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The Deltics live at The Stone Cross, Midsomer Norton, Saturday 30th January 2010, A Night of Punk Fuzz tastic... 60's Garage, Rock 'n' Roll, Freakbeat, and R&B
Band on at 9pm, Free Entry
Here's more from my flying visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum a couple of weeks back. Only a few things are labelled. I wasn't taking notes. The place was shutting in an hour so I had to push on. Because of the low lighting, most pictures are taken at ISO 1600, between 1/15th and 1/10th sec exposure - hand held, of course, so excuse the noise and the occasional camera shake!
One of many little known Welsh castles, St Quentin's stands in the village of Llanblethian near Cowbridge. There is no charge to enter what remains of the castle.
Natural history museum, London.
This staircase handrail has a width of 3 supporting columns. This is a selection of the detail that is carved in to them.
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)
Cairnpapple is a prehistoric ceremonial, then burial site, located about 3 miles north of Bathgate, and about 6 miles west of Edinburgh.
Its sits on top of a hill that provides a breath taking vista on a good day, from Arthurs Seat to the East, North over the River Forth and the massive industrial site that is Grangemouth, to the hills of Western Fife.
It is believed to date from 3,000 BC, which makes it over 5,000 years old.
A concrete roof has been installed, and Historic Scotland now charge £4.50 to venture inside the small burial chamber.
It costs nothing however to visit the site and take in the atmosphere of its ancient history, and the fantastic views.
Either way I'm glad to say its a false one!
Bristol Zoo let anyone sporting a beard, whether real or not, in for free this morning, February 12th 2009, to celebrate Darwin's 200th birthday.
Black and Blue: The Invisible Masque of Blackness by Zak Ove on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, near Wakefield
Here's more from my flying visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum a couple of weeks back. Only a few things are labelled. I wasn't taking notes. The place was shutting in an hour so I had to push on. Because of the low lighting, most pictures are taken at ISO 1600, between 1/15th and 1/10th sec exposure - hand held, of course, so excuse the noise and the occasional camera shake!
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)
Black and Blue: The Invisible Masque of Blackness by Zak Ove on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, near Wakefield
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)
The detail in the building is amazing, the pillars in the main entrance hall have monkeys climbing up them. Each with different facial expressions and poses.
This is a new thing in The Great Hall, i don't know when this plaque was put up but i'm pleased with how it came out
Brandon Hill, Bristol.
Erected in 1897 to commemorate John Cabot's voyage to North America 400 years earlier and paid for by public subscription.
Wonderful views of Bristol from the summit.
Free entry!
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)
Cliffe Castle was originally the home of Victorian millionaire and textile manufacturer Henry Isaac Butterfield. Completed in the 1880s the building was funded by the Butterfield family's industrial empire which included wool textile mills and a shipping business that took British goods to Europe, America and China.
The completed house was a showcase of international art and French decoration. It was the scene of many glittering social events. Butterfield family connections included the Roosevelts of America and members of the court of Napoleon III.
In the 1950s the Castle was bought by Sir Bracewell Smith, a local man who became Lord Mayor of London. Sir Bracewell used architect Sir Albert Richardson to turn Cliffe Castle's gardens into a grand public park and remodelled the Castle to be a free museum for the people of the district.
In recent years Cliffe Castle has undergone a major restoration. Visitors can see sparkling Victorian rooms and furniture, paintings and decorative art. Special galleries deal with natural history, archaeology and social history, all of which can be seen along with the internationally important display of stained glass by Morris & Co. The Castle also hosts changing exhibitions from its collections and the community. Family areas ensure there is something for all ages.
(taken from Bradford District Museums & Galleries website)