The Constables House - May 2014

[mockingbird]

Mockingbird Visits The Constables House

Massive thanks to chopper for trusting me with this site, he shared it with me, then within two/three weeks it was demolished, so rather lucky he did and appreciate it so thanks mate.

I know im on a break from exploring, but im currently planning a trip so was going through a tonne of memory cards, an stumbled on this place I had not posted! (shocker) so thought I would share with you lot my take on it.
I hardly had any time inside here, as I was interrupted by a chap who watches the place after some neighbours spotted me or so I thought, 20minutes in and I heard someone unlocking the back door, instantly I froze I could hear the chap moaning as he opened the door, then he asked those important questions...

How did you get in?

What are you doing here?

You are tresspassing!

Come outside with me!

Do you drive a Volvo?

Anyway cutting the story short, some neighbours called him, as three men got out a silver Volvo and apparently was spotted around the house, he was a nice chap I showed him my photos, he allowed me back inside to quickly get the bits I missed he even carried my tripod around for me
He explained a fair amount of who used to live there an explained it was soon to be knocked down, he pointed to the skip an said workmen are currently on a break an so on an so on. As soon as I left I told chopper what had happened and told him to hurry back (he wanted to get some more photos) and within a few weeks it was gone. Sad end to the place.

The rooms downstairs was packed upstairs empty except some wardrobes and heaters, so rather tricky getting some shots of single object things and a whole room shot looked rather messy.

Anyway as always here is my shots of the place, hope you enjoy them, also if anyone can explain what the gold door "thingys" are it would be much appreciated, currently in state of confusing with them, an the child/baby one creeps me out!

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Cheers for looking everyone I shall go back on my break now

 

[tumble112]

It's sad that this house has gone but you've done an excellent job of capturing it. So many items of someones life here. Those questions gave me a laugh, at least he was friendly.

 

[mockingbird]

It's sad that this house has gone but you've done an excellent job of capturing it. So many items of someones life here. Those questions gave me a laugh, at least he was friendly.

Friendly after I answered all those questions, nice chap think he had a personal connection to the house
Cheers Tumble

 

[krela]

Nicely done. I wonder if anything was salvaged as there were some nice original features in there.

 

[Stealthstar79]

A volvo! Do I look 60? Lol
Great stuff, not sure what the door things are , but I agree the baby one is a little disturbing!

 

[Ghostrecon]

Nice pics and nice to know that some can be nice when your caught out.

 

[Dirus_Strictus]

Great stuff, not sure what the door things are , but I agree the baby one is a little disturbing!

They are door knockers - but for internal doors and were sold as souvenirs from all sorts of places. Seaside towns, country houses and other places visited by holiday makers and day-trippers all had places selling them. I have three, on each of the upstairs doors - an old time lifeboat man, a Looe sailing smack and a Clovelly donkey are the subjects on my. A little reminder of my parents every time I open the doors, they were purchased on their Honeymoon and have lived on bedroom and bathroom doors for as long as I can remember. I have seen examples dating to before WW1, but the huge amount of scrap brass (from shell cases) after WW1 meant that huge numbers were cast in the 1920's and 30's. There is nothing scary or weird about the 'baby' figure - obviously meant for the nursery or baby's bedroom, it is an anglicised / modernised version of an ancient good luck / fertility symbol.

 

[mockingbird]

They are door knockers - but for internal doors and were sold as souvenirs from all sorts of places. Seaside towns, country houses and other places visited by holiday makers and day-trippers all had places selling them. I have three, on each of the upstairs doors - an old time lifeboat man, a Looe sailing smack and a Clovelly donkey are the subjects on my. A little reminder of my parents every time I open the doors, they were purchased on their Honeymoon and have lived on bedroom and bathroom doors for as long as I can remember. I have seen examples dating to before WW1, but the huge amount of scrap brass (from shell cases) after WW1 meant that huge numbers were cast in the 1920's and 30's. There is nothing scary or weird about the 'baby' figure - obviously meant for the nursery or baby's bedroom, it is an anglicised / modernised version of an ancient good luck / fertility symbol.

I was hoping you would pop up!
Cheers yet again, I thought they was door knockers but obviously did not have time to expect them, an just found them very odd, thanks again for the insight and especially the info about the "baby" one.

 

[DirtyJigsaw]

Awesome photos again mate! Was surprsed to see a report up by you today haha

 

[mockingbird]

Awesome photos again mate! Was surprsed to see a report up by you today haha

Honestly the last one for now Cheers buddy!

 

[Mikeymutt]

Excellent stuff MB.some lovely stuff in here.shame it's been knocked down.and that man who let you go back was a really nice guy.pity there was not more like him.great photos.thanks for sharing.

 

[Stealthstar79]

They are door knockers - but for internal doors and were sold as souvenirs from all sorts of places. Seaside towns, country houses and other places visited by holiday makers and day-trippers all had places selling them. I have three, on each of the upstairs doors - an old time lifeboat man, a Looe sailing smack and a Clovelly donkey are the subjects on my. A little reminder of my parents every time I open the doors, they were purchased on their Honeymoon and have lived on bedroom and bathroom doors for as long as I can remember. I have seen examples dating to before WW1, but the huge amount of scrap brass (from shell cases) after WW1 meant that huge numbers were cast in the 1920's and 30's. There is nothing scary or weird about the 'baby' figure - obviously meant for the nursery or baby's bedroom, it is an anglicised / modernised version of an ancient good luck / fertility symbol.

The baby looks like an alien, but great to know what they are!
Thinking about it, sure my dad had a ship one our living room door when I was a kid!

 

[mockingbird]

The baby looks like an alien, but great to know what they are!
Thinking about it, sure my dad had a ship one our living room door when I was a kid!

So you did know what they are

 

[Chopper]

Great job here mate. A nice set. I think the house may still stand, but is empty now. When I returned, most of those lovely items were smashed, burned or in a skip How could anyone just destroy all that stuff?!? So sad

 

[antonymes]

What an ace place. Nice work. Shame it's gone.

 

[billygroat]

Superb insight. How lucky you are to have seen it....

Each time I see one of these superb reports I just think why? Why?

Are the brass thingys just ornaments maybe?

Thank you..

 

[mockingbird]

Superb insight. How lucky you are to have seen it....

Each time I see one of these superb reports I just think why? Why?

Are the brass thingys just ornaments maybe?

Thank you..

Indoor door knockers try saying that drunk!

I did feel extremely honored to be given the location, just a shame I did not have more time, thank you

 

[Dirus_Strictus]

That is basically what they end up being, although they are normally fully functioning knockers.

 

[Lucky Pants]

Great looking little place well capture, sad to hear its all gone .

 

[Sshhhh...]

Lovely place and great shots!