The sounds of a place change over time.
500 years ago the main sound in the Springhill area probably would be that of cattle in the vaccary and pinfold.
150 years ago it would be Captain Patrick's horses and carriages on the cobbles.
Over the past 70+ years there has been a gradual increase in vehicle noise and a change in ambulance tone from nee-naw to siren. More recently the sound of air traffic has been added.
For 40 or so years after WW2 it was back to cattle as they were loaded into the abattoir at Johnny Barn.
After the mid 1970s further noises came from the athletics track and rugby pitches at Marl Pits, and from events held there.
Now we have the wind farm within walking distance, a new noise in the area.
Thankfully birdsong continues.
In 30 years? Who knows
This page includes samples of some of the sounds heard in Springhill and the vicinity. All are audible from Springhill unless otherwise stated, but some were recorded nearer the source for clarity.
500 years ago the main sound in the Springhill area probably would be that of cattle in the vaccary and pinfold.
150 years ago it would be Captain Patrick's horses and carriages on the cobbles.
Over the past 70+ years there has been a gradual increase in vehicle noise and a change in ambulance tone from nee-naw to siren. More recently the sound of air traffic has been added.
For 40 or so years after WW2 it was back to cattle as they were loaded into the abattoir at Johnny Barn.
After the mid 1970s further noises came from the athletics track and rugby pitches at Marl Pits, and from events held there.
Now we have the wind farm within walking distance, a new noise in the area.
Thankfully birdsong continues.
In 30 years? Who knows
This page includes samples of some of the sounds heard in Springhill and the vicinity. All are audible from Springhill unless otherwise stated, but some were recorded nearer the source for clarity.