I was in Denbigh today, so thought I would pop into the former Mental Hospital, closed since 1995, for a look around.
I was most interested in your post about Denbigh asylum, thanks DaveR.
What a place that must have been/still is.
We have been visiting friends in the Peak District this weekend.
I hope it is okay to post about an "out of area walk."
Please tell me if not.
We started off the walk at John Smedley knitwear factory and being an ex textile worker it gives me great pleasure to see such fine quality garments still being manufactured in the UK. It is still family owned. They make classic garments from fine sea island cotton and merino wool. There is a factory shop at Lea Bridge which is not far from Cromford and Matlock.
It was very warm and humid but we had a pleasant walk up through the woods to see the view over Cromford. Then past Riber Castle which was originally built by the Smedley family.
The last photo is that of a very friendly fellow we met. Pity we didn't have any carrots with us.
Shortly after this the heavens opened and I was not able to take a photo of Dethick church which is in a very scenic spot.
Then a quick rush through wet fields to a nice pub lunch in the Jug and Glass at Lea.