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According to Wikipedia:
"Regent Street is one of the major shopping streets in London's West End, well known to tourists and Londoners alike, and famous for its Christmas illuminations. It is named after the Prince Regent (later George IV), and is commonly associated with the architect John Nash, although all his original buildings except All Souls Church have since been replaced.
The street was completed in 1825 and was an early example of town planning in England, cutting through the 17th and 18th century street pattern through which it passes. It runs from the Regent's residence at Carlton House in St James's at the southern end, through Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus, to All Souls Church. From there Langham Place and Portland Place continue the route to Regent's Park.
Every building in Regent Street is protected as a Listed Building, at least Grade II status, and together they form the Regent Street Conservation Area.
Beginnings 1811 to 1825
Regent Street is one of the first planned developments of London. The desire to impose order on the medieval street pattern of London dates back to the Great Fire of London (1666) when Sir Christopher Wren drew up plans for rebuilding the city on the classical formal model, but that initiative was lost. It was not until 1811 that John Nash drew up plans for broad, architecturally distinguished thoroughfares and public spaces: Carlton House Terrace on The Mall, Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street and Regent's Park with its grand terraces. The plans were prepared under the authority of the Office of Woods, Forests and Land Revenues, who since 1793 invited designs for Regent's Park, and came to the conclusion that the Park must have a proper road connecting it with the fashionable area around Charing Cross. Nash's plans were submitted to Parliament for approval.
While the park terraces are residential, Regent Street was intended for commercial purposes and consequently did not need gardens or public spaces. The scale of the development was unprecedented in London. The street followed the line of existing roads, and detoured to make efficient use of land belonging to the government. None the less, much demolition was necessary, and many freehold and leasehold interests had to be bought out at current property values. It is thought that the Treasure supported the proposal because, in the aftermath of the lengthy Napoleonic Wars, there was an urgent need to the government to create jobs. Government expenditure was low because the design relied heavily upon private developers, including Nash himself. The buildings were to be let on 99 year leases, and income could be recouped in the form of ground rent.
The design was adopted by Act of Parliament in 1813, and built between 1814 and 1825. The individual buildings were designed by Cockerell, Soane and Nash himself, among others. At first called New Street, it became a dividing line between Soho, which was considered less than respectable, and the fashionable squares and streets of Mayfair.
Rebuilding 1895 to 1927
By the end of the 19th century, fashions in shopping had changed and the original buildings were unsuitable for their purpose. They were small and old fashioned, and consequently they were restricting trade. In the Edwardian era, department stores were principal commercial aspiration. Dickins & Jones, Garrard & Co., Swan and Edgar, Hamleys and Liberty & Co. date from this period although only the last two are still there.
Further, Nash’s buildings were not of the highest quality, using stucco render and composition to imitate stonework; and many of the buildings had been considerably extended and were now structurally suspect. As the 99 year leases came to an end, Regent Street was redeveloped between 1895 and 1927 under the control of the Office of Woods, Forests and Land Revenues (now the Crown Estate).
Regent Street as we see it today is the result of this redevelopment. South of Oxford Circus, none of the original buildings survive.
Regent Street is an example of the Beaux Arts approach to urban design: an assembly ofseparate buildings on a grand scale, designed to harmonise and produce an impressive overall effect. Strict rules were put in place to govern the reconstruction. Each block was required to be designed with a continuous unifying façade to the street, had to be finished in Portland stone, and with a uniform cornice level 66 feet above pavement level, excluding dormers, turrets and mansard roofs. The first redevelopment was Regent House, just south of Oxford Circus. However, the stylistic tone for the rebuilding was set by Reginald Blomfield's Quadrant.
The Quadrant was the subject of considerable debate. The unity of Piccadilly Circus had been upset by the construcion of Shaftesbury Avenue, and the first proposals were unsatisfactory. At the age of 73, the eminent architect Norman Shaw was brought in to resolve the design, and drew up proposals for the Circus and the Quadrant which were approved in principle, but still subject to indecision and dispute, both on property acquisition matters, and the retailers' demand for bigger display windows. Shaw's design for the Piccadilly Hotel was completed in 1908 with severe modifications. Reconstruction of the Quadrant was finally carried out by Sir Reginald Blomfield, who adapted and arguably watered-down Shaw's designs, with building works started in 1923 and completed in 1928.
A limited number of architects were responsible for the design of the reconstructed Regent Street. Other architects involved were Sir John James Burnet, Arthur Joseph Davis and Henry Tanner.
The work was delayed by the Great War and it was not until 1927 that the completion was celebrated, with King George V and Queen Mary driving in state along its length.
Crown Estate Redevelopment
Since the turn of the millennium, the Crown Estate has embarked on a major redevelopment programme in Regent Street and some of its side streets. Early 20th century offices, which typically have many corridors and small individual offices, are being replaced with modern, flexible open plan accommodation. Some of the smaller shops are being replaced with larger units. This is being done by completely stripping out the interiors and / or rebuilding behind retained facades.
The largest element of the plan is the reconstruction of the Quadrant at the southern end of the street close to Piccadilly Circus. In addition to shops and offices, a five star hotel and a small number of flats will be created here.[4]
The Crown Estate moved its own headquarters from Carlton House Terrace to Regent Street in 2006
Tramways, Student accommodation, Crewe Street, Chester. Thursday 09 June 2016
The accommodation has been built on the site of the former Chester tram depot, later bus garage.
Photograph copyright: Ian 10B.
3-Days Escape to Legendary Halong Bay with Oriental Sails
Slo Pony Adventures offers the most comprehensive information and services for rock climbing in Vietnam! There is no better way to get high in Vietnam than rock climbing over the turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay, which is quickly becoming the most exciting way to enjoy this world-wonder Bay.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D)
08h00 – 08h30 Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Oriental Sails followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delectable lunch as Oriental Sails cruise further along the limestone islands of Fighting Cock, Turtle Island…
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Amazing Cave and kayak along the hidden parts of the bay
17h30 – 19h00 Snap photos or just relax as the sun starts to set
19h00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests or just laze around.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)
06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi on sundeck.
07h00 – 08h00: Have breakfast at sunrise
08h30 – 09h00: Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1: Kayaking & Rock Climbing with Western instructors
10h15 - 12h30……………….Kayaking in Moody’s Beach area
13h00 - 14h00……………….Lunch and transfer to Thap Ngiem (Hai Pai Beach)
14h15 - 16h30……………….Rock Climb on Hai Pai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2: Relaxing & Kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.
16h30 – 17h00: Cruise back to the main boat.
19h00: Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. O/n on board
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
06h00 – 07h00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 09h00 Have breakfast at sunrise. Visit Titop island to enjoy the panorama view of Halong Bay or just relax, swim at the beach.
Cruise pass by Ba Hang Fishing Village, pass Dog Rock and Incense Burner.
09h30 Check out room.
Continue to the Harbor. Disembark Oriental Sails at around 12h00
12h00 – 16h30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30
Children under 6 years old are FOC, sharing room with parents.
Children from 6 to 11 years old are charged 75%, sharing room with parent
*** Connecting family rooms are available on request.
Inclusions :
Meals as mentioned (Lunch / Dinner / Breakfast)
Accommodation on board (on twin/ double basis)
Pick-up and transfer by A/C vehicle
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees
Kayaking/rock climbing western instructors
Tai Chi exercise
Internet on boat
Welcome drink, fresh fruit
Exclusions :
Drinks
Gratuities and personal expenses
Expenses
Attention
- What to bring: Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent
- Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before departure.
- The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.
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Tour highlights:
• Trek through this beautiful mountain region and observe the varied customs and cultures of some of the minority people.
• Enjoy your sweet sleep with Topas Ecolodge.
Night 1: On board the train to Sapa ( C, G):
South Pacific Travel's bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you for the overnight train to Lao Cai Station. Enjoy the experience the romance of overnight train travel
Summary:
• Transfer hotel – railway station: AC vehicle.
• Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin.
• Meal: Not applicable.
Day 1: Lao Cai station - exploring Sapa – transfer to Topas Ecolodge (L, D):
Your guide and driver will be pick you up at Lao Cai Railways Station and transfer you to Sapa. You will then depart by jeep to the impressive Silver Water Fall. Following, you will continue by jeep to Heavens Gate, the highest stretch of road in Vietnam .
Upon arrival back in Sapa, you will continue the drive for 18 km more to the Topas Ecolodge, where you will enjoy a well prepared lunch. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Summary:
• Transfer Lao Cai – Sapa: 45 mins.
• Visit: Silver water fall, Heaven gate.
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
• Accommodation: Topas ecolodge.
Day 2: Day walk to the remote villages Su Pan – Ban Ho – Nam Tong – Topas Ecolodge (B, L, D):
You will head toward Su Pan from where you will commence your walk through the breathtaking scenery. You will have the opportunity to explore the Tay village of Ban Ho before crossing the suspension bridge over the river. The walk then continues through the rice fields to the Red Dao village of Nam Tong , where your guide will prepare a delicious lunch in a local house.
After lunch you will go swimming by a waterfall before you start your journey back to Topas Eco Lodge, where you arrive in the late afternoon.
Summary:
• Trekking: 5 hrs trek/dirt paths/downhill.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
• Accommodation: Topas Ecolodge.
Day 3: Topas – Giang Ta Chai – Ta Van – Lao Chai – Sapa town – Overnight train back to Hanoi (B, L):
After having breakfast in the lodge, you will commence your trek today by taking the jeep on the road back to Sapa. You will have more then 2 hours walk through the bamboo forest to Ta Van village. You will have time to walk around the village, visiting the school, and enjoying your picnic lunch. From Ta Van, it will take a 2 hours easy walk through the terraced rice field to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai . Here the jeep will collect you for the journey to Sapa. The rest of the day is free at you leisure. You will enjoy your dinner in a nice restaurant in town.
At 19h00, you will have a transfer to Lao Cai Railways Station for the night train back to Hanoi , which depart at 21h15.
Summary:
• Trekking: 5 hrs trek/dirt paths/downhill.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Accommodation: Soft sleeper in AC cabin.
Day 4: Arrive back to Hanoi:
You will arrive in Hanoi Station at around 5h30. Our tour finishes.
Quotation in USD per person:
Acomodation: Deluxe Topas Ecolodge
Our prices include:
Breakfast and 2 nights accommodation Topas Ecolodge twin or double room.
Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.
Return train tickets: Hanoi - Lao Cai – Hanoi ( King express train deluxe A/C soft sleeper cabin).
Travel in an appropriate private air-conditioned vehicle and/or a Jeep with an experienced safe driver.
The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
Our prices do not include:
International flight tickets and airport tax.
Visas.
Dinners, except as specified above.
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Camera fees (if any).
Insurance.
The trekking day:
A typical trekking day start at about 8.30 am after breakfast. Lunch times can vary depending on the terrain. We aim to reach the next overnight stop by 4.30 or 5. During the trek we will have short breaks for rest, snack and photographing.
Food:
All meals which are indicated in the itinerary, are included in the price of this trip. Picnic lunch would be prepared by a local restaurant. The emphasis will be on healthy and nutritious fresh local produce. Please inform us if you have any special dietary requirement.
The transfers:
In Hanoi, Our guide will accompany you to the train to show you your cabin and tell you how to deal with night train traveling in Vietnam.
In Lao Cai, our guide will meet you at Lao Cai Railway Station in the morning of the first day. He also sees you off at Lao Cai Railway Station on the third day.
When you get back to Hanoi on day 4, you can easily find a taxi to get to your hotel.
What to bring:
Trekking boot, sun block, hat, anti-insect repellent, sunglasses, rain coat, toiletries, original passport.
Note on client safety:
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reasons, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor which may influence client safety.
Reading in bed on holiday.
We've come to Ohakune, near Mount Ruapehu, so Rik and Adrian and George can go skiing. I don't ski and, as the weather is changeable today I chose to stay at our accommodation. I enjoyed a nice lie-in and finished my book. Then I went out into the lovely grounds of the house and took photos. I was about to go back inside because it was starting to rain when Rik rang to say they were on their way back as the weather had changed and the mountain was being closed.
Monday, 24th August 2015
This time last year I was at TWSC catching up with old friends.
Parque Nogal está situado en el Campo Internacional de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias. Tiene 56 bungalows tipo dúplex adosados, con un dormitorio independiente, cuarto de baño y balcón exterior en el piso superior y salón-cocina, patio y terraza delantera en la planta baja.
Dispone de Recepción abierta las 24 horas y Restaurante (de 08:30 a 23.30) con comedor cerrado y terraza exterior cerca de la piscina, que ofrece comidas a la carta, desayunos y media pensión.
Puede disfrutar de la sala de reunión-T.V., piscina de adultos y piscina de niños, terraza solarium con hamacas cerca de la piscina y cancha de badminton.
Disponemos de un servicio de autobuses gratuito para nuestros clientes, a la playa de Maspalomas, situada a unos tres kilómetros de nuestro complejo.
En las proximidades de Parque Nogal encontrará el Mercado Municipal, el Centro Comercial Faro 2, el nuevo Parque de Atracciones y a unos diez minutos el Nuevo Parque Urbano.
Beneficios para usted: Complejo tranquilo, posibilidad de contratar sólo alojamiento o con comidas, ambiente familiar (trato más personalizado), piscina climatizada en invierno, mercadillo popular a 50 metros dos veces a la semana, facilidades para hacer deporte en las cercanías: Atletismo, ciclismo, fútbol, ténis, golf, surfing, windsurfing,submarinismo, paracaidismo, bádminton, zonas peatonales para caminatas hasta la playa, rutas para ciclistas en las cercanías, petanca y muchos más.
In a peacefull location on the outskirts of town, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, these spacious apartments are 1 kilometer from the: New Urban Park and Faro shopping centre with it´s selection of bars and restau-rants for both daytime and evening fun. The Maspalomas sand dunes are also a distance of 3 kilometers (free bus service to the beach).
It´s an attractive apartment complex, splitlevel in design and comfortable the Parque Nogal is ideal for those seeking a relaxing holiday base with freedom of self-catering.
As well as a good range of amenities available, there is also a friendly, informal atmosphere in wich to unwind and forget all about everyday cares.
Sport: Minigolf, badminton and basketball.
Amenities: swimmingpool, sun terraces free sun lounger and umbrella, pool side bar (serving snacks) bar restaurant ,reception.
The best accommodation at the best price.
Benefits for you: quiet complex, possibility of hiring accommodation only or with meals, family environment (most personalized), heated swimming pool during winter season, popular market twice a week nearby, sports facilities in the vicinity: Athletics cycling, soccer, tennis, golf, surfing, windsurfing, diving, skydiving, badminton, pedestrian walking up the beach, cycling paths nearby, bocce and more.
Parque Nogal Bungalows in Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.
Built 1897 for Dr Alexander Stewart Paterson, former Colonial Surgeon, architect Edward John Woods, named “Airlie”, sold by widow to YWCA, re-opened 12 Sep 1913 as girls hostel, in 1984 original residence divided into flats. Now renamed Springhill Lodge.
“A house of 23 rooms is in course of construction in Carrington-street, near East-terrace, for Dr. Paterson (the late Colonial Surgeon), to the design of Mr. E. J. Woods. Every precaution has been taken to secure the stability of this residence. The foundations are of massive cement concrete with a base of Tapley's Hill freestone in cement, and the superstructure is of brick laid in Flemish bond, even in the interior walls. . . The architecture is English of the Elizabethan period, with a broken skyline. There will be balconies and balconettes on three sides, and taken altogether the structure will form one of the finest private residences in the city.” [Advertiser 8 Feb 1897]
“Subsequent to his withdrawal from the control of the lunatic asylums of the State Dr. Paterson went to Europe on holiday trip, and on his return he built the handsome residence in which he lived for the remainder of his life.” [Express & Telegraph 7 Jan 1902]
“A successful garden fete in aid of the Orphan Home, Carrington street, was held on Saturday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Stewart Paterson, Airlie, Carrington street.” [Register 15 Dec 1902]
“Mrs. Stewart Paterson and her daughter Mrs. Maclaren are giving an afternoon party at Airlie, Carrington street east.” [Observer 27 May 1905]
“A smart wedding was celebrated at Chalmers Church, North-terrace, on Wednesday, October 10, between Miss Hilda Paterson, daughter of the late Dr. Paterson, and Mrs. A. Stewart Paterson, of 'Airlie', Carrington-street, and Mr. R. R. Black, of Strangways-terrace, North Adelaide, son of the late Mr. W. Black, Victoria.” [Chronicle 13 Oct 1906]
“Mrs. A. S. Patterson entertained a number of friends at an enjoyable garden party at her residence 'Airlie,' Carrington street, Adelaide. . . The many guests spent a pleasant time strolling round the garden, which looked a picture of floral loveliness, the roses being a mass of brilliant colors. . . Afternoon, tea was served in a marquee erected on the lawn, and on small tables prettily adorned with pink and red roses.” [Chronicle 29 Oct 1910]
“The Young Women's Christian Association has purchased the property known as Airlie, on the north side of Carrington street, near East-terrace. It was built by Dr. Paterson, and is still occupied by his widow and family. The house is a commodious structure of two storeys, surrounded by an acre of ground, with lawn, garden, and tennis court. The committee expects to add to the house an extensive annex in the rear, so that the whole will accommodate forty girls. This will be the boarding-home of the association. The present building [Lady Colton Hall] will remain as headquarters, and will be renovated throughout. The removal of the boarding department will relieve the general activities which require the entire building. The plan to build a boarding home adjacent to the present braiding has been abandoned, as sufficient funds had not been secured; also it was deemed preferable to place the boarding-home in a residence street where a garden was possible, and more of a home atmosphere could be maintained. The sum of £3,500 is yet required.” [Advertiser 28 May 1913]
“The two-storied building in Carrington street, recently acquired by the Young Women's Christian Association as a hostel, so as to provide a convenient and desirable, home for girls, and to allow more room for the club work at the headquarters of the institution at Hindmarsh square, was formally opened by Lady Bosanquet.” [Express & Telegraph 12 Sep 1913]
“Y.W.C.A. . . Lady Galway, who is patroness of the association, declared open the Rose Birks wing of the Carrington-street hostel, which is a branch of the association. . . The new wing makes lasting the memory of the late Mrs. Charles Birks, who for years was actively associated with the work of the association, and a brass nameplate on the mantel in the dining-room honors the name of Mrs. W. B. Chinner, who was the first convener of the house committee.” [Advertiser 13 Jun 1914]
“A large gathering assembled at the Y.W.C.A. Hostel, in Carrington street, on Saturday afternoon, when a fete was held in aid of the funds of the institution. The superintendent (Mrs. E. O. Kelsey) personally conducted visitors over the residence, and explained the useful and educational work. Y.W.C.A. efforts were begun in Australia in 1872, and Mrs. Colton was the founder. . . This hostel is really the residential portion of the association, and it meets a great need. Owing to the generosity of the late Mrs. Charles Birks, the late Mr. R. Barr Smith, and others, a large wing was added a few years ago to the original building. Now about 46 girls can be accommodated there. In the present unusual times, when so many girls are taking their brothers' places in business, while those men folk are at the war, the hostel is the more invaluable as a home. These girls board there at reasonable rates, and there are also about 20 University students, and students of other colleges. The hostel is always full, and more accommodation is urgently required.” [Daily Herald 1 Oct 1917]
“The hostel in Carrington street averaged 30 permanent boarders; and in March the Y.W.C.A. Endowment Fund was opened with legacies received from the estates of the late Sir Joseph Verco and Mr. J. W. Grasby.” [News 28 Oct 1935]
“In the 58 years since Mrs. John Colton (later Lady Colton) and Mrs. James Robin formed the nucleus of the Adelaide Y.W.C.A., with a dozen girls whom they taught in Sunday school, and gathered together once a week for social evenings, the association has sponsored many educational, religious and community welfare works. . . The first rooms were taken in Franklin street in 1884. . . Newspaper girls were employed in the streets of Adelaide in 1886, and among these the Y.W.C.A. began its welfare work. . . The first residential accommodation was available to members in 1887, when the association moved to Flinders Chambers. . . Two years later larger rooms in Rundle street were obtained. . . In November, 1900, the Lady Colton Hall was opened. . . The Y.W.CA. residence was established in Carrington street in 1914, and is now the home of 32 girls. Last year more than 200 visitors also stayed at the home.” [Advertiser 7 Jul 1937]
“Y.W.C.A. . . During the last 14 months. 615 persons have been accommodated at the Carrington street hostel, which houses students, business girls, and travelling women and girls.” [Advertiser 16 Aug 1941]
DR A S PATERSON
“PATERSON.—On the 6th January, at his residence, Carrington-street, Alexander Stewart Paterson, M.D., L.R.C.S., aged 66 years.” [Advertiser 7 Jan 1902]
“Dr. Alexander Stewart Paterson. . . received his medical training at Edinburgh University, and came to Australia immediately after he had completed his studies. He became L.R.C.S., Edinburgh, in 1856, and obtained his M.D. degree in the following year. Similar degrees were conferred upon, him by the Melbourne University in 1865, and the Adelaide institution in 1877. In 1863 he was appointed medical officer to the Lunatic Asylum in Victoria, and filled the office with credit for about four years. In April, 1867, he was a successful applicant for the post of Resident Medical Officer of the Adelaide Lunatic Asylum. . . In January, 1870, he was gazetted Colonial Surgeon. . . He also acted as medical officer to the Adelaide Gaol for several years. . . Dr. Paterson married a daughter of the late Dr. Mayo. He has left a widow, five daughters, and two sons. His children are all unmarried.” [Register 7 Jan 1902}
The first photos of the new Big Superiors rooms located in our new building, just in front of the main Aquarius.
As all our rooms, they have a fridge, air-conditioning, free wifi internet, telephone, private safety box, key-card locks, private bathroom, free coffee, tea and bottles of water...
Ideally located on Serging Osmeña Boulevard and the corner of Juan Luna Avenue, this Cebu accommodation boasts spectacular views of the city and the Mactan Channel. The hotel houses 400 rooms and suites furnished with all the amenities expected of a first-class hotel, including iPod® docking entertainment system with alarm clock, 37-inch LCD television with cable channels and Free high-speed, wireless Internet. All of these Cebu hotel rooms also provide a luxurious memory foam bed paired with goose feather/down pillows and duvets for a restful stay.
Offering either an expansive view of the city or the serene Mactan Channel, a stay in a Deluxe Room treats guests to complete comfort with a memory foam bed and goose feather/down pillows and duvets. Each Deluxe Room at this Cebu accommodation comes furnished with a 37-inch LCD television with cable channels, iPod® docking entertainment system, Free high-speed, wireless Internet and ASIRA bathroom amenities. The hotel boasts 320 Deluxe Rooms, three of which are handicap-accessible.
When the spring rains come, Dunedin turns mild and wet. I think it brings out the Scottish character very dramatically, and it's a good time to start photographing city scapes because of the added gloss everywhere. These images were taken in the student areas around the Polytechnic and university. I hope you appreciate that I got really, really drenched snapping these images. Haptchoo.
This is the former accommodation of the BBC Engineering Training Department at Wood Norton. The accommodation was sold off some years ago by the BBC to a conference company who subsequently ceased trading. The main hall was also sold, but this is still trading as a hotel. I like many other BBC trainee engineers spent about ten months here, spread over three years. The training was superb and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The BBC still trains staff here but on a very much reduced scale. It is sad to see the site in such decay. There were plans to turn the accommodation blocks into an old peoples home, but I think that is on hold or has fallen through.
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Whistler (Sḵwiḵw in the Squamish language) is a resort municipality in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in the province of British Columbia, Canada, approximately 125 km (78 mi) north of Vancouver, considered to be a top destination for skiers.
Whistler Village, BC, Canada
Brampton Island is an island in the Cumberland Group, off shore from Mackay in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. The island lies within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and the majority of the island forms the Brampton Islands National Park, however there is a resort located on the island. The highest point of the island is Brampton Peak, 214 m above sea level.
The traditional Aboriginal owners of Brampton Island are the Ngaro people. no permanent population was present when Captain James Cook passed through the area in June 1770. The island was simply known as "M" in the naval charts until it was eventually given its European name in 1879, when Staff Commander Bedwell of the Royal Navy recognised the group of islands and named each after towns in the county of Cumberland. An expedition led by George Elphinstone Dalrymple landed at the island in 1860. They encountered a group of around 14 Aboriginal people with several bark canoes. These vessels were equipped with paddles decorated with red pigment as well as dugong-hunting harpoons made from palm fibre and sharpened bone.
The island can be accessed by private boat for day use only. Camping is not permitted. Picnic and day use areas are available at Brampton’s Western Bay and Dinghy Bay West with very basic facilities.
Brampton Island is considered a national park and a part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area surrounded by coral reefs and amazing marine life. When boating please anchor with care and go slow as turtles are common in the marine park.
Swimming and snorkeling are popular in this area and many visitors take advantage of the quiet and secluded beaches that are on offer. Marine stingers are present in these waters between the months of October to May so it is recommended that you wear protective stinger suits if you are entering the waters during these times.
As mentioned earlier, there are no commercial businesses on this island so it essential that you bring your own drinking water, food, insect repellent, medications and first aid kits.
Tropical climates are experienced all year round with temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 35 degrees in the peak of summer. In winter the lowest temperatures usually drop to is 20 degrees making this an ideal island to visit all year round.
Spread across 1000 hectares there are many picturesque rainforest walking trails and secluded beaches to be explored within the national park. The highlight of Dunk Island is the three hour walk to the highest point of the island, Mount Kootaloo for spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding island and reef. Enjoy being on island time here as you take it easy and swim in the ocean, snorkel off the beach, set up a picnic or camp under the stars.
Camping is the only accommodation available on the island until the resort has been redeveloped. There are currently 9 campsites available which are situated nearby the island jetty.
Source: greatbarrierreef.com.au/brampton-island/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brampton_Island
Image source: Queensland State Archives Item ID ITM435811 Islands - Barrier Reef
Bournemouth .With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore. Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the mid-year estimates for 2010 from the Office for National Statistics the town has a population of 168,100, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth. With Poole and Christchurch, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of about 400,000.
Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, becoming a recognised town in 1870. Historically part of Hampshire, it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974. Since 1997 the town has been administered by a unitary authority, meaning that it has autonomy from Dorset County Council. The local authority is Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England has made it a popular destination for tourists. The town is a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre and financial companies that include Liverpool Victoria and PruHealth.
Although Bournemouth is on the coast, the centre of the town lies inland - the commercial and civil heart of the town being the Square. From the Square the Upper and Lower Pleasure Gardens descend to the seafront and the pier. Areas within Bournemouth include Bear Cross, Boscombe, Kinson, Pokesdown, Westbourne and Winton. Traditionally a large retirement town, Bournemouth (mostly the Northbourne, Southbourne and Tuckton areas of Bournemouth together with the Wallisdown, and Talbot Village areas of Poole) has seen massive growth in recent years, especially through the growth of students attending Bournemouth University and the large number of language schools teaching English as a foreign language.
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile ( 153 km ) section of beautiful and largely un spoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record. Bournemouth sea front overlooks Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight. Bournemouth also has seven miles ( 11 km ) of sandy beaches that run from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks, in Poole, in the west.
Because of the coastal processes that operate in Poole Bay, the area is often used for surfing. An artificial reef was expected to be installed at Boscombe, in Bournemouth, by October 2008, using large sand-filled geotextile bags. However, this deadline was not met, and the construction was actually finished at the end of October 2009. The Boscombe Reef was constructed as part of the larger Boscombe Spa Village development. Bournemouth also has several chines ( e.g., Alum Chine ) that lead down to the beaches and form a very attractive feature of the area.
The Dorset and Hampshire region surrounding Bournemouth has been the site of human settlement for thousands of years. However, in 1800 the Bournemouth area was largely a remote and barren heathland. No one lived at the mouth of the Bourne River and the only regular visitors were a few fishermen, turf cutters and gangs of smugglers until the 16th century. During the Tudor period the area was used as a hunting estate, Stourfield Chase, but by the late 18th century only a few small parts of it were maintained, including several fields around the Bourne Stream and a cottage known as Decoy Pond House, which stood near where the Square is today.
With the exception of the estate, until 1802 most of the Bournemouth area was common land. The Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802 and the Inclosure Commissioners' Award of 1805 transferred hundreds of acres into private ownership for the first time. In 1809, the Tapps Arms public house appeared on the heath. A few years later, in 1812, the first residents, retired army officer Lewis Tregonwell and his wife, moved into their new home built on land he had purchased from Sir George Ivison Tapps. Tregonwell began developing his land for holiday letting by building a series of sea villas. In association with Tapps, he planted hundreds of pine trees, providing a sheltered walk to the beach ( later to become known as the ~ Invalids walk ). The town would ultimately grow up around its scattered pines. In 1832 when Tregonwell died, Bournemouth had grown into small community with a scattering of houses, villas and cottages.
The first photos of the new Big Superiors rooms located in our new building, just in front of the main Aquarius.
As all our rooms, they have a fridge, air-conditioning, free wifi internet, telephone, private safety box, key-card locks, private bathroom, free coffee, tea and bottles of water...
Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Raffles Hotel is accompanied by lush greenery and landscaping around it’s’ premises. Housing more than 55,000 plants, the gardens make up a quarter of the total land area at Raffles Hotel Singapore. To showcase the flora in their gardens, the hotel has introduced a new ‘Garden Tour’ exclusively for hotel residents only.