Great news…missed this yesterday lets hope this helps get the Huts sorted! The restoration of Bletchley Park, the centre of Britain’s code-breaking activities in the Second World War, is to be project-managed by one of the Prince of Wales’s charities – the Prince’s Regeneration Trust, it was announced today. The work will include restoring some… Continue reading Bletchley Park Huts restoration project-managed by Prince of Wales Trust
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Are you a sheddie who looks for solitude?
I have been approached by a media person who is looking for sheddies to maybe do a pilot of some kind. photo credit: Nick Bramhall Do you use your shed to escape from the madness of the world around us? Do you shut the shed door and start to unwind… with space to think.. potter…… Continue reading Are you a sheddie who looks for solitude?
Tooth and Claw a sheddies tale
Sheddie Shedonist has emailed me this great little piece about becoming a sheddie after his retirement. After yonks of retirement and planning to move my indoor study away from the in-house hullabaloo, I recently completed the insulation and computer wiring of my garden’s 8x8ft corner of paradise and moved in. That William Wallace knew a… Continue reading Tooth and Claw a sheddies tale
How High is your Garden Shed : Not as high as these sheds in Leeds I wager
The Candle House development in Leed’s Granary Wharf development has the highest Sheds in Leeds maybe the UK. [flickr]photo:4421498381[/flickr] Photo Copyright: KIPPA MATTHEWS via Guardian Leeds Flickr With its elegant cylindrical shape, Candle House makes a bold statement on the Leeds skyline and re-establishes Granary Wharf as a landmark location. Attractive copper balconies and striking… Continue reading How High is your Garden Shed : Not as high as these sheds in Leeds I wager
Jayce Lewis – Rock God in Asia from shed in Bridgend
There was a great show on BBC Wales last night Planet Wales Big in India about a fella from Bridgend called Jayce who plays an infections Metal with lots of rhythmic Drums and he records his stuff in a Garden shed with his great bunch of odd ball band mates. The story of Jayce Lewis,… Continue reading Jayce Lewis – Rock God in Asia from shed in Bridgend
Debb’s Shed for International Shed Women’s Week
Sheddie Deborah Carr has written this guest post about her introduction to shedism for International Women’s Week, many thanks to her and Grumpy. Until a couple of years ago I assumed that the only people who could possibly be interested in the inside of a shed would for some reason be male. When I announced… Continue reading Debb’s Shed for International Shed Women’s Week
Pigeon loft shed in Teignmouth, south Devon
Thanks to Joni for sending this great example of Pigeon sheds. The sheds are no longer used for racing pigeons but used as everyday sheds, so at least they have not got torn down. Have any of you sheddies got any pigeon sheds used for their original purpose or has anyone converted them into something… Continue reading Pigeon loft shed in Teignmouth, south Devon
Can you help this lady sheddie cover her shed in sequins?
You may remember last year the wonderful coverage of some allotment sheds in fabric by Artist Elena Thomas Well now sheddie Sarah McManus is aiming to go something similar but different with the loyal shed. Here are some photos of the shed to be done up. This is Sarah’s request. I am a third year… Continue reading Can you help this lady sheddie cover her shed in sequins?
Norfolk & Southwold Suffolk Sheds
My mate Rob was away on his beer travels and sent me these lovely sheds from Norfolk & Suffolk. It’s not just pubs he notices which is great!
Can you help Sheddie Danny figure out how many screws to build his shed?
New user Danny on our shed forum just asked this. I am building a 1.8m x 2.4m shed on a concrete base. I am using a timber frame made from 100mm x 50mm at 500mm centres. I am using shiplap timber which is 12mm thick and 125mm width and was wondering how many screws should… Continue reading Can you help Sheddie Danny figure out how many screws to build his shed?