Clock Mill

Clock Mill
Originally uploaded by Old Four Eyes

The Clock Mill at Three Mills Island rebuilt 1815-1817 by Philip Metcalfe using the Clock Tower from an earlier building and an even older bell. The Mill was in use until 1952. Because of water extraction for the reservoirs further up the Lea Valley there is no longer sufficient water to work the machinery even though it is technically still in operating order. Rumour has it that work on the Olympic Park will create enough water flow to theoretically get the mill working again.

Greater Spotted Woodpecker

Greater Spotted Woodpecker
Originally uploaded by Andyrob

The greater spotted woodpecker has become a regular visitor in my Newham garden and recently been joined by ring necked parakeets.

University of East London, Royal Albert Dock

University of East London, Royal Albert Dock
Originally uploaded by Old Four Eyes

University of East London, Royal Albert Dock

The students of UEL have a spectacular setting on the Royal Albert Dock. The campus was opened in 1999, the famous buildings designed by Edward Cullinan Architects.

The Univesity itself was officially opened in 2000 by mayor Ken Livingstone who said it was the first new university in Lonodn for 50 years. I know because I was there.