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Mary's Cottage, one of the half-timbered buildings (maisons à colombages) in the historic centre of the town of Aubigny-sur-Nère (Cher, in the Pays Fort, Centre region, of central France), on a mostly sunny morning at the end of May 2009.
Several of them date back to the 16th century, built following a devastating town fire in 1512. This example is on the main place (square).
In the background, part of the side can be seen of l'Église Saint-Martin, a Gothic church built during the 12th to 13th centuries, with 15th-century renovations and and 16th-century restoration.
While Aubigny-sur-Nère is today located in a very quiet, out-of-the-way area of woodland and farms in Haut-Berry (northern or Upper Berry) near the Sologne wetlands, it has historical roots that reflect wider connections, going back to its existence as a Roman town. In 1189, it became part of the French king's own domaine / personal royal estates. The Scottish Dukes of Aubigny later obtained that title from an early-15th-century Stewart ancestor's support of the French king (Charles VII) against the English, and Aubigny-sur-Nère has continued its ties with Scotland through the centuries, including a twinning with the town of Haddington (East Lothian, southern Scotland) and (since 2010, later than the year of this picture) an annual Franco-Scottish festival. The town even sports a British red phone box in its central place. This building's name "Mary's Cottage" also relates to this connection.
Please note that the region's name when this picture was taken in 2009 was Centre, but in 2015, as a result of the merger of regions, the name was changed to Centre-Val de Loire.
(Information partly from the website of the Sauldre et Sologne Office de tourisme, consulted 30 May 2016, and the town's official website, consulted 1 June 2016.)
[Aubigny-sur-Nère Mary's Cottage 2009 may 29 c; IMG_2887]
A view of several of the 80+ semicircular towers that make up the walls surrounding the city of Avila, and the nearby countryside
Finishing up the trip back. Seamed to have lost some of the original descriptions so this will have to do as we conclude the ride back from our adventure with our grandson. Enjoy the landscapes and scenes on the Iowa byways.
The Big Horn LDS Stake Office and Tithing Building was built in 1909. It is now used as the Town Hall and Pioneer Museum.
The Church of St Barnabas in the village of Snowshill (Gloucestershire, in the Cotswold Hills in west-central England), seen from an orchard on the Snowshill Manor estate.
This Victorian building (built 1864) is on the site of a medieval church or chapel. Snowshill, which has medieval origins, is probably most famous as a home of architect and extreme collector Charles Paget Wade (1883-1956) from 1919 to 1951. Since 1951, it has been in the care of the National Trust, on behalf of the public.
In addition to Wade's eclectic collection, the garden and dovecote are attractions, as are the views; the estate sits on the northern edge of the Cotswold escarpment above the Worcestershire village of Broadway.
[Snowshill Manor Garden Church of St Barnabas 2010 may 16 o; P5161281]
We arrive in Newton, our the first larger town on the route home. Coming in a back road leads us through some unique views of the town as we find our way to 14. The count court house also makes an interesting subject in many of the captures on this sunny day. Enjoy the Newton.
The essence of Caribbean architecture comes to life as a pair of green double solid doors with elegant white trim adorns a stone building on the enchanting island of St. Kitts. The composition exudes a sense of timeless charm, capturing the fine details and textures of the stone structure.
The vibrant green doors, a focal point against the neutral stone backdrop, evoke a sense of welcome and character. The fine white trim adds a touch of sophistication, creating a visual interplay that is both classic and refined. The careful attention to composition transforms this architectural detail into a work of art, highlighting the intrinsic beauty of the Caribbean island's craftsmanship.
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Paris, France. Leaves dangle from branches framing a skyline with classic Parisian buildings. The overcast sky adds a moody atmosphere to the scene.
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2024.07.24; The oldest train station in the city, no longer used for tains but still majestic as always
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Keep an eye on the Ball of Light to see where it is going to visit next. This is in the oldest mine building in Australia, at the Burra Copper Mine in South Australia.
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Mdina City, Malta is a 4,000 yo city and I was impressed by the architecture that long ago. There is some activity in the back
The "French Castle," part of Old Fort Niagara, was originally built as a fortification by the French in 1726 and enlarged in 1755. In more recent years it has been thoroughly restored both inside and out. Old Fort Niagara, Niagara Falls State Park, Youngstown, New York.
Campanile
Earlier this year we happened to be in Ames on a Sunday morning. It was a nice day and thought it would be fun to walk the campus we spent so much time on in our young adulthood. A lot has changed and yet not so much from the late 70's and early 80's. It was nice to see that the central campus was still a central campus, and the old buildings that give this place character are still standing tall. Most have been renovated, looking good and still functioning in the pursuit of higher learning.
This is a project I've been contemplating for some time, and it so happened the day was perfect. Enjoy the walk
Note: I hope to do this again when there are students about and when I'm able to get into the buildings.
This circular building was erected in 1834 and its purpose was to hold drunkards and petty thieves. There were separate areas within the roundhouse for male and female offenders. It was last used for this purpose in 1861.
One of Hesketh Park's two lovely Victorian lodges.
This one stands just inside the Albert Rd & Park Rd entrance.
Arab Step Well. 11th Century AD. Archaeological Museum of Silves. Silves, Portugal. Copyright 2023, James A. Glazier
I thought I would try something a little warmer. This set is our trip up Iowa 17 and associated counties traveling from Des Moines back home early this fall. It was a rainy day which always make it more difficult to get the shot, but also has some interesting side effects that you won't get on a sunny day. Enjoy these pics from the road.
Luminance parameters are now in the EXIF data.
Glasgow's teaching hospital. It was originally opened in 1794, with the present main building dating from 1914.
Taken from the Necropolis
A detailed frontal view of the Wallfahrtsbasilika St. Georg (Basilica of St. George) in Walldürn, Germany. The impressive Baroque church features a facade constructed from reddish-brown sandstone, accented with lighter stone pilasters and decorative elements. The central section is flanked by two smaller, pointed towers, each crowned with a golden rooster weather vane and a cross. The main entrance is adorned with an ornate sculptural relief depicting a religious figure. Multiple windows with intricate grilles are visible across the facade. The sky is uniformly overcast and grey, suggesting a cloudy day. Bare, pollarded trees with their gnarled branches frame the church on both sides, indicating a winter or early spring season.
Located on M Street in Georgetown this house was built in 1765, making it the oldest standing building in the District of Columbia. The house was built by Christopher Layman, a cabinetmaker by trade, and served both as residence and shop. in 1953 the house was purchased by the US Government and operates today as a National Park site
Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland.
At one time this building, dating from the 19th century, was a place where fishing nets were steeped in vats of a preservative liquid ('cutch') obtained by boiling tree bark imported from India or Burma. They were then hung out to dry on frames placed on the green in front of the building.
A picturesque stairway in the heart of Old Jaffa, Israel. The golden stones, blue sky, and swaying palms lead the way to the iconic St. Peter’s Church.
On a warm and sunny April afternoon, this is the church of St Peter in the Lincolnshire village of Scotter. The church is no longer on the highest point of the village, it probably was when it was built but since then the village has grown and been developed further up the small incline that the church sits on.
The Cotswold Cottage was built in the early 1600s in Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England.
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Photo taken Samegai stage, Maibara city, Shiga pref.
Stokesay Castle (South Shropshire, in the Welsh Borders of England), the fortified manor house of Lawrence (also spelled Laurence) of Ludlow, seen as we approached its gatehouse on a partly cloudy morning in mid-September 2007.
Stokesay was primarily built during the 13th century, with later additions and remodelling. The oldest part is the lower part of the north tower (barely visible towards the right), which pre-dates Lawrence's purchase of the manor in 1281. He was a wealthy wool merchant from the nearby market town of Ludlow, who wanted a comfortable home, not just a fortification.
Most of the main building was completed by 1291 -- including the Great Hall, which is hidden behind the tree -- while the south tower, which can be seen towards the left, was built during the last decade of the 13th century. The half-timbered solar (also glimpsed towards the right) was added during the late medieval period, on the site of the north tower.
The Elizabethan gatehouse, seen in the middle here, is also half-timbered, with partly Jacobean and later Stuart-period (i.e., 17th-century) woodwork.
Stokesay Castle is currently in the care of English Heritage, a British governmental preservation and educational agency.
(From the "archive" -- 2007.)
[Stokesay Castle gatehouse early autumn 2007 sep 19 n; DSCN0625]
This is St Andrews in Kirton Lindsey, a large village just south of Scunthorpe. There are a few headstones here dating back to the 18th century.
The church of St Andrew in the Lincolnshire village of Burton upon Stather. The church has commanding views of the River Trent - just to the left of this image. There's a sign on the church that comments on the 14th century market that was held on Tuesdays near the spot where the church is, so there's a lot oh history in this village.