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A short walk around the site –

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Friday 26th February 2016, Ashton-Under-Lyne

OK – so Day 1 began with a project team meeting and then a walk around the site.

A few of the Tameside Macmillan Unit Project Team. Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping — A few of the Tameside Macmillan Unit Project Team and Art Steering Group members. Left to right – Michael Hughes Project Architect IBI Group – Gareth Llewellyn Capital Projects Manager for the Trust – Sarah Lowiss Haematology Cancer Specialist Nurse – Vanessa Hickson Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist: Breast Care – Stewart Ramsden Patient User Representative. Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Image by Project Artist Christopher Tipping

All those mentioned above are standing outside the Ladysmith Building. Bronwen Gwillim of Willis Newson, was part of the group but not in the image –

The Ladysmith Building will be completely refurbished under the new Tameside Macmillan Unit proposals. The project is very exciting and the architects proposals will radically alter the interior and exterior spaces. A transformational experience for staff, service users and visitors alike.

Tameside Hospital, Ladysmith Building Courtyard awaiting refurbishment. Image: Christopher Tipping

Interior of the Ladysmith Building, Tameside Hospital, prior to refurbishment. Image: Christopher Tipping

The view from the entrance to the new Tameside Macmillan Unit. Image: Christopher Tipping

The new Tameside Macmillan Unit will be housed in the single storey building on the far left of this image behind the Heras fencing. Image: Christopher Tipping

The new Macmillan Unit will need to be visible and welcoming to compete with the large scale and massing of adjacent buildings along this hospital road.

Zen-like barrier planting at Tameside Hospital. Image: Christopher Tipping

I like the way that this barrier planting has been maintained & has created a Zen-like ambience than was probably intentioned !

The tall brick chimney on the Tameside Hospital site can be clearly seen from the top of Wild Bank. Image: Christopher Tipping

As with most hospital sites, the developments have been ad-hoc, often within an original boundary, into which the hospital has expanded to fit ! A wide range of buildings, from early industrial and workhouse architecture is still evident amidst the larger scale of later 20th century developments. The hospital recently completed a massive PFI build which has brought the site into the 21st century.

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…and a walk into Ashton-Under-Lyne

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Friday 26th February 2016 – Ashton-Under-Lyne

What caught my eye walking into Ashton-Under-Lyne was the architectural legacy of an industrial past. Robust brick architecture with exuberant and self-confident detailing.

Industrial brick architecture in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Industrial brick architecture and ironwork in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Metro Cinema - built 1920. Architectural Faience. Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping — Metro Cinema – built 1920. Architectural Faience. Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

This is an amazing building – wonderful architectural faience ! It occupies a corner site with another fully glazed elevation.

Spectacular & robust doorway. Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Architecture in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Decorative Architectural Ironwork, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Elongated doorway - Architecture of Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping — Elongated doorway – Architecture of Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Architecture & Streets of Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Camden House built 1851, No.2 Grey Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Corner building, Stamford Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Signage in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Commercial Building, Architecture of Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Commercial or Warehouse Building, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

Patterns of Architecture in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

St Michael and All Angels Church of England, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

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Crossing Canals

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Friday 26th February 2016 – Ashton-Under-Lyne / Dukinfield

Blown away by some of the architecture here – only regret that I didn’t make it to those buildings I could see in the distance – views down streets and across Canals. Cavendish Mills and the Old Swimming Baths, just two of the landmarks I will have to wait to see up close.

Make my way across town towards Dukinfield, where I am staying at Barton Villa. Crossing the Ashton Canal and then the River Tame. The two waterways are very intertwined at this point and sit metres apart.

Crossing the Ashton Canal, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

River Tame, Ashton-Under-Lyne. Image: Christopher Tipping

The Bridge over the River Tame - Dukinfield Bridge - Widened 1903. Image: Christopher Tipping — The Bridge over the River Tame – Dukinfield Bridge – Widened 1903. Image: Christopher Tipping

Dukinfield Bridge - the historic dividing line between Lancashire and Cheshire. Image: Christopher Tipping — Dukinfield Bridge – the historic dividing line between Lancashire and Cheshire. Image: Christopher Tipping

Dukinfield Bridge - the historic dividing line between Cheshire and Lancashire. Image: Christopher Tipping — Dukinfield Bridge – the historic dividing line between Cheshire and Lancashire. Image: Christopher Tipping

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…and finally arrive at Barton Villa

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Friday 26th February 2016 – 6pm ish !

A really long day – and up bright and early tomorrow for a what I think will be a 6 mile walk. (we eventually do a 12 mile walk !) –

Barton Villa, Dukinfield. Image: Christopher Tipping

Really nice place to stay ! – Bronwen said it was good !

Encaustic Tile Hallway - Barton Villa, Dukinfield. Image: Christopher Tipping — Encaustic Tile Hallway – Barton Villa, Dukinfield. Image: Christopher Tipping

The view into Ashton -Under-Lyne from my room - with the Spire of Albion Church in the distance. Image: Christopher Tipping — The view into Ashton -Under-Lyne from my room – with the Spire of Albion Church in the distance. Image: Christopher Tipping

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12 Miles in 6 hours – Part Two – 10.52am to 2.13pm

March 12, 2016 Christopher Tipping 1 Comment

Saturday 27th February 2016

OK – so better get a move on – realised I have already shown loads of images in the space of one hour’s walking ! With 5 more hours to go I had better move quickly on ! –

Map-like tracery on farm windows - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Map-like tracery on farm windows – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Stewart Ramsden looking back towards Ashton-Under-Lyne. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Stewart Ramsden looking back towards Ashton-Under-Lyne. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Stewart Ramsden - heading up the ridge path towards Wild Bank. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Stewart Ramsden – heading up the ridge path towards Wild Bank. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Just after mid-day, both landscape and temperature changes are quite dramatic. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Just after mid-day, both landscape and temperature changes are quite dramatic. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

The path to the top ! Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — The path to the top ! Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Triangulation point at 399m summit of Wild Bank with 360 degree views. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Triangulation point at 399m summit of Wild Bank with 360 degree views. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Stewart Ramsden

Stewart at the summit with coffee ! The views are brilliant & images don't do justice to them. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Stewart at the summit with coffee ! The views are brilliant & images don’t do justice to them. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Top of Wild Bank - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Top of Wild Bank – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Bitterly cold up here, the ground is frozen. Can't hang around. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Bitterly cold up here, the ground is frozen. Can’t hang around. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

12.39 - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — 12.39 – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Stone had been quarried here - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Stone had been quarried here – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Higher & Lower Swineshaw Reservoirs are now in view - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Higher & Lower Swineshaw Reservoirs are now in view – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Sheltered and protected from the wind in the lee of this massive dry stone wall escarpment - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Sheltered and protected from the wind in the lee of this massive dry stone wall escarpment – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Lower Swineshaw Reservoir in the distance - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Lower Swineshaw Reservoir in the distance – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Three trees & a sign post - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Three trees, a stile and a sign-post. Stopped for some lunch – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Walking around Lees Hill. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — 1.36pm Walking around Lees Hill. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Fantastic Moss and Lichens cover stones here...Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Fantastic Moss and Lichens cover stones here…Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Arnfield Reservoir is just to the right of this image - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Arnfield Reservoir is just to the right of this image – Most of the land is criss-crossed with dry stone walls. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Dry stone wall turned green - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Dry stone wall turned green – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Mature trees on path to Hollingworth Hall Farm - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Mature trees on path to Hollingworth Hall Farm – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Lovely detail - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Lovely detail – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Hollingworth Hall Farm - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Hollingworth Hall Farm – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Hollingworth Hall Farm sign - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Hollingworth Hall Farm sign – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Public Footpath No. 198 Stalybridge via Shaw Moor. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Public Footpath No. 198 Stalybridge via Shaw Moor. Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping

Up a narrow path between fields and on towards Moorside Farm - Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit - Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping — Up a narrow path between fields and on towards Moorside Farm – Tameside Hospital New Macmillan Unit – Art Project Research Walk. Image: Christopher Tipping