Picklemens Cottage July 2014

[tank2020]

From what we could tell this place has been empty for a long while, once known on the circuit as the "Sewingmens Cottage" due to the abundance of sewing machines strewn around the property. Sadly these have now all been pilfered and I could not spot one. Still some nice bits remain that give an insight to life in the old place. The dates on the pickles were around the early 1970's, this would seem to tie in with the old Woseley Car in what was once the garage.

Whilst wondering around the site I noted a lot of these old black batteries laying around, what raised my curiosity is what hey had written on them, they stated that they remain the property of "Her Majesty's Government" upon further inspection the batteries stated that they were for use within a Medresco. A bit of research and it turns out theta a Medresco is an early form of hearing aid.

Cheers for looking.

 

[skeleton key]

Hello Tank,Very nice shot there mate .

Im surprised Nelly didnt jump out of the wardrobe

Thanks for the share buddy

 

[shc327]

I'm completely mesmerized by the jars of fruits and veggies. I have never seen that in the US. Canned goods, yes. Jars, no.

 

[The_Raw]

This is a fantastic report, loved both the write-up and the photos from start to finish

I read elsewhere that it belonged to a United States Air Force Serviceman and that he died whilst serving in America, that is unconfirmed however and could be a load of old bananas

I'm completely mesmerized by the jars of fruits and veggies. I have never seen that in the US. Canned goods, yes. Jars, no.

Very common in the UK, and something people often make at home in large quantities

 

[tank2020]

Thanks for the kind comments!

 

[tank2020]

I'm completely mesmerized by the jars of fruits and veggies. I have never seen that in the US. Canned goods, yes. Jars, no.

As The_Raw said, people often pickle or preserve veg and fruits here, the property has a bit of land associated with it, i suspect a lot was grown and couldn't be eaten all at once!

 

[tank2020]

This is a fantastic report, loved both the write-up and the photos from start to finish I read elsewhere that it belonged to a United States Air Force Serviceman and that he died whilst serving in America, that is unconfirmed however and could be a load of old bananas

Very common in the UK, and something people often make at home in large quantities

The US airforce thing would tie in with a package at the property addressed to an officer at a nearby air base.

 

[Nelly]

Quality stuff Tank!!

Im surprised Nelly didnt jump out of the wardrobe

He was just driving away when I got there!! Damn!!

 

[sentinel]

Nice report mate..liked this place..apart from the guy next door who let my tyre down..knob...but he might get a load of dodgy porn turn up at his door in a few years ha ha

 

[shaddam]

interesting looking place this, cheers =]