Friday 17 May 2013

Muffled drum roll stage right


Hugging the sides of a steep gully as it does, the site of The Haven Amphitheatre in The Scarp, Castlecrag, must be a really heart-breaker.


Following the contour down from The Bastion, The Scarp is not particularly steep, and one happens upon this delightful relic totally unheralded. The tree-ferns whisper in the wind, the last remaining run-off trickles over the rocks, and this Griffin creation nestles into the landscape, awaiting its leading lady.


Quiet, please. There's a lady on stage.


8 comments:

head in the sun said...

It really is very beautiful - are there any people around or is it a bit deserted?

Jim said...

So green.

Julie said...

Houses back onto it from all angles, Letty. There was me, and two council middle-mgt chaps.I was there at Monday lunch-time, and was the only person sitting there contemplating. When they hold a show, there are never enough seats ...

Joan Elizabeth said...

This full view is great, It is even more delightful than I expected and somewhat smaller than I imagined.

Joan Elizabeth said...

I just noticed that you changed the title of your blog and have extended its reach ... you should find at least a little bit of city grunge and action within those suburbs.

Julie said...

Yes, Joan. I realised that C/C stories were not diverse enough to attract readers, and to maintain my interest.

The Haven is just delightful. I will try to attend their next whatever, to catch the feel for that as well.

Dan said...

Beautiful and interesting your blog!
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Unknown said...

Saw you at Lulu's blog.
The past comes right at me through your photos! Nostalgic as well as haunted in some way.