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george skeggs thursday afternoon in the shoe menders shop in berwick street, soho where he was getting his shoes heeled.
Front view.
David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, OM PC (17 January 1863 – 26 March 1945) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. He was a Liberal Party politician from Wales, known for leading the United Kingdom during the First World War, social reform policies including the National Insurance Act 1911, his role in the Paris Peace Conference, negotiating the establishment of the Irish Free State, disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales and support of Welsh devolution in his early career. He was the last Liberal Party Prime Minister; the party fell into third party status shortly after the end of his premiership.
Lloyd George was born on 17 January 1863 in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, a Welsh speaker born to Welsh parents. From around three months of age he was raised in Wales, briefly in Pembrokeshire and then in Llanystumdwy, Gwynedd. His father, a schoolmaster, died in 1864, and David was raised by his mother and her shoemaker brother, whose Liberal politics and Baptist faith strongly influenced Lloyd George; the same uncle helped the boy embark on a career as a solicitor after leaving school.
Lloyd George became active in local politics, gaining a reputation as an orator and a proponent of a Welsh blend of radical Liberalism which championed Welsh devolution, the disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales, equality for labourers and tenant farmers, and reform of land ownership. In 1890, he narrowly won a by-election to become the Member of Parliament for Caernarvon Boroughs, in which seat he remained for 55 years. He served in Henry Campbell-Bannerman's cabinet from 1905. After H. H. Asquith succeeded to the premiership in 1908, Lloyd George replaced him as Chancellor of the Exchequer. To fund extensive welfare reforms he proposed taxes on land ownership and high incomes in the "People's Budget" (1909), which the Conservative-dominated House of Lords rejected. The resulting constitutional crisis was only resolved after two elections in 1910 and the passage of the Parliament Act 1911. His budget was enacted in 1910, and the National Insurance Act 1911 and other measures helped to establish the modern welfare state. In 1913, he was embroiled in the Marconi scandal, but he remained in office and promoted the disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales and until the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 suspended its implementation.
As wartime Chancellor, Lloyd George strengthened the country's finances and forged agreements with trade unions to maintain production. In 1915, Asquith formed a Liberal-led wartime coalition with the Conservatives and Labour. Lloyd George became Minister of Munitions and rapidly expanded production. Amongst other measures, he set up four large munitions factories as a countermeasure to the shell crisis of the previous year. The so-called 'National Filling Factory' in Renfrewshire was named 'Georgetown' in Lloyd George's honour.[3] In 1916, he was appointed Secretary of State for War but was frustrated by his limited power and clashes with the military establishment over strategy. Amid stalemate on the Western Front, confidence in Asquith's leadership waned. He was forced to resign in December 1916; Lloyd George succeeded him as prime minister, supported by the Conservatives and some Liberals. He centralised authority through a smaller war cabinet, a new Cabinet Office and his "Garden Suburb" of advisers. To combat food shortages he implemented the convoy system, established rationing, and stimulated farming. After supporting the disastrous French Nivelle Offensive in 1917, he had to reluctantly approve Field Marshal Haig's plans for the Battle of Passchendaele which resulted in huge casualties with little strategic benefit. Against the views of his commanders, he was finally able to see the Allies brought under one command in March 1918. The war effort turned in their favour that August and was won in November. In the aftermath, he and the Conservatives maintained their coalition with popular support following the December 1918 "Coupon" election. His government had extended the franchise to all men and some women earlier in the year.
George Street is the central thoroughfare of the First New Town of Edinburgh, planned in the 18th century by James Craig.
The street takes its name from King George III and connects St Andrew Square in the east with Charlotte Square in the west. It is located on the north side of the Old Town of Edinburgh, to the north of the Princes Street and to the south of Queen Street, running straight along the high point of a ridge.
George Street, as first proposed in 1767 and initially built, was a residential area. However in the Victorian period the houses were replaced by shops, showrooms, banks, small department stores and hotels. A number of the grander of these buildings were designed by the prominent Victorian architect David Bryce, who lived in the street.
George Street in the 21st century remains essentially a Victorian townscape, but the use of many of the commercial buildings has changed to restaurants, coffee shops and bars, with many high quality clothes shops.
Mt. Rushmore
A sculpture of the first president of the US. Sixty feet from head to chin. Oh, and catch you later.
For Macro Mondays Smaller than a coin, it's George (as in Washington) meets Tiffany (as in Tiffany earring back, which my wife made me promise not to lose!). HMM!
Taken using Easy-macro lens, A Better Camera Unlocked app v 3.39, and Adobe Photoshop Express app v 2.63. All processed on my Motorola Droid Turbo.
The George Washington Bridge spans the Hudson River connecting New Jersey with New York City. Construction began in 1927. It was opened to the public on October 24, 1931. Both New Jersey governor Morgan Foster Larson and New York governor Franklin D. Roosevelt gave dedication speeches.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial was recently added to the United States government’s official list of National Historic Landmarks.
George Peabody Library, focused research library of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
Angled shot of library. This space was absolutely a joy to shoot and I got it while it was relatively quiet in terms of foot traffic.
Prise à Le Chiron vers Nère (Charente-Maritime), 15 décembre 1918
Photographe inconnu
D'après négatif au gélatino-bromure d'argent sur verre, 12x9 cm
When I was sure George was indeed leaving I picked the camera up. Thank goodness for image stabilization as my adrenaline had kicked in and I was shaking. Taken at 200mm, and talk about missed opportunities I could have zoomed right in on his face...missed it, didn't even think about doing it at the time :( I uploaded this the original size so feel free to zoom in.
Do not use this image on websites, blogs, or other media without my explicit permission © 2016 M Leeson - all rights reserved.
One of the icons of British steam… The 4-6-0 King Class locomotives, the most powerful built by the Great Western Railway company, handled the principal GWR express trains on the main line from London to the West of England and on the GWR main line to Birmingham and Wolverhampton, including No. 6000 King George V, until 1962 when the class was withdrawn.
George the Golden Doodle looking as noble as possible for his Winter portrait.
Sony NEX-5R
Cosina 50mm F1.7 M42 Mount
1/2500sec F1.7 ISO 400
Lake George, nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes, is a long, narrow oligotrophic lake located at the southeast base of the Adirondack Mountains, in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of New York. It lies within the upper region of the Great Appalachian Valley and drains northward into Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River drainage basin. The lake is situated along the historical natural (Amerindian) path between the valley of the Hudson River and that of the St. Lawrence, so lies on the direct land route between Albany, New York and Montreal, Canada. The lake extends about 32.2 mi (51.8 km) on a north-south axis, is quite deep, and varies from 1 to 3 miles (1.7 to 5 km) in width, presenting a significant barrier to east-west travel. Although the year-round population of the Lake George region is relatively small, the summertime population can swell to over 50,000 residents, many in the Village of Lake George region at the southern end of the lake.
Lake George drains into Lake Champlain to its north through a short stream, the La Chute River, with many falls and rapids, dropping about 230 feet (70 m) in its 3½-mile (6 km) course—virtually all of which is within the lands of Ticonderoga, New York and near the site of the famous Fort Ticonderoga. Ultimately the waters flowing via the 106-mile-long (171 km) Richelieu River empty into the St. Lawrence River downstream and northeast of Montreal and then into the North Atlantic Ocean above Nova Scotia.
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Highest Position on Explore #212
A shot I took on a storm chase last summer and finally got around to processing it...
This is Lake George, an ancient lake, believed to be more than a million years old.
Originally, small streams drained its catchment into the Yass River, but then the Lake George Escarpment rose due to major crustal movement along a strong fault line, blocking this drainage and forming the lake. Lake George has in previous Ice Ages been much larger and deeper.
Currently, the lake is dry and has been for many years... I cant imagine what it would look like full of water and life...
Hastings, East Sussex; January 2009; Olympus XA with Fuji Superia
A successful experiment as I got to grips with a new (to me, anyway) camera, placing it directly on the pavement shortly after a shower. I hope it captures some of the atmosphere of a winter's evening in George Street.
(1 in a multiple picture album)
This old guy fell many years ago, but his resting place couldn't be more lovely. Here he lies on the shore of Lake George with the reflection of Crystal Crag greeting him each morning.
He's had a rough life as you can see by the "wrinkles" on his body, but he is at rest now.
Note that the water is so clean, you can see the bottom of the lake below the reflection.
My Collection of George Harrison LPs.
Concert for Bangladesh
Cloud Nine
Gone Troppo
Dark Horse
Extra Texture
Somewhere In England
Thirty Three and a Third (33 1/3)
and
All Things Must Pass - Which my wife searched for in many, many second hand record stores for my birthday many years ago. That's true love for you!
George Peabody Library, focused research library of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
A shot looking straight up with my UWA lens and head on the ground. I know similar shots have been done in the past, but I wanted my own here...
Longest 1931 until 1937
16th Longest Suspension Bridge in the world.
Historical Park, Fort Lee, New Jersey
Sydney, AUSTRÀLIA 2023
George Street is Sydney, Australia's oldest and one of its most significant thoroughfares, stretching three kilometers from The Rocks near Sydney Harbour to Railway Square in the south. Originally known as "High Street," it was named George Street in 1810 in honor of King George III. It serves as the heart of the city's financial district and a major hub for commerce and transportation.
The street is lined with an impressive blend of historic architecture and modern skyscrapers. It's home to iconic buildings such as the General Post Office, Sydney Town Hall, and the Queen Victoria Building. Along George Street, you'll find key precincts like Martin Place, Circular Quay, and Chinatown. With the recent addition of the light rail system, it has been transformed into a more pedestrian-friendly and vibrant space, solidifying its status as a primary artery and a symbol of Sydney's urban evolution.