Keith Taylor

Some of My World on a July Walk

I like to think that I enjoy sunny days more because they are rare. But whatever the reason, I'm lucky to enjoy the local views whatever the weather. And also lucky to have a choice of walks whichever direction I set off in. Given that, being in the suburbs of a large city, I might have to endure a little urban sprawl to get to the good stuff.

Keith's Home

Windhill ^{Source: Keith's Home taken by me.}

But very little urban sprawl if I head northish up the hill. Because my home lies 2-3 hundred yards downhill. Hidden by the tree on the right. Though, you can just about see the top of my poplar tree. Which I often use as a landmark from various directions.

Beyond, we see the 1960s town clock tower. Dwarfed even from a distance by the cathedral of Victorian industry that is Salts Mill. Now part of the World Heritage site that includes a beautiful gallery of work by David Hockney. All of which I will include in future walks.

Keith's Birthplace

Baildon viewed from Wrose ^{Source: Keith's Birthplace taken by me.}

Swinging right, we see another subject for future walks - my hometown. When I first moved across the River Aire, it felt strange viewing the places I used to look across the valley from. But now that I'm familiar with both sides, I get double enjoyment.

Anyway, importantly for me, I was born just about where the rooftops on the right merge into the trees and bushes. At that time, this corner of Bradford was part of Leeds. Yet another story for another time.

Keith's Bradford

Bradford viewed from Wrose ^{Source: Dennison Wood Sign taken by me.}

Actually, this photo looks towards the city I grew up with. As most of it lies off to the left. But it's another interesting textile monument - Listers Mill. Leading around to memories of 1970s & 80s pubs, nightclubs, and curries.

Google's View of Keith's World

OK, not my entire world, but Google stitched my photos together to give me an appealing panoramic view.

Panoramic view from Wrose

^{Source: Keith's World developed by Google.}

I think Hockney would have done better with that perspective.