Two pots shot in Crewe

Living in the (originally) Victorian Railway Town of Crewe in Cheshire for about 15 years really helped spark and stoke my fascination with Chimney Pots. These important pieces of largely Victorian and Edwardian heritage, sitting in plain view, slowly crumbling and being replaced as the decades progress.

In Crewe, find the Victorian terraces and lift up your eyes. Several hours of Chimney Pot spotting can be had there.

Here we have a Louvre insert mounted into what I suspect is a Ring Topped Cannon Pot. Shadowing it I reckon is an octagonal sided Big Bishop Pot.

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An interesting Chimney Pot hybrid in Castleton

Chimney Pot appreciation can be easier when the pots are being displayed or used at ground level, though seeing them in their natural habitat atop the roofs of the cityscape is a thrill. I'll share such pictures of those in the future.

Here is a pot in Castleton, Derbyshire about a decade ago if I recall correct. 

The base is rectangular but the addition of the side vents gives an impression of rocket thrusters - which of course is a complete anachronism for the original designers. Comparing pictures on Chimney Pot catalogues, the base section matches some of the image of pots described as 'Knights'.

The top section appears to be mounted on top and around the lower section (instead of inserted within). The six stacked bowls with what could be called a tulip style rim on top is intriguing. These bowl sections are described as 'Louvre' when there are four of them, or 'Leeds' when there are three. It is also reminiscent of the Halifax and Bradford styles, except those bowls are all-in-one, and the top section really appears separate. So if you can held ID this Chimney Pot, do let me know.

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A twisted Chimney Pot in Taunton

Having to kill several hours in Taunton during October I did a circuit around the town centre. As my eyes lifted up unto the rooftops, as they do, I noticed this beauty. A twisted exterior, appearing to be vents in themselves with a Leeds 3 Bowl on top. From what I've seen online, they're usually an insert on the top, but this appears to be a put-on. Keeping it compay is I think a beaded roll-top pot. If you know the proper names of these pots, do comment!

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Chiswell, Portland - a fine place for Chimney Pot spotting

As dusk fell on an October day, I arrived at Chiswell, Portland. Wanting to explore a part of Chesil Beach hitherto visited, I couldn't help but be bowled over by the fantastic view of the Chimney Pots from the raised sea defences. I've only ever passed through this part of Portland before. I only had a very basic camera as dusk advanced with what ought to have been a good sunset in the west and a full moon rise in the east - but a covering of cloud over each celestial body lessened the light. So, a shot for future reference, if you like.

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