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The University of Oxford (informally Oxford University or simply Oxford) is a collegiate research university located in Oxford, England. While having no known date of foundation, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and the world's second-oldest surviving university. It grew rapidly from 1167 when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. After disputes between students and Oxford townsfolk in 1209, some academics fled northeast to Cambridge, where they established what became the University of Cambridge. The two "ancient universities" are frequently jointly referred to as "Oxbridge".
Architect: Sir John Soane, 1816, originally for his wife Eliza, now the tomb of John Soane himself, his wife and son John. Here viewed from the east. Portland stone, including a central dome said to have later influenced the design of the K2 telephone box. One of only two Grade I listed monuments in London. Old Church Gardens, St. Pancras, London Borough of Camden.
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A bw rendition of the Phanong Rung Temple @ Buriram, Thailand. Phanom Rung (Thai: พนมรุ้ง), or full name, Prasat Hin Phanom Rung (Thai: ปราสาทหินพนมรุ้ง – Phanom Rung Stone Castle), is a Khmer temple complex set on the rim of an extinct volcano at 402 metres (1,319 ft) elevation, in Buriram Province in the Isan region of Thailand. It was built of sandstone and laterite in the 10th to 13th centuries. It was a Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, and symbolises Mount Kailash, his heavenly dwelling. (cit Wikipedia)
Celebrating Kensington Garden’s famous fictional resident, the bronze statue features Peter Pan surrounded by squirrels, rabbits, mice and fairies.
You can find the Peter Pan statue to the west of the Long Water, in the same spot as Peter lands his bird-nest boat in the story, ‘The Little White Bird.’
Peter Pan creator and local resident JM Barrie was inspired by Kensington Gardens. He commissioned Sir George Frampton to build the statue which has been a favourite feature of the gardens since 1912.
Bring the Peter Pan statue magically to life with your smartphone, as part of Talking Statues. Simply swipe your phone on the nearby plaque and get a personal call-back from Peter Pan.
A recent project at Peter Pan is now complete and Peter Pan re-opened on Wednesday 1st May - 107 years to the day that it was first unveiled in 1912.
This involved:
restoring the Grade II* Peter Pan statue and its surrounding
enhancing the landscape setting creating a garden that evokes the 'magic' of Peter Pan
improving access for less able park visitors
improving the visibility and prominence of the statue from across the Long Water and the wider landscape of Kensington Gardens.
www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/kensington-gardens/things-to-...
Had a stroll around Temple Quay dvelopment around the back of Temple Meads railway station, during a photo trip to Bristol. Lots of interesting modern architecture to take photos of, if that's your thing!!
Bay View Bowl
Constructed in 1925, only 91 years young. A classic small-town bowling alley and the closest one to downtown Milwaukee. One of the few around that still has wooden lanes. And was in the movie "The Surface" with Sean Astin. Oh, and another interesting sign.
Mamiya C33, Mamiya-Sekor 80mm, 1/30 @ f11, Tri-X, D76 1:1
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