdo things yourself, in this heat. I couldn't even summon up the enthusiasm for a dawn patrol.

Ive told SHMBO'd that Im having a slow day,   4 mile walk this morning before temps got too much above 30c and some time in the cool workshop shortly,  then I think Im going to have a chunk of watermelon.     

DAFlys Posted at 7-19 02:46
Ive told SHMBO'd that Im having a slow day,   4 mile walk this morning before temps got too much above 30c and some time in the cool workshop shortly,  then I think Im going to have a chunk of watermelon.

Chill out, seems to be the most appropriate greeting

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 02:54
Chill out, seems to be the most appropriate greeting

IM certainly begging to feel a bit damp.

DAFlys Posted at 7-19 03:14
IM certainly begging to feel a bit damp.

A strong gust of wind has got up from nowhere - a welcome breeze.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-18 05:46
The stream comes down from the slopes of Kinder in the wetter months.
Glad you found the link interesting.

Thanks to you for sharing the link.  I always like to find out a bit more about interesting places.  

Heard it is supposed to be 40C today in parts of the UK. The news was also reporting 44C in Spain.  That's definitely indoor weather.   High of only 33C here today.   

Blériot53 Posted at 7-18 07:51
I could do with a paddle myself.  We've reached 42 degrees Celsius in full sun and 33 degrees in the shade here today at 16h00. Even indoors it's 24 degrees. We've remained indoors for the most part as these temperatures are unknown in the UK.  (We did get to those levelss back in France, most summers)

I just heard on the news where it is going to be much hotter in the UK today so do your best to stay cool Mr. B.  They said even worse in Spain and parts of Southwest France.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-19 03:29
Thanks to you for sharing the link.  I always like to find out a bit more about interesting places.  

Heard it is supposed to be 40C today in parts of the UK. The news was also reporting 44C in Spain.  That's definitely indoor weather.   High of only 33C here today.

Yesterday reached 33 in the shade, and 42 in full sun. We managed to keep indoors down to about 22, which was comfortable.  Today is even hotter and with a fair wind.  We haven't ventured outside for more than five minutes at a time in the last 48 hours.

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-19 03:34
I just heard on the news where it is going to be much hotter in the UK today so do your best to stay cool Mr. B.  They said even worse in Spain and parts of Southwest France.

The situation in France and Spain is very serious.  We're a little better off.

Nice - there are worse shots to live.

Depp Posted at 7-19 04:00
Nice - there are worse shots to live.

Hi Depp.  Yes, the manor is now converted into smart apartments.
Very hot here the last few days - staying cool indoors, so no flying.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 03:48
Yesterday reached 33 in the shade, and 42 in full sun. We managed to keep indoors down to about 22, which was comfortable.  Today is even hotter and with a fair wind.  We haven't ventured outside for more than five minutes at a time in the last 48 hours.

I don't blame you one bit.  On days like you are experiencing it is best to hibernate from the sun and heat.  Do you see any relief in the temps over the next week or so?

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 03:51
The situation in France and Spain is very serious.  We're a little better off.

That's really sad to hear.  Lots of people don't believe that global warming is a real thing.  When I look back over the last 10-20 years I can sure see a huge difference in temperature, weather patterns, etc.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-19 05:35
That's really sad to hear.  Lots of people don't believe that global warming is a real thing.  When I look back over the last 10-20 years I can sure see a huge difference in temperature, weather patterns, etc.

Latest bulletin:

Summary
The UK has hit its hottest temperature on record, with a temperature of 40.2C recorded at Heathrow in London
The previous record was 38.7C in Cambridge in July 2019
Temperatures could reach up to 42C today, forecasters say, with serious implications for people's health
The extreme heat is fuelled by climate change which is making every heatwave more intense, frequent and likely, scientists warn
Network Rail has issued a "do not travel" warning for parts of the country
The UK's first ever red warning for heat is in place across much of England, and people are being urged to stay cool and hydrated
Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are also seeing temperatures soar, while wildfires still threaten parts of southwest France and Spain

DowntownRDB Posted at 7-19 05:33
I don't blame you one bit.  On days like you are experiencing it is best to hibernate from the sun and heat.  Do you see any relief in the temps over the next week or so?

According to the Crystal Ball gazers temperatures are set to drop sharply tomorrow, an achieve "normal" levels by weekend, witha chance of rain.

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 05:38
Latest bulletin:

Summary

Wow!  Jut wow.

I just looked up on BBC news and see where Heathrow Airport had closed temporarily yesterday as the heat was melting parts of the runway and needed repairs.  Probably going to be more melting today.  

Blériot53 Posted at 7-19 05:41
According to the Crystal Ball gazers temperatures are set to drop sharply tomorrow, an achieve "normal" levels by weekend, witha chance of rain.

That will bring an increase in the relative humidity for sure.  Kind of make you look forward to the Fall season doesn't it.