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The landing of the main staircase on the second floor at Stan Hywet (pron. "Stan HEE-wit"; Olde English for "stone hewn"), the manor house built in Akron, Ohio, by F. A. Sieberling (who founded Goodyear Tire & Rubber). It was designed by Cleveland architect Charles Schneider in the Tudor Revival style, and completed in 1915.
Hugo Huber, an interior designer from New York City, decorated the interior. Huber worked closely with family matriarch Gertrude Seiberling on the home's interior design.
Gertrude wanted the entire home furnished in antiques, but F.A. argued the family needed comfortable, modern furnishings. Huber compromised by selecting Tudor-era antiques as well as contemporary furnishings with an antique look. Huber ensured that everything fit the overall décor of the home. Gertrude accompanied Huber on numerous shopping trips to New York City to identify modern furnishings, and both Sieberlings traveled to Britain with Huber in January 1915 on an antique-buying trip.
The woodwork and paneling were designed, manufactured, and installed by The Hayden Co. of New York City, while the rugs were designed and manufactured by the Beloochistan Rug Weaving Company of India and by the Wilton Royal Factory of England.
Ninety-five percent of the furnishings in the home belonged to the Sieberlings.
Gertrude died in 1946 and F.A. in 1955. The Sieberling children founded a trust to own, maintain, and manage the house and grounds as a house museum representative of the Gilded Age and Akron's industrial past.
of the couch, where i do most of my quilting, knitting and hand sewing. mine and everyone else's.
what is yours?
Superficially, the skin of the scalp and bones of the skull create the first layer of protection. Deep to these layers, the meninges (represented by the dura mater, arachnoid mater and pia mater) cover and partition the brain. Within the meninges, blood inside blood vessels and sinuses, and cerebrospinal fluid within the subarachnoid space and ventricles circulate to support the brain's function. (Image credit: "Cranial meninges" by Chiara Mazzasette is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / A derivative from the original work)
In this Jan. 2010 pic, I got the business side of the Tomcat. Sadly most of my nose shots were of the right side, not the one I wanted... but at least I'm currently pic #1000 in Extreme Weather Aviation.
I did adjust levels in photoshop so the canopy was clearly visible and also wanted the markings through color saturation to stand out. Nice effects all around that make me think this was HDR, but isn't.
Best viewed original. It's 14.2x9.5 inches so some cropping may be necessary before printing.
You may want to see the other side - in HDR.
Statue of the Virgin Mary (Madonna) next to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Serra on the Island of Corsica in the Mediterranean. She overlooks the Bay of Calvi. The statue and chapel sit on a mountain top and provide a stunning panoramic view of the Bay of Calvi. A must see if you are visiting Corsica.
Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis; also called the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows, or simply, The Way) is a series of artistic representations, very often sculptural, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross to his crucifixion in the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus before he died, and the devotions using that series to commemorate the Passion, often moving physically around a set of stations. The vast majority of Roman Catholic churches now contain such a series, typically placed at intervals along the side walls of the nave; in most churches these are small plaques with reliefs or paintings, simpler than most of the examples shown here. The tradition as chapel devotion began with St. Francis of Assisi and extended throughout the Roman Catholic Church in the medieval period. It is commonly observed in Lutheranism, and amongst the Anglo-Catholic wing of Anglicanism. It may be done at any time, but is most commonly done during the Season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and on Friday evenings during Lent.
These Stations of the Cross were created by Andrzej Pitynski in 2009.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa - 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901 - Google Map
FILM: National winners of the 'Face of the Oasis 2012' competition, Jamie Ryan Dee and Devon Lee, attend a special makeover and photoshoot at the alternative fashion store.
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LOCATION: Oasis Alternative Fashion Store, Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6SX
DATE: Saturday 11th February, 2012.
[Photograph: Carlie-Ann Hare | www.carliephotography.co.uk]
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School of Athens
The most famous philosophers of ancient times move within an imposing Renaissance architecture which is inspired by Bramante's project for the renewal of the early Christian basilica of St Peter. Some of these are easily recognizable. In the centre Plato points upwards with a finger and holds his book Timeus in his hand, flanked by Aristotle with Ethics; Pythagoras is shown in the foreground intent on explaining the diatesseron. Diogenes is lying on the stairs with a dish, while the pessimist philosopher, Heracleitus, a portrait of Michelangelo, is leaning against a block of marble, writing on a sheet of paper. Michelangelo was in those years executing the paintings in the nearby Sistine Chapel. On the right we see Euclid, who is teaching geometry to his pupils, Zoroaster holding the heavenly sphere and Ptolemy holding the earthly sphere. The personage on the extreme right with the black beret is a self-portrait of Raphael.
A Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Panorama Elite bodywork is seen here in the yard of Berry's Coaches, Taunton during February 2000. It had been new to that operator.
Welcome to Tuesday.
You are welcome to it.
And something exciting happening later, but for now, there is the usual, get up, get dressed, drink coffee and be ready for work at seven.
Jools wasn't going swimming, so she had a shower then got dressed before heading off just before seven.
When we looked out the back of the house, the sky was black with cloud, except for a small band of clear sky just above the trees on the other side of the valley, and in that gap was the blood red sliver of the waning moon.
And was then gone.
And so with Cleo watching on, I set up the office.
I learn that Denmark at two inches of snow and is still very cold. We actually are due to have sunshine, though ten degrees cooler than a week before.
Now the interesting bit.
At the end of the Deal Road into Dover, is the Duke of York's roundabout with the Duke of York's pub behind it. Why'd they have that name?
Well, behind both is the Duke of York's Military School, a huge site stretching from here to Fort Bergoyne, then to Guston. The school was founded here in 1909 and was a place where the children of military personnel were taught while their parents were posted, probably overseas.
It is still 100% for boarders, but no longer under the control of the MOD, but has a strong military ethic. I'm not going to judge.
Anyway.
The project to photograph Kent churches is mainly for parish church, but if I can get to see otheres: RC, Baptist or whatever, I'll take it.
Last September, for the first time, The Duke of Yorks Military School took part in Heritage Weekend. Sadly, I found out too late to get on a tour, but I struck up e mail correspondence with the organiser and he agreed that I could come and take shots.
Clashes of dates meant that I had to wait two months, but today was the day, and weather full of low winter sunshine. Although shadows inside were very striking.
The school was built here when it moved from Chelsea in 1909, designed by Sir Henry Tanner in the "Hampstead Garden Suburb" style. The entire complex is pretty much of all the same date and style, with the exception of two newer academic buildings.
Focal point is the large clock tower, which has just been renovated.
The chapel has several war memorials dedicated to pupils who gave their lives for their country.
I was met at reception after driving round the ring road past the athletics track and several of the boarding houses. I was met by the guy I had been writing to, he guessed I was Ian as I was laden with camera gear.
The chapel was on the other side of the road, and is a fine example of early 20th century design, the rest of the school is all of a similar style too.
He lets me get on with my task of taking shots, while he tells me some of the history of the school and chapel.
It is very well maintained, with a fairly new rood, but the rest is original and very well kept.
I took a 100 shots or so, said thanks and was gone, all in under an hour.
I went to Tesco to buy unch and came away with: a turkey and stuffing sandwich, a spicy bean wrap and a pack of spicy paprika crisps. Don't shop when you're hungry, kids.
Back home for lunch and back to work, where not much had happened.
On the tellybox at the same time as working, Saudi beat Argentina 2-1 after being a goal down.
Football, eh?
And then two dull 0-0 draws, so once work was done, I decided to go out for a walk.
Not far, just up and down the four streets in the estate, nearly 6,000 steps.
Feeing better.
We had warmed through stuffed peppers again for dinner, and were again totes amazeballs.
As was the wine.
And there was time for one more game to watch as music played on the cat's whiskers.
Phew.
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Last September, for the first time, The Duke of Yorks Military School took part in Heritage Weekend. Sadly, I found out too late to get on a tour, but I struck up e mail correspondence with the organiser and he agreed that I could come and take shots.
Clashes of dates meant that I had to wait two months, but today was the day, and weather full of low winter sunshine. Although shadows inside were very striking.
The school was built here when it moved from Chelsea in 1909, designed by Sir Henry Tanner in the "Hampstead Garden Suburb" style. The entire complex is pretty much of all the same date and style, with the exception of two newer academic buildings.
Focal point is the large clock tower, which has just been renovated.
The chapel has several war memorials dedicated to pupils who gave their lives for their country.
It should be open again in September 2023 for Heritage Day.
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In 1801, His Royal Highness Frederick Duke of York laid the foundation stone in Chelsea of what was to become The Duke of York's Royal Military School, a school for the children of military personnel which opened in 1803. Then in 1909, the school relocated to its present site in Dover, Kent and in 2010, we became the first full state boarding academy, opening our doors to any family wishing to choose this unique and iconic school for their child’s secondary education.
Bar Harbor, Maine USA
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
State Capital - Augusta
Largest City - Portland
Name for Residents - Mainers
State Nickname - Pine Tree State
State Motto - "Dirigo" - I direct
Maine produces 99% of all the blueberries in the country making it the single largest producer of blueberries in the United States.
Approximately 40 millions pounds (nearly 90 percent) of the nation's lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine.
Acadia National Park is the second most visited national park in the United States.
90% of the country's toothpick supply is produced in Maine.
The state flower is the white pine cone and tassel.
For more information on visiting Maine
3-Day Acadia National Park, Maine Coast, Head Light House Tour from New YorkTour Code: 755-131
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August 30,31, September 1st 2014
About this portion of the trip:
New York - Boston - Salem - Portland (334 miles)
Guests will be picked up in New York in the early morning. then arrive at Boston totake the Boston Harbor Cruise. In the afternoon, we will visit the Salem Witch Museum. Finally, we move to Portland Head Light in Portland, ME
South Portland, ME
Portland Head Light For more than 200 years, the lighthouse known as the Portland Head Light has been a beacon for ships off the coast of New England. Construction on the lighthouse began in 1787 under the direction of not-yet-president George Washington.
Acadia National Park - Bar Harbor (288 miles)
In the morning we will drive to Acadia National Park, where we will see Eagle Lake and drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain. We will then go to Bar Harbor, ME and explore this seaside New England town. In the afternoon guests may choose to take a Boat Tour of the area in the form of either a nature cruise OR a lobster-fishing trip. We will finish the day with a visit to Thunder Hole.
Acadia National Park, ME Acadia National Park is located on Mount Desert Island just off the coast of Maine. This scenic park encompasses mountains, ocean shoreline, lakes, and forest. Guests can expect to see moose, black bear, whit-tailed deer, and many seabirds.
Thunder Hole Thunder Hole is an impressive blowhole in Acadia National Park, Maine. Seawater is pushed into a submerged cave and shoots up through the ground as high as forty feet in the air. The area offers great views as well.
Bar Harbor, ME
Acadia Nature Cruise or Lobster Steal Cruise Fully narrated cruise of Frenchman Bay and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of coastal Maine or when in season, join an unforgettable excursion to experience the daily routines of a Maine Lobsterman.
Day 3
Bar Harbor - York Beach - Mystic - New York (530 miles)
To start our day, we will travel to York Beach, ME to visit York's Wild Kingdom. After, we will visit the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT.
At the end of the day, we will return to the departure points in New York for dropoff.
York Beach, ME
Yorks Wild Kingdom This large zoo and amusement park in southern Maine draws more than 200,000 guests every year. In addition to the usual fare of food stalls, gift shops, and rides, York's Wild Kingdom is home to 75 different animal exhibits.
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Bar Harbor town, Mount Desert Island, Hancock County, United States of America USA country, North America continent
August 31st 2014
Peter Sagan and Tom Boonen in the final meters of stage 8 in Los Angeles.
Also present in the photo are: Heinrich Haussler (Garmin-Barracuda), Roger Kluge (Argos-Shimano), Lloyd Mondory (AG2R La Mondiale) and Michael Matthews (Rabobank)
Stage 8 Amgen Tour of California, Los Angeles
Mrs. Harriet Dominique of USAA Bank introduces U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during the 2018 Armed Services YMCA Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 2, 2018. The gala honored medics, corpsmen and pararescuemen who demonstrated extraordinary courage while administering life-saving medical treatment and trauma care on the battlefield. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)
This book won't fit on my scanner, so I photographed some spreads.
From "L'Afrique," a French translation in large format form of "The Illustrated Book About Africa," Grosset & Dunlap, 1959. French translation by C. d'Ivernois; English original text by Archie Bennett, Illustrations by H. B. Vestal. Published in France by Hachette.
A thrift store find.
Novovoronezh (Russian: Нововоро́неж) is a town in Voronezh Oblast, Russia, located on the left bank of the Don River 55 kilometers (34 mi) south of Voronezh. Population: 30,658 (2021 Census); 32,635 (2010 Census); 36,961 (2002 Census); 35,666 (1989 Soviet census).
Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is incorporated as Novovoronezh Urban Okrug—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, this administrative unit also has urban okrug status.
The Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town.
Novovoronezh was established along with the start of the future nuclear power plant construction works in 1957. It was then called the urban settlement of Novo-Graessovsky, but renamed its current name later the same year.
The first unit of 210 MW of the Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant was put into power on September 30, 1964/
From 1959 to 1963 Novovoronezh was the center of the Novovoronezh district, and its administrative status was upgraded from the urban settlement to a town in 1987.
In 2020, an ambiguous monument was erected in the city to the legendary founder of the city Alyonka, who, according to legend, found a good place and brought her fellow villagers there. Thanks to this monument, Novovoronezh became famous throughout Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. The forged sculptural composition, which cost the city a million rubles and caused negative feedback from citizens, was dismantled three days after installation and later sold at auction for 2.6 million rubles. with a starting price of 1 million rubles. The updated monument to Alyonka, but already made of bronze, was opened on July 1, 2022.
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
"The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
Leeds own Statue of Liberty - Plastic, covered in Bird droppings and holding a tattered Cross of St George.
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets Admiral Haakon Bruun-Hanssen, Norwegian Chief of Defence pass through a Norwegian Honor Guard at Akershus Fortress, Sept. 19, 2017. (DOD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)
Title: [Side view of John Gillin's house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright]
Creator: Richie, Robert Yarnall (1908-1984)
Date: October 3, 1957
Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie photographs
Physical Description: 1 negative: film; 12.4 x 17.6 cm.
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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane receiving President of Liberia Ms Ellen Johnson Sirleaf at OR Tambo Int Airport State Protocol lounge. Amohetswe Motholo (5) handed over flowers to the President. Minister Nkoana-Mashabane was joined by Minister Bathabile Dlamini.[Photo: DIRCO]
Found out about this wall in one of my new books about Birmingham (may have seen it before but didn't realise its significance until now).
It was part of the original Great Western Railway - Snow Hill Station.
This was the entrance (now bricked up).
You can see GWR on it, as well as there coat of arms.
It is on Livery Street.
Northwest Battle of The Beasts hosted by Crossfit Finish First at the RAC in Lacey, WA Team Sunday 8/9/15
Gay golden volleys of banter
Bombard the clockwork grief;
A frisson of gold at the centre
Of prayer, bright core of life.
Who knew the old lofty tower,
The ancient holy eye,
To come open like a flower
To roll and wink with joy?
Townspeople, who wear
shrewd colours and know the move,
Now blunder and wander, i swear,
In a transport of love.
And the belfry, hale and blest:
Picture the jolly hand
Milking each swinging breast
Of its laughing golden sound.
(By kind permission of Claudia Snell.)
Gumayusi of T1 at League of Legends Worlds 2025 Quarterfinal Features on October 27, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
05.12.2018 Action Hub. Katowice, UNESCO City of Music - Etnos Ensemble
These photos are free to use under Creative Commons licenses and must be credited: "© cop24.gov.pl"
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A few of my favs from the blog last year. I chatted a bit about it on the blog as well as shared a video I created with from the past year!
Head over to www.MDSimages.com for more :)
Here's a link to the video too! youtu.be/zYSmeTszPlM
Volcanic rock cone Pináculo at Levada da Serra, island of Madeira, Portugal.
Hiking tour Levada da Serra / Pináculo / Bica da Cana.
This region of Madeira is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Laurisilva of Madeira.
Madeira is a Portuguese island in the Atlantic ocean, approximately 1000 km (620 mi) southwest of Lisbon and 700 km (435 mi) west of the Moroccan coast. Situated in a hot spot area, Madeira is of volcanic origin, formed during several eruptive phases, the last of which ended around 6500 years ago. Madeira is a very mountainous island. With an extent of only 57 km (35 mi) from west to east and 22 km (14 mi) from north to south, and with the highest mountain having an elevation of 1862 m (6109 ft), the terrain of the island is mostly very rocky and steep, except for the high plateau Paul da Serra.
Madeira is also known as the "island of flowers", although most of the popular "typical" Madeiran flowers (like the bird of paradise flower, the hydrangea, the agapanthus and others) are neither endemic nor native. Some of the genuine Madeiran plants are the "Pride of Madeira" (Echium candicans), Canary Islands Juniper (Juniperus cedrus) and the laurel forests of Madeira (the latter one being listed as UNESCO World Heritage).
Madeira is permeated by artificially built water channels called levadas, which distribute the water from the wetter northern half of the island to the agricultural regions of the south. The levadas, mostly built by prisoners or slaves, were cut into the side of the mountains, partly running through tunnels, and enabled for example the cultivation of sugar cane which was the source of the Madeiran wealth during the 15th to 17th century.
Today most of the levadas are still in use, not only for irrigation but also for hydroelectricity. Running across the whole island, they provide a wide network of walking paths, making even extremely remote regions of the island accessible to pedestrians, which is one of the reasons for Madeira's popularity as a hiking paradise.
Madeira hiking holiday July 2013.
THE LITTLE SINGERS OF HYOGO INAMA JAPAN
Conductor – Nobuhito Tsubakino
THE LITTLE SINGERS OF HYOGO INAMA JAPAN performs at the Vienna International Centre. Vienna, Austria. 1 April 2019
THE LITTLE SINGERS OF HYOGO INAMA JAPAN was established in 1990, and it has 30th anniversary this year. 90 members from 4 to 21 years old are on the register, and the members are divided into three groups (kids, junior and senior) based on their age. The choir has wide varieties of repertories in several era from classic to modern, including numbers composed by renaissance composers like Palestrina and Lasso. Also they have often picked music of Michio Mamiya and Rou Ogura who are representative composers of Japan, children’s songs called “warebe-uta” and folk songs called “min-you” which have been inherited, and have performed them as their original choir music. THE LITTLE SINGERS OF HYOGO INAMA JAPAN has very active collaboration whith foreign countries’ choir. The choir had performance in Korea on 1992 and in USA on 1993, and has done eight concert tours in Europe since 1996.
THE LITTLE SINGERS OF HYOGO INAMA JAPAN has invited foreign countries’ choirs to Japan since it has established, and they have made friendship each other through chorus. The choir performed with Gumpoldskirchener Spatzen (Austria), Czech Boys Choir Bony Pueri (Czech Republic), Hungarian Radio Children’s Choir (Hungary), Regensburger Domspazen (Germany), Capella Musicale del Duomo di Milano (Italy) and more than ten choirs from foreign countries. The Choir was awarded the golden prize three times consecutively for all Japan junior chorus festival, and it has been invited as a model choir for the biggest meeting on music education study in Japan for 22 consecutive years. Its clear harmony has been admitted as a high level of chorus music.
Our town INAMI
INAMI is a town located in the center of mainland Japan, near Osaka, the second biggest city in Japan. Inami town has a population of around thirty thousand, and it has the highest density of reservoir for a rice crop in Japan. Since the underground water has very good quality, typical Sake (rice wine) of Japan has been made here in Inami. The first wine factory operated by government was built in Inami a hundred years ago.
Echium candicans, commonly known as pride of Madeira, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to the island of Madeira. It is a large herbaceous Perennial subshrub, growing to 1.5–2.5 m.
University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering graduates were honored at the college's convocation ceremony on May 16, 2014 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus Center. For more photos go to www.flickr.com/photos/eaauh/sets/72157644709831944/
the famous general
awakening on this mountain
saw a sad moon
-- by Matsuo Bashō
As no major trace of Kenshin’s once mighty castle of Kasugayama still stands on this mountain, and if he considers the fortunes of the Uesugi family following his death, you would have to think that Kenshin’s spirit, if it does dwell on Kasugayama mountain, would indeed be sad…
Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) was born the youngest son of Nagao Tamekage, an important retainer of the Uesugi clan. Following a major victory over the rival Hōjō clan which had invaded Uesugi territory, the gifted and ambitious young general found himself being adopted into the Uesugi clan and propelled to its top leadership position and ruler of Echigo Province. Over the course of his lifetime, Kenshin fought in 70 major battles against the Takeda, the Hōjō and Oda Nobunaga and was gained a reputation as one of the best generals of his time. It is for this reason that he was later given the nickname the Dragon of Echigo. As he was preparing for a major campaign against Oda Nobunaga, Kenshin suddenly became ill and died shortly afterwards. Until the point of his illness he had been in good health, despite being a relatively heavy drinker. Kenshin’s death was Nobunaga’s gain, as his forces started pushing deeper into Uesugi territory, taking advantage of the fact that Kenshin’s two adopted sons had started a civil war within the clan. Unfortunately for Nobunaga, he was assassinated in 1582, just as he had Kenshin’s surviving son, Kagekatsu, on the ropes. Nobunaga’s successor, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, brought Kagekatsu into his fold of allies and later asked Kagekatsu to move to the domain of Aizu, to help better ring in Tokugawa Ieyasu. Unfortunately for Kagekatsu, after Japan plunged back into civil war upon the death of Hideyoshi, he allied himself with Ishida Mitsunari against the Tokugawa and lost. For this, the Uesugi were forced to move to the much smaller fief of Yonezawa, which was a big blow to the pride, wealth and prestige of the once mighty Uesugi clan. Throughout the Edo period, the Uesugi were never to play a prominent role in much of anything—although gaining a slight notoriety for the part the clan and its daimyo played in the 47 Ronin Incident of 1701-1703.
Chiara Camoni
Exhibition view "An Idea of Beauty", CCC Strozzina, Palazzo Strozzi, Firenze
© photo Martino Margheri
The King's Men, part of the Rollright Stones complex, near Little Rollright and Little Compton in Oxfordshire. This stone circle was used as a key location in the 1978 Doctor Who story, 'The Stones of Blood', the third story in 'The Key to Time'.
Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Beatrix Lehmann and Susan Engel shot scenes of the story here on 13 June 1978. The four-part story was broadcast 28 October 1978 to 18 November 1978.
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"The Rollright Stones is a complex of three Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments near the village of Long Compton on the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire in the English Midlands. Constructed from local oolitic limestone, the three monuments now known as the King's Men, the King Stone and the Whispering Knights, are distinct in their design and purpose, and were built at different periods in late prehistory. The stretch of time during which the three monuments were erected bears witness to a continuous tradition of ritual behaviour on sacred ground, from the 4th to the 2nd millennium BCE.
"The first to be constructed was the Whispering Knights, a dolmen that dates to the Early or Middle Neolithic period and which was likely to have been used as a place of burial. This was followed by the King's Men, a stone circle which was constructed in the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age; unusually, it has parallels to other circles located further north, in the Lake District, implying a trade-based or ritual connection. The third monument, the King Stone, is a single monolith, and although it is not known when it was constructed, the dominant theory amongst archaeologists is that it was a Bronze Age grave marker.
"The name "Rollright" is thought to derive from the Old English Hrolla-landriht, meaning "the land of Hrolla". By the Early Modern period, folkloric stories had grown up around the Stones, telling of how they had once been a king and his knights who had been turned to stone by a witch; such stories continued to be taught amongst local people well into the 19th century."
Source: Wikipedia