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Virgin Media rewarded

 Way back in early January 2025, we had a Virgin Media salesman knock our door and he offered us Full-Fibre Broadband Internet.  Today, I paid into the bank their compensation cheque to the amount of £317.20 for their failure to provide a service. Sorting this out took a lot of phone calls, even more emails and lots of letters. Eventually, after I'd exhausted their complaints process, I took them to the Ofcom Telecoms Ombudsman who ruled in my favour. Essentially they'd not done full pre-installation process, and hadn't obtained permission to run fibre cables over neighbouring land, before offering me a service. They'd offered an attractive price for the first 18 months , so I thought I'd give them and their appalling customer service a try. Then it all went wrong. So now, if I check on-line with their full fibre checker program, I'm told they cannot provide Full Fibre to the Old Post Office. However when I run the same checks on my immediate neighbour's add...
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The Stolen Lion Fixture at Belper Mill: A Continuation of a Historic Tale

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  The Stolen Lion Fixture at Belper Mill: A Continuation of a Historic Tale As the rich tapestry of history continues to unfold at the iconic Belper Mill, the saga of the stolen lion fixture remains a poignant chapter in its story. Since its disappearance, the lion has captured the attention and imagination of residents and historians alike, resonating deeply with those who appreciate the heritage of the area. Historical Context Belper Mill, located in the heart of Derbyshire, is an impressive example of the industrial revolution's architectural prowess. Built in the late 18th century, the mill stands as a testament to the innovation of the time, primarily serving the cotton industry that thrived in this part of England. The mill not only played a crucial role in the local economy but also contributed to the cultural landscape, symbolizing the strength and resilience of the community. The lion fixture itself is a striking piece of craftsmanship, representing not just a decorative e...
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Drone over Joseph Street

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  As part of a project to document the historic parts of Belper that are close to the Old Post Office, here's video footage of Josephe Street.
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Views from above the Old Post Office, Bridge Street

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 Taken at 98 Metres using DJI Mini 4 Pro in early evening May 4th.
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Drone over William Street

 As part of the project of photographing/videoing the locality. Here's a video shot over William Street in the early evening at the start of May 2024.
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Long Row West

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An easy fix in the Old Post Office

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 Against all odds, I actually had a straightforward household maintenance job on the Old Post Office building!   Our garden tap had started to drip excessively. It was an old style brass tap, and I correctly guessed it was made from Imperial size components rather than metric. I assumed it would be a 1/2 inch flat rubber washer, so I took a walk down to Tomes. Unusually they were out of stock, so I had to go further to Tool Station down in Goods Yard Road. To be safe I purchased a set of different sizes of tap washers. After pre-checking the spanners sizes I found a 13/16ths inch spanner was ideal. A trip down into our cellar to turn off the water at the mains and back to the job. It was all over and done within less than 10 minutes and no unwelcome gushes of water.  So now I've plenty of spare washers and a properly working cold tap in the garden. It turned out that my original guess of 1/2 inch flat washer had been correct. Changing the garden tap washer in the Old...
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