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restored as it was during the First Empire. The furniture was made by Jacob-Desmalter.
Château de Compiègne. (Oise). France
Restored to the highest level by Porsche specialists
Carbon Pack as standard
Maintain structural integrity; conversion is reversable, maintaining value & options into the future
Close to original weight & weight distribution
CAD designed & optimised
Brand-new 62Kwh battery pack with advanced battery management and temperature control
Brand-new custom differential
Regenerative braking
Full navigation, DAB+, Bluetooth®, Apple Car Play™
Brand new and uprated heating and air conditioning system
Custom Porsche inspired 5-gauge cluster dials, showing vital information whilst maintaining ‘original’ appearance
Built in California in partnership with Aria
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About Burton Mere Wetlands
Wildfowl and wading birds in winter, warblers in spring, vast panoramas and a fascinating history are just some of the highlights from Burton Mere Wetlands. Straddling the border between England and Wales, this is a unique landscape. Many years of hard work have restored reedbeds, fenland and farmland.
Opening times
Our reception building is open between 9.30 am and 5 pm. The reserve is open between 9 am and 9 pm, or dusk if sooner.
Entrance charges
£4 adults, £6 family, £1 kids, concessions £2.
If you are new to birdwatching...
Burton Mere Wetlands is perfect if you're new to birdwatching, as the entire reserve has been designed to get you closer to nature. It has relaxed, modern facilities with excellent access for people of all abilities.
Information for dog owners
No dogs allowed, except registered assistance dogs
Star species
Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve
Black-tailed godwit
Flocks of black-tailed godwits can be seen on the pools here. In spring - when they rest and feed here before heading north to Iceland to breed - they are resplendent in their 'tomato soup-red' breeding attire. On their return in autumn, you can pick out the scaly-backed juvenile birds if you look closely.
Buzzard
The buzzard is now the UK's most numerous bird of prey. Listen for their mewing calls, or keep an eye out for them as they soar overheard on sunny days.
Kingfisher
Spend time in the hides and you may be rewarded with an unforgettable kingfisher encounter. Listen for their shrill, piping calls and then watch for the flash of blue and orange.
Linnet
Linnets are fairly unobtrusive finches for most of the year. In spring, watch out for the smart males with their twittering song and bright pink bellies.
Little egret
These dainty little white herons can be seen throughout the year here. You can see them fishing, stirring up fish fry from the muddy bottom with their feet, or watch large numbers arrive to roost at dusk.
Seasonal highlights
Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm.
Spring
Spring is alive with the sounds and sights of many breeding birds. Our favourites include the sky-diving lapwings and herons with their precarious nests in the trees. The highlight amongst the many warblers is undoubtely the grasshopper warbler with its distinctive 'reeling' song. Non-breeding regular visitors include black-tailed godwits and spotted redshanks, which pass through on their way north.
Summer
As the weather hots up, so does the wildlife action. Summer visitors include the aerobatic hobby and menacing marsh harrier. Ducklings are well on their way and are actively feeding. Many wildflowers come into their own, such as marsh orchids and fleabane, while marsh marigolds bloom. A quiet and patient watcher may catch a glimpse of a water vole as it plops underwater. Insect stars include wall brown butterflies. Stick around until dusk and see the Daubenton's and pipistrelle bats feasting on flying insects.
Autumn
Autumn sees the action slow down as nature gets ready for winter. The reserve, however, remains well-watched as many scarce migrant birds have been seen in previous years, including little stints, green, curlew and wood sandpipers. Little egret numbers are at their highest now as the chicks have fledged and large roosts make it worthwhile being here just before dusk. Also, small numbers of wild geese begin to arrive.
Winter
The whole area becomes a winter wildlife wonderland. Believe it or not, many of our feathered friends choose to spend their winter here. Probably the most spectacular (and noisy) are the thrushes and starlings that have come from the continent to feast upon our unfrozen farmland. Hen harriers spend their winter out on the saltmarsh but will regularly hunt the pools and wetland here. Both whooper and Bewick's swans over-winter on the estuary and occasionally drop in for a feed or even to spend the night. Frozen days are the best time to see the usually shy water rail, as it is forced to leave the cover of vegetation to find somewhere to feed.
Facilities
Facilities
•Car park : 85 spaces (7 disabled). Two bike racks. Not suitable for coaches - please ring for details on parking coaches and larger minibuses.
•Toilets
•Disabled toilets
•Baby-changing facilities
•Picnic area
•Binocular hire
•Live camera
•Group bookings accepted
•Guided walks available
•Remote location
•Good for walking
•Pushchair friendly
Viewing points
There are two main hides: the reception building and Marsh Covert hide - and several viewpoints. More screens to come in the future.
Nature trails
There are three nature trails:
Gorse Covert Woodland Trail (600 m) meanders through woodland that is full of bluebells and birdsong in the spring. Autumn offers a burst of colour. It can get muddy in wet weather.
Burton Mere Trail (900 m and fully accessible). A splendid stroll around the old mere which in summer is covered in lily pads with dozens of dragonflies. If you’re lucky you may see a kingfisher.
Reed and Fen Trail: leading to Marsh Covert Hide and fully accessible, this trail is sandwiched between our new reedbed and a wet woodland – in spring it is a wall of warbler song.
Refreshments available
•Hot drinks
•Cold drinks
How to get here
By train
Neston (3.4 miles) and Hooton (4.3 miles) are the nearest. Neston is on the Wrexham to Bidston line (Borderlands Line). Hooton is served by Merseyrail's Wirral Line.
By bus
Buses run between Neston and Hooton Station. The nearest bus stop is in Burton village, 600 m from the reserve entrance.
By road
Burton Mere Wetlands is off the A540 (Chester High Road) and just 10 minutes from the M56. Look out for the brown signposts on the A540. Otherwise turn down Puddington Lane - the reserve entrance is just outside Burton village near to Bishop Wilson Primary School.
Contact us
•Tel: 0151 353 8478
•E-mail: deeestuary@rspb.org.uk
Where is it?
•Lat/lng: 53.257862,-3.021908
•Postcode: CH64 5SF
•Grid reference: SJ319739
•Nearest town: Neston, Cheshire
•County: Cheshire
•Country: England
I'm quite satisfied with the edition of this photo. I like the dream-like atmosphere achieved.
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Fort Parker was founded by Elder John Parker and his three sons, Benjamin, Silas and James, and other families from the Predestinarian Baptist Church of Crawford County, Illinois. Traveling by ox-drawn wagons, they came to Texas in 1833, settled along the Navasota River, and built Fort Parker for protection against Indians. Completed in March of 1834, the stockade's walls were constructed of split cedar logs buried in the ground and extending up 12 feet with sharp points. Inside the walls were two-story blockhouses, rows of log cabins for living quarters, and a livestock corral. The Parker family, members of a group of pioneers settling the Brazos Trail Region in the early 1800s, arrived near the future site of Groesbeck in 1833. Determined to make a go of it despite the longstanding presence of Indians throughout the surrounding countryside, the Parkers proceeded to clear brush, plant crops, and build a stockade known as “Parker’s Fort.” The fort was constructed of split cedars, anchored in the ground and rising approximately twelve feet. Blockhouses were built in opposing corners, providing a view of the landscape (and as aides in defense). Within the stockade walls the family and fellow colonists built two rows of log cabins as living quarters, completing the project by March of 1834. Despite the stockade’s heavy construction and defensive features they were deceitfully attacked. Since there had been no Indian troubles, they felt so secure they left the fort's gates open so workers could come and go with ease. But on May 19, 1836, while the men worked in the fields and the children played inside the fort, more than 100 Indians -- Comanche, Kiowa, Caddo and Wichita -- appeared at the gates with a white flag of peace. Benjamin Parker left the fort to talk to the warriors, who told him they wanted a safe place to camp and some beef. As Parker returned with beef, the riders surrounded him and killed him with their lances. Before the gates could be closed, the raiders rushed inside the fort, and killed Elder John Parker and his son Silas. As the men in the fields rushed to the fort, the Indians escaped with two women and three children. Behind them, five settlers lay dead and others were wounded, some of whom died later.and, once it was over, all members of this small pioneering community were either dispersed, kidnapped, or dead. Nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker would be one of the kidnapped victims. Fort Parker, abandoned after the attack, disintegrated with age. In 1930 the first replica of the fort appeared on the site, followed by a rebuild in 1967. Today, Old Fort Parker provides a living history interpretation of early life in the region courtesy of the Fort Parker Historical Society and the city of Groesbeck. A full, year-round event schedule includes trail rides, festivals, and celebrations. - See more at: texasbrazostrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-a...
This imposing, six-sided, wooden lighthouse looks thoroughly at home on Cemetery Point. But this is not its original site.
The lighthouse was first built on a rugged headland at the entrance to Akaroa Harbour, more than 80 metres above sea level. The site was chosen in 1875 and the lighthouse built in 1878-79, to a design that was developed by an engineer, John Blackett, for New Zealand conditions. There are several similar lighthouses elsewhere on the New Zealand coast, but the design is particular to New Zealand.
The materials were brought in by ship to a landing in Haylocks Bay, near the site, and hauled up a specially built road to the top of the headland. The light first shone on 1 January 1880. It was a “manned” lighthouse and keepers’ houses were built on the headland.
In 1977, the old lighthouse was replaced by an automatic light. The following year a Lighthouse Preservation Society was formed in Akaroa and by the year’s end the tower had been cut into three pieces and manoeuvred over steep and narrow Lighthouse Road down to Akaroa, where it was re-assembled on Cemetery Point. Its historic equipment, which had been salvaged before the tower was moved, was then re-installed.
New in 1940 but receiving its current registration in 02/1999, this is another fine Matador seen here at a Military display at the Llangollen Railway Classic Transport Weekend, Glyndyfrdwy Station, Wales, on 03/07/2022. This weekend was returning after a three year hiatus. © Peter Steel 2022.
Pride of the GB Railfreight Class 92 fleet, 92020 "Billy Stirling" restores order to the Caledonian Sleeper Down Highlander (1S25) after the previous night's significant challenges - heading through Hartford bang on time.
Suzanne Whitby. "We Restore Alloys" gorgeous promo girls pose beside a Lamborghini Aventador at the Scottish Car show, Highland Centre, Edinburgh, 20 July 2015. Nikon D-800, Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 IF-ED-VR-2 (FX), Nikon SB-910 Speedlight. 28mm, f4, 1/60 sec.
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A mostly restored E-8 locomotive sits in full New York Central paint scheme at the Canal Street Station Village in Duanesburg, N.Y.
The guy who owns it has over the last 10 years created a neat little slice of American history alongside his fabrication shop. There’s a reproduction of an old Erie Canal-side store, a classic diner, this locomotive, and a number of other relics, my favorite being a chain-driven 1926 Mack Bulldog which is REALLY not restored.
When he finishes the locomotive -- which is just a shell, no mechanicals inside -- he plans to use it as an ice cream shop.
Check out the previous image in my photostream to see what this locomotive looked like before he went to work on it.
second trial
thanks to Vanessa Thomz's texture www.flickr.com/photos/vanka/
look at it on large and black : View On Black
Preserved & restored in Eastern National livery former First Plaxton Pointer bodied Dart, S731 TWC (731) arriving at The Hertfordshire County Showground for Showbus. Sun 29.09.2019.
Late 11c to early 14c Church of St Mary, Tansor, Northamptonshire The 12-13c five stage tower has 3 bells. 19c Porch. Restored 1886.
The chancel c1415 choirstalls from nearby Fotheringhay have carved misericords www.british-history.ac.uk/rchme/northants/vol6/plate-54
The figure in brass of John Colt, rector here in 1440 still survives www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/L27a0y
I had a hard time getting back to the Terxture Chapter after sharing the work of fire hosted by my dear Notre Dame from three weeks ago.
There had to be a natural transition, in any kind of way possible.
That's where not living at home for the past two weeks helps.
My Appartment's empty while some construction workers / electricians / plumbers are supposed to be working in it.
So I'm camping all around the city, going from one friend's home to another, like some other kind of transition before camping in western USA for another four weeks before I head back to Paris, receptionning a looking new appartment as I do so.
That brings us to today, being the recepient of Johann's hospitality.
Johann is living on top of a fifteen stories high cliff overlooking the entire city.
Can't blame you if you don't know such place existed.
Welcome to Paris.
Welcome to Johann's.
Me and my hubby bought this chair in an antique store and reformed it.
I wanted a shade of pink fabric, but I not found. Anyway, I think this one also combined with the atelier.
I really enjoyed this experience because the chair became as I wanted and much cheaper. :)
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Did a restore from an encrypted iTunes backup instead of a restore from iCloud and it was so great. The cloud may be "magic" but a USB cable is "fast".
Villa La Cassinella is surrounded by mistery. This beautiful lake residence has been restored in the early 1920s by engineer Carlo Mantegazza, and it is famous today for the privacy it can give to its guests: the villa is infact reachable exclusively by boat. Giacomo Mantegazza continued with the modernisation work started by his father, making Villa La Cassinella one of the most amazing buildings on Como Lake.
Maintaining the traditional architecture like the other lake villas, La Cassinella is perfectly blend together with the nature of its garden, so that it is impossible to distinguish the swimming pool and the tennis court; you could never imagine that inside the villa there are also a cinema and a gym. La Cassinella is for very wealthy people: the rent is € 100.000 for a week, about € 700 per hour.
This peculiarity made the villa exclusive, and the magazine Forbes inserted it among the most beautiful villas in the world for the holidays. The four buildings composing La Cassinella can host up to 20 guests, but nothing is knew about the priviledged ones: the Qatar’s Sheikh wife (owner of the Italian brand Valentino) has been enchanted by the lake of Como, but nobody has more information about her stay at the villa. An air of mistery also surrounds the real owner of La Cassinella: in a recent article published by La Provincia di Como there was the name of the manager. Richard Branson, the British enterpreneur who owns the Virgin Group, was supposed to be the owner of the villa. He denied that some time ago: “Me? The owner of Villa La Cassinella? Wishing it were true…”.
But there’s a certainty: a stay in this lake residence is pure luxury.
In the late 1980s, when he first took an interest in the buses he was travelling on, Kenny Barclay wouldn’t have imagined in his wildest dreams that he would ever own one. Now he has four. Purchasing a Leyland Leopard from 1980 in May 2007, three more buses of varying shapes and sizes followed over the next two years and he has lovingly restored each of them.
Here, Kenny Barclay gives a fascinating insight into this restoration process. A history of each bus, including technical specifications, is included alongside a selection of images of each vehicle in its heyday. This is followed by a fully illustrated account of each of the restoration projects, as well as photographs of the buses once restored to their former glory.
Packed with fascinating photography, Restoring a Bus is perfect both for those looking to enter the preservation scene and those who simply admire vintage vehicles.
IMAGE INFO
- The view is looking north-east across the completely re-built second version of "J. H. Wills" boat-hire shed & the paddle steamer P.S. "TELEPHONE" docked at the floating pontoon/jetty facility.
- John "Jack" H. Wills (with partner Mr Press) was a well-known manager/operator of part of the local Como cruise & pleasure boat hiring business, along with the other primary boat-shed owners, Mr Wheatley & Mr James F. Murphy (also manager of the Holt-Sutherland Estate Land Company), who each owned & operated boat-sheds just to the east of the southern abutment of the rail bridge.
- The original boat-shed Mr Press & Jack Wills had planned for the site (application for lease in Oct 1893) had been granted on 17 Oct 1894 by the NSW Legislative Assembly, with construction completed sometime in 1895. However, the Sydney Morning Herald reports that a devastating fire destroyed the original boating facility shortly after, on 6 December 1895.
- Further in the background can be seen the original single line, steel lattice railway bridge crossing the Georges River at Como.
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SOURCE INFO
- I created this restored image version from a download of part of a screen capture of a digitized image of a very rare glass plate negative which is held in the National Library of Australia collection.
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CREDITS
- Credits go to -
(a) the creator of the original excellent negative used for this particular restoration - Charles Harper Bennett (1840-1927).
(b) the National Library of Australia
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ORIGINAL IMAGE COPYRIGHT STATUS
- Per the NLA advice -
"Out of Copyright
Reason for copyright status: Created/Published Date is Before 1955
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
Material type: Photograph
Published status: Unpublished
Government copyright ownership: No Government Copyright Ownership".
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HISTORIC INFO
- Bridge info from Wikipedia - "The original Como Railway Bridge opened on 26 December 1885 as part of the extension of the Illawarra railway line from Hurstville to Sutherland. It was a single track lattice truss bridge designed by John Whitton, the Chief Engineer of the New South Wales Government Railways. The double tracks converged to a single gauntlet track on the bridge, which enabled trains to cross in either direction without points. When the rest of the line was duplicated, it became a major bottleneck.
- Between 1935 and 1942, the Metropolitan Water Sewerage & Drainage Board built two 60 centimetre diameter pipelines to pump water from the recently completed Woronora Dam to the reservoir at Penshurst. The pipeline was supported on new steel outriggers cantilevered from the main girders.
- Second bridge -
To relieve the bottleneck, a new double track reinforced concrete bridge immediately to the west opened on 27 November 1972. The original bridge reopened as a cycleway (& pedestrian path) on 15 December 1985".
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RE-PROCESS INFO
- Latest version re-coloured using MyHeritage app.
- Image enhanced using Topaz Gigapixel AI, Skylum Luminar Neo AI & Adobe Photoshop CS2.