Showing posts with label Bedlam Bay. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bedlam Bay. Show all posts

Sunday, 18 October 2009

Bedlam Bay 05



The cricket pitch at Gladesville Hospital, still used for matches, sits prettily on Bedlam Bay.

Saturday, 17 October 2009

Friday, 16 October 2009

Bedlam Bay 03 - Boats and Clouds


A bit diffferent to the punt which used to cross these waters, described as being able to carry "a horse, a cat, and a few people".

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Thursday, 15 October 2009

Bedlam Bay - a series 02


Looking across Bedlam Bay and west along the Parramatta River, towards the boatshed shown yesterday. This is taken from the site of Henley Baths, which a sign says are closed for renovation.

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Bedlam Bay - a series 01


The bay was named after the mental hospital (known then as a 'lunatic asylum') built near it in 1835, which was named after the English asylum Bethlehem, corrupted to Bedlam.

We'll have a closer look around over the next few days.