Part of Leeds University campus, this building is named after botanist Irene Manton who served as Professor of Botany at the university between 1946 and 1969. It was built in 1969, the final year of her posting. Like much of the architecture in the area it is in a brutalist style and very striking. I was only in the area for a short time so didn’t really explored the place in any depth, but I don’t doubt that there are many, many photographic opportunities present shoud you cast your eye about the place.

As the Yashicamat 124G is a TLR camera, it was a simple thing to place it at ground level to get a more imposing perspective of the viewpoint.

In other matters, I’m now in day four of my throat infection and, while it’s still pretty unpleasant, it does feel like I’m feeling perhaps just a little better today. Eating is still very difficult as my throat is quite constricted and it was quite a surprise to get weighed this morning and discover I’ve lost six pounds since Tuesday. I was attempting to lose weight anyway, so this is not a bad side-effect, but I certainly wouldn’t recommend the method to anyone. I’m hoping I might feel well enough to go and take some photos on Monday (tomorrow is probably pushing it), assuming the weather is ok. We shall see.

Yashicamat 124G & Ilford HP5+. Ilfotec DD-X 1+4 9 mins 30 secs @ 20°

Taken 25 March 2023.