Belper Mills / River Gardens

The sluice gates at the Belper Mills are currently undergoing some maintenance so we have been treated to a view we do not often get of the river bed and the exposed weir and mill runs,

All images Pentax K3iii Monochrome and Sigma 18-35mm F1.8

1. View from the road bridge



2. Two shot pano (stitched in LR) of the horseshoe weir



3. Dry mill race showing path under the mill - and the poor state of repair the Mill is in!



4. Exposed watercourse to the original water wheels which powered the mill



5. View of the Mill from the road showing the bridge from East to West Mill

Some great documentary images - as you say, sights not often seen so well worth capturing.

That's what went through my mind. These are 'historic' images that should be placed in those places where urban historians visit. Plus, being mono, what's not to like? Perfect.

Yes, indeed - historic and relevant to the area. Nice work.

Some very interesting photos, it's good to capture these sort of places before they get re-developed or knocked down