I had to go into Chichester to run a few errands today so I took my camera with me and kept my eyes open for something photogenic for today’s post. St. John’s Chapel was open and I took a brief look inside but it was as I left that I noticed this rather elegant boot scraper outside. I guess this would have received more use when the chapel was built in 1813 than today, with horses or walking being the main modes of transport at the time. I’m sure it’s seen a few muddy boots in its time. I liked the combination of the elegant wrought iron and the rough texture created by the peeling green paint and orange rust. I wonder when it was last used?!

Love the texture on this shot Lynda · 2009-10-26: 13:17

Great shot , you do find an array of interesting subjects. ????? · 2009-10-26: 14:40

..sometimes I think we still need these outside our doors..ha ha awesome shot . curlyq60 · 2009-10-26: 20:03

Little bits of history like that are so intriguing....you're right, it made an excellent subject for a shot! lookagain · 2009-10-26: 22:32

I wonder how many boots, and what people, what stories. Latecomer · 2009-10-27: 02:11

Great details! Najeli · 2009-10-27: 09:04

Nice way to keep clean !! and good find !!! ????? · 2009-10-27: 10:23

great shot! tomie · 2009-10-27: 10:40

what beautiful wrought iron design! nice capture! ????? · 2009-10-27: 23:21

Oh! I've never seen something like that before. :) ????? · 2009-10-28: 09:19

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