Lost Gloves & Smitten Mittens

Wrapped up against the cold

2012-01-25T10:22:00.000Z

The Russell twins were wrapped up warm together, they'd had a long train journey together and now were waiting for a lift home.

Crewe Station

Spotted and photographed by Kate.

In love with a worker

2012-01-24T21:05:00.000Z

Little Lucy knew she shouldn't be there, but she was in love with a work glove who lived in the house and was hoping for a glimpse as he came back from work.

Forest Road, Fairlop

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

To Acton

2012-01-24T10:16:00.000Z

James was tired and confused, when he'd got on the bus with his Misses they'd known where they were going - but after an argument she'd got off without him and now all he could think to do was to continue on to Acton.

Number 206 bus, west bound to Acton, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Thumbthing's wrong.

2012-01-23T16:27:00.000Z

I can't feel my thumb. Where's Dave? He wouldn't leave me here - not when I can't feel my thumb. This seems to be a sociable place to rest for a while....which is good, I suppose.

"Ummm...excuse me? Excuse me? Can you see my thumb? Only I can't..oh, oh of course, it doesn't matter, you must be busy".

Nevermind. It's ok. I'll just wait here. He's bound to come back soon.

Sheffield Train Station

Spotted, photographed & story told by @Erica_Jane_MP

Dirty French Maid

2012-01-22T22:16:00.000Z

Things my get mucky in the Gare du Nord, but trusty Mme. Marigold is always at hand to help with the clean up.

Gard du Nord, Paris

Spotted, photographed and story told by Jen.

Learning to count

2012-01-22T14:32:00.000Z

FOUR! is the magic number, not three or five, but FOUR!

Jenny loved to learn to count, but she worried about how she'd cope when she got to six, she hadn't seen her partner for days.....and had a feeling that he'd be need.

Covent Garden, London

Spotted by Vanessa.

Looking for a rich tourist

2012-01-21T11:13:00.000Z

Ztracený a osamělý, Lola snil o tom, najít bohatou turistickou ji vzít z toho všeho.

Masarykova, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic

Spotted by Kate Russell

Balancing act

2012-01-21T10:42:00.000Z

Marek balanced on the ledge, it was a long drop and the ground was wet.....wet and soggy there would be no hope of rescue, at least up here he had a chance.

Na Příkopě, Prague, Czech Republic.

Spotted by Kate Russell.

Commute

2012-01-17T20:48:00.000Z

A long commute home was always more interesting when he had something to read, since he lost his partner he was eager news.

Holborn Tube Station, Central Line East Bound.

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Lucky

2012-01-17T18:43:00.000Z

She was keeping her fingers crossed, some millionaire would find her and take her home - she could then live in the style she felt she deserved.

Oxford Street, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Climber

2012-01-17T09:19:00.000Z

He'd been climbing the wall, but his grip wasn't strong enough and now his partner was all the way at the top and he still had a long climb ahead of him.

Savile Row, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Gonna be a star

2012-01-17T07:32:00.000Z

The audition had gone well - a part as a lobster in the next West End hit was just what she needed to start her career in show business.

Forest Road, Fairlop

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Surrounded

2012-01-17T07:20:00.000Z

As the feet closed in the little black leather felt very, very vunerable - would she escape with her life or be captured like her partner?

Covent Garden, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Where to go?

2012-01-16T10:00:00.000Z

The stood around trying to decide, where to go? or perhaps stay in Glasgow?

Glasgow Airport.

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Gotta get out of this place

2012-01-16T09:04:00.000Z

"If it's the last thing I ever do", he thought, reaching for the bars through the rubbish, dreaming of his new life ahead.

Glossop Road, Sheffield

Spotted, photographed and story told by Jen.

Showing the way

2012-01-15T21:21:00.000Z

Bearing no ill will toward the surgeon who had flung him off carelessly in his hurry to catch the bus, the little latex pointed toward the hospital, showing the sick and wounded where to find help.

Near the Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield

Spotted, photographed and story told by Jen.

Off the curb

2012-01-14T13:28:00.000Z

Peter had been working hard, but the sun had got in his face and he'd fallen off the curb. Hopefully someone would come and help him back up soon.

Gleadless Road, Sheffield

Photographed by Peter Marshall.

HELP!!!!!

2012-01-12T01:20:00.000Z

He wasn't what he seemed, he was a predator, a monster......she needed to get away.

Southgrove Road, Sheffield

Spotted and photographed by Jen.

Saved

2012-01-11T09:05:00.000Z

She wasn't looking her best, but finally he'd arrived, her knight had come to save her.

Southgrove Road, Sheffield

Spotted and photographed by Jen.

Take pity

2012-01-10T22:58:00.000Z

Broken and mangled, Philippa's only hope was that someone would notice her and take pity on a poor lost brown glove.

Kings Cross, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Thumbs up!

2012-01-10T21:55:00.000Z

Thumbs up! Everything was great, he was on a night out.

Mile End, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Trekkie

2012-01-09T22:06:00.000Z

She was a big fan of Star Trek, and had been practising her Spock hand greeting - Live Long and Prosper.

Elstree Gardens, Ilford
Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Ending it all

2012-01-08T19:57:00.000Z

It was all too much, the relentless pressure of essays had made him consider ending it all....a tumble down the stairs ought to do it.

University of Sheffield Information Commons

Spotted and photographed by Jen

Cute

2012-01-08T19:27:00.000Z

She was cute, she'd spent her whole life being told so - but that didn't stop her partner from leaving when a flash leather came along.

Prince Consort Road, London

Spotted by Vanessa.

In the gutter

2012-01-08T15:54:00.000Z

He kept his fingers cross, someone would come by soon and save him from the gutter......surely someone would?

John Street, Sheffield

Slut!

2012-01-08T14:56:00.000Z

She's a wanton woman, ready for fun and good times with whoever comes along - give her a try, you won't be disappointed.

Woodhouse Road, Sheffield

Near

2012-01-08T14:49:00.000Z

Nearly made it, he only had a few inches to go but it was too much of a struggle for him and it ended so close to his goal.

London Road, Sheffield

Meeting by the downpipe

2012-01-08T14:48:00.000Z

They'd be together again, only a few feet and he'd be at the pipe and reunited with his lover.

London Road, Sheffield

In a pickle

2012-01-08T14:32:00.000Z

She'd managed to get herself in a right pickle....inside out and lost. How would she ever get home alone?

Albert Road, Sheffield

Dressed up smart

2012-01-08T13:40:00.000Z

Smart! She liked to look her best for the boys in class - she was hoping for a kiss and cuddle behind the bike sheds at lunch time.

Brighouse High School, West Yorkshire

Spotted and photographed by Peter Marshall

Good advice, gone wrong

2012-01-08T12:49:00.000Z

Crossing the road was dangerous, always best to use a crossing. Reginald had taken this advice, but he'd still come to a nasty end as he hadn't been able to reach the button.

Gleadless Road, Sheffield.

Window shopping

2012-01-08T12:12:00.000Z

She lived to shop....unfortunately her purse was empty and windows were all she could afford to look in.

Bournemouth

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Lonely

2012-01-07T15:33:00.000Z

She sat on the wall feeling wet and lonely....she hoped to meet someone soon, to be rescued....

Southgrove Road, Sheffield

Spotted & photographed by Jen

Needing a 'pick me up'

2012-01-06T18:20:00.000Z

He was feeling flat and lifeless, absolutely no get up and go - but a bit of Red Bull and he'd be ready to PARRRRRTAAAAY!

Holborn, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Ladybird

2012-01-05T16:33:00.000Z

Come spring she knew she'd have perfected the ladybird impersonation.

Gleadless Road, Sheffield

2012-01-05T16:05:00.000Z

He was a painter, he loved to do portraits. But commissions had been few and far between and now he just did plain walls.

Shepherds Bush, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Cleaner

2012-01-05T14:07:00.000Z

She was only the cleaner in the store, but she dreamed of a better life.

Fendi, Sloane Street, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Cold

2011-12-17T12:42:00.004Z

She waited to be found, being lost was no fun - it was cold.

Outside Cafe Euro, John Street, Sheffield

Spotted and Photographed by Liz Jones.

Nestling lovers

2011-12-15T22:11:00.014Z

They nestled together in the gravel, lovers together.....mmmmm.

London Road, Sheffield

Hibernation

2011-12-15T20:32:00.020Z

He'd rolled into a ball, getting ready for hibernation.

All Saints, Docklands Light Railway, London

Half the man he was

2011-12-15T10:28:00.000Z

It's a sad sight, a working glove cut down in his prime - there is such much he could have been if he'd had the chance.......now there was no hope.

Leyton Business Park, Leyton, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Faded beauty

2011-12-14T14:05:00.000Z

She lay in the doorway, hoping to be adopted, but it had been so long and she was no longer looking her best.

Oxfam, West Street, Sheffield

On the night bus

2011-12-09T22:59:00.000Z

On the last bus home, but he'd been forgotten and now didn't know if he'd ever see his home again.

47 bus, Newfield Green, Sheffield

The end

2011-12-08T12:43:00.000Z

He wasn't going to make it. The front of the bus would be the last thing he knew. R.I.P. little grey glove.

Mappin Street, Sheffield

SpoonsCafeWoodseats

2011-12-03T13:10:00.001Z

Being lost in a cafe was excellent, especially being left on top of a full box of red wine!!

Spoons Cafe, Woodseats, Sheffield

Clinging on

2011-11-23T17:59:00.001Z

He clung onto the pavement, one swift kick from the training shoe could end it all - but he wasn't ready to go.

Mappin Street, Sheffield
Spotted and photographed by Jen

DSM Office 110907 0922

2011-11-07T09:22:00.000Z

Nesting amongst the parcels, they hoped to escape to a better life.

DSM Offices, London
Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Poetry

2011-10-19T14:45:00.001+01:00

She didn't know much about poetry, but was impressed that someone who'd only been a year old had become poet laureate.

Parliament Square, London
Spotted & photographed by Richard Cole

London Bridge 110928 1922

2011-09-28T18:22:00.000+01:00

Crossing the bridge, he knew he had to keep moving, double red means no stopping, not even to wait for his partner.

London Bridge

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Union representation needed

2011-09-27T10:48:00.000+01:00

Wrung out and over worked, it wasn't even 10 in the morning and the pair were exhausted - this just couldn't go on, they'd be speaking to their union.

JC Dulux gantry, Vauxhall Bridge, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Getting a lift

2011-09-25T17:21:00.000+01:00

He was sure to get a lift, soon - he certainly didn't want to stay in Northampton any longer than necessary.

Northampton Services, M1 Motorway

At the red door

2011-09-21T11:14:00.000+01:00

She knocked and waited. Maybe she'd be let in.

Westfield Terrace, Sheffield

HIC!

2011-09-05T12:31:00.000+01:00

HIC! HIC! hic! nothing wrong with a few tins at lunch time, or dinner time, or breakfast for that matter!!

All Saints, Docklands Light Railway, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

The tiger

2011-09-03T13:44:00.000+01:00

She loved to read stories......especially when the book was all about her!

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Sad end

2011-09-02T23:13:00.000+01:00

He was a desperate alcoholic, but the contents of the bucket were too much for him. A sad end to a sad life.

Garden Court, Bournemouth

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Resting

2011-08-24T15:53:00.000+01:00

Resting in the shade, it was a hot day and he'd been working hard.

Dalewood Road, Sheffield 240811 1553

HELP!

2011-08-24T11:28:00.000+01:00

STUCK! Help HELP! he couldn't get down, and his partner seemed to have wandered off without him - would he ever escape?

Cromwell Road, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Missing his shift

2011-08-20T19:39:00.000+01:00

The ambulance men had left in such a hurry, he hadn't been on board and so he'd be missing his shift - he worried about those who might need his help.

King Charles Hospital A&E Forecourt, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Trying to get a cab

2011-08-19T19:22:00.000+01:00

Hailing a taxi was very difficult with only half his fingers, and the fact that he was actually on the floor.

Waterloo Taxi Rank, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Monster glove

2011-08-19T19:21:00.002+01:00

The monster glove crawled out of the gutter.......NOTHING was safe.

Waterloo taxi rank, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

ex-highwire walker

2011-08-15T19:36:00.000+01:00

Her attempts at highwire walking had ended in disaster, being afraid of heights really didn't help.

London Road, Sheffield

Lovers

2011-08-10T18:46:00.000+01:00

How romantic, even when resting they liked to make heart shapes to show to the world their love for each other.

Barking Rope Walk, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Looking up at the stars

2011-08-10T18:24:00.000+01:00

Imprisoned and left alone in the pit, the glove looked up at the stars each evening wishing for a better life.

Backing Rope Walk, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Workers and lovers

2011-08-07T12:32:00.000+01:00

They worked together by day, and were lovers by night - noone could know, and they worried constantly about being caught and losing their jobs.

Devonshire House, City of London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Fag break

2011-08-03T15:22:00.000+01:00

A crafty fag in the sunshine, then back to work.

Crewe

Spotted and photographed by Kate Russell

Warming up

2011-07-27T22:07:00.001+01:00

Warming up by the radiator, he wasn't going outside again - Scotland is bloody cold and he likes the warm.

Tigh-na-Fraoch B&B, Oban

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Together

2011-07-26T10:26:00.000+01:00

They huddled together for protection, safe in the knowledge that they at least had each other.

Glasgow, Scotland

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Defeated

2011-07-26T10:25:00.000+01:00

Beaten and bloody the pair really couldn't work up the energy to try and escape as their captor moved in again......they doubted that they'd survive.

Glasgow, Scotland

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Feeling blue

2011-07-20T19:31:00.000+01:00

Feeling blue, he was lonely and left out for the snails and slugs to walk all over.

Kent Road, Sheffield

Gay Pride

2011-07-14T18:29:00.000+01:00

The guys were gay and proud, they'd been together years and life hadn't always been easy, but it had been fun.

Ilford, Essex

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Looking for work

2011-07-07T12:31:00.000+01:00

Huddled together the workers waited, someone was sure to give them some employment soon.

City of London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

On the street

2011-07-06T19:05:00.000+01:00

Classy lady, but she'd seen better days and was now on the streets.

Epping Forest

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Lovers

2011-07-03T10:48:00.000+01:00

The red work gloves were in love, truly madly deeply in love - they went everywhere together.

Tottenham Court Road, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Only the lonely

2011-07-02T12:05:00.000+01:00

There was only him now, he'd have to get used to it.

Gleadless Medical Centre, Sheffield

Together in the evening sun

2011-07-01T19:52:00.000+01:00

Together they sat in the evening sun, relaxing.

Ecclesall Road, Sheffield

Tickle, tickle, tickle.....

2011-06-24T14:54:00.000+01:00

Ahahahahhahahahahahahahahahah! feathers are so tickly!

West Beach, Florida

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole.

Hiding

2011-06-09T10:25:00.001+01:00

She's in hiding, all folded in on herself so that no-one could see her - hopefully.

West Dorset.

Spotted and Photographed by Richard Cole

Worker

2011-06-09T08:17:00.000+01:00

He's a big lad, some would say 'strapping' - but he was a hard worker.

Travis Perkins, West Dorset

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Holy couple

2011-06-06T14:26:00.000+01:00

Mon Dieu! Lost in the dark, at least they were together.

Foix Church, France

Ghostly

2011-05-26T15:05:00.000+01:00

The ghostly glove lurked in the undergrowth, ready to jump out and shout at any passer by - BOO!

Enfield, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Lovers togethr

2011-05-25T15:38:00.000+01:00

They were together, lovers off for lunch in one of the great little cafes on Leather Lane.

Leather Lane, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Reference requests

2011-05-12T10:12:00.001+01:00

He didn't get the job - his references weren't good enough.

Watford Service Station

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Rare sighting

2011-05-12T10:06:00.000+01:00

She's building a nest, the lesser spotted female green fingered glove is a rare site these days - usually only the male of the species can be seen.

Watford

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Flasher

2011-05-12T09:02:00.000+01:00

How undignified, folded over showing his insides - and in public!

Brackmills, Northampton

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Clinging on

2011-05-08T10:26:00.000+01:00

He clung on, but the wind was making it difficult.

Spotted and photographed by Liz
Grindleford Cafe, Derbyshire

Suicide Pact

2011-05-05T09:12:00.000+01:00

On the edge, they stood and said their final words to each other....

Green Park, London
Spotted & Photographed by Richard Cole

Street Party

2011-05-02T14:37:00.000+01:00

He'd missed his chance, the girl and passed by and he'd not even been noticed.

Chelmsford Street Party

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Active

2011-05-01T14:40:00.000+01:00

He's an active kind of guy. Climbing was no problem, and the view from up here was certainly worth the effort.

Upper Belgrave Street, London
Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Pointing away

2011-04-25T14:42:00.003+01:00

He pointed the way, hoping to fool the road sweeper so his partner hiding in the bushes might escape.

Hendon, North London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Hiding

2011-04-25T14:42:00.001+01:00

He hid in the bushes, maybe he'd survive the road sweepers jaws.

Hendon, North London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

<-- That way

2011-04-25T14:42:00.000+01:00

That way - she'd gone that way.

Hendon, North London 110425 1442

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Red Mitten

2011-04-23T11:23:00.000+01:00

The little red mitten was watching, her partner would return.....he had to, she couldn't climb down on her own.

Bournemouth

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Firemen

2011-04-22T14:45:00.001+01:00

The 'Mann' twins lived together and worked together - fire fighting was a rewarding job and they trusted each other completely.

Fire Station, secret location.

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Yellow Lines

2011-04-21T16:21:00.000+01:00

He'd spent years grafting, painting double yellow lines was a thankless task.

Harlow, Essex

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Quick smoke

2011-04-20T11:13:00.001+01:00

Out for a quick smoke, okay so it would probably kill him but he just couldn't give it up.

City of London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Rolled up

2011-04-20T11:12:00.000+01:00

Rolled up and lost, but at least he was keeping warm.

City of London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Dirty

2011-04-19T17:50:00.005+01:00

He was a dirty glove, really naughty and really dirty.

Beresford Gardens, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Deformed

2011-04-19T17:50:00.000+01:00

Lost and alone, he was deformed and unloved.

Beresford Gardens, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole

Rolling in the blossom

2011-04-13T09:33:00.000+01:00

He loved the spring, rolling in the blossom was great fun.

Barcelona, Catalan

Note

2011-04-12T19:40:00.001+01:00

He'd read the note, hoping it was from his lover - they'd been apart for far too long.

Vizion 7, London

Spotted and photographed by Richard Cole