Back to the Grindstone

It was a training day, and I went in voluntarily to the Festival of Learning. Quite unique conference apparently. There were about 500 teachers and a few TA's and other school staff there from mostly primary schools across the city. It was quite good in places. The 2 keynote speakers were very inspiring and I was lucky to go to one of their workshops.  I only wish that those that set exams for kids at 11 would listen to teaching professionals as there is so much criticism (and justly) about curriculum that focus on SATs.  Or maybe there is some historic reason for this - or is it just governments meddling, who knows. 

Anyway a break from puppy pictures although Mr PB did take a nice picture of me and Indie as folks at work can't tell how small/big he is. However as I cycled in to work a different way today I went past one of my favourite building in Peterborough. I wish I knew it/s history.  Back to school tomorrow and the kids are back too. L will continue to puppy sit

Edit: I have found out some info on the building
Cadge and Coleman
Main Range, Whitworths Mill East Station Road

Reason for selection Surviving one of three brick warehouse / mills built in 1840-50 for the Earl Fitzwilliam. Strategically situated on the river and close to railways. Impressive north elevation rising four storeys above the Nene Occupied since 1850 by Cadge & Coleman. Significant local landmark building and local history value. Description Large rectangular double plan. 5 storey building with regular sequencing of window openings, mostly in-filled. Brick construction in Flemish bond under two pitched slate roofs, forming two buildings. Expressed flat brick arches to windows and stone cills. Granary warehouse structure to river with central brick vaulted short tunnel providing access for grain barge unloading. To south is the original mill building. Both buildings of same dimensions. Four floors of each building supported by six cast iron columns and roofs by nine King post trusses. Adjoining engine house to east and offices to west extended.