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The club hosted a one day conference on domestic violence, entitled ‘Women United for a Concrete Help’
Installation entitled "Nutrimetica, 2008" as part of the Next Wave Festival, 2008. Installation part of group show entitled "Nightclub Project" at The Men's Gallery, KIng St Melbourne. Live performance by May Bluebell.Work by Luke Warm - meatkeeper@gmail.com
Statue entitled: To the Dead; it was a memorial to people killed in both World Wars; on it was this quote:
There are times, people and events on which and whom only history can pass final judgment - the only thing that remains to be done by the individual is to report on what he saw happening and what he heard.
Entitled "Digital Progress, Human Success", we explored how the change brought about by the new Digital Transformation continues to change perspectives and to transform companies, individuals and societies through new ways of thinking; resulting from the technological and digital knowledge we have acquired.
All of this in the purest IE style, to reconnect with our former colleagues, meet new ones and enjoy moments of leisure the event such as lunch and dinner.
The picture entitled “Liming Spot” was taken at Maracas Bay in Trinidad. The photo illustrates coconut trees which are over 10 feet tall, the sandy beach and warm coastal waters of the Maracas Bay which all come together to make the perfect “Liming Spot” especially since it is located directly opposite “Richard’s Bake and Shark,” the most well-known Bake and Shark suppliers to the Maracas Bay area in Trinidad. The area is known worldwide as a major tourist destination. There is much geography about landscape to be enjoyed in area; from measuring the phenomena of long-shore drift to observing the various wave types and wave speeds, the area promises and exciting experience upon visit.
The Leaders Of Technique program hosted their 1st Annual Tie Ceremony entitled “A City Tied Together” on Wednesday, October 10th. This epic event symbolically connected Elizabeth’s younger and older generations by having prominent Elizabeth men donate neck ties to the members of the L.O.T. program.
NYCHA seniors stay informed about benefits and services that are available to them through the annual NYCHA Senior Benefit & Entitlement Fair.
July 11, 2023 - Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra National Palace) "The Palace of Sintra is first referenced by Al-Bakrî, a 10th century Moorish geographer, in conjunction with the castle that he placed in the lofty peaks of the surrounding hills, today entitled the Moorish Castle. In 1147, following the conquest of Lisbon by Afonso Henriques, the Almoravids of Sintra surrendered to bring an end to over three centuries of Moorish domination. On the site of the current palace, then named Chão da Oliva, there probably once stood the residence of the Moorish governors but with the remains still for discovery.
Practically every king and queen of Portugal spent some time in residence at the National Palace of Sintra for varying lengths of time but nevertheless leaving behind their own respective marks and memories of their lives. Over the course of time, the palace was shaped by different styles influenced by the different artistic trends prevailing in each period, reflected today in the various architectural styles with the Gothic and Manueline particularly evident. There is also a very heavy emphasis on the Mudejar style – a symbiosis between Christian and Muslim art – particularly to the fore in the exuberant Hispano-Moresque tile finishings. The current building configuration stems broadly from the construction campaigns undertaken during the reigns of kings Dinis, João I, Manuel I and João III.
The first document testifying to the existence of a palace in Chão da Oliva dates to 1281. This stems from a contract reached between King Dinis (reigned 1279-1325) and the free Moors of Colares. Dinis lowered their fiscal burdens in exchange for their efforts to conserve the palace. At this time, the Royal Palace extended only to the upper section of the current palace and a chapel dedicated to the Holy Divine Spirit, whose worship was introduced to Sintra by Saintly Queen Elizabeth, wife of Dinis.
The Palace and town of Sintra and the surrounding lands were bestowed upon Saintly Queen Elizabeth in 1287 by King Dinis. While the property remained in the hands of the crown, the queen became the beneficiary taking receipt of all income and tax revenues. A century later, the gifting of Sintra to queens had become a constant practice. On receiving the town and its palaces, the Queens of Portugal became masters of a vast area with the income ensuring they could maintain a House, that is, the large number of people who directly depended on her. The House of Queens was therefore the set of palace, properties, rents and persons in her charge for safeguarding: ranging from noble ladies and officers down to servants and enslaved individuals.
During the reign of King João I (1356-1433), the palace was subject to fairly wide reaching interventions. That which was the palace of Queen Philippa of Lancaster was also becoming a favourite of the king who here wanted to, through the opulence displayed in the new rooms, affirm his statute as founder of the new Avis dynasty, as is the case with the Swan Room. The new palace was structured around the Central Patio and also fitted with a kitchen complete with two enormous conical chimneys.
It was in the Palace of Sintra in 1413 that King João I received the spies sent to the court of Sicily on a supposed diplomatic mission but with the real objective of collecting strategic information on the port of Ceuta. Such information was essential to the attack launched by the Portuguese king against that city with its conquest symbolically marking the beginning of the Portuguese period of expansion into North Africa.
During the 15th century, the presence of the king in the palace became more frequent. The hunting was one of the main attractions bringing the court to Sintra as the region brought together perfect conditions both for hunting larger (wild boar, deer) and smaller (hare, partridge) animals. Another reason was the progressive emergence of Lisbon as the bureaucratic centre of the kingdom’s governance and hence leading the court to circumscribe its travels to an increasingly narrow radius around the leading Portuguese city. Throughout this period, the town of Sintra maintained the House of Queens even while the palace also steadily became a home for the kings of Portugal.
Under Manuel I (1469-1521), the Palace received the decorative features that still today make up its distinctive characteristics, especially the Hispano-Moresque tile finishings. He added the imposing Room of the Coat of Arms, with its cupola ostentatiously displaying the coats of arms of Manuel, his children and the seventy-two most noble households in the kingdom. The Eastern Wing also dates back to this period. By the end of his reign, the Palace of Sintra was one of the most grandiose of all in Portugal, with its rooms decorated in the gold brought back from the lands in the meantime colonised by the Portuguese.
During the reign of King João III (1502-1557), a new Palace was built through interconnecting the main chambers to the south with the north-eastern wing of the Palace that housed the Room of the Coat of Arms and the chambers of Queen Catherine of Austria (1507-1578). The palace was under frequent habitation throughout the 16th century and was one of the favourite places of King Sebastião (1554-1578).
In the 17th century, there came more sombre times for this royal residence. Following six years in exile on Angra do Heroísmo, to where he had been sent by his brother who deemed him incapable of ruling, Afonso VI arrived at the Palace of Sintra. There, he was incarcerated in the room that still today bears his name from 1674 to the time of his death that took place nine long and wearisome years after.
Following the major earthquake of 1755, which severely impacted on this complex, the Palace of Sintra underwent reconstruction while retaining the silhouette that it had already displayed ever since the middle of the 16th century and is still present today.
With the end of the Ancien Régime and the founding of a Constitutional Monarchy in 1822, the Palace of Sintra was adapted for a royal family that was no longer the centre of political decision-making. The utilisation became more domestic oriented and closer to contemporary models.
The revolution of 1910 brought an abrupt end to the time of the Palace of Sintra as a royal residence with Queen Maria Pia, widow of King Luís, the final monarch to live in the Palace and from where she departed into exile. In this same year, the National Palace of Sintra was declared a National Monument.
However, it would take until the late 1930s for the Palace to open its doors to the public on a regular and museum-like basis. Throughout this decade, there was deep reaching work undertaken so as to portray an image of Portugal’s grandiose past. Already under the dictatorial Estado Novo regime (1933-1975), this highlighted the positive role of Portugal in the globalisation process even while overlooking the true scale of its impacts.
In recent years, the Palace of Sintra has re-emerged as one of the most important cultural poles in the heart of Sintra. This forms an integral part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, registered by UNESCO as World Heritage on 6 December 1995. Ever since September 2012, the monument has been under the management of Parques de Sintra and accepted as a member of the European Royal Residences Network in 2013.
In this palace, Parques de Sintra has carried out a range of different conservation initiatives with the most recent incorporating the full restoration of the Preta Garden, which can be visited free of charge. The company has also invested in enriching the monument’s collections and, in 2019, integrating into the exhibition circuit a rare 17th century State Bed, a unique piece in the Portuguese context. In museum terms, there was the recent restoration and opening to the public of the Chambers of Maria Pia of Savoy. This new exhibition and museum project integrated into the visitor route a total of eight new areas and around 100 new pieces and works, ranging from furniture to paintings and the decorative arts that had hitherto been inaccessible to viewing by visitors" Previous description: www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/parks-monuments/national-palace...
NYCHA - NYCHA Senior Benefit & Entitlement Fair - September 22, 2011 - River Bank State Park (Photo by Leticia Barboza)
The Leaders Of Technique program hosted their 1st Annual Tie Ceremony entitled “A City Tied Together” on Wednesday, October 10th. This epic event symbolically connected Elizabeth’s younger and older generations by having prominent Elizabeth men donate neck ties to the members of the L.O.T. program.
Entitled by me ;)
This's one of my favorite images in TLOS photo set. Of course this's not made by me (if so, why am I sitting here but going out and earning money by that talent?) [kid]
Sure, the title expressed my feeling each time watching carefully this one. You too huh?
I used to say that LOS hadn't been a nominated movie but that didn't mean it's not also meaningful. I do always keep those words.
Present you - the one bring us to lives ;)
Image from 'Artistic Travel in Normandy, Brittany, the Pyrenees, Spain and Algeria ... [Compiled from the separate works entitled “Normandy Picturesque,” “Breton Folk,” “The Pyrenees,” “Travelling in Spain” and “Artists and Arabs.”] With one hundred and thirty illustrations', 000365881
Author: BLACKBURN, Henry George.
Page: 174
Year: 1892
Place: London
Publisher: Sampson Low & Co.
Following the link above will take you to the British Library's integrated catalogue. You will be able to download a PDF of the book this image is taken from, as well as view the pages up close with the 'itemViewer'. Click on the 'related items' to search for the electronic version of this work.
Open the page in the British Library's itemViewer (page: 000174)
The Leaders Of Technique program hosted their 1st Annual Tie Ceremony entitled “A City Tied Together” on Wednesday, October 10th. This epic event symbolically connected Elizabeth’s younger and older generations by having prominent Elizabeth men donate neck ties to the members of the L.O.T. program.
Entitled "Digital Progress, Human Success", we explored how the change brought about by the new Digital Transformation continues to change perspectives and to transform companies, individuals and societies through new ways of thinking; resulting from the technological and digital knowledge we have acquired.
All of this in the purest IE style, to reconnect with our former colleagues, meet new ones and enjoy moments of leisure the event such as lunch and dinner.
Or, entitled "distributed thinking pattern in a female system". A larger view here.
It's interesting to see people naturally falling into two categories when being shown with my sketches on notebooks -- "you're talented!" marks one group and "you don't study hard enough" teams up the other. It's also interesting to know there isn't a third kind of comment.
Byproduct of the preparation for GRE. Dec 2008.
NYCHA - NYCHA Senior Benefit & Entitlement Fair - September 22, 2011 - River Bank State Park (Photo by Leticia Barboza)
Presentación de la Publicación de "Improving the Assessment of Disaster Risks to Strengthen Financial Resilience" / Presentation of the publication entitled "Improving the Assessment of Disaster Risks to Strengthen Financial Resilience"
Entitled by the NMAI as "Apsáalooke Warrior's Exploit Robe."
Made out of buffalo hide, this robe (one of only two in the U.S.) chronicles the military life of a warrior from the Apsáalooke (Crow) tribe. Everything on this robe tells a story, from the built-in timeline woven along the middle to painting imagery of battles. Completed around 1850 and bought by a wealthy New Yorker from a Blackfoot (an enemy tribe) in 1861 at Fort Benton, Montana.
Part of the Infinity of Nations, a permanent exhibition in the museum.
A romanticised drawing of the Lithgow Zig Zag Railway by Frenchman Le Conte de Beaubir from his 'Voyage autour du Monde', Paris, 1878, entitled 'Une serie de viaducs et de lacets en zigzag escaladent la montagne'
State Library of N.S.W.
PREFACE by David Burk, Part 3#
The initiative and confidence of the railway makers and in numerous instances the self interest of the poiticians who directed them, are evident in some of the magnificent old structures that dominated country towns; for example, the large and imposing. Hay station, once conceived as part of a transcontinental railway and in contrast the corrugated iron shed that sufficed for Ben Bullen's stopping place.
Never absent, indeed for many an enthusiast at the very core of railway magic, in the image of the ever-faithful iron horse, trailing its plume of coal smoke or, as George Eliott wrote, 'with white pennons flying'. The country's very first steam loco (and home-made, at that) comes puffing into Flindes Street, circa 1854, and over a century later the massive wheels of another Australian giant, the C38, are groomed to take The Flyer north to Newcastle, or maybe speed south through the night to Albury with a 500-tnne Melbourne Limited.
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The Zig Zag Railway is an Australian heritage railway, situated near Lithgow, New South Wales. It was opened by the not-for-profit Zig Zag Railway Co-op as an unpaid volunteer-staffed heritage railway in October 1975, using the alignment of the Lithgow Zig Zag line that formed part of the Main Western line between 1869 and 1910. The line climbs the western flank of the Blue Mountains, using railway zig zags to gain height.
Operation of the heritage railway was suspended in 2012 following accreditation issues with the Government of New South Wales. The railway was aiming to resume services in October 2013, but was then severely damaged during the 2013 NSW bushfires and then subsequently by torrential rain. Repairs and trials of restored rail vehicles and track commenced in August 2016 and it was planned to re-commence limited heritage operations in 2019, until the 2019–2020 bushfires damaged key infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic further delayed restoration. Heritage train services resumed on 27 May 2023.
History
The Lithgow Zig Zag was constructed as part of the Main Western line and opened on the 19 October 1869. Between Lithgow and Clarence, the Main Western line needed to climb the western flank of the Blue Mountains, overcoming a vertical distance of 550 ft (170 m). The alternative eventually decided upon required the use of two railway zig zags where all trains had to reverse. The line had a ruling grade of 1:42 (~2.38%) on three inclines known as the Top Road (above Top Points), Middle Road (between the two zig zags) and Bottom Road (below Bottom Points). The line included several short tunnels and some viaducts.
The steep gradients and need to reverse trains proved to be a serious bottleneck to traffic on the line, and there were several accidents with runaway trains at the reversing points. Attempts were made to mitigate this by realigning the track and relocating and extending the reversing stations, but the problems continued. As early as 1885, plans for alleviating the Zig Zag problem involved the construction of a 2 mi (3.2 km) long tunnel. This was said to provide little gain for the cost proposed. In 1908, work began on the Ten Tunnels Deviation, a double-tracked route that by-passed the two reversing stations and the upper two inclines, although retaining the Bottom Road with its 1:42 gradient. Once this was completed, the by-passed section was closed in October 1910.
Lithgow Valley Reserve
The main railway corridor of the Great Zig Zag Railway forms part of a Reserve administered by Government, it is administered by a trust made up of volunteers. The area was proclaimed a public reserve in 1881 which was one of the first public reserves in NSW, originally supervised by Blaxland Shire Council. In 1946, it was added to the Trust that administered Hassan's Walls, the trust opened Top Road to road traffic in 1949. In 1964, it added the picnic shelter under number 1 Viaduct, naming it in recognition of H K Cockerton Place. Cockerton served as a trustee for 17 years, instigating the development of the reserve, in 1969, the Reserve was transferred to Lithgow Council. In 1990, the Reserve was placed in the Trust of the Zig Zag Railway Co-Op.
Revival and preservation
In 1967, as the end of steam operation in New South Wales approached, a group of steam enthusiasts headed by Ian Thornton were keen to establish an operating steam museum. The Lithgow Zig Zag was chosen as a suitable site based on its accessibility by day-trippers from Sydney, its scenery, abundant water supplies and availability of coal. In March 1969, negotiations commenced with the Zig Zag Trust, the Department of Lands and the Lithgow City Council.
In 1972, the Lithgow Switchback Railway Co-op Limited was formed and this became the Zig Zag Railway Co-operative Limited in 1974. At this time, the Commissioner for Railways only made heritage locomotives and rolling stock available to the officially sponsored New South Wales Rail Transport Museum. Thus the line was relaid to 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge as used in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania rather than the New South Wales 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) to allow locomotives and carriages to be procured from these states.
In 1975, the new track was complete on the Middle Road between Bottom Points and Top Points. On 29 August 1975 1046 operated the first journey from Bottom Points to Top Points Services commenced on 18 October 1975, the 106th anniversary of the original opening.
On 4 April 1987, the line was opened along the Top Road between Top Points and Mt Sinai Halt and on 29 October 1988, through to Clarence, A further extension to meet the Main Western line at Newnes Junction has been started with track laid for 50% of the distance.
On 25 January 1996, locomotive 1072 derailed after hitting maintenance equipment. No injuries are known to be reported
NYCHA seniors stay informed about benefits and services that are available to them through the annual NYCHA Senior Benefit & Entitlement Fair.
The Leaders Of Technique program hosted their 1st Annual Tie Ceremony entitled “A City Tied Together” on Wednesday, October 10th. This epic event symbolically connected Elizabeth’s younger and older generations by having prominent Elizabeth men donate neck ties to the members of the L.O.T. program.
Entitled to Santa Maria Assunta (St. Mary of the Assumption), this is a five-naved cathedral with a three-naved transept. The church is known also as the Primatial, the archbishop of Pisa being a Primate since 1092.
The interior is faced with black and white marble and has a gilded ceiling and a frescoed dome. It was largely redecorated after a fire in 1595, which destroyed most of the medieval art works.
On the Saturday, I was entitled to a day of rest.. and by rest I mean I had time to run errands for other people.
I did take the time to do a few things I wanted to do last time... tried to hit up a garage sale (failed miserably).
Was in North Vancouver already, so figured why the hell not visit Thomas Haas, but actually have the luxury of being able to eat in peace and quiet.
So, so worth it. Everything was as rich and decadent as I remember it.. or at least the nibbles of it that I had as I wasn't exactly in the drivers seat last time.
Go Fish was another place I hit up again. With family visiting in September, I did the responsible thing and made sure that all the restaurants were still in good condition before suggesting they visit.
The fries weren't as good as I remember them, but the actual fish itself was in good form, with a thin batter shell and moist meat.
Now.. I have to try explaining to people with no car and no GPS how to find the place.
Today should be entitled 'The Hangover', and this shot
should be entitled 'The Hangover Cure' (along with bacon sarnies and fresh coffee).
Lots of fun was had last night. Maybe a little too much. The children were all very well behaved and went to bed at a reasonable(ish) hour, leaving us parents to stay up too late and get far too giddy.
H was up at 7.15am (how inconsiderate of him) so we were rather fragile this morning. It's been such a beautiful day - bright sunshine, blue cloudless sky - that after the obligatory bacon sandwiches we all decided a walk up Holcombe Hill was the only way to blow the cobwebs away.
We took the hard route up (H's favourite) and then when we got to the top Peel Tower (which you can see here) was open for the first time in years. So we climbed all the stairs (and there is a LOT) to the top to take in the amazing views.
When our friends departed this afternoon we all had a little disco nap and we've just had a Chinese takeaway for tea as I'm too tired to start cooking again. All in all, a pretty good day (hangover aside).
Not sure I'll last long tonight though...
Installation entitled "Nutrimetica, 2008" as part of the Next Wave Festival, 2008. Installation part of group show entitled "Nightclub Project" at The Men's Gallery, KIng St Melbourne. Live performance by May Bluebell.Work by Luke Warm - meatkeeper@gmail.com
Installation entitled "Nutrimetica, 2008" as part of the Next Wave Festival, 2008. Installation part of group show entitled "Nightclub Project" at The Men's Gallery, KIng St Melbourne. Live performance by May Bluebell.Work by Luke Warm - meatkeeper@gmail.com
New Deal mural entitled "Activities of the Narragansett Planters" painted in 1940 by Ernest Hamlin Baker. It hung in the Wakefiled PO until 1998 when a new PO was built. It was restored, conserved and placed on loan to the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society in Kingston.
ARTICLE 2. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms
set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as
race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national
or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the
political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or
territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-
selfgoverning or under any other limitation of sovereignty.
ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
10 DECEMBER 1948
TRAP mural entitled "Indian Fight" painted by Frank Mechau in 1937 for the Colorado Springs post office. It was removed likely in the 1960s and is now on display in the lobby of Building 41 at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood Colorado.
Historic plaque:
www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/52367819048/in/datetaken-public/
Entitled "Digital Progress, Human Success", we explored how the change brought about by the new Digital Transformation continues to change perspectives and to transform companies, individuals and societies through new ways of thinking; resulting from the technological and digital knowledge we have acquired.
All of this in the purest IE style, to reconnect with our former colleagues, meet new ones and enjoy moments of leisure the event such as lunch and dinner.
Entitled "Digital Progress, Human Success", we explored how the change brought about by the new Digital Transformation continues to change perspectives and to transform companies, individuals and societies through new ways of thinking; resulting from the technological and digital knowledge we have acquired.
All of this in the purest IE style, to reconnect with our former colleagues, meet new ones and enjoy moments of leisure the event such as lunch and dinner.
July 11, 2023 - Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra National Palace) "The Palace of Sintra is first referenced by Al-Bakrî, a 10th century Moorish geographer, in conjunction with the castle that he placed in the lofty peaks of the surrounding hills, today entitled the Moorish Castle. In 1147, following the conquest of Lisbon by Afonso Henriques, the Almoravids of Sintra surrendered to bring an end to over three centuries of Moorish domination. On the site of the current palace, then named Chão da Oliva, there probably once stood the residence of the Moorish governors but with the remains still for discovery.
Practically every king and queen of Portugal spent some time in residence at the National Palace of Sintra for varying lengths of time but nevertheless leaving behind their own respective marks and memories of their lives. Over the course of time, the palace was shaped by different styles influenced by the different artistic trends prevailing in each period, reflected today in the various architectural styles with the Gothic and Manueline particularly evident. There is also a very heavy emphasis on the Mudejar style – a symbiosis between Christian and Muslim art – particularly to the fore in the exuberant Hispano-Moresque tile finishings. The current building configuration stems broadly from the construction campaigns undertaken during the reigns of kings Dinis, João I, Manuel I and João III.
The first document testifying to the existence of a palace in Chão da Oliva dates to 1281. This stems from a contract reached between King Dinis (reigned 1279-1325) and the free Moors of Colares. Dinis lowered their fiscal burdens in exchange for their efforts to conserve the palace. At this time, the Royal Palace extended only to the upper section of the current palace and a chapel dedicated to the Holy Divine Spirit, whose worship was introduced to Sintra by Saintly Queen Elizabeth, wife of Dinis.
The Palace and town of Sintra and the surrounding lands were bestowed upon Saintly Queen Elizabeth in 1287 by King Dinis. While the property remained in the hands of the crown, the queen became the beneficiary taking receipt of all income and tax revenues. A century later, the gifting of Sintra to queens had become a constant practice. On receiving the town and its palaces, the Queens of Portugal became masters of a vast area with the income ensuring they could maintain a House, that is, the large number of people who directly depended on her. The House of Queens was therefore the set of palace, properties, rents and persons in her charge for safeguarding: ranging from noble ladies and officers down to servants and enslaved individuals.
During the reign of King João I (1356-1433), the palace was subject to fairly wide reaching interventions. That which was the palace of Queen Philippa of Lancaster was also becoming a favourite of the king who here wanted to, through the opulence displayed in the new rooms, affirm his statute as founder of the new Avis dynasty, as is the case with the Swan Room. The new palace was structured around the Central Patio and also fitted with a kitchen complete with two enormous conical chimneys.
It was in the Palace of Sintra in 1413 that King João I received the spies sent to the court of Sicily on a supposed diplomatic mission but with the real objective of collecting strategic information on the port of Ceuta. Such information was essential to the attack launched by the Portuguese king against that city with its conquest symbolically marking the beginning of the Portuguese period of expansion into North Africa.
During the 15th century, the presence of the king in the palace became more frequent. The hunting was one of the main attractions bringing the court to Sintra as the region brought together perfect conditions both for hunting larger (wild boar, deer) and smaller (hare, partridge) animals. Another reason was the progressive emergence of Lisbon as the bureaucratic centre of the kingdom’s governance and hence leading the court to circumscribe its travels to an increasingly narrow radius around the leading Portuguese city. Throughout this period, the town of Sintra maintained the House of Queens even while the palace also steadily became a home for the kings of Portugal.
Under Manuel I (1469-1521), the Palace received the decorative features that still today make up its distinctive characteristics, especially the Hispano-Moresque tile finishings. He added the imposing Room of the Coat of Arms, with its cupola ostentatiously displaying the coats of arms of Manuel, his children and the seventy-two most noble households in the kingdom. The Eastern Wing also dates back to this period. By the end of his reign, the Palace of Sintra was one of the most grandiose of all in Portugal, with its rooms decorated in the gold brought back from the lands in the meantime colonised by the Portuguese.
During the reign of King João III (1502-1557), a new Palace was built through interconnecting the main chambers to the south with the north-eastern wing of the Palace that housed the Room of the Coat of Arms and the chambers of Queen Catherine of Austria (1507-1578). The palace was under frequent habitation throughout the 16th century and was one of the favourite places of King Sebastião (1554-1578).
In the 17th century, there came more sombre times for this royal residence. Following six years in exile on Angra do Heroísmo, to where he had been sent by his brother who deemed him incapable of ruling, Afonso VI arrived at the Palace of Sintra. There, he was incarcerated in the room that still today bears his name from 1674 to the time of his death that took place nine long and wearisome years after.
Following the major earthquake of 1755, which severely impacted on this complex, the Palace of Sintra underwent reconstruction while retaining the silhouette that it had already displayed ever since the middle of the 16th century and is still present today.
With the end of the Ancien Régime and the founding of a Constitutional Monarchy in 1822, the Palace of Sintra was adapted for a royal family that was no longer the centre of political decision-making. The utilisation became more domestic oriented and closer to contemporary models.
The revolution of 1910 brought an abrupt end to the time of the Palace of Sintra as a royal residence with Queen Maria Pia, widow of King Luís, the final monarch to live in the Palace and from where she departed into exile. In this same year, the National Palace of Sintra was declared a National Monument.
However, it would take until the late 1930s for the Palace to open its doors to the public on a regular and museum-like basis. Throughout this decade, there was deep reaching work undertaken so as to portray an image of Portugal’s grandiose past. Already under the dictatorial Estado Novo regime (1933-1975), this highlighted the positive role of Portugal in the globalisation process even while overlooking the true scale of its impacts.
In recent years, the Palace of Sintra has re-emerged as one of the most important cultural poles in the heart of Sintra. This forms an integral part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, registered by UNESCO as World Heritage on 6 December 1995. Ever since September 2012, the monument has been under the management of Parques de Sintra and accepted as a member of the European Royal Residences Network in 2013.
In this palace, Parques de Sintra has carried out a range of different conservation initiatives with the most recent incorporating the full restoration of the Preta Garden, which can be visited free of charge. The company has also invested in enriching the monument’s collections and, in 2019, integrating into the exhibition circuit a rare 17th century State Bed, a unique piece in the Portuguese context. In museum terms, there was the recent restoration and opening to the public of the Chambers of Maria Pia of Savoy. This new exhibition and museum project integrated into the visitor route a total of eight new areas and around 100 new pieces and works, ranging from furniture to paintings and the decorative arts that had hitherto been inaccessible to viewing by visitors" Previous description: www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/parks-monuments/national-palace...
Stained glass window entitled Courage and Humanity. Under the figure of Courage is a quote from Psalm 31, verse 24: "Be of good courage, and the Lord shall strengthen your heart". Under the figure of Humanity is a quote from Micah, Chapter 6, verse 8: "To do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God".
The Leaders Of Technique program hosted their 1st Annual Tie Ceremony entitled “A City Tied Together” on Wednesday, October 10th. This epic event symbolically connected Elizabeth’s younger and older generations by having prominent Elizabeth men donate neck ties to the members of the L.O.T. program.
Entitled "Digital Progress, Human Success", we explored how the change brought about by the new Digital Transformation continues to change perspectives and to transform companies, individuals and societies through new ways of thinking; resulting from the technological and digital knowledge we have acquired.
All of this in the purest IE style, to reconnect with our former colleagues, meet new ones and enjoy moments of leisure the event such as lunch and dinner.