John Oram's photos with the keyword: Donisthorpe

I love to walk around a city and enjoy its architecture, especially the historical architecture. Donisthorpe Friars Mill charms across the centuries but, seen more closely, its state of dereliction and that of its surroundings is sad and scars the city. The land, has, apparently, been earmarked for development but seems currently to be used for storing building supplies. I am very pleased with this picture which was originally intended to be simply a reference shot but became a worthwhile image in its own right. the barbed wire against a blue sky delivers some sort of message. 200_P1040563

I love to walk around a city and enjoy its architecture, especially the historical architecture. Donisthorpe Friars Mill charms across the centuries but, seen more closely, its state of dereliction and that of its surroundings is sad and scars the city. The land, has, apparently, been earmarked for development but, as is often the case in this country, any progress has been preceded by years of neglect and wrangling. 200_P1040561

I love to walk around a city and enjoy its architecture, especially the historical architecture. The River Soar, adjacent to the abandoned Donisthorpe Friars Mill, is fairly choked with weed and affected by litter. The Mill itself charms across the centuries but, seen more closely, its state of dereliction and that of its surroundings is sad and scars the city. 200_P1040554

This tranquil scene belies to some extent the true nature of this part of Leicester. I love to walk around a city and enjoy its architecture, especially the historical architecture. The River Soar is fairly choked with weed and affected by litter. From a distance, the abandoned Donisthorpe Friars Mill charms across the centuries but, seen more closely, its state of dereliction and that of its surroundings is sad and scars the city. 200_P1040553

This tranquil scene belies to some extent the true nature of this part of Leicester. I love to walk around a city and enjoy its architecture, especially the historical architecture. The River Soar, seen here from the West Bridge, is fairly choked with weed and affected by litter. From a distance, the abandoned Donisthorpe Friars Mill charms across the centuries but, seen more closely, its state of dereliction and that of its surroundings is sad and scars the city. 200_P1040550