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Making six trees to complete the Railway Village Diorama in advance of the Barrie-Allandale Train Show on February 18-19, 2017
Red velvet cake for Kate's birthday.
Following this recipe (social media lesson learnt: DO read the comments before attempting any recipe - I had the exact same problems reported by one commenter)
Pallet racking installed at ADD Express in Elland, West Yorkshire totaling 2700 pallet locations - completed May 2012
Getting into using brass, I've now added the downpipe that leads from the guttering on the outer edge, to the top of the first stanchion (the stanchion was hollow, taking the rainwater away under the platform.)
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The east end of the choir preserves much of its original stained glass, believed to have been installed c1340. The two easternmost clerestorey windows on the north and south sides respectively are more or less complete and contain an array of sainted figures beneath rich canopies.They are less well known than the more famous east window but are important survivals in their own right.
Wells Cathedral is a magical place to me, having cast a spell over me from the very first time I laid eyes on it as a seven-year old when it started to be a regular break on our journeys south west for childhood holidays. Although it wasn't the first cathedral I'd encountered it was the first I'd seen after developing a more conscious interest in church art and architecture and it seemed to me like something from another world (which in many ways it is). I never forgot the impression it made, its beauties inside and out, and having not visited for nearly three decades I decided getting reacquainted was long overdue.
Described as England's 'Queen amongst cathedrals' it is not as huge as some but it is as beautiful as any, and its setting within the enclosure of a charming cathedral close that constitutes a large part of this modestly-sized but picturesque cathedral-city just adds to its qualities. Its three towers beckon the visitor through the turreted gates that connect the close to the market place and to walk through these and behold the west facade for the first time is an unforgettable experience. The central tower is a beautiful example of Somerset's pinnacled late Gothic masterpieces, and yet it almost disappears, practically forgotten, when one encounters the rich display between the two western towers with their curiously flat parapets. These towers are also mainly 15th century work, but below them, and built two centuries earlier, the facade unfolds like a huge screen covered with niches, most of which remarkably retain their original statues, the largest display of medieval sculpture surviving in England.
Currently visitors are directed to enter via the cloisters on the south side rather than through the surprisingly small, almost apologetic doorways burrowed through the base of this astonishing facade, so it is important to spend some time absorbing it before entering the building. Once inside the effect is rather calmer than the riot of ornamentation on the west front, and the scale a little more intimate and inviting than many cathedral interiors. Most of it is early 13th century and harmonious in style, but it is a later addition that draws the eye looking down the nave, the unique 'scissor arches' installed to brace the crossing in order to stabilise the central tower following signs of movement. The transepts beyond are of the same date and design as the nave, whilst further east the more ornate choir is a little later, being completed in the early 14th century. Beyond this the retrochoir and polygonal Lady Chapel with their delicate pillars and vaults form one of the most delightful and visually satisfying of English medieval interiors.
Furnishings and features of interest are plentiful as one explores the church admiring the beauty of its architecture, with much medieval glass surviving at the east end, the east window and the adjoining clerestories having survived almost intact (more survives in the choir aisles and lady chapel though aside from the traceries most is in a fragmentary state). Many medieval bishops effigies are to be seen (many forming a posthumous 13th century commemoration of earlier Saxon bishops) along with three chantry chapels. In the north transept is the famous medieval astronomical clock with its painted dials and jousting knights marking the quarter hours.
One of the most exquisite features is the chapter house also on the north side, approached via a delightfully timeworn staircase and covered by a particularly attractive vaulted ceiling. It is one of the highlights of the building and shouldn't be missed. The cloisters on the south side are also a delight to wander through and were one of the last major additions to the cathedral.
Wells Cathedral is without a doubt one of the country's greatest treasures and in my mind one of the most beautiful churches anywhere and even its surroundings are a joy to explore. It is sad to think of it closed at present owing to the current lockdown, it deserves to be visited and enjoyed again by all once the present crisis is over.
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after i uploaded three colour photographs i decided to publish a darker one.
barbwires are always fascinating objects for me. they protect the dunes all over the island wangerooge.
at this one i tried to simulate an analogue film – the agfapan 400. i added some grain and pushed the contrast to make it look better.
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David and Paulina - 2013 Roberto and Natalie's Wedding
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
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I visited these gardens many years ago now too long to mention. So I thought it time to try another visit in August 2018. On entering the gardens Italian style buildings have appeared around the car park and entrance. I must say it gives it a really beautiful appearance. I personally think the gardens should be signposted better to actually find them. I parked the car and went into the shop to pay for my entrance tickets. I must say though the price seemed a little on the high side as I feel the gardens looked a little tired and neglected. Apart from the Italian gardens which were outstanding. I guess due to the wedding venues held there. The rest of the gardens was not as I remembered from my first visit. The Koi carp were of poor colour also and not as many as my last visit, in the Japanese garden that is.
The Italian Garden. The Grand Italian Garden design has a grandeur brought alive by the sound and movement of water and enhanced by the structure of the Italian Villa within the grounds, making this a spectacular wedding venue. Original statuary remains including Bacchus in his Domed Temple, the Wrestlers of Herculaneum and the old Venetian bronze lanterns also provide a taste of Italian history and culture. The planting features formal clipped yews and clematis between the stone columns and colourful seasonal bedding. A small Roman Garden, and the stately Chusan and Dwarf Fan palms of the Palm Court, complete the series of Italian gardens.
The Wooded Valley Garden. This tranquil area supports a wide range of trees and shrubs protected by a canopy of mature Scot’s pines.
Rock and Water Gardens. This outstanding example of the Arts and Crafts style of landscape design uses a combination of rock-work and water to create a realistic landform giving views from and above and under the bridges.
The Heather Garden. The Heather Garden was once the home of Mr Simpson’s fine cactus and succulent collection, until the war years saw its demise.
The Japanaese Garden. My favourite Garden ~ The Japanese Garden encompasses Thomas Simpson’s love for the unique elegance and incomparable beauty of Japanese horticulture and sculptures. He imported genuine stone and bronze artefacts to enhance the garden. The Tea House is draped with Japanese wisteria and plants native to Japan have been used including the spectacular Kurume Hybrid azaleas, Japanese cherries and maples together with hostas, Hakon grass and a Ginkgo. The pool is home to large Koi carp best viewed when crossing the water on the stepping stones. The Japanese garden is still regarded as one of the finest in the country. I would add was many of the items around this garden have seemingly seen better days.
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