I took a train ride today, just me and my thoughts and twenty five minutes of passing view....
....to Salts Mill in the picturesque village of Saltaire.
It is such a quaint place that is steeped in history....
...and even the air smelt lovely this morning with the scent of cow parsley drifting on the breeze.
These streets are completely charming, they pull at my heart every time I visit...
....make me long for a brightly painted front door and pretty stained glass windows....
....make me vow to tidy up my own scruffy little patch of front garden.
Sigh. Just so picture perfect! I love terraced houses very much, the simplicity and comfort of them, the friendliness and neatness. In Saltaire, there are row upon row of these old mill workers houses as the whole village is designed on a grid (have a look here). It is a lovely place for pottering and daydreaming.
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This morning was such a lovely treat, a detour for a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of my everyday life. A chance to be just Me, to enjoy some thinking, gazing and pootling time followed by some super friendly chat and laughter over coffee and toasted crumpets. Gillian, thank you for a delicious morning, it was pure pleasure.
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I love Saltaire too. We used to go often for a lunch and mooch around before children. Especially love the shop with all the homewares at the top of the mill. I live near York but there is something so appealing, different and beautiful about West Yorkshire (my husband is sick of me saying that every time we venture west!).
Posted by: Jocelyn Nelson | May 15, 2014 at 09:11 PM
What a beautiful spot, and how lovely to have some time to yourself. And lucky you spending some time with Gillian, she's such a wonderful blogger. So glad you had such a good day Lucy. CJ xx
Posted by: CJ | May 15, 2014 at 09:06 PM
I don't live far from Saltaire, went to school and college there. I love it the boutique shops are great and the bakery is georgous I really enjoy going to the Salts Mill gallery as well. those David Hockney pictures never get old.
Posted by: Rachel | May 15, 2014 at 08:44 PM
Sigh! Beautiful pictures! I adore the cat in the last one! Oh how i wish i could own a cat (or rather be owned by one...)!
Thanks for taking us on your tours! It allows me to have a short holiday in my imagination!
Take care
Anne
http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de
Posted by: Anne | May 15, 2014 at 08:27 PM
Luce, Had to smile when I saw Saltaire ... do you remember that Skopos project? Weren't you a Winner (or did I imagine that?) ... so impressed by your inspiring so many to join in your Mandala project ... sorry, I have yet to learn the crochet thing, but still love dipping into your "colourful world".
LOL your friend, Katie B x x
Posted by: Katie B | May 15, 2014 at 08:27 PM
Absolutely lovely. You can keep all the detached houses for me, I love a terrace, there is just something about them that appeals to me....and I live in one too.
Posted by: maypole | May 15, 2014 at 08:22 PM