The Camera

[Peripheral]

Does anyone know who is responsible for the camera outside the CAFE? Some people were going to make a signal that they were members. It still does not update every ten seconds and with the easing off of lock-down restrictions we won't see any member visitors waving to us. Is it the council?

 

[ferret]

Virtual Huddersfield I should think. I’ll message them on Instagram. I don’t want to be stood there like a useless prong waving at nobody for twenty minutes !!

 

[Marianna]

While VH is at it, they could turn off the infrared option on the camera so it wouldn't reflect off the interior surface of the window, creating glare after dark that obscures the image.

 

[Marianna]

Now the image update frequency is much worse. The same image has been displayed since mid-afternoon yesterday.

 

[Peripheral]

Now the image update frequency is much worse. The same image has been displayed since mid-afternoon yesterday.

I do hope they get it put right Marianna. I like to watch that little square. It is one of the most famous squares in the world. They should have a streaming camera there.

 

[Roger]

There's no flowers in the planter anymore.

 

[ferret]

I have messaged them but they haven’t replied.

 

[Electrical Entwistle]

That poor woman from yesterday is still trying to sit down!

And like Roger I miss the lovely flowers in the planter.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

I miss the lovely flowers in the planter.

Sure they will plant them for summer its just our weather is so inclement we had frost last week and on previous weeks which would kill any bedding plants so I suppose they are hanging on for better weather.

 

[Roger]

It's working now.

 

[Peripheral]

So it is Roger. Now any members visiting Holmfirth can give us a wave. Let us know your schedule First.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

Camera is so welcome, you not only get to see the wonderful view outside the Cafe to the road and beyond but also all of the many amateur magicians in Holmfirth who keep appearing and disappearing as you view the screen

 

[Onslow]

Just checked it. How did they ever find days to film without rain?

 

[Graham]

If the camera was there in 1906 this would be the same view. The house's opposite made way for the now wider road.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

Thank you so much for posting Graham very much appreciated . Just to be sure are we looking at what is now the main road through Holmfirth or is does this represent another perspective i.e the picture was taken by someone standing where the cafe is or opposite perhaps . I appreciate you may not know but thank you for sharing any information you have . If it is the same way as the current camera then those buildings opposite were clearly demolished to make way for the wider main road .

 

[Graham]

Yes Captain, it's the same perspective. Look at the gully in centre of paving slabs. Pillars gone but step down still there, which not has the new ramp.

 

[Graham]

Here's more proof. Looking down main road at what is now Kayes ironmongers. Check out the leaded windows on the far left door. Amazingly still there! The apex of the bank roof can also be seen. And finally, me pretending to hold the horse, a century later.

 

[captain clutterbuck]

Thanks Graham great photos nice to see that it the shop has continued to be an Ironmongers to the present day and hopefully for a long time to come.

 

[Graham]

It is. I hope some clown doesn't replace that door with a modern Upvc one! The old one has stood the test of time the same as the black & white one next to Sids. Must have be quality seasoned wood back then.

 

[Graham]

I've been told today that Kayes ironmongers is up for sale. I do hope it doesn't change the appearance of the area. Time will tell.