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97-467: A shed is typically a simple, single-story roofed structure, often used for storage, for hobbies , or as a workshop , and typically serving as outbuilding , such as in a back garden or on an allotment . Sheds vary considerably in their size and complexity of construction, from simple open-sided ones designed to cover bicycles or garden items to large wood-framed structures with shingled roofs, windows, and electrical outlets . Sheds used on farms or in

194-491: A bicycle parking rack on which bikes can be supported and locked and a roof to keep rain and/or snow off the bikes and their riders while mounting and dismounting. Bike sheds range from little more than a supported roof to more complex structures with walls and locking doors or gates. The color of a bikeshed is the topic of a well-known adage about the challenges of group work in organizational psychology. Boatsheds (or boat sheds) are typically lockable wooden sheds built near

291-1209: A log cabin . In the United States, "the woodshed" was the traditional location for parents to administer corporal punishment to children. In the 19th century military barracks , sheds were used as auxiliary buildings for various purposes. The Royal Artillery park barracks in Halifax used sheds as gun sheds, carriage sheds, repair sheds, wheel sheds, wagon sheds and storage sheds. The simplest and least-expensive sheds are available in kit form. These kits are designed for regular people to be able to assemble themselves using commonly available tools (e.g., screwdriver). Both shed kits and DIY (do-it-yourself) plans are available for wooden and plastic sheds. Sheds are used to store home and garden tools and equipment such as lawn tractors, and gardening supplies. In addition, sheds can be used to store items that are not suitable for indoor storage, such as petrol ( gasoline ), pesticides, or herbicides . For homes with small gardens or modest storage needs, there are several types of very small sheds. The sheds not only use less ground area but also have

388-431: A shack , outhouse , or "outbuilding". Sheds may be classified as "accessory buildings" in municipal bylaws which may regulate their size, appearance, and distance from the principal building and boundary lines. Arena sheds may have a simple open roof structure, or be partially walled or fully enclosed. They are typically used as horse-riding equestrian venues, providing all-year usage of the facility with protection from

485-408: A "place of retreat" is a "male necessity" which provides men with solace, especially during their retirement. In contrast, in the novel Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons , Aunt Ada Doom saw "something nasty in the woodshed" and retreated to her bed for half a century. To woodshed, or 'shed, in jazz jargon, is "to shut oneself up, away from the world, and practice long and hard, as in 'going to

582-404: A body of water to store small private boats, bathing suits, life vests and related items. Boat sheds used for rowing clubs are generally larger structures for storing rowing skiffs . Garden tool sheds, including allotment sheds, are used to store seeds, soil, hoses, portable sprinklers, or garden tools such as hand rakes , shovels , lawnmowers , etc. Engine sheds are structures used for

679-592: A charter train to Manchester and back for the Society of Friends to and from their quarterly meeting on 16 September 1830. The station was the Liverpool terminus of the world's first inter-city double-track mainline public railway on which all services were operated by mechanical traction, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway . It was also one the first buildings to be expressly designed and purpose built as

776-697: A concrete foundation with screws. In countries where the climate is generally mild, such as Australia, very large metal sheds are used for many types of industry. Corrugated metal sheds may be better able to withstand wind and snow loads, as the corrugated shape makes the metal stronger than flat tin. Plastic shed kits utilizing heavy molded plastics such as PVC and polyethylene may be less expensive than sheet-metal sheds. PVC resins and high-impact, UV light -resistant polyethylene make plastic outdoor sheds stronger, lighter, more durable, and more resistant to denting and chipping than wood, and tend to be more stable. Plastic shed kits sided with vinyl are typically among

873-536: A costume based on an already existing creative property), creating models out of card stock or paper – called papercraft . Many of these fall under the category visual arts . Writing is often taken up as a hobby by aspiring writers and usually appears in the form of personal blog , guest posting or fan fiction (literary art resulting in creation of written content based on already existing, licensed creative property under specified terms). Reading books, eBooks , magazines, comics, or newspapers, along with browsing

970-472: A dual-purpose goods shed. The station had all the features now associated with a railway passenger station, ticket office, waiting accommodation, a defined area for boarding the trains, despite there being no precedent to work from. A ladies waiting room with female attendant was provided in March 1831. The station had three lines of rails, the centre one having the tunnel rope, they were connected by points at

1067-425: A first-come first-served basis, the journey was timed to take twenty minutes and was often late. A plain two-storey building, classical in concept with Venetian windows giving on to a single platform covered by a long flat canopy on columns set close to the edge from which sprang wooden queen-post trusses carrying an overall roof to screen wall opposite. This was the first expression as a trainshed , as distinct from

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1164-723: A framework which distinguishes the terms in a useful categorization of leisure in which casual leisure is separated from serious Leisure . He describes serious leisure as undertaken by amateurs , hobbyists and volunteers . Amateurs engage in pursuits that have a professional counterpart, such as playing an instrument or astronomy . Hobbyists engage in five broad types of activity: collecting , making and tinkering (like embroidery and car restoration), activity participation (like fishing and singing), sports and games , and liberal-arts hobbies (like languages, cuisine, literature). Volunteers commit to organizations where they work as guides, counsellors, gardeners and so on. The separation of

1261-459: A goods shed had been constructed to the east of Smithdown Lane and south of the mainline. By 1908 the section of the coal yard furthest north had become an agricultural depôt belonging to the London and North Western Railway who had taken over the line by this time. The little that remained of the 1830 terminus was lost in a WW2 air raid, and the coal depot closed permanently when services through

1358-465: A hobby was a childish pursuit, however, in the 18th century with more industrial society and more leisure time, hobbies took on greater respectability. A hobby is also called a pastime , derived from the use of hobbies to pass the time . A hobby became an activity that is practiced regularly and usually with some worthwhile purpose. Hobbies are usually, but not always, practiced primarily for interest and enjoyment, rather than financial reward. Prior to

1455-404: A logical manner. The following categorization of hobbies was developed by Stebbins. Collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying and storing. Collecting is appealing to many people due to their interest in a particular subject and a desire to categorize and make order out of complexity. Some collectors are generalists, accumulating items from countries of

1552-413: A long period of time. Making and Tinkering hobbies include higher-end projects, such as building or restoring a car or building a computer from individual parts, like CPUs and SSDs. For computer savvy do-it-yourself hobbyists, CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining may also be popular. A CNC machine can be assembled and programmed to make different parts from wood or metal. Tinkering is 'dabbling' with

1649-498: A low profile less likely to obstruct the view or clash with the landscaping. These small sheds include corner sheds, which fit into a corner (1 m × 1 m × 0.5 m or 3 ft × 3 ft × 2 ft—tall, wide, deep), vertical sheds (1.5 m × 1 m × 1 m deep, or 5 ft × 3 ft × 4 ft), horizontal sheds (1 m × 1.5 m × 1 m or 3 ft × 5 ft × 4 ft), and tool sheds. When

1746-497: A metal frame. Metal sheds are a good choice when long-term strength and resistance to fire, rot, or termites are desired. However, metal sheds may rust over time, particularly if they are constructed from steel that is not galvanized. Be aware that concrete is highly corrosive so care needs to be taken when assembling your shed to avoid contact with the outside panels. As well, some types of metal sheds that have thin walls are easily dented, which may make some types of thin metal sheds

1843-426: A pent or apex roof shape. A pent shed features a single roof section that is angled downwards to let rainwater run off, with more headroom at the front than the back. This is a simple, practical design that will fit particularly well next to a wall or fence. It is also usually lower than the typical apex shed, so could be a better choice if there are any height restrictions. A pent shed may be free-standing or attached to

1940-452: A poor choice for vandal-prone areas or for high-traffic activities such as small businesses. In cold climates, metal sheds with thin walls need to have snow and ice cleared from the roof, because the thin metal may be damaged by a heavy accumulation. Since thin metal sheds weigh much less than wood or PVC plastic sheds, thin metal sheds are more at risk of being damaged by heavy winds. To prevent wind damage, thin metal sheds should be attached to

2037-430: A railway "station". The station was only ever known as Liverpool during its working life, Crown Street was only used in explanatory text. The station was accessed by a 291 yd (266 m) long 15 ft (4.6 m) wide and 12 ft (3.7 m) high single track tunnel which rises from the deep Edge Hill Cutting to the east. Together with the adjacent 1.26 mi (2.03 km) Wapping Tunnel , these were

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2134-593: A real-life object in a smaller scale and dates back to prehistoric times with small clay "dolls" and other children's toys that have been found near known populated areas. Some of the earliest scale models of residences were found in Cucuteni–Trypillia culture in Eastern Europe. These artifacts were dated to be around 3000–6000 BC. Similar models dating back to the same period were found in ancient Egypt, India, China and Mesopotamia archaeological sites. At

2231-442: A shed is used for tool storage, shelves and hooks are often used to maximize the storage space. Gambrel -style roofed sheds (sometimes called baby barns), which resemble a Dutch-style barn , have a high sloping roofline which increases storage space in the "loft" area. Some Gambrel-styles have no loft and offer the advantage of reduced overall height. Another style of small shed is the saltbox -style shed. Many sheds have either

2328-434: A shingled roof, and electrical outlets. Larger sheds provide more space for engaging in hobbies such as gardening , small engine repair, or tinkering . Some sheds have small porches or include furniture, which allows them to be used for relaxation purposes. In some cases, remote workers who live in mild climates use small to medium-sized wooden garden sheds as outdoor offices . There is a growing industry in providing "off

2425-470: A small sample. Crown Street Station Crown Street railway station was the Liverpool terminus railway station of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in Liverpool , England , it opened on 15 September 1830. The station was one of the world's first on an inter-city passenger railway in which all services were operated by mechanical traction. The station was only used for passengers for six years before being replaced by Lime Street which

2522-504: A space referred to as the garden. Although a garden typically is located on the land near a residence, it may also be located on a roof , in an atrium , on a balcony , in a windowbox , or on a patio or vivarium . Gardening also takes place in non-residential green areas, such as parks, public or semi-public gardens ( botanical gardens or zoological gardens ), amusement and theme parks , along transportation corridors, and around tourist attractions and hotels . In these situations,

2619-509: A special cylinder. A powerful preservative is then forced into the wood at high pressure until it is absorbed deep into the grain, becoming an integral part of the timber. This provides excellent protection against the weather—so much so that manufacturers generally give a 15-year anti-rot guarantee. These sheds are usually distinguished by a pale green tinge which will fade eventually to a silvery grey. Although pressure-treated sheds tend to be more expensive than dip-treated ones, their big advantage

2716-464: A staff of gardeners or groundskeepers maintains the gardens. Indoor gardening is concerned with growing houseplants within a residence or building, in a conservatory , or in a greenhouse . Indoor gardens are sometimes incorporated into air conditioning or heating systems. Water gardening is concerned with growing plants that have adapted to pools and ponds, along with aqua-scaping in planted aquariums . Bog gardens are also considered

2813-461: A swimming pool heater is installed in a shed), and electric lighting. Sheds designed for gardening, called "potting sheds", often feature windows or skylights for illumination, ventilation grilles, and a potter's bench for mixing soil and re-potting plants. The main types of shed construction are metal sheathing over a metal frame, plastic sheathing and frame, all-wood construction (wood frame, wood siding and wood roof), and vinyl-sided sheds built over

2910-406: A traditional hobby, such as collecting , to flourish and support trading in a new environment. Hobbyists are a part of a wider group of people engaged in leisure pursuits where the boundaries of each group overlap to some extent. The Serious Leisure Perspective groups hobbyists with amateurs and volunteers and identifies three broad groups of leisure activity with hobbies being found mainly in

3007-722: A type of water garden. A simple water garden may consist solely of a tub containing the water and plants. Container gardening is concerned with growing plants in containers that are placed above the ground. Many hobbies involve performances by the hobbyist, such as singing , acting, juggling , magic , dancing, playing a musical instrument , martial arts , and other performing arts . Some hobbies may result in an end product. Examples of this would be woodworking , photography , moviemaking , jewelry making , software projects such as Photoshopping and home music or video production , making bracelets , artistic projects such as drawing , painting , Cosplay (design, creation, and wearing

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3104-399: A wall (when it is known, unsurprisingly, as a wall shed). An apex shed has a pointed roof in an inverted V shape similar to the roofline of many houses. Two roof sections meet at a ridge in the middle, providing more headroom in the centre than at the sides. This type is generally regarded as a more attractive and traditional design and may be preferable if the shed is going to be visible from

3201-429: A wooden frame. Each type has various advantages and disadvantages that a homeowner has to consider. For example, while metal sheds are fire and termite-resistant, they can rust over time, or be severely damaged by high winds or heavy snow loads. Wood sheds are easier to modify or customize than plastic or metal because carpentry tools and basic carpentry skills are more readily available. Vinyl-sided, wood-framed sheds blend

3298-489: Is a demanding hobby that requires a multitude of large and expensive machine tools , such as lathes and mills . This hobby originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century, later spreading and flourishing in the mid-20th century. Due to the expense and space required, it is becoming rare. 3D Printing is a relatively new technology and already a major hobby as the cost of printers has fallen sharply. It

3395-460: Is a good example of how hobbyists quickly engage with new technologies, communicate with one another and become producers related to their former hobby. 3D modeling is the process of making mathematical representations of three dimensional items and is an aspect of 3D printing. Dressmaking has been a major hobby up until the late 20th century, in order to make cheap clothes, but also as a creative design and craft challenge. It has been reduced by

3492-476: Is a renewable resource. Vinyl-sided sheds are typically built with standard wood framing construction and oriented strand board (OSB) on the walls covered with standard vinyl siding. The vinyl siding protects the OSB wood and the frame from moisture from rain and snow. Vinyl-sided sheds never need to be painted, and are maintenance-free. They are stronger than plastic or metal sheds, and are usually built to conform with

3589-524: Is an important role in being in touch with fellow hobbyists. Some hobbies are of communal nature, like choral singing and volunteering. People who engage in hobbies have an interest in and time to pursue them. Children have been an important group of hobbyists because they are enthusiastic for collecting, making and exploring, in addition to this they have the leisure time that allows them to pursue those hobbies. The growth in hobbies occurred during industrialization which gave workers set time for leisure. During

3686-488: Is one organisation that has been set up involving sheds. Another magazine called The Shed , a bi-monthly PDF magazine produced in the UK, but with a global audience, targets people who work (usually in creative industries) in garden offices, sheds and other shed-like atmospheres. In the UK, people have long enjoyed working in their potting sheds; the slang term "sheddie", refers to a person enamoured of shed-building, testifies to

3783-596: Is recorded in English since 1481, as shadde , possibly a variant of shade . The word shade comes from the Old English word sceadu , which means "shade, shadow, darkness". The term's P.Gmc. cognate, skadwo also means "shady place, protection from glare or heat". The Old English word is spelled in different ways, such as shadde , shad or shedde , all of which come from an Old Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon root word for separation or division. The first attested usage of

3880-505: Is socially valorized precisely because it produces feelings of satisfaction with something that looks very much like work but that is done of its own sake." "Hobbies are a contradiction: they take work and turn it into leisure, and take leisure and turn it into work." A 2018 study using survey results identified the term "hobby" to most accurately describe activities associated with making or collecting objects, especially when done alone. Cultural trends related to hobbies change with time. In

3977-413: Is substantial, rewarding and results in a sense of accomplishment, and finally project-based leisure which is a short-term, often one-off, project that is rewarding. In the 16th century, the term "hobby" had the meaning of "small horse and pony". The term " hobby horse " was documented in a 1557 payment confirmation for a "Hobbyhorse" from Reading, England. The item, originally called a "Tourney Horse",

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4074-451: Is that they will not need any further preservative treatment during the guarantee period, saving owners time and money. One advantage of using wood sheds over metal versions is that it is easier to modify them by adding windows, doors, shelving, or exterior trim (etc.) because wood can be cut and drilled using commonly available tools, whereas a plastic or metal shed requires specialized tools. Some homeowners may prefer wood sheds because wood

4171-447: The 20th century there was extensive research into the important role that play has in human development. While most evident in childhood, play continues throughout life for many adults in the form of games, hobbies, and sport. Moreover, studies of aging and society support the value of hobbies in healthy aging. There have been many instances where hobbyists and amateurs have achieved significant discoveries and developments. These are

4268-458: The 21st century, the video game industry has been popular as a hobby involving millions of children and adults. Stamp collecting declined along with the importance of the postal system. Woodwork and knitting declined as hobbies, because manufactured goods provide cheap alternatives for handmade goods. Through the internet, an online community has become a hobby for many people; sharing advice, information and support, and in some cases, allowing

4365-458: The Depression there was an increase in the participation in hobbies because the unemployed had the time and a desire to be purposefully occupied. Hobbies are often pursued with an increased interest by retired people because they have the time and seek the intellectual and physical stimulation a hobby provides. Hobbies are a diverse set of activities and it is difficult to categorize them in

4462-526: The Serious leisure category. Casual leisure is intrinsically rewarding, short-lived, pleasurable activity requiring little or no preparation. Serious leisure is the systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer that is substantial, rewarding and results in a sense of accomplishment. Finally, project-based leisure is a short-term often a one-off project that is rewarding. The terms amateur and hobbyist are often used interchangeably. Stebbins has

4559-612: The Shed (1999) and a 5-part film documentary series with the same name. Gordon Thorburn also examined the shed proclivity in his book Men and Sheds (2002), as did Gareth Jones in Shed Men (2004). Recently, "Men's Sheds" have become common in Australia. In New Zealand, the bi-monthly magazine The Shed appeals to the culture of " blokes " who do woodwork or metalwork DIY projects in their sheds. The Australian Men's Shed Association

4656-460: The Year , for four series (with host George Clarke ) In the United States, Shed Builder Magazine is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to the builders, dealers, and manufacturers within the shed industry. The magazine owns and manages Shed Builder Expo, a yearly, two-day conference for the shed industry. Author Gordon Thorburn examined the shed proclivity in his book Men and Sheds , which argues that

4753-660: The advent of modern plastics, the amount of skill required to get the basic shape accurately shown for any given subject was lessened, making it easier for people of all ages to begin assembling replicas in varying scales. Superheroes, aero planes, boats, cars, tanks, artillery, and even figures of soldiers became quite popular subjects to build, paint and display. Although almost any subject can be found in almost any scale, there are common scales for such miniatures which remain constant today. Model engineering refers to building functioning machinery in metal, such as internal combustion motors and live steam models or locomotives. This

4850-455: The amateur from the hobbyist is because the amateur has the ethos of the professional practitioner as a guide to practice. An amateur clarinetist is conscious of the role and procedures of a professional clarinetist. A large proportion of hobbies are mainly solitary in nature. However, individual pursuit of a hobby often includes club memberships, organized sharing of products and regular communication between participants. For many hobbies there

4947-514: The culture that is most truly native centers round things which even when they are communal are not official—the pub, the football match, the back garden, the fireside and the 'nice cup of tea'." Deciding what to include in a list of hobbies provokes debate because it is difficult to decide which pleasurable pass-times can also be described as hobbies. During the 20th century the term hobby suggested activities, such as stamp collecting, embroidery, knitting, painting, woodwork, and photography. Typically

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5044-405: The description did not include activities like listening to music, watching television, or reading. These latter activities bring pleasure, but lack the sense of achievement usually associated with a hobby. They are usually not structured, organized pursuits, as most hobbies are. The pleasure of a hobby is usually associated with making something of value or achieving something of value. "Such leisure

5141-430: The difference between the two types of preservative used in their manufacture. The timber will have been treated in one of two ways: dip treatment or pressure treatment. Dip-treated sheds are made from components that are lowered into a tank of preservatives before the panels are assembled. This is a quick and simple process that keeps costs down and encourages manufacturers to produce a wide variety, making dip-treated sheds

5238-454: The early and middle years of the 20th century, many garden sheds and domestic garages were made of asbestos -cement sheets supported on a very light angle-iron frame. Concerns about safety led to the practice being discontinued, but they were cheap and long-lasting, and many can still be seen in British gardens. Advice on continued use or disposal is available. In Australia and New Zealand

5335-575: The first tunnels to be bored under a metropolis. The Wapping Tunnel runs under the Crown Street station site. The tunnels were gas-lit from opening. At the Edge Hill end of the tunnels there were three portals, the third (left-hand one looking from Edge Hill) was a dummy added for the sake of symmetry and only penetrated 80 ft (24 m). To get to

5432-417: The fore in the 1830s, and has rarely waned since. Initially, the bad habits were perceived to be of a sensual and physical nature, and the counter attractions, or perhaps more accurately alternatives, deliberately cultivated rationality and the intellect." The book and magazine trade of the day encouraged worthwhile hobbies and pursuits. The burgeoning manufacturing trade made materials used in hobbies cheap and

5529-445: The group of activities which occur outdoors. These hobbies include gardening, hill walking , hiking , backpacking , cycling , canoeing , climbing , caving , fishing, hunting , target shooting (informal or formal), wildlife viewing (as birdwatching ) and engaging in watersports and snowsports . One large subset of outdoor pursuits is gardening. Residential gardening most often takes place in or about one's own residence, in

5626-486: The house. A twist on the standard apex shape is the reverse apex shed. In this design, the door is set in a side wall instead of the front. The main advantage of the reverse apex design is that the door opens into the widest part of the shed instead of the narrowest, so it is easier to reach into all areas to retrieve or store equipment. Larger, more-expensive sheds are typically constructed of wood and include features typically found in house construction, such as windows,

5723-496: The industry can be large structures. The main types of shed construction are metal sheathing over a metal frame, plastic sheathing and frame, all-wood construction (the roof may be asphalt shingled or sheathed in tin), and vinyl-sided sheds built over a wooden frame. Small sheds may include a wooden or plastic floor, while more permanent ones may be built on a concrete pad or foundation. Sheds may be lockable to deter theft or entry by children, domestic animals, wildlife, etc. The word

5820-414: The internet is a common hobby, and one that can trace its origins back hundreds of years. A love of literature, later in life, may be sparked by an interest in reading children's literature as a child. Many of these fall under the category literary arts . Knitting or Crocheting is a calming and productive hobby. It allows for creativity while making cozy items like scarves, blankets, or hats. It's easy on

5917-485: The items being collected. An alternative to collecting physical objects is collecting records of events of a particular kind. Examples include train spotting , bird-watching , aircraft spotting , and any other form of systematic recording a particular phenomenon. The recording form can be written, photographic, online, etc. Making and tinkering includes working on self-motivated projects for fulfillment. These projects may be progressive, irregular tasks performed over

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6014-816: The joints and can be done at a leisurely pace, making it perfect for staying engaged and creating thoughtful gifts. Stebbins distinguishes an amateur sports person and a hobbyist by suggesting a hobbyist plays in less formal sports, or games that are rule bound and have no professional equivalent. While an amateur sports individual plays a sport with a professional equivalent, such as football or tennis. Amateur sport may range from informal play to highly competitive practice, such as deck tennis or long distance trekking. The Department for Culture, Media, and Support in England suggests that playing sports benefits physical and mental health. A positive relationship appeared between engaging in sports and improving overall health. During

6111-566: The least-expensive types of shed construction. Higher-quality sheds use UV-resistant plastic and powder-coated metal frames. Many plastic sheds are modular to allow for easy extensions, peg-boards, shelving, attic-storage, windows, skylights, and other accessories to be added later if these additions are purchased from the manufacturer. Plastic sheds are not susceptible to termite or wood-boring insect damage, and they require little maintenance. Being rot-proof they do not need to have preservatives applied. This makes them preferable in climates where

6208-425: The local building codes. They offer good value for money because they hold up in all weather, including winters with heavy snowfall, as they use a strong wooden frame and the OSB panels have stronger structural support than thin metal or PVC siding or roofs. Metal, plastic and resin sheds are cheaper, but they cannot handle the weight of snow in winter (roofs may cave in). Vinyl sheds also offer more colour options. In

6305-473: The low cost of manufactured clothes. Cooking is for some people an interest, a hobby, a challenge and a source of significant satisfaction. For many other people it is a job, a chore, a duty, like cleaning. In the early 21st century the importance of cooking as a hobby was demonstrated by the high popularity of competitive television cooking programs. Activity participation includes partaking in "non-competitive, rule-based pursuits." Outdoor pursuits are

6402-629: The maintenance or storage of railway locomotives. In Britain, these are also called motive power depots . Goods sheds are railway buildings designed for storing goods before or after carriage in a train. Train sheds are buildings adjacent to a railway station where the tracks and platforms are covered by a roof. The first train shed was built in 1830 at Liverpool's Crown Street Station . Snow sheds are strongly built timber or reinforced-concrete tunnels that protect railroad tracks (or roads) from avalanches . These may contain any items any person wishes to store and to organize and/or protect from

6499-404: The making process, often applied to the hobby of tinkering with car repairs, and various kinds of restoration: of furniture, antique cars , etc. It also applies to household tinkering: repairing a wall, laying a pathway, etc. Examples of Making and Tinkering hobbies include Scale modeling , model engineering , 3D printing , dressmaking , and cooking . Scale modeling is making a replica of

6596-491: The mid-19th century, hobbies were generally considered as an obsession, childish or trivial, with negative connotations. However, as early as 1676 Sir Matthew Hale, in Contemplations Moral and Divine , wrote "Almost every person hath some hobby horse or other wherein he prides himself." He was acknowledging that a "hobby horse" produces a legitimate sense of pride. The cultural shift towards acceptance of hobbies

6693-410: The most popular and affordable type on the market. They are easily recognisable by their golden brown colour, which is due to a dye added to the preservative. Most manufacturers offer a 10-year anti-rot guarantee on dip-treated sheds, but they have to be re-coated every year or two. Pressure-treated sheds are made from timber planks that have had the moisture sucked out of them under vacuum conditions in

6790-427: The nearby University of Liverpool has been built on a part of the old coal yard site. The Wapping Tunnel's ventilation tower and a plaque commemorate the station's place in history. There are also a small number of stone sleeper blocks close to the fence on Falkner Street . The proposal for Paddington Village mentions that a station in the 2014 Liverpool City Region, (LCR) Long Term Rail Strategy would be of use,

6887-424: The number of effective active ingredients available for wood preservative formulations. For this reason, in recent years, there has been a greater emphasis on preserving wood by keeping it dry, for example through the application of water-repellent "wood protection creams." Some types of wood, such as cedar , are more naturally resistant to water damage. When looking for a wooden shed, it is important to understand

6984-480: The peg" garden offices to cater to this demand, particularly in the UK but also in the US. Shed owners can customize wooden sheds to match the features (e.g., siding, trim, etc.) of the main house. A number of decorative options can be added to sheds, such as dormers , shutters, flower boxes, finials, and weathervanes . As well, practical options can be added such as benches, ramps, ventilation systems (e.g., in cases where

7081-489: The place of sheds in the UK popular culture. The Usenet newsgroup "uk.rec.sheds" has long championed this subculture. Since 2007 there has been a UK competition called Shed of the Year . Each year British sheddies enter their shed builds and after a short list is produced (including Pub Sheds, Eco Sheds, Workshops & unexpected categories), a public vote helps to decide the ultimate Shed, it also featured on Channel 4 television as George Clarke's Amazing Spaces : Shed of

7178-443: The station trains would arrive at Edge Hill , have their locomotive removed and be attached to a rope which would be wound by stationary steam engines, located in the Edge Hill cutting, and pulled up to Crown Street, here the rope would be detached, attached to a small four-wheeled carriage called a pilot and returned to Edge Hill by horse-power ready for the next train. The train at Crown Street would then be man or horse powered around

7275-489: The station. Departures would be manoeuvred to the tunnel entrance and descended by gravity. Passengers from Liverpool had to get to Crown Street before boarding the carriages, first class passengers had the option of taking a horse-drawn omnibus from the company's office in Dale Street, other classes had to find their own way. The omnibuses could carry sixty-eight first class passengers and their luggage and operated on

7372-438: The strength of a wood frame with the maintenance-free aspect of vinyl siding (it does not need to be painted or varnished). The International Building Code (IBC) defines a shed as a building or structure of an accessory character; it classifies them under utility and miscellaneous group U (Chapter 3 Section 312). Metal sheds are made from thin sheet metal sheathing ( galvanized steel , aluminium , or corrugated iron) attached to

7469-630: The strength of wood, over time, untreated and neglected wood can rot, split, warp or become susceptible to mold and mildew , so wood sheds should be treated for protection with stain and varnish. Wood sheds need regular maintenance. This includes keeping plant matter and debris from piling up beside the walls and on the roof, and occasional rot-proofing with preservatives. Sheds are sometimes also re-stained or varnished at times for aesthetic and wood protection reasons. Fire and, in some regions, termite attack are also potential problems. Stains and preservatives can be applied to wood sheds to prevent damage to

7566-495: The term shed can be used to refer to any building that is not a residence and which may be open at the ends or sides, or both. Australia's passion for sheds is documented in Mark Thomson's Blokes and Sheds (1998). Jim Hopkins ' similarly titled Blokes & Sheds (1998), with photographer Julie Riley Hopkins, profiles amateur inventors from across New Zealand. Hopkins and Riley followed up that book with Inventions from

7663-574: The traffic increased. By this time the Grand Junction Railway was also using the station facilities and they had their own separate pens and loading ramps. Additional powers were sought to improve access to the site in 1845. The dummy tunnel entrance at Edge Hill was used to form a full sized double-track 124 yd (113 m) long tunnel on the south side of the Wapping tunnel, the tunnel came into service around 1846. By 1864

7760-402: The tunnel end and wooden turnplates (turntables) at the other. Alongside the passenger station, but screened from it were the goods and coal yards as well as access to Millfield Works. John Foster , the younger, with his partner John Stewart designed the station roof, and possibly the whole station. The roof may not have been in the original station design as Dawson (2020) notes that an order

7857-550: The turn of the Industrial Age and through the 1920s, some families could afford things such as electric trains , wind-up toys (typically boats or cars) and the increasingly valuable tin toy soldiers. Scale modeling as we know it today became popular shortly after World War II . Before 1946, children as well as adults were content in carving and shaping wooden replicas from block wood kits, often depicting enemy aircraft to help with identification in case of an invasion. With

7954-488: The two tunnels ended in 1972. Immediately to the south of Crown Street station was an area known as Millfield or Gray's yard where a wagon and carriage shop was established, there was also a large marshalling area and a stores depot. These works expanded to include a boiler shop and an iron foundry when the station closed to passengers. The area has been landscaped as a park with the original 1830 single track tunnel's western portal covered over. Student accommodation for

8051-403: The weather and theft. These may contain hand tools and/or power tools used to repair automobiles or for construction . These sheds are used for the storage of large quantities of firewood . Woodsheds help protect firewood from adverse weather and moisture, especially in snowy or wet climates. Woodsheds are commonly in close proximity to buildings heated by a wood-burning stove , such as

8148-419: The weather can be changeable, such as the United Kingdom. Unlike wooden or metal sheds, which often require a permit to build, in many areas, plastic sheds do not. However, this is something property owners will need to verify. A call to your council/town's planning or building code office can provide information on permits. Wooden sheds have a natural look that can blend in well with garden environments. Despite

8245-402: The weather. Farm sheds and other outbuildings are used to store farm equipment, tractors, tools, hay, and supplies, or to house horses, cattle, poultry or other farm animals. Run-in sheds are three-sided structures with an open face used for horses and cattle. Shearing sheds can be large sheds found on sheep stations to accommodate large-scale sheep shearing . Bicycle sheds usually contain

8342-498: The wood caused by exposure to rain, damp ground, UV light , harsh climatic conditions, fungal attack and wood-boring insects. If a coloured preservative oil or stain is used, a wooden shed can either be made to stand out as a feature within a garden, or to blend in with its surroundings. Red cedar coloured stain is popular. Legislation such as the European Biocidal Products Regulation has reduced

8439-454: The woodshed'." A shed built onto the chassis of an old car, and called Fastest Shed , is legally roadworthy in the UK, and holds the world speed record for sheds. Hobby Hobbyists may be identified under three sub-categories: casual leisure which is intrinsically rewarding, short-lived, pleasurable activity requiring little or no preparation, serious leisure which is the systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer that

8536-416: The word, in 1481, was in the sentence, "A yearde in whiche was a shadde where in were six grete dogges" . The Anglo Saxon word shud , which means "cover" may also have been part of the development of the word. In 1440, a shud was defined as a "... schudde, hovel, swyne kote or howse of sympyl hyllynge [covering] to kepe yn beestys" . Depending on the region and type of use, a shed may also be called

8633-415: The world. Others focus on a subtopic within their area of interest, perhaps 19th century postage stamps, milk bottle labels from Sussex, or Mongolian harnesses and tack, Firearms (both modern and vintage). Collecting is an ancient hobby, with the list of coin collectors showing Caesar Augustus as one. Sometimes collectors have turned their hobby into a business, becoming commercial dealers that trade in

8730-412: Was closer to Liverpool City centre. The station was demolished as the site was converted into a coal and goods yard which remained in use until 1972. The location of the station is now a park with little trace of any railway facilities. The station was opened to the public on 17 September 1830, it had had a ceremonial opening as part of the opening of the railway on 15 September 1830, and there had been

8827-425: Was made of a wooden or basketwork frame with an artificial tail and head. It was designed for a child to mimic riding a real horse . By 1816 the derivative , "hobby", was introduced into the vocabulary of a number of English people. Over the course of subsequent centuries, the term came to be associated with recreation and leisure . In the 17th century, the term was used in a pejorative sense by suggesting that

8924-423: Was only used as a coal-yard and they retained the right-of-way. The station closed to passengers when Liverpool Lime Street opened on 15 August 1836. The buildings were demolished soon after closure, it is not known when, and the site was used to enlarge the goods yard and in particular the coal depot. The railway carried livestock and Crown Street had pig pens installed, they needed enlarging in 1841 as

9021-464: Was placed for such a roof in November 1830. The company directors soon realised that Crown Street station was too far from Liverpool city centre, and the use of expensive, time consuming buses to get passengers to and from the city centre was inefficient. They got permission from Parliament to provide a new terminus station in the city centre and in 1836 opened Liverpool Lime Street . The station

9118-426: Was planned from inception that the station would have a coal yard, indeed Colonel George Legh of Newton had requested space for his coals in 1828. The coal trade was immediately successful and the facilities at Crown Street had to be expanded in 1831 and 1832 with more turntables provided. In 1832 Thomas Legh arranged for his own coal-yard to be laid out to the north of Crown Street, the railway allowed access provided it

9215-492: Was responsive to the changing interests of hobbyists. In 1941, George Orwell identified hobbies as central to English culture at the time: "Another English characteristic which is so much a part of us that we barely notice it … is the addiction to hobbies and spare-time occupations, the privateness of English life. We are a nation of flower-lovers, but also a nation of stamp-collectors, pigeon-fanciers, amateur carpenters, coupon-snippers, darts-players, crossword-puzzle fans. All

9312-487: Was staffed by one clerk until a second was added in March 1835, to be closely followed in April 1835 with an assistant boy, who happened to be the original clerk's son. After a few weeks of settling in, a new timetable was issued effective from 4 October 1830, there were six trains in each direction, first-class trains leaving from both terminals at 0700, 1000, 1300 & 1630 and second-class trains at 0800 & 1400. It

9409-402: Was thought to begin during the mid 18th century as working people had more regular hours of work and greater leisure time, spending more time to pursue interests that brought them satisfaction. However, there was concern that these working people might not use their leisure time in worthwhile pursuits. "The hope of weaning people away from bad habits by the provision of counter-attractions came to

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