The picture you see is The Hive in Worcester, England. It is a building that has caused some local controversy due to the design – some people love it whilst others are less convinced.

One thing that is clear, the concept is ‘different’.

The building houses the first combined university and public library in Europe. Another achievement has been the recognition of the design and it is on the list of potential buildings being considered for an architectural award. Like it or not, it has been noticed.

As I was walking past the building, I stopped and took this picture. It is from the far side of the river and it got me thinking.

A few questions

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In a previous article I shared a picture of the home straight at the races – but it was flooded. Things are now back to normal and to prove the point this picture shows the finishing straight now looking green rather than deep in water. At this time of the year there are no races, the course mostly frequented by people walking their dogs, out for a jog or a run, families out walking and small children learning to ride their bicycles – especially those who have been gifted one by Father Christmas.

As I was out for a walk it got me thinking about the race course and the immense flooding that had occurred. This new

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