Strike while the iron’s hot:

As I got a second consecutive not too abysmal night's sleep and felt ok, I took advantage of it to get another run in while I have the energy for it. This is Bliss Mill, a Victorian tweed mill that is a feature in Chipping Norton, both historically and visually. I’ve never seen it close up before so that was the focus of my short run today.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Another lovely photo from you Flick, the reflection on the water looks particularly nice, glad you enjoyed your run 🏃

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

thanks Al, i did. Just a short one and mostly upwards, also very cold, but it was worth going to see Bliss Mill.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

The Victorians built such beautiful buildings, even if they were pumping stations or mills. A lovely little jaunt Flick.

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I saw an online article about it, and they've kept the old machinery intact as part of the houses and flats. It really is a stunning building.

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Glad your run was better today - beautiful picture too. Xx

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Thanks Louise xx

[Decker]

Well done Flick. Seems like a great focus for a run. What a beautiful structure. Love the clock!

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

Isn't it gorgeous! I'm glad i went to look as, hopefully, we wont be here much longer xx

[Decker in reply to Hidden]

I really love having a destination to run to also. Like you say : enjoy them while we can.

[Hidden in reply to Decker]

I'm normally quite flexible when i run, but this time I really wanted to go there. It was an adventure and nobody was up and about.

[Equi-geek Graduate10]

Used to pass this all the time on the way to the sewage works 🤣 it’s a lovely building though, very striking! Glad you had a good run!

[Hidden in reply to Equi-geek]

I’m not sure the posh people living there would like to think of themselves as on the way to the sewage works 😂😂😂 Mr I Dont Snore tells me it used to be a theatre, museum and arts centre and that it was amazing

[Equi-geek Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

🤣🤣 yes, there’s a lot of cognitive dissonance along that road 😁💩

[Hidden in reply to Equi-geek]

I used to pass it long before we moved here. I often end my runs at the bottom of the hill with the mill ahead but not the sewage works lol

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Wow, that’s a cool-looking building - very posh for a mill! 😃

Glad you got out today, Flick. Hope you’re on a roll, and get another decent night’s sleep tonight! 😊❤️

[Hidden in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks. If I do I shall run again xx

[BaddieThePirate Graduate10]

Beautiful! I've been to Chipping Norton but don't recall this and it isn't something you could forget.

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Its an incredible building

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

I love that building. It's a real landmark

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

Out of the way though if you want to see it up close. It’s along a private road, but I ignored that. Nobody around anyway 😊

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I usually have to admire it from the road as we head through on our way to Wales.

[Razouski]

What a lovely place to run and a great photo. I need to find some new spaces to run as I’m a bit bored of all my local routes.

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

Thank you. It’s very beautiful. Mostly I don’t get bored with my running routes as everything changes with the seasons and the weather, but every so often I think, oh no not again. Once you feel that, you lose energy and motivation

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10]

So lovely to have some great close up shots of this mill. I admire it every time I pass through C Norton & have often wondered what it must be like inside. Glad you've had some reasonable sleep too....🛌💤 = 🏃‍♀️😁

[Hidden in reply to Slinkymalinki]

I would love to see inside. sleep has gone out the window again. Been awake since 3.40. no running for me today.

[Slinkymalinki Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Oh dear, sorry to hear that. Hope tomorrow will be a run day. X🤞🏃‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to Slinkymalinki]

Me too 😐