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The Adolphe was a sailing ship that was wrecked at the mouth of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia, in 1904. The ship is now the most prominent of several wrecks on what is now the Stockton breakwall, which protects Newcastle harbour. The rescue of the ship's crew has gone down in local maritime history as one of the most remarkable in local waters.
Dinant - Rue Adolphe Sax
Le Banc de Monsieur Sax (Jean-Marie Mathot, 1994)
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Antoine-Joseph "Adolphe" Sax born (6 November 1814 – c. 7 February 1894) was a Belgian inventor and musician who invented the saxophone. He played the flute and clarinet, and his other creations are the saxotromba, saxhorn and saxtuba.
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Adolphe Sax’s 201st Birthday!
If you were alive in the mid-nineteenth century and had a particularly keen ear for music, you might have noticed a void somewhere between the brass and woodwind sections. Adolphe Sax certainly did, and being both a talented musician and the enterprising man that he was, he started tinkering and endeavored to fill it. The result was the iconic, honey-toned instrument still bearing his name: the saxophone.
'Musical Instrument Museum' (Brussels)
As I was travelling from Port Stephens to Sydney I stopped off at Stockton and came across this wreck by chance.
It was the middle of the day, so I tried some long exposures from the breakwater. The back half of the wreck was underwater creating what I thought was an interesting effect.
Some history from Wikipedia:
The Adolphe was a sailing ship that was wrecked at the mouth of the Hunter River in New South Wales, Australia, in 1904. The ship is now the most prominent of several wrecks on what is now the Stockton breakwall, which protects Newcastle harbour. The rescue of the ship’s crew has gone down in local maritime history as one of the most remarkable in local waters.
Heers Castle
The castle of Heers is explicitly mentioned in 1328, when it is destroyed in the conflict between prince-bishop Adolphe de La Marck and the boroughs.
The castle was rebuilt, but in 1467 it was looted and set on fire by Burgundian troops. Only ten years later, it rose back from its ashes.
During Louis XIV's war with the United Provinces, in 1676, a Dutch garrison is placed in the castle but it is captured by French troops after a fierce battle. A few years later, the castle was then recaptured by German armies.
At the end of the 17th century, the castle is no longer inhabited, and falls into disrepair. It was not until 1757 that it was restored.
In 1859, the Desmaisières family became owners of the castle, and would remain so until the beginning of the 21st century. Due to lack of money, the castle fell into disrepair. In 2007, the government seized the castle with the intention of restoring it. Eventually, the non-profit organisation Herita was granted a long lease on the castle, which was fully restored.
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In 1328 wordt het kasteel van Heers expliciet vermeld, wanneer het verwoest wordt in het conflict tussen prins-bisschop Adolphe de La Marck en de ambachten.
Het kasteel wordt heropgebouwd, maar in 1467 wordt het door Bourgondische troepen geplunderd en in brand gestoken. Pas tien jaar later verrijst het terug uit haar as.
Tijdens de oorlog van Lodewijk XIV met de Verenigde Provinciën, in 1676, wordt een Hollands garnizoen in het kasteel geplaatst maar wordt het na een felle strijd veroverd door de Franse troepen. Een paar jaar later wordt het kasteel dan weer veroverd door Duitse legers.
Op het einde van de 17e eeuw wordt het kasteel niet meer bewoond, en komt het in verval. Pas in 1757 wordt het gerestaureerd.
In 1859 wordt de familie Desmaisières eigenaar van het kasteel, en zal dit blijven tot aan het begin van de 21e eeuw. Door geldgebrek kwam het kasteel in verval. In 2007 legt de overheid beslag op het kasteel met de bedoeling het te restaureren. Uiteindelijk krijgt de vzw Herita het kasteel in erfpacht, die het volledig restaureert.
Adolphe Sax he was Born on 6 November 1814 Dinant (Belgium )
Died on 7 February 1894 ( Paris France )
Le pont Adolphe est situé à Luxembourg-Ville, dans le sud du Luxembourg. Il relie le boulevard Royal, en Ville-Haute, à l'avenue de la Liberté, dans le quartier de la gare et permet à la route nationale 2 ainsi qu'au tramway de Luxembourg de franchir la vallée de la Pétrusse et est de ce fait la principale route reliant le centre-ville, la Ville-Haute, et le sud de la ville.
L'ouvrage, conçu en partie par Paul Séjourné est une réalisation majeure de sa carrière, il était lors de son inauguration, le 24 juillet 1903 le plus grand pont en voûtes maçonné du monde1 avant d'être dépassé par le pont de Syratal en Allemagne mesurant quant à lui 90 m.
Il est constitué de trois arches chacune jumelées dont deux de 21,60 m d'ouverture et d'une arche centrale de 84,65 m d'ouverture et 31 m de flèche pour une longueur totale de 153 m1. Le cartouche présent sur la clef de voûte de l'arche principale représente les armes du Grand Duc Adolphe. Le tablier a la particularité d'être en béton armé, technique utilisée depuis seulement une dizaine d'années à l'époque, depuis que le Français Joseph Monier avait déposé des brevets sur ce matériau prometteur.
La passerelle suspendue sous le tablier mesure quant à elle 154 m de long et est large de 4 m, la largeur disponible entre les deux arches de maçonnerie.
Aujourd'hui, le pont Adolphe est un point touristique incontournable de la capitale et un élément majeur du patrimoine luxembourgeois.
The Adolphe Bridge is located in Luxembourg City, in the south of Luxembourg. It connects Boulevard Royal, in Ville-Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in the station district and allows national road 2 as well as the Luxembourg tramway to cross the Pétrusse valley and is this way. is the main road connecting the city center, Ville-Haute, and the south of the city.
The work, designed in part by Paul Séjourné, is a major achievement of his career. At its inauguration on July 24, 1903, it was the largest masonry arch bridge in the world1 before being overtaken by the Syratal bridge in Germany. measuring 90 m.
It is made up of three twin arches, two of which have an opening of 21.60 m and a central arch with an opening of 84.65 m and a spire of 31 m for a total length of 153 m1. The cartouche present on the keystone of the main arch represents the arms of Grand Duke Adolphe. The deck has the particularity of being made of reinforced concrete, a technique that had only been used for around ten years at the time, since the Frenchman Joseph Monier had filed patents on this promising material.
The walkway suspended under the deck measures 154 m long and is 4 m wide, the width available between the two masonry arches.
Today, the Adolphe Bridge is an essential tourist attraction in the capital and a major element of Luxembourg heritage.
The Adolphe Bridge (Luxembourgish: Adolphe-Bréck, French: Pont Adolphe, German: Adolphe-Brücke) is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in Gare. Its upper deck is 153 m in length and carries two lanes of road traffic, and two pedestrian footpaths. Its lower deck, opened in 2018, suspended beneath the upper deck, is 154 m in length, and carries a dedicated bidirectional bicycle path, with access provided for pedestrian use.[1] As of 13 December 2020, following the completion of the second phase of the construction of the city's new tramline, the bridge carries bidirectional tram traffic on its upper deck.[2]
The Adolphe Bridge has become an unofficial national symbol of sorts, representing Luxembourg's independence, and has become one of Luxembourg City's main tourist attractions. The bridge was designed by Paul Séjourné, a Frenchman, and Albert Rodange, a Luxembourger, and was built between 1900 and 1903. Its design was copied in the construction of Walnut Lane Bridge in Philadelphia, the United States.[3]
The bridge was named after Grand Duke Adolphe, who reigned Luxembourg from 1890 until 1905, and was the first monarch to hold the title not in personal union with another. Although it is now over 100 years old, it is also known as the New Bridge (Luxembourgish: Nei Bréck, French: Nouveau pont, German: Neue Brücke) by people from Luxembourg City. The 'old bridge' in this comparison is the Passerelle, which was built between 1859 and 1861.
Conversion to a double-decked bridge
In concordance with the reintroduction of trams in Luxembourg, major redesign and renovation work occurred between 2014 and 2017, with a temporary bridge constructed parallel operating in the interim.[1] The Adolphe Bridge was widened and reinforced to accommodate the new tramlines installed on its upper-deck.[1] Additionally, a 154 m long and 4 m wide lower deck was suspended beneath the existing deck, between the arches of the bridge, to act as dedicated bidirectional bicycle path and footpath.[1][7] Bicycle-friendly sloped approaches were dug on the western side of both ends of the bridge, and an additional stairwell was added on the eastern side of the Ville Haute approach.[1]
Le pont Adolphe.
Taken at sunset in Luxembourg city, central Europe.
Larger view: farm3.static.flickr.com/2171/2242869058_0bc02c1d49_o.jpg
Excerpt from myswitzerland.com:
Designed by Adolphe Tièche, the Grand Hotel Thunerhof was opened in 1875 as Thun’s largest hotel. Used as a hotel until 1948, this historic building is now home to the art museum, a café and part of the Thun city administration.
The Thunerhof is a substantial hotel building with clear lines in the French Neo-Renaissance form with a dominant tower. The stair hall is also well worth seeing, with its galleries and the light well in the interior of the building. The art museum is housed in the former dining room and renowned contemporary art exhibitions held here have attracted international attention. The patio, decorated with a rose trellis, serves as a summer terrace for the Thunerhof café and its location by the River Aare makes it the perfect setting for aperitifs on that special occasion.
Amical / Friendly.
Ce brave chat a été jeté dans un fossé à la naissance mais fut heureusement secouru à temps ! Depuis il a aussi échappé à un chien, et à une fugue loin de chez lui.
The massive renovation of the Pont Adolphe that was completed in 2017 included the enlargement of the bridge deck to allow the passage of Luxembourg city's new tram and a new bike- and footbridge suspended underneath.
The Adolphe Bridge (Luxembourgish: Adolphe-Bréck, French: Pont Adolphe, German: Adolphe-Brücke) is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in Gare. Its upper deck is 153 m in length and carries two lanes of road traffic, and two pedestrian footpaths. Its lower deck, opened in 2018, suspended beneath the upper deck, is 154 m in length, and carries a dedicated bidirectional bicycle path, with access provided for pedestrian use.[1] As of 13 December 2020, following the completion of the second phase of the construction of the city's new tramline, the bridge carries bidirectional tram traffic on its upper deck.[2]
The Adolphe Bridge has become an unofficial national symbol of sorts, representing Luxembourg's independence, and has become one of Luxembourg City's main tourist attractions. The bridge was designed by Paul Séjourné, a Frenchman, and Albert Rodange, a Luxembourger, and was built between 1900 and 1903. Its design was copied in the construction of Walnut Lane Bridge in Philadelphia, the United States.[3]
The bridge was named after Grand Duke Adolphe, who reigned Luxembourg from 1890 until 1905, and was the first monarch to hold the title not in personal union with another. Although it is now over 100 years old, it is also known as the New Bridge (Luxembourgish: Nei Bréck, French: Nouveau pont, German: Neue Brücke) by people from Luxembourg City. The 'old bridge' in this comparison is the Passerelle, which was built between 1859 and 1861.
Conversion to a double-decked bridge
In concordance with the reintroduction of trams in Luxembourg, major redesign and renovation work occurred between 2014 and 2017, with a temporary bridge constructed parallel operating in the interim.[1] The Adolphe Bridge was widened and reinforced to accommodate the new tramlines installed on its upper-deck.[1] Additionally, a 154 m long and 4 m wide lower deck was suspended beneath the existing deck, between the arches of the bridge, to act as dedicated bidirectional bicycle path and footpath.[1][7] Bicycle-friendly sloped approaches were dug on the western side of both ends of the bridge, and an additional stairwell was added on the eastern side of the Ville Haute approach.[1]
Spring beckons — the Camellia (Adolphe Audusson) is just starting to flower. Snowdrops are carpeting the garden and days are finally getting noticeably longer. It's wonderful to relax with a nice cup of tea and some homemade cupcakes, looking out of the window and listening to the birdsong.
The Adolphe Bridge (Luxembourgish: Adolphe-Bréck, French: Pont Adolphe, German: Adolphe-Brücke) is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in Gare. Its upper deck is 153 m in length and carries two lanes of road traffic, and two pedestrian footpaths. Its lower deck, opened in 2018, suspended beneath the upper deck, is 154 m in length, and carries a dedicated bidirectional bicycle path, with access provided for pedestrian use.[1] As of 13 December 2020, following the completion of the second phase of the construction of the city's new tramline, the bridge carries bidirectional tram traffic on its upper deck.[2]
The Adolphe Bridge has become an unofficial national symbol of sorts, representing Luxembourg's independence, and has become one of Luxembourg City's main tourist attractions. The bridge was designed by Paul Séjourné, a Frenchman, and Albert Rodange, a Luxembourger, and was built between 1900 and 1903. Its design was copied in the construction of Walnut Lane Bridge in Philadelphia, the United States.[3]
The bridge was named after Grand Duke Adolphe, who reigned Luxembourg from 1890 until 1905, and was the first monarch to hold the title not in personal union with another. Although it is now over 100 years old, it is also known as the New Bridge (Luxembourgish: Nei Bréck, French: Nouveau pont, German: Neue Brücke) by people from Luxembourg City. The 'old bridge' in this comparison is the Passerelle, which was built between 1859 and 1861.
Conversion to a double-decked bridge
In concordance with the reintroduction of trams in Luxembourg, major redesign and renovation work occurred between 2014 and 2017, with a temporary bridge constructed parallel operating in the interim.[1] The Adolphe Bridge was widened and reinforced to accommodate the new tramlines installed on its upper-deck.[1] Additionally, a 154 m long and 4 m wide lower deck was suspended beneath the existing deck, between the arches of the bridge, to act as dedicated bidirectional bicycle path and footpath.[1][7] Bicycle-friendly sloped approaches were dug on the western side of both ends of the bridge, and an additional stairwell was added on the eastern side of the Ville Haute approach.[1]
Talbot has a shared French-British origin. In 1903 Clément-Bayard was formed by Adolphe Clément and Charles Chetwynd-Talbot to assemble French Clément-Bayard automobiles in England. In 1919 the company was reformed into Clément-Talbot-Darracq Ltd. Also Sunbeam was acquired.
Since 1920 the firm was branded as Talbot-Darracq in France.
Talbot produced equal cars for the common French and British market, but also own models for each individual domestic market.
After 1936 the company was called Talbot-Lago, named after the new company owner Antonio (Tony) Lago (1893-1960).
The Talbot DC series was introduced in 1923 on the Paris motor show. It replaced the Talbot type B.
I don't know any further info about this model DC.
1957 cc L4 petrol engine.
Performance: 10 bhp.
Production Talbot DC series: 1923-
Without reg. number.
This temporary exhibition was set up to honour the old Ghislain Mahy, by bringing back some iconic items from his collection to the place where it all began: the Ghent Wintercircus.
Unfortunately there were only 10 vehicles on display.
Ghislain Mahy (1907-1999) was a Fiat car dealer and classic car enthusiast who rented this old Wintercircus building for over forty years. Starting in the early 1950s he built up a collection of old and classical cars from more than 950 items. He bought them mainly in France. And many of them were just saved from the hands of car scrapers.
In 1995 Mahy had to leave this special place. His collection was partly sold, the rest was divided over two museums. Restored top cars went to classic car museum Autoworld, Brussels (about 230 items). But the majority, most unrestored cars, found a new home in a new founded car museum in the south of Belgium called Mahymobiles, Leuze-en-Hainaut.
More photos will follow...
More info about Wintercircus: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wintercircus_(Gent), second option!
For Autoworld see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoworld_(museum)
For Mahymobiles see: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahymobiles
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Gent (B), Lammerstraat, Sept. 5, 2025.
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Adolphe Sax , inventor of the saxophone (06 November 1814 Dinant -Belgium -07 February 1894 Paris- France .
Vladimir Lenin's car, modified by Adolphe Kegresse in 1922.
On display in Gorky Museum, Russia.
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Pierre Adolphe Valette (1876 – 1942) was a French Impressionist painter. His most acclaimed paintings are urban landscapes of Manchester, now in the collection of Manchester Art Gallery. Today, he is chiefly remembered as L. S. Lowry's tutor.[1]
Born in St Etienne in 1876, he trained at the Ecole Municipale de Beaux-Arts et des Arts Decoratifs in Bordeaux. Valette arrived in England for unknown reasons in 1904 and studied at the Birbeck Institute, now part of the University of London. In 1905 he travelled to the North West of England where he began a short career designing greetings cards and calendars for a Manchester printing company. He attended evening classes at Manchester Municipal School of Art and in 1907 he was invited to join the staff as a teacher.[2] His French teaching style, painting by demonstration, was new to the United Kingdom.
Lowry expressed great admiration for Valette, who taught him new techniques and showed him the potential of the urban landscape as a subject. He called him "a real teacher … a dedicated teacher". Lowry added: "I cannot over-estimate the effect on me of the coming into this drab city of Adolphe Valette, full of French impressionists, aware of everything that was going on in Paris."[1]
In 1920 Valette resigned from the Institute owing to ill health. He stayed in Lancashire for a further eight years, teaching privately and painting in Manchester and Bolton. In 1928 he returned to Paris,[2] and later moved to Blacé en Beaujolais where he died in 1942.
His paintings are Impressionist, a style that suited the damp fogginess of Manchester. Manchester Art Gallery has a room devoted to him, where the viewer may compare some of his paintings with some of Lowry's, and judge to what extent Lowry's own style was influenced by Valette and by French Impressionism generally.
Camelia japónica "Adolphe Audusson". Forma semidoble con pétalos (12 a 30) dispuestos en tres filas y un cilindro central de estambres con filamento blanco y anteras amarillas-doradas. Tamaño muy grande, entre 12 y 15 cm. de diámetro. Floración entre diciembre y abril.
¡Feliz jueves con flores!.
Camellias in my garden, 2016.
Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson". Semi-double form with petals (12 to 30) arranged in three rows and a central cylinder of stamens with white strand and yellow anthers. Very large size, between 12 and 15 centimeters in diameter. Bloom between December and April.
Happy Thursday with flowers!.
Galicia. España.
Daisy Girl
Created with DDG Text 2 AI engine. Original painting from William Adolphe Bouguereau.
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