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Pictured is HMS DEFENDER arriving in her affiliated city Glasgow. The state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender will visit Glasgow â her adopted city â for the first time since she was delivered to the Royal Navy.
And she sails in under the command of Commander Philip Nash, who also served on the cityâs previous twinned ship â HMS Glasgow; a proud and welcome return for him.
âThis is our first visit to our adopted city since the ship left Scotstoun after her initial sea trials,â said Commander Philip Nash, HMS Defenderâs Commanding Officer. âShe has now proved herself at sea and is operating within the Fleet alongside her other five sisters.
âI am hugely proud to be the first Commanding Officer to bring her back to the city and river where she was built; my shipâs company and I feel extremely privileged to be affiliated to Glasgow and are honoured to have been invited by the Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council to a special reception at the City Chambers.
âGlasgow has a very proud and distinguished maritime heritage and Defender is an extremely visible reminder of that.
HMS Defender is the fifth of Britainâs six Type 45 destroyers which are the most advanced warships the nation has ever built. Their mission is to shield the Fleet from air attack using the state-of-the-art Sea Viper missile system.
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Green Arrow has no Idea how much I owe him. If he didn't get to the office like he did, KGBeast would've turned my friends into Swiss cheese for sure. After we pinpointed Dionaea's trail, though, there was no time for thank-yous. We had to get the hell out of the tower, and run off to the final place Dionaea's trail is leading us: The Martha Wayne Botanical Gardens, AKA Dionaea's birthplace. That place is still recovering from the last city-wide war with Freeze, so it's a very vulnerable target as of now. When we arrive through the main gates and into the greenhouses, we aren't greeted by an 8-foot tall cabbage. Instead, we get some of his trail and a goon sided with Jokers gang. Fan freakin' tastic. First we have Dionaea on a violent hate spree, and now Joker's running around. What a night, huh? This braindead thug is our only answer as to why Joker's here. I was about to interrogate him, until Red Arrow walked up from the back of the group all like "I got this". He proceeds to roundhouse the goon in the gut before he can react, shoving him into soil bin. Red Arrow strings his bow, an Arrrow most likely of the razor sharp kind aimed right between the now nervous goon's eyes.
"T-t-the hell? Green Arrow!? This ain't Star City!"
"Make this quick, Dumbass. Why are you here? What's Joker got to do with the pissed off seaweed running around?"
"Seaweed? What the fu-"
An arrow flies just past the goon's face, shattering the glass window behind him. The goon screams out in fear. Red Arrow strings another overly sharp arrow. This is gonna be hilarious...
"W-what the, hell, man?! Be cool, be cool!!"
"Let's try this again. Joker. What's he want with Dionaea?"
"Wait, Dionaea's here?! Ohshitohshitohshit Big J said he wouldn't be here until--"
Red Arrow shoots off another arrow, this one grazing the thug's face. He screams again with some blood falling down from his left cheek. These reactions from him are too priceless! I can't help but chuckle a bit. I see Steph look at me while I'm chuckling. She just grins under her facemask, shrugs, and turns back to keep watching the show.
"S-STOP! PLEASE!"
"My patience, thinning. Your life, Flashing before your eyes. Last chance, tell us what we wanna hear."
"OKAY! Joker wants to Kill Dionaea! he talked about how he stabbed him in the back in Star Citya week ago! He brought alot of other guys with him who are looking around for Dionaea! That's all know, I swear!"
"Now was that so hard?"
A hard smack across the jaw with his bow, and Red Arrow knocks the thug's lights out. So Dionaea betrayed Joker in Star City? Hm... Oh wait! in the Belle Reve breakout, Dionaea and a John Doe were together until Dionaea tried to murder him! Joker WAS that John Doe! And he hired KGBeast to kill Dionaea for revenge. Now he's here trying to take Dionaea out personally. Well, looks like tonight we've gotta bag a clown and a weed. But all those Joker thugs will be a problem. Someone else will have to take them down. We basically split up into two. Jackie, Steph, and Red Arrow will handle the thugs, while Green Arrow and I will follow Dionaea's trail and hopefully find Joker, too. This'll be fun. I'm sure the clown's missed me so much...
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Ostrów Tumski is the gem at the centre of WrocÅawâs crown. This, after all, is where the city began, making it one of the most historically significant parts of town, in addition to its most archaically picturesque. The districtâs history has always been closely tied to Catholicism and today youâll find an incredible concentration of religious buildings across the river, making it an incredibly peaceful place to explore and relax.
During the latter part of the 9th century what is now known as Ostrów Tumski (the name means 'Cathedral Island' in Polish) was settled by a Slavic tribe, the Åleżanie, who considered the island impregnable. The first bishopric in Lower Silesia soon followed in 1000, and for the next two and a half centuries Ostrów Tumski was the centre of WrocÅaw before the marauding Tartars proved they could indeed make it pregnant (so to speak); pregnant with fire and ruin, that is. After its destruction, the cityâs nucleus shifted across the river where its development would be less restricted by rivers. Ostrów Tumski, meanwhile, became a place of almost exclusively religious and royal (the Piast Dynasty built a castle here in the 1260s) significance. With a few exceptions it remains primarily a place of worship and reflection to this day; as such, there are few shops, dwellings, cafes, bars and restaurants, and the WrocÅaw Archdiocese occupies almost all of the beautifully maintained classical buildings you will see.
One of the first things observant visitors may notice is that though Ostrów Tumski is indeed accessed from central WrocÅaw by bridge, it is not actually an island. It was until the 19th century, but persistent flooding led town planners to fill in one of the Odraâs tributaries in 1810 (though the city has sadly seen its share of floods since then as well). Seemingly miles from the bustle of Rynek, perhaps the real joy of Ostrów Tumski is its other-worldly feel. Katedralna and Idziego Streets both provide cobbled rem
Ken Dodd
Liverpool's iconic character are immortalised in bronze at one of the cityâs landmark buildings.
This statue of comedian Ken Dodd is the work of sculptor Tom Murphy.
Tom spent a year creating the statue which is called Chance Meeting of Ken Dodd and Bessie Braddock and stands on the site of the former Virgin Trains welcome lounge in Lime Street Station.
"Doddy" is seen carrying his famous tickling stick and a bag full of mirth (including diddyman Dicky Mint).
Dicky Mint Hitches A Ride
One of the Diddymen in Ken Dodd's travel bag at Lime Street Station, Liverpool.
The Diddymen live in a small area of Knotty Ash, Liverpool, called, unsurprisingly, Diddyland. Other notable residents apart from Dicky are Mick the Marmalizer, Stephen "Titch" Doyle, Little Evan, Wee Hamish McDiddy, Nicky Nugget, Sid Short, Smarty Arty and The Honourable Nigel Ponsonby-Smallpiece (the owner of the local snuff quarries). Important sources of employment are the Broken-Biscuit Repair Factory, the Moggie Ranch, the Jam-Butty Mines, and the Gravy Wells, which continue to boom, exporting their merchandise to every part of the world as part of the Diddymen's ongoing campaign against their old adversaries, the Gnomes of Zurich.
October 10, 2022 -New York Cityâ Governor Kathy Hochul presents a proclamation to the Consul General of Italy, Fabrizio Di Michele, before marching in the 78th Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City, Monday October 10, 2022. (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
October 10, 2022 -New York Cityâ Governor Kathy Hochul presents a proclamation to the Consul General of Italy, Fabrizio Di Michele, before marching in the 78th Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City, Monday October 10, 2022. (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Doge's Palace, Venice The Doge's Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale) is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice, northern Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Republic of Venice, opening as a museum in 1923. Today, it is one of the 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.
In 2010, it was visited by 1,358,186 people.
History
Drawing of the Doge's Palace, late 14th century
In 810, Doge Angelo Partecipazio moved the seat of government from the island of Malamocco to the area of the present-day Rialto, when it was decided a palatium duci, a ducal palace, should be built. However, no traces remains of that 9th-century building as the palace was partially destroyed in the 10th century by a fire. The following reconstruction works were undertaken at the behest of Doge Sebastiano Ziani (1172â1178). A great reformer, he would drastically change the entire layout of the St. Mark's Square. The new palace was built out of fortresses, one façade to the Piazzeta, the other overlooking the St. Mark's Basin. Although only few traces remain of that palace, some Byzantine-Venetian architecture characteristics can still be seen at the ground floor, with the wall base in Istrian stone and some herring-bone pattern brick paving. Political changes in the mid-13th century led to the need to re-think the palace's structure due to the considerable increase in the number of the Great Council's members. The new Gothic palace's constructions started around 1340, focusing mostly on the side of the building facing the lagoon. Only in 1424, did Doge Francesco Foscari decide to extend the rebuilding works to the wing overlooking the Piazzetta, serving as law-courts, and with a ground floor arcade on the outside, open first floor loggias running along the façade, and the internal courtyard side of the wing, completed with the construction of the Porta della Carta (1442).
In 1483, a violent fire broke out in the side of the palace overlooking the canal, where the Doge's Apartments were. Once again, an important reconstruction became necessary and was commissioned from Antonio Rizzo, who would introduce the new Renaissance language to the building's architecture. An entire new structure was raised alongside the canal, stretching from the ponte della Canonica to the Ponte della Paglia (it), with the official rooms of the government decorated with works commissioned from Vittore Carpaccio, Giorgione, Alvise Vivarini and Giovanni Bellini. Another huge fire in 1547 destroyed some of the rooms on the second floor, but fortunately without undermining the structure as a whole. Refurbishment works were being held at the palace when on 1577 a third fire destroyed the Scrutinio Room and the Great Council Chamber, together with works by Gentile da Fabriano, Pisanello, Alvise Vivarini, Vittore Carpaccio, Giovanni Bellini, Pordenone, and Titian. In the subsequent rebuilding work it was decided to respect the original Gothic style, despite the submission of a neo-classical alternative designs by the influential Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. However, there are some classical features â for example, since the 16th century, the palace has been linked to the prison by the Bridge of Sighs. As well as being the ducal residence, the palace housed political institutions of the Republic of Venice until the Napoleonic occupation of the city in 1797, when its role inevitably changed. Venice was subjected first to French rule, then to Austrian, and finally in 1866 it became part of Italy. Over this period, the palace was occupied by various administrative offices as well as housing the Biblioteca Marciana and other important cultural institutions within the city.
By the end of the 19th century, the structure was showing clear signs of decay, and the Italian government set aside significant funds for its restoration and all public offices were moved elsewhere, with the exception of the State Office for the protection of historical Monuments, which is still housed at the palace's loggia floor. In 1923, the Italian State, owner of the building, entrusted the management to the Venetian municipality to be run as a museum. Since 1996, the Dogeâs Palace has been part of the Venetian museums network, which has been under the management of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia since 2008.
Description
Exterio
View from the Grand Canal
The oldest part of the palace is the façade overlooking the lagoon, the corners of which are decorated with 14th-century sculptures by Filippo Calendario and various Lombard artists such as Matteo Raverti and Antonio Bregno. The ground floor arcade and the loggia above are decorated with 14th- and 15th-century capitals, some of which were replaced with copies during the 19th century.
In 1438â1442, Giovanni Bon and Bartolomeo Bon built and adorned the Porta della Carta, which served as the ceremonial entrance to the building. The name of the gateway probably derives either from the fact that this was the area where public scribes set up their desks, or from the nearby location of the cartabum, the archives of state documents. Flanked by Gothic pinnacles, with two figures of the Cardinal Virtues per side, the gateway is crowned by a bust of St. Mark over which rises a statue of Justice with her traditional symbols of sword and scales. In the space above the cornice, there is a sculptural portrait of the Doge Francesco Foscari kneeling before the St. Mark's Lion. This is, however, a 19th-century work by Luigi Ferrrari, created to replace the original destroyed in 1797.
Nowadays, the public entrance to the Doge's Palace is via the Porta del Frumento, in the waterfront side of the building.
The courtyard
The north side of the courtyard is closed by the junction between the palace and St. Markâs Basilica, which used to be the Dogeâs chapel. At the center of the courtyard stand two well-heads dating from the mid-16th century.
In 1485, the Great Council decided that a ceremonial staircase should be built within the courtyard. The design envisaged a straight axis with the rounded Foscari Arch, with alternate bands of Istrian stone and red Verona marble, linking the staircase to the Porta della Carta, and thus producing one single monumental approach from the Piazza into the heart of he building. Since 1567, the Giantsâ Staircase is guarded by Sansovinoâs two colossal statues of Mars and Neptune, which represents Veniceâs power by land and by sea, and therefore the reason for its name. Members of the Senate gathered before government meetings in the Senatorâs Courtyard, to the right of the Giantsâ Staircase.
Museo dell'Opera
Over the centuries, the Dogeâs Palace has been restructured and restored countless times. Due to fires, structural failures, and infiltrations, and new organizational requirements and modifications or complete overhaulings of the ornamental trappings there was hardly a moment in which some kind of works have not been under way at the building. From the Middle Ages, the activities of maintenance and conservation were in the hands of a âtechnical officeâ, which was in charge of all such operations and oversaw the workers and their sites: the Opera, or fabbriceria or procuratoria. After the mid-19th century, the Palace seemed to be in such a state of decay that its very survival was in question; thus from 1876 a major restoration plan was launched. The work involved the two facades and the capitals belonging to the ground-floor arcade and the upper loggia: 42 of these, which appeared to be in a specially dilapidated state, were removed and replaced by copies. The originals, some of which were masterpieces of Venetian sculpture of the 14th and 15th centuries, were placed, together with other sculptures from the facades, in an area specifically set aside for this purpose: the Museo dellâOpera. After undergoing thorough and careful restoration works, they are now exhibited, on their original columns, in these 6 rooms of the museum, which are traversed by an ancient wall in great blocks of stone, a remnant of an earlier version of the Palace. The rooms also contain fragments of statues and important architectural and decorative works in stone from the facades of the Palace.
The Doge's Apartments
The rooms in which the Doge lived were always located in this area of the palace, between the Rio della Canonica â the water entrance to the building â the present-day Golden Staircase and the apse of St. Markâs Basilica. The disastrous fire in this part of the building in 1483 made important reconstruction work necessary, with the Dogeâs apartments being completed by 1510. The core of these apartments forms a prestigious, though not particularly large, residence, given that the rooms nearest the Golden Staircase had a mixed private and public function. In the private apartments, the Doge could set aside the trappings of office to retire at the end of the day and dine with members of his family amidst furnishings that he had brought from his own house (and which, at his death, would be promptly removed to make way for the property of the new elected Doge).
The Scarlet Chamber possibly takes its name from the color of the robes worn by the Ducal advisors and counsellors for whom it was the antechamber. The carved ceiling, adorned with the armorial bearings of Doge Andrea Gritti, is part of the original décor, probably designed by Biagio and Pietro da Faenza. Amongst the wall decoration, two frescoed lunettes are particular worthy of attention: one by Giuseppe Salviati, the other by Titian.
The âScudoâ Room has this name from the coat-of-arms of the reigning Doge which was exhibited here while he granted audiences and received guests. The coat-of-arms currently on display is that of Ludovico Manin, the Doge reigning when the Republic of St. Mark came to an end in 1797. This is the largest room in the Dogeâs apartments, and runs the entire width of this wing of the palace. The hall was used as a reception chamber and its decoration with large geographical maps was designed to underline the glorious tradition that was at the very basis of Venetian power. The two globes in the center of the hall date from the same period: one shows the sphere of heavens, the other the surface of Earth.
The Erizzo Room owes its name to Doge Francesco Erizzo (1631â1646) and is decorated in the same way as the preceding ones: a carved wood ceiling, with gilding against a light-blue background, and a Lombardy-school fireplace. From here, a small staircase leads up to a window that gave access to a roof garden.
The Stucchi or Priùli Room has a double name due to both the stucco works that adorn the vault and lunettes, dating from the period of Doge Marino Grimani (1595â1605), and the presence of the armorial bearings of Doge Antonio Priùli (1618â1623), which are to be seen on the fireplace, surmounted by allegorical figures. The stucco-works on the walls and ceiling were later commissioned by another Doge Pietro Grimani (1741â1752). Various paintings representing the life of Jesus Christ are present in this room, as well as a portrait of the French King Henry III (perhaps by Tintoretto) due to his visit to the city in 1574 on his way from Poland to take up the French throne left vacant with the death of his brother Charles IX.
Directly linked to the Shield Hall, the Philosophersâ Room takes its name from the twelve pictures of ancient philosophers which were set up here in the 18th century, to be later replaced with allegorical works and portraits of Doges. To the left, a small doorway leads to a narrow staircase, which enabled the Doge to pass rapidly from his own apartments to the halls on the upper floors, where the meetings of the Senate and the Great Council were held. Above the other side of this doorway there is an important fresco of St. Christopher by Titian.
The Corner Room's name comes from the presence of various paintings depicting Doge Giovanni Corner (1625â1629). The fireplace, made out of Carrara marble, is decorated with a frieze of winged angels on dolphins around a central figure of St. Markâs Lion. Like the following room, this served no specific function; set aside for the private use of the Doge.
The Equerries Room was the main access to the Dogeâs private apartments. The palace equerries were appointed for life by the Doge himself and had to be at his disposal at any time.
Institutional Chambers
The Square Atrium served as a waiting room, the antechamber to various halls. The decoration dates from the 16th century, during Doge Girolamo Priuli (1486â1567)'s reign, who appears in Tintorettoâs ceiling painting with the symbols of his office, and accompanied by scenes of biblical stories and allegories of the four seasons, probably by Tintorettoâs workshop, Girolamo Bassano and Veronese.
The Four Doors Room was the formal antechamber to the more important rooms in the palace, and the doors which give it its name are ornately framed in precious Eastern marbles; each is surmounted by an allegorical sculptural group that refers to the virtues which should inspire those who took on the government responsibilities. The present decoration is a work by Antonio da Ponte and design by Andrea Palladio and Antonio Rusconi. Painted by Tintoretto from 1578 onwards, the frescoes of mythological subjects and of the cities and regions under Venetian dominion were designed to show a close link between Veniceâs foundation, its independence, and the historical mission of the Venetian aristocracy. Amongst the paintings on the walls, one that stands out is Titianâs portrait of Doge Antonio Grimani (1521â1523). On the easel stands a painting by Tiepolo portraying Venice receiving the gifts of the sea from Neptune.
Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice (1748â1750) by Giovan Battista Tiepolo
Antechamber to the Hall of the Full Council was the formal antechamber where foreign ambassadors and delegations waited to be received by the Full Council, delegated by the Senate to deal with foreign affairs. This room was restored after the 1574 fire and so was its decorations, with stucco-works and ceiling frescoes. The central fresco by Veronese shows Venice distributing honors and rewards. The top of the walls is decorated with a fine frieze and other sumptuous fittings, including the fireplace between the windows and the fine doorway leading into the Hall of the Full Council, whose Corinthian columns bear a pediment surmounted by a marble sculpture showing the female figure of Venice resting on a lion and accompanied by allegories of Glory and Concord. Next to the doorways are four canvases that Tintoretto painted for the Square Atrium, but which were brought here in 1716 to replace the original leather wall panelling. Each of the mythological scenes depicted is also an allegory of the Republicâs government.
The Council Chamber: the Full Council was mainly responsible for organizing and coordinating the work of the Senate, reading dispatches from ambassadors and city governors, receiving foreign delegations and promoting other political and legislative activity. Alongside these shared functions, each body had their own particular mandates, which made this body a sort of âguiding intelligenceâ behind the work of the Senate, especially in foreign affairs. The decorations were designed by Andrea Palladio to replace that destroyed in the 1574 fire; the wood panelling of the walls and end tribune and the carved ceiling are the work of Francesco Bello and Andrea da Faenza (it). The paintings in the ceiling were commissioned from Veronese, who completed them between 1575 and 1578. This ceiling is one of the artistâs masterpieces and celebrates the Good Government of the Republic, together with the Faith on which it rests and the Virtues that guide and strengthen it. Other paintings are by Tintoretto and show various Doges with the Christ, the Virgin and saints.
The Senate Chamber was also known as the Sala dei Pregadi, because the Doge asked the members of the Senate to take part in the meetings held here. The Senate which met in this chamber was one of the oldest public institutions in Venice; it had first been founded in the 13th century and then gradually evolved over time, until by the 16th century it was the body mainly responsible for overseeing political and financial affairs in such areas as manufacturing industries, trade and foreign policy. In the works produced for this room by Tintoretto, Christ is clearly the predominant figure; perhaps a reference to the Senate âconclaveâ which elected the Doge, seen as being under the protection of the Son of God. The room also contains four paintings by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, which are linked with specific events of the Venetian history.
The Chamber of the Council of Ten takes its name from the Council of Ten which was set up after a conspiracy in 1310, when Bajamonte Tiepolo and other noblemen tried to overthrow the institutions of the State. The ceiling decoration is a work by Gian Battista Ponchino, with the assistance of a young Veronese and Gian Battista Zelotti. Carved and gilded, the ceiling is divided into 25 compartments decorated with images of divinities and allegories intended to illustrate the power of the Council of Ten that was responsible for punishing the guilty and freeing the innocent.
The Compass Room is dedicated to the administration of justice; its name comes from the large wooden compass surmounted by a statue of Justice, which stands in one corner and hides the entrance to the rooms of the Three Heads of the Council of Ten and the State Inquisitors. This room was the antechamber where those who had been summoned by these powerful magistrates waited to be called and the decoration was intended to underline the solemnity of the Republicâs legal machinery, dating from the 16th century. The ceiling paintings are by Veronese and the large fireplace was designed by Sansovino. From this room, one can pass to the Armoury and the New Prisons, on the other side of the Bridge of Sighs, or go straight down the Censorsâ Staircase to pass into the rooms housing the councils of justice on the first floor.
In the Venetian language, Liagò means a terrace or balcony enclosed by glass. This particular example was a sort of corridor and meeting-place for patrician members of the Great Council in the intervals between their discussions of government business.
The Chamber of Quarantia Civil Vecchia: originally a single 40-man-council which wielded substantial political and legislative power, the Quarantia was during the course of the 15th century divided into three separate councils. This room was restored in the 17th century; the fresco fragment to the right of the entrance is the only remnant of the original decorations.
The Guariento Room's name is due to the fact it houses a fresco painted by the Paduan artist Guariento around 1365. Almost completely destroyed in the 1577 fire, the remains of that fresco were, in 1903, rediscovered under the large canvas Il Paradiso which Tintoretto was commissioned to paint.
Restructured in the 14th century, the Chamber of the Great Council was decorated with a fresco by Guariento and later with works by the most famous artists of the period, including Gentile da Fabriano, Pisanello, Alvise Vivarini, Vittore Carpaccio, Giovanni Bellini, Pordenone and Titian. 53 meters long and 25 meters wide, this is not only the largest chamber in the Dogeâs Palace, but also one of the largest rooms in Europe. Here, meetings of the Great Council were held, the most important political body in the Republic. A very ancient institution, this Council was made up of all the male members of patrician Venetian families over 25 years old, irrespective of their individual status, merits or wealth. This was why, in spite of the restrictions in its powers that the Senate introduced over the centuries, the Great Council continued to be seen as bastion of Republican equality. Soon after work on the new hall had been completed, the 1577 fire damaged not only this Chamber but also the Scrutinio Room. The structural damage was soon restored, respecting the original layout, and all works were finished within few years, ending in 1579â80. The decoration of the restored structure involved artists such as Veronese, Jacopo and Domenico Tintoretto, and Jacopo Palma il Giovane. The walls were decorated with episodes of the Venetian history, with particular reference to the cityâs relations with the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire, while the ceiling was decorated with the Virtues and individual examples of Venetian heroism, and a central panel containing an allegorical glorification of the Republic. Facing each other in groups of six, the twelve wall paintings depict acts of valor or incidents of war that had occurred during the cityâs history. Immediately below the ceiling runs a frieze with portraits of the first 76 doges (the portraits of the others are to be found in the Scrutinio Room); commissioned from Tintoretto, most of these paintings are in fact the work of his son. Each Doge holds a scroll bearing a reference to his most important achievements, while Doge Marin Faliero, who attempted a coup dâétat in 1355, is represented simply by a black cloth as a traitor to the Republic. One of the long walls, behind the Dogeâs throne, is occupied by the longest canvas painting in the world, Il Paradiso, which Tintoretto and his workshop produced between 1588 and 1592.
The Scrutinio Room is in the wing built between the 1520s and 1540s during the dogate of Francesco Foscari (1423â57), facing the Piazzeta. It was initially intended to house the precious manuscripts left to the Republic by Petrarch and Bessarione (1468); indeed, it was originally known as the Library. In 1532, it was decided that the Chamber should also hold the electoral counting and/or deliberations that assiduously marked the rhythm of Venetian politics, based on an assembly system whose epicenter was the nearby Great Council Chamber. After the construction of Biblioteca Marciana though, this room was used solely for elections. The present decorations date from between 1578 and 1615, after the 1577 fire. Episodes of military history in the various compartments glorify the exploits of the Venetians, with particular emphasis on the conquest of the maritime empire; the only exception being the last oval, recording the taking of Padua in 1405.
The Quarantia Criminale Chamber and the Cuoi Room were used for the administration of justice. The Quarantia Criminal was set up in the 15th century and dealt with cases of criminal law. It was a very important body as its members also had legislative powers.
The Magistrato alle Leggi Chamber housed the Magistratura dei Conservatori ed esecutori delle leggi e ordini degli uffici di San Marco e di Rialto. Created in 1553, this authority was headed by three of the cityâs patricians and was responsible for making sure the regulations concerning the practice of law were observed.
The State Censors were set up in 1517 by Marco Giovanni di Giovanni, a cousin of Doge Andrea Gritti (1523â1538) and nephew of the great Francesco Foscari. The title and duties of the Censors resulted from the cultural and political upheavals that are associated with Humanism. In fact, the Censors were not judges as such, but more like moral consultants, being their main task the repression of electoral fraud and the protection of the Stateâs public institutions. On the walls of the Censors' Chamber hang a number of Domenico Tintorettoâs portraits of these magistrates, and below the armorial bearings of some of those who held the position.
The State Advocacies' Chamber is decorated with paintings representing some of the Avogadori venerating the Virgin, the Christ and various saints. The three members, the Avogadori, were the figures who safeguarded the very principle of legality, making sure that the laws were applied correctly. They were also responsible for preserving the integrity of the cityâs patrician class, verifying the legitimacy of marriages and births inscribed in the Golden Book.
The "Scrigno" Room: the Venetian nobility as a caste came into existence because of the âclosureâ of admissions to the Great Council in 1297; however, it was only in the 16th century that formal measures were taken to introduce restrictions that protected the status of that aristocracy: marriages between nobles and commoners were forbidden and greater controls were set up to check the validity of aristocratic titles. There was also a Silver Book, which registered all those families that not only had the requisites of âcivilizationâ and âhonorâ, but could also show that they were of ancient Venetian origin; such families furnished the manpower for the State bureaucracy - and particularly, the chancellery within the Dogeâs Palace itself. Both books were kept in a chest in this room, inside a cupboard that also contained all the documents proving the legitimacy of claims to be inscribed therein.
Chamber of the Navy Captains: made up of 20 members from the Senate and the Great Council, the Milizia da Mar, first set up in the mid-16th century, was responsible for recruiting crews necessary for Veniceâs war galleys. Another similar body, entitled the Provveditori allâArmar, was responsible for the actual fitting and supplying of the fleet. The furnishings are from the 16th century, while the wall torches date from the 18th century.
Old Prison or Piombi[edit]
The prison cells in the Doges palace were located beneath the lead roofs, and thus called the Piombi. There placement on the attic floor, meant they were hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Among the famous inmates of the prison were Silvio Pellico and Giacomo Casanova. The latter in his biography describes escaping through the roof, re-entering the palace, and exiting through the Porta della Carta.
The Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons
Capital #12 in the porch (counting as #0 the one at the corner near the Bridge of Sighs): "Allegories of Virtues and Vices" - "Falsa fides in me semper est".
A corridor leads over the Bridge of Sighs, built in 1614 to link the Dogeâs Palace to the structure intended to house the New Prisons. Enclosed and covered on all sides, the bridge contains two separate corridors that run next to each other. That which visitors use today linked the Prisons to the chambers of the Magistrato alle Leggi and the Quarantia Criminal; the other linked the prisons to the State Advocacy rooms and the Parlatorio. Both corridors are linked to the service staircase that leads from the ground floor cells of the Pozzi to the roof cells of the Piombi. The famous name of the bridge dates from the Romantic period and was supposed to refer to the sighs of prisoners who, passing from the courtroom to the cell in which they would serve their sentence, took a last look at freedom as they glimpsed the lagoon and San Giorgio through the small windows. In the mid-16th century it was decided to build a new structure on the other side of the canal to the side of the palace which would house prisons and the chambers of the magistrates known as the Notte al Criminal. Ultimately linked to the palace by the Bridge of Sighs, the building was intended to improve the conditions for prisoners with larger and more light-filled and airy cells. However, certain sections of the new prisons fall short of this aim, particularly those laid out with passageways on all sides and those cells which give onto the inner courtyard of the building. In keeping with previous traditions, each cell was lined with overlapping planks of larch that were nailed in place.
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The Pacific Northwest teems with colorful history and unique legends—and this tour of the Beaver State is no exception! Check out the gas station restroom that looks like cowboy boots as you search the skies for a man flying across the state in a lawn chair tethered to helium balloons. And how about visiting that “city†in eastern Oregon with a year-round population of zero to two, depending on whether anyone gets trapped in the snow? Can it get any weirder than this!  Â
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Margaret Lawrimore. Charleston, South Carolina is increasingly prone to flooding from sea-level rise and storms and its citizens are further exposed with more urbanization. Charleston is projected to experience up to 233 high-tide flood events per year by 2050, compared to only 14 in 2019. Additionally, the Charleston area is growing three times faster than the national average, putting pressure on the city’s capacity to effectively manage flooding. Charleston highlights the struggles many communities across the country are facing as climate change continues to exacerbate flooding. This image displays the projected flood risk in Charleston by 2050. Developed land is shown in white, while flood probability is shown in blue with brighter blue showing higher flood risk and darker blue showing lower flood risk. Development was projected using the FUTURES 3.0 land change model and flood probabilities were provided by First Street Foundation.
A Khmer family at the Dey Krahorm community in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Driven by bald-faced corruption at the highest levels in the Cambodian government, the poor and disenfranchised of the country are systematically being stripped of their land under the guise of urban development schemes, economic land concessions, and through the exploitation of a continually failing legal system. While land rights are perhaps the most important issue facing the people of Cambodia today, the subject has received very little international attention, but the lack of an effective international monitoring system has allowed government ministers and the upper class to essentially rob the country blind of its land and natural resources. In this opportunistic environment it has become commonplace for senior government officials to grant illegal contracts to private corporations owned by friends and relatives for the purpose of development. These back-handed deals, which clearly violate Cambodiaâs Land Law, invariably result in the illegal evictions of thousands of people, most of which already live below the poverty line.
In Phnom Penh, the government has forcibly evicted entire settlements, claiming the land is owned by private companies or needed for development projects. Many of these families have lived in their settlements for more than a decade. After being evicted, displaced families are dumped at a relocation sites, sometimes 20 kilometers or more, outside of Phnom Penh in areas that lack running water, sanitation facilities, houses, electricity and schools.
The latest community to come under threat in Phnom Penh is Dey Krahorm. Located on approximately 4 hectares of land in the heart of the Phnom Penh, Dey Krahorm has an estimated value of $44 to $58 million. In 2005, the 7NG company, which has ties to Canadia Bank, obtained an illegal agreement to develop Dey Krahorm. The agreement, which was signed by only as few village representatives is actually invalid under Cambodian Contract Law, which states, in Article 35, that one person cannot sell another personâs property. While land is valued at $1,000-$2,000 per square meter in Phnom Penh, companies like 7NG generally offer only $500 to $6,000 for an entire plot of land.
Despite the illegality of its claim to Dey Krahorm, 7NG has moved forward with a policy of trying to force out residents through means of intimidation, coercion, deceit, intimidation, and physical violence resulting in the destruction of housing and property. Approximately 1,000 families have given into pressure and accepted some form of payment, but about 150-300 families still remain at Dey Krahorm, refusing to leave. According to Cambodiaâs Land Law, if a person has lived on land peacefully for more than 5 years, prior to 1997, they have a legal right to that land. The problem is the vast majority of Cambodians didnât secure their legal rights to land before companies obtained concession agreements from the government. This happens for two reasons. The first is that poor Cambodians simply did not understand how to obtain legal ownership rights to land. The second is that obtaining a land title in Cambodia is a very expensive process due to corruption at all levels. For the average person, obtaining a legal title to land will end up costing $1,000 to $2,000, but most of this comes from unofficial, under the table fees. The only official tax is a standard 4% land transfer tax.
David Pred, Country Director for Bridges Across Borders, an NGO that provides legal assistance to victims of land disputes and forced evictions in Cambodia explains, âNo one wants to live 20km outside the city. Their livelihoods are here,â said Pred. âThe government is systematically removing the poor from Phnom Penh. But the poor are so important to this cityâs economy. They donât realize that.â Pred has also worked extensively on the Mittapheap Village eviction case in Sihanoukville. On April 20, 2007 military and police violently evicted the entire community of Mittapheap, firing shots at their feet and over the heads, beating them with clubs, confiscating personal property like motorbikes and torching or demolishing 106 homes. Thirteen villagers were arrested, several of which were left unconscious from the beatings, and the remaining villagers were relocated to a vacant site with absolutely no infrastructure in place. âThis forced eviction took place without any semblance of legal authority and represents a gross and criminal violation of human rights,â said Pred. â[The relocation site] is a glorified rice paddy. A human dumping ground is what it really is,â he added.
A damning report released by watchdog Global Witness in June 2007 outlines Cambodiaâs corruption in stark detail linking, among others, Prime Minister Hun Sen and his wife to various illegal logging and development projects. The report cites that the most powerful logging syndicate in Cambodia, the Seng Keang Company, is run by relatives and close friends of Hun Sen, his wife Bun Rany, and other senior officials in the Cambodian government. The Seng Keang Company, notably, has been accused of massive illegal logging in the Prey Long forest generating millions of dollars annually.
âThe governmentâs reaction to the Global Witness report shows its lack of commitment to freedom of expression and public debate, and its continued thuggish behavior,â said Brad Adams, Asia Director for Human Rights Watch. âDonors should insist that the government undertake a credible judicial investigation into the criminal activities detailed in the report, rather than resort to violent threats against its authors. Donors often complain about a lack of political will from the government, but this will be a test of their political will, too.â
By January 2007, more than 943,000 hectares of land in 15 rural provinces in Cambodia had been granted to private companies as economic land concessions for the development of plantations. This constitutes approximately 5.2% of the total land area in Cambodia, or 14.5% of the countryâs arable land. Thirty-six of these 59 concessions were granted in favor of foreign business interests or prominent political and business figures. According to Cambodiaâs Land Law economic land concessions cannot exceed 10,000 hectares. Nine concessions, however, exceed this limit, the most notable of which are those granted to Pheapimex Co Ltd (315,025 hectares), Green Sea Industry Co Ltd (100,852 hectares), and Green Rich Co Ltd (60,200 hectares). In several cases, senators have acquired interests in two or more concessions under different company names which together exceed the 10,000 hectare limit specified by law. These include Senator Ly Yong Phat, Senator Mong Reththy, Senator Lau Meng Khin, and Senator Men Sarun. Economic land concessions have also been a very effective way for companies to circumvent Cambodiaâs logging moratorium. Under the guise of creating large scale farms, economic land concessions are often granted on densely forested land which is then cleared of timber, a clear violation of Cambodiaâs Land Law and the logging moratorium.
âCambodia is a nation of squatters,â explains Pred. âBut the biggest squatters are the elite, the military generals, the people whoâve grabbed thousands of hectares of land and sold it off in bits and pieces.â
Ken Dodd
Liverpool's iconic character are immortalised in bronze at one of the cityâs landmark buildings.
This statue of comedian Ken Dodd is the work of sculptor Tom Murphy.
Tom spent a year creating the statue which is called Chance Meeting of Ken Dodd and Bessie Braddock and stands on the site of the former Virgin Trains welcome lounge in Lime Street Station.
"Doddy" is seen carrying his famous tickling stick and a bag full of mirth (including diddyman Dicky Mint).
Mahabalipuram or Mahabillipuram or Mammallapuram, its official name, is a small seaside town located in the northern part of Tamil Nadu, the cityâs name came from the Pallava king Narashima Varian I called Mahamalla the great wrestler, wrestling was the favourite sport of the Pallavas; this seaport, famously known for its ancient rock carvings, host the Shore Temple, register as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most photographed monuments in India, a notable temple from the 7th century carved in the rock facing the sea; another marvel of the place is Arubaâs Penance, the world largest bas relief carving which shows scene of everyday life; the village offers lots of attractions such as outstanding beaches, seafood, craftsman or the five Rathas
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October 10, 2022 -New York Cityâ Governor Kathy Hochul marches in the 78th Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City, Monday October 10, 2022. (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Mahabalipuram or Mahabillipuram or Mammallapuram, its official name, is a small seaside town located in the northern part of Tamil Nadu, the cityâs name came from the Pallava king Narashima Varian I called Mahamalla the great wrestler, wrestling was the favourite sport of the Pallavas; this seaport, famously known for its ancient rock carvings, host the Shore Temple, register as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most photographed monuments in India, a notable temple from the 7th century carved in the rock facing the sea; another marvel of the place is Arubaâs Penance, the world largest bas relief carving which shows scene of everyday life; the village offers lots of attractions such as outstanding beaches, seafood, craftsman or the five Rathas
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SINGAPORE (Oct. 20, 2016) Seaman Anthony Bennett monitors surface contacts from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as it departs the harbor of Singapore after a scheduled port visit. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st MEU was in Singapore to experience the cityâs rich culture and history as part of their multi-month patrol in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/Released)
The Soul Brass Band, a New Orleans all-star band that plays the perfect party, both on the streets and on stage
The Soul Brass Band is exactly what it needs to be: a great New Orleans Brass Band ingrained in tradition, known for their traditional Brass Band repertoire and Second line Parades but also for their skill at playing the perfect party. Night after night, theyâre called upon again for frontman and band founder Derrick Freemanâs signature brass band infusion of classic Soul. One of the main protagonists of the contemporary New Orleans music scene, the virtuoso percussionist, vocalist, pianist, songwriter and music industry veteran Freeman is an eclectic musician who ranges from jazz to funk who performs with some of the cityâs best musicians. His Soul Brass Band counts illustrious members such as the extraordinary trumpeter Kevin Louis, well known among the Ascona audience, and Trombone Shortyâs former saxophonist, James Martin.
Derrick Freeman, snare drums
Kevin Louis, trumpet
James Martin, sax
Terence Taplin, trombone
Doyle Cooper, tuba
Danny Abel, bass drum
Aron Lambert, banjo
October 10, 2022 -New York Cityâ Governor Kathy Hochul marches with the Consul General of Italy, Fabrizio Di Michele, in the 78th Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City, Monday October 10, 2022. (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
By The Globe Theatre, Bankside Pier, London (As well as being one of the UKâs leading actors, Michael Sheen is a long term supporter of the NSPCC, the main charity partner of The Paddington Trail. Michael was thrilled to be given the opportunity to support the NSPCC and Childline by creating Shakesbear.
The statueâs name, design and location next to Shakespeare's Globe theatre were all inspired by the Britainâs greatest writer, William Shakespeare, whose plays are still performed at the theatre.
Michael Sheen said, âIt is such a privilege to be designing a statue for The Paddington Trail, especially as it is raising money for the NSPCC â a charity Iâm proud to support. I was introduced to the stories as a child and have loved them ever since, so to be designing a statue means I can combine my love of the bear with my passion for the bard!â
As a keen explorer, Paddington would especially like this particular London location because the skyline features many of the cityâs greatest landmarks. Paddington is also very familiar with dramatic watery scenes, such as this one on the River Thames, having travelled many miles by water himself.)
Friends of Gilbert Baker organized a rally and march in New York Cityâs West Village, starting at The Stonewall Inn on June 14, 2017; in memory of Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow Flag, the international symbol of LGBTQ pride. The event also protest discrimination and bigotry against LGBTQ Americans that has been perpetuated by the Trump administration and the GOP. Baker died last March 31 at age 65. (Photo by Erik McGregor)
Pictured is HMS DEFENDER arriving in her affiliated city Glasgow. The state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender will visit Glasgow â her adopted city â for the first time since she was delivered to the Royal Navy.
And she sails in under the command of Commander Philip Nash, who also served on the cityâs previous twinned ship â HMS Glasgow; a proud and welcome return for him.
âThis is our first visit to our adopted city since the ship left Scotstoun after her initial sea trials,â said Commander Philip Nash, HMS Defenderâs Commanding Officer. âShe has now proved herself at sea and is operating within the Fleet alongside her other five sisters.
âI am hugely proud to be the first Commanding Officer to bring her back to the city and river where she was built; my shipâs company and I feel extremely privileged to be affiliated to Glasgow and are honoured to have been invited by the Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council to a special reception at the City Chambers.
âGlasgow has a very proud and distinguished maritime heritage and Defender is an extremely visible reminder of that.
HMS Defender is the fifth of Britainâs six Type 45 destroyers which are the most advanced warships the nation has ever built. Their mission is to shield the Fleet from air attack using the state-of-the-art Sea Viper missile system.
Cho Yoonsun, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism visits National Museum of Korea Special Exhibition âThe City in Art, Art in The Cityâ
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The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in China. It is situated in Da Ciâen Temple (the Temple of Thanksgiving), which lies in a southern suburb of Xian, about 4 kilometers from the city center.
Da Ciâen Temple was originally built in 589 AD. It was not until the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, in 648 AD, that Li Zhi (the third emperor of Tang Dynasty) ordered the reparation of the temple in memory of his mother Empress Wende. The temple was later renamed Da Ciâen Si. The Tang Regime appointed the widely renowned Master Xuan Zang as the head of the temple. The temple was destroyed by war during the downfall of the Tang Dynasty and the halls and rooms we see today were actually built in Ming Dynasty.
In 652 AD, Master Xuan Zang proposed to the court that a pagoda should be built inside the temple to store scriptures and statues he had brought back from India. The Emperor agreed with him, and Master Xuan Zang created the designs himself. He stayed in Ciâen Temple for 12 years, and translated 75 sets of Buddhist scripture, in total 1,335 volumes. âPilgrims to the Westâ, one of the Chinaâs most popular novels, tells the adventures of Master Xuan Zang and his three disciples.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda is 64 meters high, a brick and wood structure. In the Ming Dynasty (1386~1644 AD), a huge 8.0 earthquake struck in Huaxian County, Shaanxi Province. The earthquake killed over 830,000 people and reached 90 counties in 5 provinces, with more than ninety percent of buildings in these areas destroyed. Big Wild Goose Pagoda survived with only moderate damage to the top and still stands today as a potent symbol of Xian.
Tradition in the Tang Dynasty (618 ~ 907AD) held that a candidate who passed the imperial examinations would have to climb up Big Wild Goose Pagoda and write poems and inscriptions on the top. This symbolized their soaring career in the future, and the fashion extended well into Ming Dynasty. These poems and inscriptions are today a fine mirror into the cityâs past. www.chinatouronline.com/china-travel/xian/xian-attraction...(dayan-ta)_6.html
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GHAZNI: Explosions and sporadic gunfire rocked the outskirts of Ghazni today after the Taliban attempted to storm the south-eastern city, as the insurgents tighten their grip across Afghanistan following their lightning capture of another provincial capital, reports AP.
Afghan forces repelled...
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Shooting in all seasons and from dawn to dusk, Steinmetz captures the thrilling complexity and romance of 21st-century New York, with its new skyline and waterfront landscape, dazzling contemporary architecture and historic buildings—along with parks and streets and rooftops used for every possible purpose, and the massive infrastructure that keeps it all going. Included are such iconic places as Central Park and Times Square, new landmarks such as the High Line and the September 11 Memorial, One World Trade Center and other additions to the exclusive list of the world’s tallest buildings, and intriguing sites throughout the five boroughs. Steinmetz records some of the city’s beloved traditions—such as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, the New York marathon, and the U.S. Open—but what makes his photographs special is their surprising intimacy, as they cap
Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Cecile Noel host the Cityâs 3rd annual Upstander Awards at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. The Upstander Awards salute New Yorkers who, along with the Administration, have taken an active role in helping the City to raise awareness about domestic violence. the City honored five Upstanders for their work raising awareness, combatting domestic violence: NYC Anti-Violence Project; The Broadway production of The Color Purple The Musical; NYC Sheriff Joseph Fucito; Judge Toko Serita of the Queens Human Trafficking Intervention Court; Huffington Post senior reporter Melissa Jeltsen. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
Pictured is HMS DEFENDER arriving in her affiliated city Glasgow. The state-of-the-art Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender will visit Glasgow â her adopted city â for the first time since she was delivered to the Royal Navy.
And she sails in under the command of Commander Philip Nash, who also served on the cityâs previous twinned ship â HMS Glasgow; a proud and welcome return for him.
âThis is our first visit to our adopted city since the ship left Scotstoun after her initial sea trials,â said Commander Philip Nash, HMS Defenderâs Commanding Officer. âShe has now proved herself at sea and is operating within the Fleet alongside her other five sisters.
âI am hugely proud to be the first Commanding Officer to bring her back to the city and river where she was built; my shipâs company and I feel extremely privileged to be affiliated to Glasgow and are honoured to have been invited by the Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council to a special reception at the City Chambers.
âGlasgow has a very proud and distinguished maritime heritage and Defender is an extremely visible reminder of that.
HMS Defender is the fifth of Britainâs six Type 45 destroyers which are the most advanced warships the nation has ever built. Their mission is to shield the Fleet from air attack using the state-of-the-art Sea Viper missile system.
October 10, 2022 -New York Cityâ Governor Kathy Hochul presents a proclamation to the Consul General of Italy, Fabrizio Di Michele, before marching in the 78th Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City, Monday October 10, 2022. (Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Lightning and the Burning Man 2025 Man Base (composite of 2 images) by Mark Rivera and the Man Base Crew
Inspired by the World Fairs of today and tomorrow, this pavilion serves as Black Rock Cityâs global cultural center. âThe World Fair of Unityâ is a gathering place where citizens from around the world come together to celebrate creativity, diversity, and shared humanity. This pavilion is a hub of expression, a vibrant space for performances, art exhibitions, and the exchange of ideas. Whether youâre here to create, collaborate, or simply connect, âThe World Fair of Unityâ invites you to contribute to a collective vision for a more united and inspired future.
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HMS Argyll heads home to Glasgow...
Pictured is the Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll will returning to Glasgow on Friday, March 6, for the first time in five years.
The Clyde-built warship will be alongside the cityâs King George V Dock for a five day stay, and her crew have a packed programme of events planned during the visit.
HMS Argyll was constructed at Scotstoun in the 1980s and is the longest-serving type 23 in the Royal Navy fleet.
Most recently the ship used her advanced Artisan radar and Lynx helicopter to spot and monitor a Russian warship in the English Channel and has also completed successful Caribbean and North Atlantic missions where she helped seize £77M worth of drugs.
The Glasgow visit comes ahead of her maintenance period which will see HMS Argyllâs systems and hull enhanced.
Commander Paul Hammond, the Commanding Officer of HMS Argyll, said: âI am delighted to bring this most capable Clyde built warship into Glasgow. In the many years since her launch, HMS Argyll has protected UK interests across the globe.
âIn the last five years alone, she has deployed to the Arabian Gulf, the Falklands and the Caribbean and her continued versatility and service is a testimony to the dedication and professionalism of those who built her.â
During the visit the shipâs company will host affiliated organisations, including Sea Cadet units, and give a series of organised tours to local schoolsâ groups.
On Saturday, March 7, a group of catering students from City of Glasgow College will work with Argyllâs chefs to provide an Affiliateâs Lunch and members of the local Royal Naval Association will be given a tour of the ship. On Sunday there will be a capability demonstration for selected guests.
Meanwhile, on Monday, the shipâs company will head to Ibrox Stadium at the invitation of Rangers before heading to the Fairfield Shipyard Heritage Centre.
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From neighborhoods such as Lakeview and Mid-City to landmarks including the Saenger Theater and Mercedes Benz Superdome, from its restaurants and music clubs to its parks and museums, the Big Easy has regained the title of one of the world’s most fascinating cities. In Walking New Orleans, lifelong resident and writer Barri Bronston shares the love of her hometown through 30 self-guided tours that range from majestic St. Charles Avenue and funky Magazine Street to Bywater and Faubourg Marigny, two of the city’s “it†neighborhoods. Within each tour, she offers tips on where to eat, drink, dance, and play, for in addition to all the history, culture, and charm that New Orleans has to offer — and there’s plenty — Faubourg Marigny it provides tourists an
By The Globe Theatre, Bankside Pier, London (As well as being one of the UKâs leading actors, Michael Sheen is a long term supporter of the NSPCC, the main charity partner of The Paddington Trail. Michael was thrilled to be given the opportunity to support the NSPCC and Childline by creating Shakesbear.
The statueâs name, design and location next to Shakespeare's Globe theatre were all inspired by the Britainâs greatest writer, William Shakespeare, whose plays are still performed at the theatre.
Michael Sheen said, âIt is such a privilege to be designing a statue for The Paddington Trail, especially as it is raising money for the NSPCC â a charity Iâm proud to support. I was introduced to the stories as a child and have loved them ever since, so to be designing a statue means I can combine my love of the bear with my passion for the bard!â
As a keen explorer, Paddington would especially like this particular London location because the skyline features many of the cityâs greatest landmarks. Paddington is also very familiar with dramatic watery scenes, such as this one on the River Thames, having travelled many miles by water himself.)
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