IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Foundry Barton, FROME, BA11 3HX
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Foundry Barton, BA11 3HX by members of the Geograph project.
The Geograph project started in 2005 with the aim of publishing, organising and preserving representative images for every square kilometre of Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
There are currently over 7.5m images from over14,400 individuals and you can help contribute to the project by visiting https://www.geograph.org.uk
Image Map
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Notes
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Image Listing (344 Images Found)
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Blue hammer power
The sight of some old fashioned industrial machinery is not so unexpected when the history of this site is revealed. This is part of the former Singers foundry, where plenty of original ironworking went on. Since it has now become a residential estate, an effort has been made to keep at least a few pieces here to mark the contribution it made to the local economy. See Image] for a frontal view, or Image] for more heavy iron.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.03 miles
2
Pilkington power
A heavy hammer - part of the old Singers site. See Image] for another view.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.03 miles
3
Blue iron
In a modern residential development close to the river, some old and heavy iron has been added to mark Frome's industrial heritage. This is part of the 'Singers Links' - formerly a large engineering and metalworking site that was only fairly recently demolished. Some of the machinery associated with the site has been kept as a reminder. See Image] for another view.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.03 miles
4
Next to the playground
Another view of the heavy foundry machinery that has been kept almost in situ on the former Singers site. Just to add a contrast, a children's play area (see Image]) has been included in the new housing development. See Image] for another view and some historical information. Also see Image] for a camel.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.03 miles
5
'Gordon the camel'
It's not the most obvious thing to find on a new housing development, but there is a bronze camel just here. In fact, it's quite appropriate as it marks the exact spot where an original casting was made many years ago.
General Gordon of Khartoum was a much revered Army officer whose efforts all over the globe were appreciated by many. In his honour, a bronze sculpture was made by Edward Onslow Ford in 1889 (which is now at Brompton Barracks, Chatham) and it was cast here in Frome by Singers. Using an original iron column, a modern version (and somewhat smaller - the original is life-size!) was placed on top.
See Image] for more blue iron.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.03 miles
6
Not coming out to play
The play area in the old Singers site seems to have been fenced off for a while now, leaving the children to go elsewhere.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.03 miles
7
Frome Bailey bridge
Looking over the bridge towards the market place. The extra struts seen above and under the bridge double the weight that can be carried.
Image: © pablo haworth
Taken: 21 Dec 2007
0.06 miles
9
Jenson Button Bridge
Bridge over the River Frome celebrating Formula 1 racing driver Jenson Button receiving an MBE, received after he won the Formula 1 World Championship in 2009.
Image: © Oast House Archive
Taken: 23 Aug 2013
0.06 miles
10
Watery test
Frome Canoe Club has it clubhouse just up the river, and specialises in the sport of slalom.
Image: © Neil Owen
Taken: 13 May 2014
0.06 miles